Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Santa Sacks Project

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2009

2009 placemat

Placemat made by Lioness Jean W for our 6th Annual Oktoberfest held on October 17th, 2009 at the Sooke Legion Branch #54.

Join us next year on October 16th - you will have a wonderful time!

 

2009 entertainment

Preparing the entertainment - M.C. Paul McTavish and Accordionist Mary Ross with Sooke's favorite songbird, Janet McTavish.

Anne and Jim at ticket table

Lioness Anne S with husband Jim welcomed our guests to Oktoberfest and were in charge of the prize draws.

 

Serving potato salad to guests

Lioness Gail N serving the delicious potato salad; plates already filled with sausage and bun, sauerkraut, and red cabbage. (Hope they saved room for dessert - decadent black forest cake and homemade apple strudel !)

 

Introducing the cooks

Our cooks, Lionesses Heather N, Yvonne D, Jo B and Ellen M being thanked for a fabulous meal.

Mary Janet and Anthony

Entertainers Accordionist Mary Ross and singers Janet McTavish and Anthony Brouwers. Anthony also charmed the audience with his delightful yodelling.

 

Dancing the Bird Dance

Dancers enjoying our traditional Bird Dance.

Lioness Mari joining in the dance

That Bird Dance was just too irresistable - Lioness Mari H in her work apron joining in the fun.

Decorating the hallTable decorations

October 25th - Lionesses Barb Y and Isabella N preparing for the big party.

2008

Bonnie's tablecloth

Bonnie's special "lioness" tablecloth welcomed our guests to our sold - out Oktoberfest.

Displaying our Playtime Bingo sign. We receive some of their charities funding each year for our projects.

Legion stair climber

Some of our guests rode up the stairs to the party on the Legion stairclimber. Great when it works, but the Legion is on a fundraising campaign for a more reliable and practical elevator.

Welcoming table

Pumpkins, a spook, and 3 friendly faces for a cheerful welcome from helper friends Maggie and Vivian and Lioness Isabella N.

Making the potato salad

Lioness Heather N in the kitchen making the delicious potato salads in the Legion kitchen

 

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