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The Warsaw Alpha Lambda Chapter of Tri Kappa hosted its annual bingo fundraiser on the morning of March 14 at the Sacred Heart School gymnasium.
Over 200 guests — including many men this year — gathered to enjoy a brunch, beverages and cookies from The Cake Lady before settling in for rounds of bingo, according to a news release from Tri Kappa.
The event raised more than $15,000, which will support Tri Kappa’s mission of promoting charity, culture and education throughout the community.
Founded in 1909, the Warsaw Alpha Lambda chapter has a tradition of service and community. Last spring, Tri Kappa awarded $20,500 in scholarships to local students. Throughout the year, Tri Kappa also supports many Warsaw area organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Community Kitchen, Strengthening Families, Cardinal Services, Head Start, Beaman Home, Joe’s Kids, Grace Center for Literacy, Fellowship Missions, CASA, Baker Youth Club, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, the Winona Art Fair, Riley Radio Days and Agaitas.
In addition to its charitable giving, the chapter hosts two annual community events each spring: the Warsaw Honors Reception and the Warsaw Elementary Art Show, both celebrating student achievement and creativity.
The community event began with a welcome and blessing from Father Francis Mwanje, parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. It continued with gaming, fellowship, bingo winners, basket gift prizes and ended with a 50/50 raffle award of over $1,000.
Special thanks were given to Beth Darlington-Silcox, chair of the bingo committee, along with many volunteers who helped organize and serve at the event. Tri Kappa thanks the local businesses who sponsor and donate to this event making the Tri Kappa Bingo, stated the release. Tri Kappa members extend sincere thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored the event and supported the organization’s mission.
