It was her favourite non-dancing event.
And now, the late Ruth Blencoe’s widower, George Blencoe, wants to bring it back.
A former employee at Kindale Developmental Association, and a well-loved Vernon dance instructor, Ruth Blencoe died in February in a car accident.
“The Christmas Lunch was Ruth’s favourite event,” said George, referring to a catered feast held annually in the auditorium at the Vernon Recreation Complex, which will now be called the Blencoe Christmas Lunch.
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George pledged to bring back the Christmas Lunch for people with diverse abilities.
“Ruth loved seeing the joy that the celebration brought to a segment of the population of our community that is often forgotten at Christmas.”
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In Ruth’s memory, Blencoe and friends will host the Dancing in the Moonlight country dance featuring Lee Dinwoodie on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Schubert Centre. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the dance will start at 8 p.m.
The dance will help raise funds for the Blencoe Christmas Lunch.
Tickets are $30 in advance from Bannister Honda, White House Mortgages and the Schubert Centre. The price for tickets at the door will be $40.
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