PHILIPSBURG:--- The rescheduled date for annual Lions Christmas Bingo Spectacular at the Festival Village is this Saturday December 21st. Taking into account the increase in demand by the general public to partake in this major fundraising activity – where proceeds are used to fund numerous community projects on the island, the decision was taken to move to a larger venue to accommodate the increase of participants over the past years.
Club President Lion Claudio Buncamper said: "The bingo was set for December 7th but had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather and there was a number of factors that had to be dealt with in order to announce as new date. The weather was real bad on December 7th and we could not have public come out under those conditions. We do hope that all skies will be all clear on December 21st as we wanted to conclude the bingo before Christmas with 50 games," concluded the Club President.
Lion Sunil Khatnani Committee Chairman stated: "Preparations for the Annual Lions Christmas Bingo Spectacular rescheduled date is going well and bingo tickets can be purchased from any of our fellow Lion Members or at the Lions Civic Center in Sucker Garden. The price per ticket has remained the same: $10.- or ANG 20.- and it entitles you to one bingo card. There will be numerous chances to win prizes, including: Overloaded Christmas Baskets, Hams, Airline Tickets to Europe and the Caribbean, Dinners for two at participating restaurants, and a grand door prize Santa's Bag as well. For all those who enjoy hearing Lion Wally Havertong sound-off the numbers while asking if anybody bingo, we encourage you to purchase your tickets on time and arrive early as the bingo games are slated to begin December 21st at 8pm sharp at the Festival Village".
The Dow's Musical Foundation youth section will entertain the public from 7pm-8pm with Steel Band Christmas music.
