It is hard to believe how quickly the year is already moving along. As we settle into the months ahead, we want to pause and recognize something that truly defines our community: the people who show up.
Volunteers make Mount Pleasant work. They are behind the scenes setting up chairs, filling shifts, serving on committees and boards, and lending their skills in ways both big and small. They are also the familiar faces at events, programs, and drop-in activities. Quite simply, our association could not function without this shared effort.
One standout example is our Community Casino, held August 7 and 8, 2025 at ACE Casino. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, the casino raised $93,062.77 for our community. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Michele Gole, our longtime Casino Coordinator, whose leadership was instrumental to its success. Michele is now passing the torch to community member Elisa Woodard, who will coordinate our next casino in Q2 of 2027.
Casino funds support many of the less visible but essential parts of running our association, including facility insurance, Community Hall cleaning, supplies stock, non-electric utility costs, maintenance and repairs, and promotion of community events. These supports help keep our spaces running smoothly and available for everyone to enjoy.
We would also like to highlight Mount Pleasant Playgroup, a volunteer-run program for children ages 0 to 5 and their parents or caregivers. Playgroup offers space for kids to explore and play, while adults connect and build friendships with other families in the community and beyond. Winter and spring registration is now open, and Playgroup is free with an MPCA membership. The program continues to thrive thanks to families who give their time to create a supportive and welcoming environment.
We are also continuing to look for community members interested in stepping into leadership roles. We are currently seeking someone to join the board as Vice President, and we are hoping to find a volunteer to take over the Hall Director position. If either of these roles sounds like a good fit, please reach out to [email protected].
Our Communications Team is also proactively seeking someone who may be interested in stepping into the Communications Director role when it comes up for election at the AGM in October. If you are curious about social media, newsletters, or digital communications, we would love to hear from you at [email protected]. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the community.
In closing, we are truly grateful for everyone who continues to show up, whether by volunteering, attending events, supporting hall programs, using the Sportsplex, enjoying Horsy Park, or spending time at the pool. We are looking forward to the year ahead and all that we will do together.
Warmly,
Mount Pleasant Community Association
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