Tucked away on Fourth Avenue, some would say the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Club is SidneyB次元官网网址檚 best-kept secret.

ThatB次元官网网址檚 how first vice-president Gaye Phillips describes the club of some 700 members who this year raised $29,000 to donate to nearly 20 local organizations including the Sidney Air Cadets, Guides and Scouts, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation.

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In a one-day blitz Dec. 2 that included breakfast with Santa, a pool tournament, special Christmas meat draw and a silent auction, the club also raised $3,485 for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank.

B次元官网网址淭his incredible day required a tremendous amount of volunteer work, which is the backbone of the club,B次元官网网址� Phillips says.

This summer the club held a car show with a beer garden, and events like these coupled with revenue from games such as Keno in the lounge or weekly meat draws add up, enabling the annual donation.

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The club is seeing a change in its membership as older generations give way to younger ones, particularly in Sidney where the demographic is changing. The club welcomes newcomers and its lounge is a lively place throughout the week with live bands on Fridays and weekly draws.

B次元官网网址淭he more [money] weB次元官网网址檙e able to raise through more people coming in the more weB次元官网网址檙e able to give back to the community,B次元官网网址� Phillips says,

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