Men’s Shed Making Fast Community Connections in Innisfail

INNISFAIL – Organized less than five months ago a group of local men is now quietly but productively making small but heartfelt differences in many areas of the community.

They meet twice a month in donated space at Cornerstone Flooring & Renovations to work on community projects. Members also get together every other week at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion Branch #104 for “cards and conversation.

“It’s companionship for men of all ages, and to make a difference, and it’s inclusive,” said Charles Silk, a 65-year-old retired teacher and Johns Manville employee. “We have one person that's pretty much deaf. We have one person that's legally blind and one who is diabetic.

“A few of us have some limitations but we all are able bodied and able to contribute,” he emphasized. “We've got all kinds of range of abilities, and ages tend to be 50 and up but that doesn't mean it couldn't be younger.

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