Remember Jubel, run for hospice
he Wakulla Free Riders’ 8th Annual Memorial Poker Run for Jubel, “Remembering Jubel, Run for Hospice” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Big Bend Hospice of Wakulla County. This event is sponsored by Wakulla Free Riders, in memory of Jubel Bissonnette. The Wakulla Free Riders, Jubel’s wife Sandy, dedicated volunteers, and local businesses are honored to raise money for Big Bend Hospice of Wakulla County in memory of their friend and fellow Free Rider, Jubel. Together, the Free Riders and the community hope to surpass last year’s proceeds and provide even greater support for the compassionate care Hospice provides to local patients and families. “We are incredibly grateful for Wakulla Free Riders’ continued support of Big Bend Hospice over the past 7 years. Their generosity from the Annual Memorial Poker Run for Jubel has made a lasting difference for patients and families we serve in Wakulla County,” sai Dena Hendrix, Big Bend Hospice Foundations President. The first bike leaves Dux in Crawfordville at 11:30 a.m., followed by stops at Salty Donkey in Panacea, Outzs II in Newport, and Hobbit at South Capital Circle and Crawfordville Highway. The final stop is the Wakulla Free Riders Clubhouse, 45 Allen Harvey Road, with the last bike in at 5 p.m. All bikes and cars are welcome, and no coolers are permitted. Event donation jars are available throughout Wakulla County. The poker run costs $10 per hand, and participants may draw at any stop. Those who make all five stops receive an extra card. Prizes include $100 for best hand, $25 for worst hand, 50/50, and raffle. A hand-knitted throw blanket will be open for auction. Jubel Poker Run Koozies and T-shirts will be available for purchase. The clubhouse gates open at 2 p.m. Live music by Big Poppa & The Shuffle Brothers begins at 4 p.m., and barbecue chicken will be served with all the fixings. For more information, call Bryan at 850-694-2789.
Adopt a senior for Christmas
Editor, The Sun:
Many local seniors spend the holidays alone. This Christmas, WakullaGiving Hands is giving our community a chance to change that. Our Adopt a Senior for Christmas program connects local businesses and individuals with enrolled seniors who need a little extra love during the holidays. As a sponsor, you can adopt one or more seniors, donate gifts, make a monetary donation, or volunteer your time. Suggested gifts include: warm blankets, socks, toiletries, puzzle books, gift cards, and handwritten Christmas cards. Contact us at (448) 215-5391 or visit wakullagivinghands.org for deadlines and drop-off locations. Together, we can make this Christmas unforgettable. Thanks for making a difference,
Marcia Mathis
Wakulla Giving Hands Ambassador