Highlights from the 2007 Gala

Gala guests danced away the winter blues and heated up a chilly evening with lively bidding at our annual Winter Frolic Gala held on February 16th at Angus Glen Golf Club. Thanks to this sense of celebration and hospice support, this year's gala raised a new high of $102,000!

Our Gala Sponsors, Corporate Supporters and In-Kind Donors had a tremendous impact on our fundraising efforts. Many thanks to these generous community partners:

Lead Gala Sponsor - Town+Country BMW

Gala Sponsors:

• Kylemore Communities & Angus Glen Golf Club
• Re/Max Classic Properties Inc.
• Rogers Communications

Corporate Tables:

• ATS Reliance Resources Group
• B. McGregor Developments Ltd.
• Dixon-Garland Funeral Home
• Ferguson Foods Inc.
• Forrestall Group of Companies
• Jenndon Investments Ltd.
• Markham-Stouffville Hospital
• Town of Markham
• Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville

Gala Sponsors and local dignitaries from Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville enjoyed a private cocktail party prior to the Gala hosted by Evergreen's Board of Directors. Well-known local pianist, Del Mott entertained our VIP guests while Grant McLeod from Willow Springs Winery shared the winery's Limited Reserve wines.

Special thanks to Tim Clark's Flowers for floral design, MadCat Creative for graphic design, Willow Springs Winery for dinner and reception wine and wine sponsor, Team Industrial Services. Thanks also to Harpist Sandra Fann and The Advocats Big Band who provided musical entertainment.

Master of Ceremonies, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti hosted the event and Guest Auctioneer Glenn Crosby encouraged gala guests to bid generously on these one-of-a-kind Live Auction features:

Dinner Under the Stars - 8 guests will enjoy a custom gourmet dinner paired with Willow Springs VQA wines in a fantasy garden setting at the home of well-loved jazz diva, June Garber! Many thanks to Tim Ferguson - Ferguson Foods, Evan MacDonald - The Village Grocer, Willow Springs Winery and June Garber/Bob Doherty for donating this amazing evening!

Golf the Magna way - A round of golf and lunch at the exclusive Magna Golf Club with club member, Emil Simon. Generously donated by Emil Simon, Wellington Gallery!

Island Magic - a week of paradise at Young Island Resort located on a private island off the coast of St. Vincent W.I.

Montréal Magnifique! - First Class on VIA Rail, front row seats at a Canadiene's game and $500 voucher for hotel and meals. Special thanks to donors VIA Rail & Emil Simon, Wellington Gallery!

Summer fun at Mont Tremblant - A week of summer fun at Intrawest's popular Mont Tremblant resort. Many thanks to Valerie and Jim Clubine for sharing their condo!

Vive La France! - Enjoying France in the fall will be easy at this 250-year old private property located in the tranquil setting of Southwestern France. Special thanks to JacKryn France owners, Rita Theil and Rob McKenzie for hosting our gala guests!

Our Silent Auction known for being one of the best charity auctions in the area, featured an impressive array of 168 specialty items and entertainment packages donated by numerous corporate and individual hospice supporters. There was something for everyone and the bidding was furious!

Congratulations to Heather Moeser who won the Gala Raffle Prize of a stocked 75-bottle wine fridge! Many thanks to Jennifer & Mac Cosburn for donating the fridge and to all who donated the wines and to our Cork Sellers ~ Adriana & Robert Bryce, Tami & Tim Ferguson, and Karen & John Styles for helping us sell 230 corks - a new record!

The Winter Frolic Gala's tremendous success would not have been possible without the generous spirit of our many corporate sponsors, donors, guests, and volunteers. A heartfelt thank-you to the Gala Organizing Committee for their dedication and commitment:

Money raised at the Winter Frolic Gala fund Evergreen's palliative care and bereavement support for children, teens and adults who live in Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville.