Thursday, August 29, 2013

Winnipeg Association of the Deaf (WAD) News!

From the WAD Board… winnipegdeaf@gmail.com
(Gunars Butkans, Elaine Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, Bruce Koskie)
OR Drop a letter or note off at MDA office - #240 – DCM

WAD 100th Anniversary Celebration 1914 - 2014
Thanks to the people who took the time to complete the WAD Survey about the 100th celebration for 2014.
The Board met and discussed the outcome of the survey and decided that we will go ahead with the planning of the 100th celebration of WAD during the Deaf Awareness Week in September 2014.
BUT>>>> we need help.. we need a committee…we need volunteers…
If you are interested in helping out.. either let one of the Board members know, or send us an email…
                      
WAD Children’s Christmas Party – December 7, 2013
The Annual WAD Children’s Christmas party will take place at Deaf Centre Manitoba on Saturday, December 7th.
Contact Sheila Montney or Sherry Clark for further information.

WAD Christmas Dinner and Draw – December 14, 2013
The Annual WAD Christmas Dinner and Draw will take place at Deaf Centre Manitoba on Saturday, December 14th.
BUT>>> we need help.. we need a committee… we need volunteers…
If you are interested in helping out, either let one of the Board members know, or send us an email. DEADLINE to let us know is Tuesday, October 8th.  We will then let people know if we will have the event or cancel it.

WAD Recreational Events
WAD feels it is very important to have recreational events, so people can get together to enjoy and have fun…
We are planning a TALLY HO sometime in February 2014. More information later…
We are planning other events, like Bingo, Games, Picnic, etc. and it will be announced later.
If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact us.

Remember… WAD is YOUR organization and the success of the events, etc. will depend on your support.

Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you… real soon… J

WAD Board