RENFREW — You won’t want to miss the Bonnechere Manor Foundation’s first Gala. The Foundation incorporated as a registered charity in 2003 for the purposes of enhancing the lives of the residents who live at Bonnechere Manor. The Foundation is pleased to announce that its inaugural Gala celebrating Canada’s 150th will take place on Saturday, October 21.
Don Goulet, Chair of the Foundation, predicts the Gala will become Renfrew and area’s premier event, noting that it includes a welcoming champagne reception, a served dinner by “Krave Bistro” followed by an evening of music and dancing featuring the Ottawa Valley’s own “Ghost Town Cryers”, all for an incredible value of $100 with a tax receipt for $60.
“I couldn’t be more proud that the Gala will take place in the beautiful Renfrew Rotary Hall of Bonnechere Manor – evidence of the hard work of our Foundation and the community who supported that fundraising endeavor,” said Mr. Goulet.
A small but hard working volunteer group comprised of Sheila Kemp, Violet Rossy, Jane Valiquette, Margaret Wilson, Dianne Johnston, Erin Wilson and Shelley Sheedy along with Community Relations Co-ordination Ben Gardiner are busily working to ensure this will be an evening to remember. There are many businesses that have stepped up to sponsor the event, noted Ms. Kemp. Some of the silent auction items include tickets to Medieval Times, the Ottawa Senators 100 Classic outdoor hockey game, upcoming Shania Twain “Now” concert, Sens games, an iPad, iPhone and three nights of lodging and three rounds of golf in Myrtle Beach for two golfers, just to name a few. There are more auction items coming in every day.
Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy purchased the first ticket from committee member Violet Rossy.
“I urge the community, businesses and my colleagues in government to support the work of the Bonnechere Manor Foundation through this Gala in continuing their proud reputation of enhancing the quality of lives for the residents who call the Manor home,” said Warden Murphy.
Ms. Rossy noted that proceeds raised will go towards the Home’s long-term goal of replacing all the residents’ beds with a state of the art model – to date there are 83 more beds to be replaced, costing approximately $185,000.
