OPTIMIST FREE SKATE FEATURES PANCAKES MARCH 07
February 27, 2010
OSHAWA, Mar. 07: The annual Optimist Club of Oshawa members FREE public skate has a new twist for their Sun. Mar. 07 outing. A special prepared Opti-Pancake buffet is being offered by Optimist members.
At present, this venue the longest standing arena in Oshawa being constructed in the 1950’s after the old Hambley Arena burnt in Sept. 1953. We choose the Children’s venue that works in conjuction with the Optimist mandate of being a “Friend Of Youth” Optimist serve our youth and community’aid the 29th president Stephen Hambley..that’s what the Optimist are all about’ continued Hambley. It is general knowledge that this facility has the best ice surface in the city.
Each month the Optimist Club of Oshawa select a community event to operate. In February two varsity Durham College athletic students Courtney Small (Basketball) and Jordan Sutherland (Soccer) received $1,000.00 in scholarship funding in memory of deceased Optimist members Thomas A. Scero and Sydney H. Breland.
Future planned community events are the Durham Region Community Contest for the Death & Hard of Hearing (C.C.D.H.H.) in April foloowed by the 19th annual N.A.S.C. Blast Ball-’T'Ball tournament for youngsters ages 3 to 9. Other events include the Wado Kai Karate turnament and the popular Christmas Family Food Hampers and Toy deliveries each December.
Skating will commence at 12 noon and runs until 1:45 pm. The cost for skating will be a donation of a non-perishable food item(s) for the Salvation Food Bank. In return the patrons will receive a FREE family skate and a special prepared Pancake Buffet to be served from 11:30 am till 1.30 pm.
In previous years, this public community event has been very successful.
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY FUNDRAISER HOSTED BY OSHAWA OPTIMIST CLUB FEB 07TH
January 27, 2010
OSHAWA, Feb 7th; You can circle Sun. Feb 7th on your Optimist Calendar of Events that’s a must. It’s the 44th annual Super Bowl for the National Football Championship and the Optimist Super Bowl Party is a go. Doors will open at 4:00 pm sharp. Two of the best team ever are pitted against each other - New Orleans Saints playing the Indianapolis Colts. It’s should be great game and your attendance will make it even better.
We’ve chosen one of Oshawa’s favourite eating establishments Johnny’s Original Eatery 850 King St. West located in Oshawa within the King/Thornton Plaza.
Excitement will prevail with all proceeds going directly to the 27th Annual Christmas Food Hampers and Toy deliveries to needy Oshawa families chosen by the Salvation Army.
A special prepared hot buffet meal has been authorized by restaurant owner Johnny Milosh who is a strong supporter of Optimist programs over the years. Special prizes, a $500.00 OHL Box at the GM Centre featuring the Major Junior “A” game between the Kitchener Rangers and the hometown Oshawa Generals on Feb. 21st is up for grabs. Cash prizes will be awarded after each quarter and at half time. Door prizes are also available.
A nammoth 60″ TV screen along with 3 others are available for viewing.
Tickets go on sale this Fri. Jan 29th from any member at Johnny’s Eatery or from an Optimist Club of Oshawa member or be calling with 905-576-7748 or Optimist headquarters 905-576-6919 for reserved seating. Admission prize is $25.00
OPTIMIST VOLUNTEEERS RECEIVE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUNDAY FOOD HAMPER/TOY DELIVIERS
December 16, 2009
OPTIMIST HONOUR SCERO-BRELAND SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS & INDUCT 2010 EXECUTIVE
December 6, 2009
COMMUNITY LIVING “MAKING A HOUSE A HOME” NOW HAPPY COOKERS WITH A NEW OPTIMIST STOVE
March 19, 2009
OSHAWA, Nov 19th: – Happy smiles prevailed at the supper table today in East Oshawa after a home cooked meal was prepared Early In mid-afternoon the Optimist Club of Oshawa Inc members Kenny Ferrill and Jim Shaw delivered a 2009 Maytag ultra modern-multi purpose kitchen stove to a home operated by the Community Living residence. Seems the old stove had outlived it’s duties
Cheri Smith the Resource Development & Special Events manager for Community Living Oshawa/Clarington accepted the generous donation on behalf of her organization. Others representing the local associated included Michael Hopkins, Brenda Rusicia and Shellia Stephenson. The stove has a retail value of $1,295.00. In accepting this much need donation Ms Smith remarked “The Oshawa Optimist are the front runners in their donation who operated twenty two home within Oshawa and Clarington.
Tabbed with the slogan making a “House a Home “Ms. Smith has issued a changelle to other organizations to match of better the Optimist club. We are dire need for repairs including amicrowave, washroom flooring, faucets, washroom sinks, a fire door, kitchen back splash tile, kitchen counterstop, a new roof . Her list is endless. She can be reached at 905-242-4027 (C) or email csmith@communitylivingoc.ca
Joe Tilley noted CTV sports announcer introduced the Community Living group to the Optimist Club at the 25th Christmas Food Hamper & Toy Deliveries held on Sun. Dec 21st. Mr. Tilley was the master of cermemonies. His other duties as a volunteer was loading the 100 vehicles with food hampers for delivery to needy Oshawa homes.
This is just another event of many on a endless for the members of the Optimist Club of Oshawa. Again the members get involved thus serving their mandate of being a “Friend of Youth” and helping our community.
Raffle Tickets Completely Sold Out
December 13, 2008
RAFFLE SALES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE REPORT GREG BAMBER
November 23, 2008
His second raffle is unique and isn’t sports related. Four prizes will be awarded including a lst price of a Hand Knitted Quilt with a retail value of $500.00, a set of T-Fal assorted pots and pans, three different sizes of stick free frying pans. This package has retail value of $150.00. Third and Four prize is a Dinning Out package from the Tickled Toad Pub & Grill with Ten dinner, ten lunches and five deserts. This VIP package has a value in savings of $450.00 for 3rd and 4th prize respectively. The total package of donated gifts has a retail market value of $1,100.00.
Only 82 squares remain unsold at closing on Saturday. First day sales were 85 followed by a bang up blitz to-day (Sat) creating 138 sold ducats. It is expected this allotment could create a “Sold Out Completely Sign” on Sun. Sales start at 12 noon. If successful the Optimist may not require the Dec. 13th date afterall.
Optimist crack sales team comprised of Bamber’s dedicated raffle workers include Margie Ross, Neil Metcalfe, Kenny Ferrill, Stephen Hambley, Jimmy Shaw and club president Petrina Perrineau. All have been outstanding spreading the word about the Optimist “Friend Of Youth” policy and community involvement.
Walmart Canada Stevenson Rd General Manager Howard Kerr has promise to match dollar for dollar on every sale accomplished.
All proceeds go directly to the 2008-25th Annual Food Hamper & Toy deliveries set for Sun. Dec 21. Lucky winners for both raffles will be announced that same day. This is one of the busiest time of the year for our membership. Anyone wishing to help may contact us via email e-mail@oshawaoptimist.ca or telephone @ 905-576-6919 and ask for Jim.
REGENT THEATRE RE-OPENS – OPTIMIST FRONT & CENTRE
October 26, 2008
OSHAWA, Oct 25: The Regent Theatre an historic building officially re-opened it’s doors with a huge crowd in attendanc Saturday in downtown Oshawa. Oshawa Optimist Membership officials Margaret Ross, Neil Metcalfe and retired director Carol Sargent represented our orginization opening night. Glyn Laverick should be commended for opening the doors on schedule despite a 90 minute delay. still had to The venue orginally opened it’s doors on October 16, 1919 by the Famous Players Theatre chain for the cost of $100,000. Over the year’s this building has had in shares of “up’and downs’ . During it’s life span it was the prime movie venue attracting over 500,000 patrons annually. Since the early 90’s this historic building had been listed on the National Register as a vaudeville movie palace. This decade the City of Oshawa permitted the Oshawa Folks Art Council to oversee the operations. During this time frame the Oshawa Optimist membership donated $5,000.00 towards the “Youth Group” activies to be operated at this venue. Eventally the Folk Arts Council despite good intentions couldn’t arrange the complete funding to revamp this downtown complex. Our City where continuing to overhaul in it’s downtown core and the Regent Theatre was just another main cog in it’s ongoing new look. Last year Glyn Laverick a Toronto business man purchased the theatre with the conditions the doors had to be open prior to the end of 2008 and a mimimum of 100 events held annually. like most opening night problems arose. A 90 minute delay occured as carpet was still being laid. The customers realizes the growing pains would happen however all echoed with departing comments of this being a memorial occassion with great acts featuring David Usher, The Leahy Family and Dr. Draw, with revamped theatre a joy to be in. The show ended at 1:00 am.
OPTIMIST TOP UP ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WALK OF MEMORIES
October 23, 2008
UXBRIDGE, Oct 19.. Being involved with second annual Durham North Walk for Memories operated by the Alzheimer Society of Durham is a rewarding experience. Eloi Dalcourt a dedicated family man from Oshawa and a loyal member assuming a variety of duties as a “Friend of the Optimist Club of Oshawa” is one numerous individuals who suffers from this dreadful health problem in Canada. Now 77 this retired General Motors of Canada employee had three family generations attend and participate via the picuresque trails of the countryside preserves near Wooden Sticks Golf Course.It was a heart warming experience. All fifteen Dalcourt family members walked the 4 km trail successfully. Laurie Docimo the Fund Development Convenor for Durham Region located here in Oshawa was excited about the final dollars raised as local business, service clubs, individual donations collected $12,598.00. Our Oshawa membership who serve our mandate of “Supporting Our Youth & Community Since ‘82″ immediately topped up total donating an additional $402.00 bringing the Walk Of Memories to a even $13,000.00. Mrs Flo Dalcourt is not only a great caregiver but she’s a cancer patient still receiving treament at Lakeridge Health Cancer Centre in Oshawa. This event was a wonderful experience about life itself and certainly opens your eyes about one’s own individual health. This decease effects everyone especially the immediate family, love ones and friends. Anyone can help, volunteers and dollars are always required. Alxheimer Society of Durham is located in Oshawa at 419 King St. West Suite 207 in Oshawa, via telephone at 905-576-2567, toll free 1-888-301-1106, fax 906-576-2033, their email is info@alzheimerdurham.com and they have a website at www.alzheimerdurham.com,
Their mission statement – it’s simple and to the point and reads:The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region is to improve the quality of life of people with this desease or a related dementia and their care partners.
The Optimist Club of Oshawa and it’s are proud that we could help.
OSHAWA M.P.P. JERRY OUELLETTE LOOKING FOR ‘08 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
January 21, 2008
OSHAWA- Jan 20 … Volunteering in our community makes a genuine difference in the lives of others. Every year more than 2.3 million Ontarians volunteer their time through 75,000 charitable and non-profit organizations. To-gether their contrutions transale into 390 million hours of volunteer help annually.
Since 1986, the Ontario government has honoured volunteers through this volunteer service awards.In the 20 years, since these awards were first established, tens of thousands of Ontarians have been recognized for their years of service.This year’s nominations are opened until this Friday, Jan 25,2008. Winners will be honoured in April 2008.
Our members are requested to submit our representative by this Thursday, Jan. 24th thus allowing us ample this to process the paper work. Kindly submit your volunteer or year to Optimist Jim Shaw c/0 email jimshaw15@rogers.com or telephone 905-576-6919.
Within our Oshawa Club we have great potential of numerous nominations.

