Sooke District Lioness Annual Giant Yard Sale

2008

Customers were welcomed by "Gaudy Gloria", dressed in her Red Hat finery.

Gaudy Gloria welcoming crowds

Our 5th Annual Yardsale - Saturday, March 29th - a great success. We raised over $1900.00 in support of Easter Seal Camp Shawnigan. Left over books were donated to the Huntingdon's Society for their upcoming fundraiser. Other items were given to the Sooke Philharmonic for their sale. And clothing was given to the Sooke Family Resource Society clothing exchange.

Lions Mike and Dave with Gaudy Gloria

Sooke Lions Mike T and Dave N could not wait to make Gloria's acquaintance. Thanks to the Sooke Lions Club members who came to help us set up our tents and move the merchandise out to the tables.

Playtime Bingo banner

Sooke District Lioness would like to thank the Playtime Bingo for their ongoing support of our charitable projects.

 

Yvonne barbecuing

Newly returned Sooke District Lioness Club member Yvonne D makes absolutely the best hotdogs ! And there was delicious "Rocky Road" chocolate made by Lioness Anne S. for sale as well.

Lion Greg S and Gaudy Gloria

Another Sooke Lion Greg S just had to meet our Gaudy Gloria !

 

Ellen and Gaudy Gloria

Sooke District Lioness President Ellen M discussing with Gaudy Gloria about her taste in clothing ! "Red Hatters" were eager to buy her outfit, but Gloria wouldn't sell !

 

2007

Busy opening time 07

March 31, 2007 - What a crowd for our biggest ever Yard Sale ! Raised just under $2000. to send a child to Camp Shawnigan. Cost per child for a week at camp is now $2200.00 so we topped up the money raised with funds from our other projects.

Crowds kept coming 07

Tents supplied by Sooke District Lioness and Sooke Lions Club kept the rain at bay. Lots of customers despite the cool weather.

2006

Cash table 06

Sunshine and customers - a perfect day! Hard-working Lionesses - our sale raised over $1200.00 for camperships.

2005

Yardsale 05

Fundraising for camperships. Cost is about $2000.00 per child for a week at Camp Shawnigan for Kids.