Seniors’ Centre renovations complete

Times Contributor

 

The Standard Young at Hearts Club celebrated the completion of their $55,000 renovation project of their Seniors’ Centre with an open house June 27 in Standard.

Guests from seniors’ groups in Strathmore, Hussar, Rockyford, and many Standard residents came by to look at the changes, which include an expanded kitchen area that is one-third larger than it was, new cupboards, flooring, windows and fresh paint.

The 30 year-old building was starting to show its age so the club members began planning the work a year and a half ago, part of which was raising the funds through the New Horizons Grant, the Community Spirit Grant, working a casino and local projects. 

The actual work on the building took most of April and May to complete with the work being done by local craftsmen and volunteers. 

The only noticeable change on the outside of the building is a new storage shed out back, as the old one inside was torn out for the kitchen expansion.

The 42 members of the Standard Young at Hearts are looking forward to making use of their remodeled centre, and appreciate all the help and support that made it possible.