“Barn Bash” at Pointe West raises money for two area charities
- Ron Giofu
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
Not only was a new maintenance barn at Pointe West Golf Club celebrated over the weekend, but it served as a way to help to area charities.
Pointe West held a “Barn Bash” recently with a ribbon cutting at the new maintenance barn that included contests and hors d’oeuvres followed by dinner at the clubhouse. Proceeds raised during the evening will benefit Hiatus House and the Women’s Welcome Centre.
Jane Gollmer, a member of the ladies’ league at Pointe West, said they had been monitoring the progress of the new maintenance barn’s construction and decided to do something when it was complete. They already support the two charities with raffles and clothing drives so the concept of a “Barn Bash” where everyone could contribute came out of it.
“This time, it’s for everyone,” said Gollmer.
Gollmer added about 90 people were expected for the dinner, stating that is a good number of members that agreed to attend. Two competitions at the maintenance barn were a chipping contest from a temporarily created tee box as well as a contest where everyone who hit the green was entered into a draw for a prize.
“It’s been a lot of fun,” said Gollmer. “It’s kind of a unique thing.”
The dinner featured barbecued food, entertainment and a line dancing demonstration, she added.
Club president Peter McMahon noted golf course superintendent Matt Erickson was working out of an older barn that was originally built in 1910. The land where the course is located was once known as the Turner farm.
Pointe West Golf Club was officially formed in 1989.
“We finally got it done,” he said of the new maintenance barn. “This is a nice addition.”
McMahon added the “club is growing like crazy” and said the celebration was also a fundraiser for the two worthy causes.
“Barn Bash” at Pointe West raises money for two area charities
By Ron Giofu
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