Vermilion Senior Centre Celebrates Renovation

The new flooring, window coverings, and paint in the card room. Photos submitted

The Vermilion Senior Centre is celebrating a milestone in its ongoing efforts to improve its facilities, with the successful renovation of the card room, a well used space that now boasts a fresh, bright, and modern update.

What began as a goal to replace the severely worn out carpet evolved into a more extensive transformation, thanks to the generous support of community donors, a successful crowdfunding campaign, and a provincial grant. The campaign exceeded expectations, raising an impressive $5,625. These community contributions were further boosted by a $2,763 grant from the Alberta Government, allowing for additional improvements such as new flooring outside the office area and the installation of stylish light-filtering blinds.

“Cornerstone Co-op’s Communities in Colour program added a splash of light to the space by donating all the paint used to brighten the walls. The painting was beautifully completed by local talent Kathy Mayowski, whose work has helped breathe new life into the room,” said Vermilion Senior Centre Janice Clennett.

Total Interiors supplied and expertly installed both the new flooring and blinds, adding to the polished look and comfort of the space.

The success of the renovation is not only measured in dollars and cents raised or materials installed, but in the dedication and teamwork of the Centre’s members and volunteers.

“A heartfelt thank-you goes out to committee members Marie West, Dianne Dunn, Al Noble, and Barry Robinson, who took on the selection and transportation of renovation materials,” said Clennett.

Fundraising efforts were led with energy and enthusiasm by Gloria deJong, whose hard work played a key role in the project’s realization. Practical help came from Al Noble and the floor curling group, who assisted with moving furniture and cabinets to make way for renovations, while Marie West and Faye Yaceyko took care of thoughtful art placement to add the finishing touches.

The newly renovated room, once solely used for card games, can now double as a bright, inviting meeting space for a variety of Centre activities, a true asset for Vermilion’s seniors and the wider community.

The Vermilion Senior Centre extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed time, money, and effort to help make this much-needed improvement a reality. The project stands as a shining example of what community spirit and collaboration can achieve.