Submitted by Elaine Sinha
The Legion has been very fortunate to receive a donation of 3 beautiful Inuit wool wall hangings. The artist is Monica Pingushat, who resides in Arviat, Nunavut. Arviat is an Inuit community of approximately 1,500 people located on the western shore of Hudson’s Bay. Ms. Pingushat has stitched her name into each piece in her native Inuktut.
Each wall hanging is exquisite and demonstrates the incredible stitching skills of the Inuit women; as well as depicting images of tradition, culture and natural environment of the Inuit. The largest (62”x28.5”) depicts a Dog Team, next depicts The Seal Hunt (31”x26”) and the smallest (30.5”x20.5”) depicts Skin Stretching.
The Executive is holding a Silent Auction over the summer for these amazing works of art. They will be on display at the branch. Please take a look and hopefully place a bid. The auction closes on September 10th.
Upcoming Events
• Meat Draws – every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome (ages 19 to 100); come on out and win some meat! Cost is $7.00 for 3 draws, plus the bonus draw.
• Bingo – every Wednesday at the Tobermory Community Centre run by the Ladies Auxiliary. Ages 19 and over, doors open at 6:30 pm, bingo starts at 7:15 pm. Come on out for fun and try to win the Jackpot.
• B.B.Q – Saturday, August 27 after the meat draw. Cost is $14.00 for a burger, salad and dessert. Best and most delicious deal in town.
• Club L – Saturday, August 20 from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am; cover charge $5/member, $10/nonmember; valid membership and proof of id required. Cash only!
• Bridge – every Monday at the branch at 1:00 pm.
Branch Hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Unless it’s a Club L night then those Saturdays until 1:00 am.
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