(W.O.W.) WOMEN OF OLIVER FOR WOMEN.

They are out there! They are doing things and they are making a difference by enriching the lives of women and children in the community and beyond.

The group consists of less than twenty devoted women from a range of backgrounds and lifestyles, yet they accomplish so much on a regular basis. The ladies are very enthusiastic, working well together to achieve their goals. With great pride the ladies generate funds through three major fundraisers. The annual MAINLY FOR WOMEN TRADE SHOW which will be held on Feb.21 is at the Oliver Community Center. The funds raised go to support Desert Sun Counselling, a High school Bursary award and other Community projects. The Show features businesses owned and operated by women, however, men are very welcome too. Displays are everything from beautifully crafted jewelry, pottery, wood crafts, fibre crafts, art works, health products, wellness, investments, food products etc. The kitchen is manned by the Oliver Bakery with goodies to delight every palate.

Two Charity Bridge Tournaments are held every year as well as a Christmas Auction in December. Recipients from these projects are Christmas baskets to Seniors, the Food Bank, Children’s programs including Sun Fun, Families in need, CPR Course for the Community, Safe House, Hospice and Park Benches in strategic locations.

The ladies also provide services such as Adopt a Highway, Okanagan Gleaners, McKinney Place Entrance gardens and Oliver Senior Center Teas.

WOW is a nonprofit service club meeting the third Tuesday of every month September to June. Any woman interested in becoming a member please contact Terry at 250-498-6420 or Sally at 250-498-0104.
Come out and meet the group at the Trade Show. We will be pleased to meet with you and provide all the information required.

submitted by Sally Franks