Ladies Nite Out! lends a hand to Bronte Legion by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff 5 | Friday, July 11, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The headquarters of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 486, Bronte is in desperate need of repairs, according to its treasurer, but a local community business is coming to the rescue. Legion treasurer Connie McCulloch-Jensen is also the president and owner of Jensen Tire -- and the automotive business is teaming up with the local Legion branch to put on a Ladies Nite Out fundraiser Saturday (July 12). "I grew up in Bronte and the Legion has always been a part of the area. When I saw the disrepair of the place, I felt like I should try to help," said McCulloch-Jensen, noting she wants to keep her father's legacy of community service alive. "My father was always willing to help people and it's something I feel like I should be continuing on." Hoping to raise $5,000 from the event, the funds will go towards much-needed repairs for the 79 Jones St. building. "The hall and kitchen need to be redone, the leaky roof, the downstairs club room, which is open to the public, the parking lot... it pretty much needs a complete overhaul," McCulloch-Jensen said. Held at the Legion's Victory Hall, from 7-11 p.m., the fundraiser will include a vendor fair, crafters, spa treatments, a signature martini drink, food and entertainment. Tickets cost $10, which includes a drink ticket, and will be sold at the door -- tickets will also be available at the Bronte Legion's Club Room or Jensen Tire, 928 Winston Churchill Blvd. But the fundraiser for the Bronte Legion isn't the first Jensen Tire has put on, as the company is no stranger to putting on community support events. Annually, Jensen Tire puts on a fundraiser I grew up in Bronte and the Legion has always been a part of the area. When I saw the disrepair of the place, I felt like I should try to help... The hall and kitchen need to be redone, the leaky roof, the downstairs clubroom, which is open to the public, the parking lot... it pretty much needs a complete overhaul. Connie McCulloch-Jensen president/owner, Jensen Tire From left to right, Gene Reed, past-president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 486, Bronte, Connie McCulloch-Jensen, president/owner of Jensen Tire Sales & Service Ltd., and Ken Barber, president of the Bronte Legion outside the 79 Jones St. headquarters with a banner for Saturday's (July 12) Ladies Nite Out fundraiser. | photo by Franki Ikeman Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) McCulloch-Jensen estimates close to $50,000 has been raised for the cause over the last 10 years. Another golf tournament is planned for Sept. 7 at Piper's Heath Golf Club and this year will be benefit autism services -- McCulloch-Jensen's nephew was recently diagnosed with autism. Details for that event will be made available on Jensen Tire's Facebook page at http:// goo.gl/UFQ1BQ. for the Canadian Cancer Society since McCulloch-Jensen's father Willy Jensen -- and founder of Jensen Tire -- died from prostate cancer. A golf tournament, the Jensen Tire Charity Golf Classic, was held last year at Piper's Heath Golf Club in Hornby, Ont. and raised approximately $10,000 towards cancer research. The tournament included a barbecue lunch, 18 holes of golf, riding cart, steak dinner and prizes. A STEP BEYOND IN CARE DO YOU HAVE: Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist SUMMER Register for HSC · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? CAMPS at www.hsc.on.ca CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 905-632-1414 728 Burloak Drive # in Patios & Driveways! www.footandhealthclinic.com LIKE US ON AT HSC, I AM ENCOURAGED TO TRY NEW THINGS. Outdoor Education provides opportunities for students to challenge themselves. In order to be a successful leader, you must have a team that is willing to work with you. - Nancy Rocca, Student Life Coordinator 1 J.M.C Concrete Interlocking LTD · Free Estimates · 24 Hour Service Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for Montessori Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten students to Grade 12. Visit us at www.hsc.on.ca. Now accepting applications for September 2014. Call Scott Barton 905-389-1367 · STAMPED CONCRETE · INTERLOCKING · EXPOSED AGGREGATE · FLAGSTONE · FRENCH CURBS · RETAINING WALLS · GARAGE FLOORS · FREE ESTIMATES Ask for www.jmcconcrete.ca 905-878-8595 JOHN