The Espanola Knights of Columbus 3422 is disbanding.
Past Grand Knight Denis Bois says the Catholic men’s organization its dwindling membership and the effects of the pandemic led to the decision earlier this month.
As a last gesture of support to the community, he and two other members presented three cheques on Wednesday.
The first cheque for $20,000 was presented to École catholique La Renaissance and Sacred Heart to go towards the purchase of playground equipment for their common play space.
He says the second cheque to the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation of $14,900 is for the new x-ray suite and palliative care, adding the organization is proud to recognize that donation as the official kick-off of the annual Moose 99.3 Radiothon set for December 3rd.
Bois adds the hall and equipment is up for sale with the process expected to take a few months.
For a history of the long-time organization in Espanola, visit our websites.
CHEQUE PRESENTATION COLLAGE: Espanola Knights of Columbus presented École catholique La Renaissance and Sacred Heart with a cheque for $20,000 for playground equipment. The second cheque to the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation of $14,900 is for the new x-ray suite and palliative care, adding the organization is proud to recognize that donation as the official kick-off of the annual Moose 99.3 Radiothon set for December 3rd. The Knights are shutting down and the building is now for sale. Photos by Rosalind Russell
Photos: SERIES OF HISTORICAL PHOTOS: Past Grand Knight Denis Bois of the Espanola Knights of Columbus spent some of this past weekend putting together an album of the many events and members hosted by the organization, which was originally founded decades ago in Espanola. Thank you for providing the photos and the permissions to post them on behalf of the Knights.
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