Eight JLC Members Represent the JLC at Children’s Cottage Society Volunteer Appreciation Event

Children’s Cottage Society (CCS) hosted their annual Volunteer Appreciation event on April 12 at the Carriage House Inn. Junior League of Calgary members Lynne Christensen, Kathy Deyell, Alice Gardner-Boreta, Lorna Hamm, Marilou Mitchell, Christina Papazis, Carol Smith, and Marie Starich enjoyed socializing with CCS and Brenda’s House staff, eating the delicious dinner, listening to presentations acknowledging many volunteers’ contributions to their programs and being entertained by "Gospel Elvis." Elvis spotted Alice in the crowd singing along and quickly singled her out as a true fan, engaging her to join him in a duet!

JLC members at the Children’s Cottage Society Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Standing( (L to R): Marilou Mitchell, Lynne Christensen and Christina Papazis. Seated (L to R): Kathy Deyell, Lorna Hamm, Alice Gardner-Boreta, Carol Smith and Marie Starich

The JLC has a long history with the Children’s Cottage Society. We were involved with the creation of their Crisis Nursery program from 1986-1989, providing program development, Board support, volunteers who assisted with public information, education and operations as well as financial support. In 2010 we entered into collaboration with Brenda’s House for the development and implementation of the Treasure Trunk program.

Today, the Society offers four unique programs to the community, including the Crisis Nursery, Community Respite Program, Healthy Families and Brenda’s House.