The Food Action Society North Okanagan asked Men's Shed Vernon to build them some raised bed garden boxes.

We said "SURE WE CAN!"

We sourced some cedar lumber, and gave them a Non-Profit Special price they couldn't refuse.

We built a prototype, or two. The client approved, and we started building. The lumber needed sorting & trimming.

All the guys involved really pitched in.

Buffy R came over from the Food Action Society to say "Hello", and to meet The Shed guys.

We decided to offer delivery, too!

Another Men's Shed Project complete for our community. That felt pretty good!

Six Teams of guys formed by drawing names from a hat were each commissioned to build a 30 x 72 x 30.25" H table for our social room (in the next Shed location).

Some Teams are being rather secretive about their tables.

It's too cool in the shed for applying polyurethane finishes, so some tables have been temporarily taken home.

Team Six picked a challenging design involving 28 pieces to the table top. Now I know what a Chevron is! It has been a fun challenge for sure.

I can't wait for the BIG Reveal party!

For Thirty Seven years, the Doctor's Hockey Tournament has fielded twenty four teams in Vernon area rinks for the largest physician's weekend of back checking and charity chequing in Western Canada!

Seeking to support men's mental health and a tie that gives back to the community, the tournament directors invited Men's Shed Vernon to come and make a visionary presentation for a relationship and support.

The Doctor's Hockey Tournament really embraced our activities, vision, and our five year plan. As a result, they have made a substantial and meaningful donation of $25,000 to Men's Shed Vernon that will enable us to seek matching funds towards a larger Shed location that is desperately needed.

Follow Up:

Within ninety days, the Men's Shed Vernon Guys, and some of their generous friends were able to follow through and MATCH the $25,000 donation as promised.

Now THAT'S A Win Win!