Runway 2011 Fashion Chic – A Fabulous Success!

Event raises $5000 for The Bridge Hospice

Fashion Show Models (from left) - Gerhardht Marzinski, Terry Roy and Rob Savage
Fashion Show Models (from left) – Gerhardht Marzinski, Terry Roy and Rob Savage. Fashion photo by Mark Hoult. Cheque photo by Ross Roy  - Click either image to view larger.

Stella Stacey TBH Board member on left receiving $5000 from Bev RoyBev & Ross Roy orchestrated another fabulous fashion event at the Warkworth Centre for the Performing Arts. The sold out event took place on Fri and Sat Oct 21st and Oct 22nd, 2012.

There was an amazing variety of models and the clothing was supplied from several local Northumberland clothing stores – Trentmendous! from Warkworth and
Dragon Fly & Gina Boyd Boutique from Brighton. Many exciting brand names and wearable clothing for all occasions!

The audience was also entertained by the beautiful Lemmon Sisters and some very funny skits, a sort of Dolly Parton and Willy Nelson theme compliments of Bev Roy & Gerhardt Marzinski. There was much laughter and audience participation.

Behind the scenes, there were eight dressers helping with the many clothing changes. All in all it was an incredibly sophisticated and professional event. Numerous phone calls and emails of congratulations poured in after the event.

And best of all, there was $5000 raised for The Bridge Hospice. Many thanks to Bev and Ross Roy and all the people that helped put together this great event.

November 17th, 2011 | Category: Events

2011 W8 Run a Great Success!

The 7th annual Run for The Bridge Hospice held this last Saturday was a great success. The event was organized by Bryce Miller, Brenda Partridge and Martin Hare.

W8 Run photos by Schelle Holmes

It was a perfect sunny autumn day; there were 76 participants.

  • 13 k – 22 men, 12 women
  • 5 km – 13 men, 21 women
  • 1 km – 8 children

The youngest racer was 7 and the oldest 69.

The Dinkel family had 3 generations in the running. Way to go !

Thanks to all the sponsors/donors/volunteers who helped make this happen.

A summary of the money raised will be posted shortly.

The one comment that was heard so many times around the finishing line, once racers had a moment to catch their breath was how much they like the 13k course - it is challenging and beautiful!

Challenging is an understatement – it is hard to walk, never mind run!

Click here for detailed results of the 3 races.

October 18th, 2011 | Category: Events

Wind in the Willows at Warkworth

Dec 2, 2010
By Ray Yurkowski, EMC

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Actor Tom McCamus will be reading The Wind in the Willows at the Warkworth Town Hall, a benefit event in support of The Bridge Hospice.

EMC Lifestyles – Warkworth – Beverly Roy, who has a penchant for presenting fund-raising events extraordinaire, is bringing award-winning Canadian film and theatre actor Tom McCamus to the Town Hall Centre for the Arts for a reading of the children’s literary classic, The Wind in the Willows.

“What better way to bring people of all ages together for enjoyment and a good cause,” says Roy.

“The Wind in the Willows is an amazing story and Tom McCamus has the ability to bring it to life in a venue that will catch the imagination of all ages.

“The idea of having someone read a story that will bring joy and warm thoughts to the audience is a powerful way to add to the community spirit at this festive time of year.”

The hall will be decorated in the theme of the book and McCamus will be on stage in a festive holiday motif promises Roy. Refreshments will be available at the end of the reading.

The event is in support of the first residential hospice in Northumberland County, to be built next year at the corner of Old Hastings Road and County Road 25. The Bridge Hospice will serve the residents of the entire area free of charge. As well, the hospice will be co-operating with the local health care providers to ensure a seamless transition between services. The focus will be on the patient and family and about making a difficult time as comfortable as possible for everyone.

The Wind in the Willows reading will be held on December 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets, adults $10, kids $5, are available at the Eclectic Mix in Warkworth or by calling Bev Roy at 705-924-9232.

January 17th, 2011 | Category: Events, Media Reports

Running for a cause

W8-Bridge Hospice Run set for Oct. 16
By Sue Dickens, Community Press

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Warkworth — Whether you are a novice or professional, young or “young at heart,” the countdown has begun to sign up for the sixth annual W8-Bridge Hospice Run.

Founder of the race Bryce Miller, a local pharmacist and a runner himself, said the event is a “good opportunity to help the bridge hospice and get to the other side of the coin — rather than being a participant, I thought I would organize the fundraising run.”

Miller, who has run in number of marathons, including in Dallas, Montreal and Ottawa, also has a personal reason for organizing and participating in the event. The event is in memory of his mother who died the age of 59 from lung cancer.

Originally set up as a fundraiser for the Warkworth Service Club, the race eventually became a fundraiser for the Bridge Hospice which will provide a residential hospice serving Trent Hills and the surrounding area.

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September 30th, 2010 | Category: Events, Media Reports

A stylish affair

Fashion show raises funds for Bridge Hospice
By Megan Abraham, Community Press

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Warkworth — Models strutted down the runway for a good cause last Saturday.

Girls Night Out Fashion Show organizer Bev Roy says she was “blown out of the water” by the enthusiastic 135-person audience that came out for a night of fine fashion at the Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts.

“I expected 60 to 80 people, but the tickets just started to fly. The place was packed. I was thrilled,” she said.

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September 23rd, 2010 | Category: Events, Media Reports
 
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