Queen Elizabeth isn't the only one celebrating a special anniversary this year. The South Burnaby Metro Club, founded in 1952, also plans to mark turning 60 with special events and programs in 2012.
To help mark its 60th anniversary year, SBMC will increase its annual scholarships for this year to $1,000.
For many years, SBMC has awarded $500 bursaries, named after Les Tarnowski, a long-time member, to worthy participants from its three principal sports.
Last year, there were two winners, Lazar Cuk for basketball and Lucas Sweda for soccer.
Over the years, the club men and women have continued to actively pursue the interests of youth in the community: installing lights at Bonsor Park, helping build Ron McLean Park, building the church at Burnaby village and helping the City of Burnaby acquire the land needed for the current Bonsor Recreation Centre to name a few.
The Metro Club has sponsored various youth activities and sports in the past, including the Scouts, field hockey and boxing. It currently sponsors three major sport programs - soccer, basketball and baseball.
Youth who have played sports with the South Burnaby club can get information on this year's scholarships from members of the club executive or from school councillors.
