Скачать или смотреть An interview with Vilma Wood on the Pasadena Community Centre

During the 1970s, as a mother of four, Vilma felt a pressing need for a community centre in the area. Responding to this need Vilma raised money by selling soft drinks, running car washes, accepting donations, and collecting cans at events. Staying true to her commitment to community service, Vilma preserved the funds collected during those years and, later, joyfully contributed them to the Council upon the purchase of the Pasadena Community Centre. Known for her skills as a seamstress, Vilma asked for the raised funds to be used to purchase a sewing machine. The sewing machine acquired has become an integral part of the centre, used regularly on Thursdays and Friday evenings.
Vilma's dedication extended further as she joined the Pasadena Community Centre Advisory Group, attending initial meetings until her health declined. Her joy upon the centre’s acquisition was evident, though tinged with the regret that it hadn't happened sooner for her to fully enjoy its benefits.