Health Foundation sets course for gala

The Health Foundation is setting sail this October and it’s inviting Yorkton to come aboard.

The group is hosting its 23rd annual gala evening fundraiser at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre on Oct. 20. The always-popular event will feature music, raffle prizes, silent auctions, and a unique premise.

The gala’s theme is “An Evening on the Titanic.” St. Mary’s will be decked out to replicate the look and style of the famous ocean liner.

“Decorations will be fabulous,” said Diane Rusnak, Chair of the Gala Committee. “It’ll be like walking onto the Titanic.”

The dinner will be a special tribute to the Titanic. St. Mary’s staff will be using several recipes from the Titanic’s final supper during the gala. While the dinner won’t feature all 17 dishes from the Titanic’s last feast, it’s still expected to be a good meal. The event will also feature a signature drink called the Iceberg.

As always, the gala will be raising money for medical equipment. This year, proceeds will go towards a digital microscopy system at the Yorkton Regional Hospital.

Rusnak thanked the gala’s many sponsors and her team for making the popular evening event possible.

“I’ve got a fabulous committee,” she said.

The gala starts with cocktails at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Gala tickets cost $125 per entrant. Order forms can be found at the Health Foundation building at 41 Betts Avenue, online at https://www.thehealthfoundation.ca/the-gala.html, or by calling 306-786-0507.