04/03/2026
Yes, we are having our Spring Cash Draw this year. It will be held at the Riverview Lions Club, 701 Coverdale Rd, on April 25th.
We would like to thank the Lions Club for giving us a new home for our draw.
We apologize that this could be a lengthy post, but we feel that our supporters deserve an explanation of the changes we have had to make.
The biggest change, of course, is the passing of Bob Wetmore. He practically ran the draws by himself and it has been a learning experience to try to fill his shoes.
The next biggest change is that we have moved the draw from Coverdale Centre to the Lions Club. This was a result of the decision by the Town's Parks and Recreation Department to close the bar at Coverdale, and the lack of action from Council to consult with town residents and affected groups to look at alternatives. Please contact candidates running in the May 11 election to get their opinions on this decision and vote accordingly.
The Lions Club will have a bar, and are allowing us to cook the meal that you are accustomed to having at the draw. Same cook as in the past. Note that the kitchen is smaller than Coverdale but we will work to make everything work.
The Lions building capacity is also smaller and we have had to reduce the number of tickets sold from 375 down to 350. To compensate for this the grand prize draw was also reduced to $12,500. Even with this change, there is a possibility that more people will show up than we can accommodate and we may have to turn people away. We apologize in advance if this happens.
Other changes that you will notice are that in order to have a reasonable amount of seating, we will be using the upstairs and downstairs of the Lions Club. Note that the downstairs has a lower seating capacity, so it will be less crowded. It will have its own bar and washrooms and there will be TVs in the lower lever, but the board will be on the upper floor and you will have to go upstairs to get your buffet food.
Speaking of the buffet, due to space restrictions, the buffet will most likely be a single line, so be prepared for a longer serving time. Again, we have to work with what we have. Listen to our MC for instructions on getting your meal.
There will be a 50/50 draw with proceeds split between the Lions and Kinsmen Clubs.
If you had a ticket for the last draw and have not been contacted, please call 307-3010, leave a message and we will attempt to call you. We have a waiting list, so if we don't connect in time, we may sell your ticket. Note that this year we are also offering e-transfer to pay for your tickets.
If you have already purchased you tickets, thank you for your support. If you have booked your tickets, please honour your commitment and make payment arrangements.
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to respond to Facebook messages. Your best chance to renew your tickets is by leaving a voicemail.
We are looking forward to seeing every one again and serving you.
Your patience will be necessary as we navigate these changes.
