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

The Bridge Hospice closes in on their fund-raising goal

Chair of the Board of Directors Dr. Bob Henderson takes a practice swing at the first-ever Bridge Hospice golf tournament held last weekend at Pine Ridge Golf Course. Photo Ray Yurkowski EMC

by Ray Yurkowski, EMC News

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The Bridge Hospice fund-raising committee held their first-ever golf tournament last weekend to come a little closer to building the first residential hospice in Northumberland County.

“For a first year tournament, it went extremely well,” said treasurer Martin Hare. The fund raiser attracted 58 golfers as well as an additional 28 dinner guests after the day on the links. The three-bedroom residential hospice is now about $56,500 away from realizing the start of construction on April 1, 2011.

“We hope to have it open by September of next year,” said fund-raising chair, Dr. Bob Stephens.

But the Bridge Hospice fund-raising team isn’t done yet. They have two more events coming up in the next couple of months. The first, a fashion show, is slated for September 18 at the Town Hall in Warkworth. Advertised as a “girls night out,” organizer Bev Roy says it’s an event you don’t want to miss.

“We’re calling it ‘Girls Night Out’ but you can bring your man,” she said with a laugh. “It’s going to be an amazing show. We’re using local young girls for models, I’m having a professional runway built and there’s going to be lots of lights and music.”

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August 26th, 2010 | Category: Events, Media Reports

Warkworth Black and White Ball to benefit Bridge Hospice

BY MOYA DILLON, THE INDEPENDENT
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WARKWORTH — Guests can have a great time while supporting a local cause at this year’s Black and White Ball.

The annual Warkworth event is celebrating its fifth successful year in the community. Although funds raised from the gala normally go to the Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts, this year all proceeds will be donated to The Bridge Hospice.

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April 27th, 2010 | Category: Events, Media Reports
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