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NEWS May Court Club of Oakville continuing legacy of founder Charity helping community through volunteer work, donations and scholarships DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com Area residents inter­ ested in making friends and supporting a number local charities are invited to learn more about the May Court Club of Oak­ ville. The Oakville chapter is part of the Association of May Court Clubs of Cana­ da, which was founded in 1898 and is described as the first service club in Canada. The organization's founder, Lady Isabel Ab­ erdeen, had very strong ideas about the role of women, believing they could be a force for posi- tive change in their com­ munities. More than a century later, May Court clubs have grown to more than 1,500 volunteer women lo­ cated in nine Ontario cit­ ies. Some of the Oakville chapter's initiatives in- elude the May Court Near­ ly New Shop, which opened its doors in 1957 and is run by May Court volunteers. The shop accepts and sells gently used clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes, books and house­ hold items. May Court Club of Oak­ ville public relations di­ rector Laurie Lynett said the shop made $110,345 in 2017 and more than $1.6 million since 1957. The money directly benefits the less fortunate in Oakville through May Court supported charities and programs. "That's our big, con­ stant fundraiser," said Ly- nett. "Everyone who works there is a volunteer. I've volunteered there." Other initiatives in­ clude a May Court group of puppeteers who edu­ cate children on aware­ ness and sensitivity to all types of bullying. The club organizes a Lunch Box Program that provides nutritious snacks to children in 25 schools. The May Court Schol­ arship Program has also • See LOCAL, page 51 FREE INSTALLATION Limitations Apply. Visit showroom for details. Offer expires May31/18.^ A Custom made Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinetry | Closet Systems Entertainment Units | Basement Renovations | Full Renos and More! C r e a t e Y o u r D r e a m L o o k ♦ 100% Canadian Made Cabinetry ♦ Quality Craftsmanship ♦ 20+ Years Experience ♦ Visit our 6000 sqft Design Centre Units 2-3 333 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville T 905.844.3332 F 905.844.3334 www.aromakitchens.ca | info@aromakitchens.ca LOVE YOU. R u n n i n g a n d w a l k i n g a r e h e a l t h y w a y s t o m a n a g e m i l d t o m o d e r a t e d e p r e s s i o n a n d a n x i e t y . S ig n u p fo r S H O P P E R S LOVE. YOU. Run fo r W o m e n a n d h a v e a n a m a z in g d a y fo r m in d a n d b o d y . R e g is te r t o w a lk o r ru n 5 K o r 1 0K a t ru n fo rw o m e n .c a * _M»T 3 | Oakville B eaver | Thursday, M ay 10,2018 in sid eh alto n .co m mailto:dlea@metroland.com http://www.aromakitchens.ca mailto:info@aromakitchens.ca