The Ladies' Auxiliary was founded in April 1973 with a mandate of raising funds primarily for Mauno Kaihla Koti nursing home.
The Ladies' Auxiliary began as a group of active women gathered in the basement of the St. Mary’s Lutheran Church to ponder ways in which they could support OFRA’s endeavours to build a nursing home. They started holding bake sales, tea and bazaars, fashion shows, casserole dinners and weekly flea market with sales of gently used clothing and houseware items.
Today they meet once a month to bake our famous “pulla” which currently sells for $12 a loaf. Anja Rissanen, Chair of The Ladies' Auxiliary, has been active in her role since January 1995.
The store is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are always happy to accept donations to our store.
NOTE: Only gently used, clean clothing accepted.
This is made possible by our amazing volunteers and donors. Fundraising events include:
The Ladies Auxiliary is always actively seeking additional members to fulfill their fundraising mission!
To become a member or volunteer, contact Heidi Slotegraaf at (705) 945-9987 ext. 203.