Athens District High School (ADHS) Hosts Charity Volleyball Tournament in Support of the Maple View Landings Redevelopment Project

Athens – The Maple View Landings Redevelopment Project (G. Tackaberry and Family Home) is set to receive a major boost with a charity volleyball tournament organized by students, taking place at the Athens District High School gymnasium on Saturday, November 16.

Organizer Katherine Pattemore is leading the event with friends, as “Maple View Lodge” holds a special place in her heart.

“My friends and I are running this charity volleyball tournament because many of my older relatives, including my grandpa, were at Maple View. My friend Addisan Kennedy is part of the Tackaberry family, and many of her relatives have also spent time at Maple View Lodge. We wanted to give back to such a great place and support the new project.”

Miss Pattemore noted that the staff at Maple View are “amazing” and treat the residents like their own family. “It’s an incredible facility, and they deserve our support,” she said.

“We have filled all 10 spots with teams from around Leeds and Grenville,” she added. Two teams are from the high school (ADHS), one from the intermediate side and the other from the high school side.

She is seeking donations for the silent auction and bake sale and encourages everyone in the region to come out and support the cause—whether through a donation, purchasing a 50/50 ticket, or enjoying lunch (just $5.00 for a hot dog, chips, and a drink).

The tournament will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Athens High School gym at 21 Church Street, Athens. Members of the Maple View Landings Fundraising team will be onsite with updates on the campaign and project.

For individuals or companies interested in donating or participating in any way, please contact Katherine Pattemore at katherine.pattemore@my.ucdsb.ca.

The Maple View Landings Redevelopment Project is the largest capital construction project in the history of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, with a cost exceeding $80,000,000. Construction of the new three-story, six-wing building is well underway on the Maple View Landings property in Athens, Ontario, and will replace the existing 60-bed Maple View Lodge upon its expected opening in summer 2025. The existing building will be repurposed, with a plan to be announced in the coming months.

Thanks to contributions from companies, service clubs, and individuals—including family members—the campaign has now reached two-thirds of its $3,000,000 goal, with a total of $2,230,000 raised to date.