PHILIPSBURG:--- This year the Lions Club of St. Maarten will continue its tradition of the Festival Village where the club will host the 2014 Christmas Bingo Spectacular on Saturday December 6th. This year's Lions Bingo is powered by Telem Group of Companies.
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 Festival Village venue last year to accommodate the increase of participants over the past years.
St. Maarten Lion Club President Lion Sunil Khatnani stated: "Preparations for the Annual Lions Christmas Bingo Spectacular are well underway, bingo tickets can be purchased from any of our Lion members, at the Lions Civic Centre in Suckergarden and on the Saturday December 6th from 10am to 2pm and from 6pm at the Festival Village".
Fundraising Committee Associate Chairman Lion Oralie Boirad stated: "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, dinner vouchers for two at participating restaurants, travel vouchers to nearby destinations and a grand prize of Santa Bag which is cash money. For all those who enjoy hearing Lion Wally Havertong and Lion Chantal Schaminee sound-off the numbers while asking if anybody bingo, we encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance and arrive on time as we are slated to begin at 8pm sharp at the Festival Village. We also have a special guest caller who will calling games as well. Tents with lighting will be available in case of rain and the Ebony Youth Steel Orchestra will entertain the audience from 7pm-8pm".
The Lions Club of St. Maarten admits that this is one of the most loved signature projects that the club holds on annual basis. The Lions Bingo is not only a fun game for the entire family and close friends, it also offers opportunities to win prizes which are in tune with what a winner would need during the Christmas Season, and even more so, it is the most dear project to the club because the proceeds are used to touch so many in our community that require assistance throughout the Lionistic year. The community at large is welcome and the club is in full gear to ensure that this event is enjoyed by all.
