by Roger Klein // Photography by Dave West
Studio Ciel Opening
Friends and family of owner Carrie McLean-Godman celebrated the opening of Simcoe Street’s latest gallery addition, Studio Ciel, on January 27. Champagne and charcuterie flowed as guests admired the array of dazzling art.
Studio Ciel owner Carrie McLean-Godman (left) with artist Brooke Palmer.
Paws for the Cause
It was another day of winter fun at the Craigleith Ski Club for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society’s second annual Ski For Pets fundraiser on February 1. Friends and donors hit the slopes while the Jenny Howes Duo entertained guests for the furtastic après-ski.
From left: Melanie McBride, Alexandra Turner, Diane Eckert, Ann Murphy.
Back row: Barbara Foster, Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Karen Marsh, Erika Pothe. Front row: Evie the dog, Daniela Schulze.
Having a Blast
Desmond Von Teichman and the team from Royal LePage Locations North hosted the 39th Annual Winter Extravaganza to benefit Hospice Georgian Triangle and the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation at Craigleith Ski Club on February 8. Supporters enjoyed a day of winter fun in the sun, gourmet treats and après-ski.
From left: Stephanie Whitely, Lisa Bugler, Kevin Da Silva, Desmond Von Teichman, Jessica Ryerse, Deanna Schrader, Alison Fitzgerald, Doug Linton, Stan Kukla, Karen Willison, Jenny Beattie.
Model Citizens
Five individuals were named to the Order of Collingwood at the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee at the Georgian Bay Hotel on January 14. Honoured for their exceptional contribution and volunteer efforts to the community, the recipients of the 2023 award were Susan Brindisi, Doug Linton, D. Barry Manchester, Paulina Monette and Mark Rich. Sheila Stewart received the Companion to the Order of Collingwood. In addition to the award ceremony, the event featured a musical performance by award-winning youth singer/songwriter Kendall Lily and a reading by Collingwood Poet Laureate Jillian Morris.
Artist Debra Lynn Carroll, Bay Watch videographer Kelly Gale, Heather Carroll of Loft Gallery and Mayor Andrea Matrosovs of The Blue Mountains.
Escarpment Corridor Alliance Summit
The Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA) hosted a summit at the Gayety Theatre, presenting photographer and filmmaker Edward Burtynsky as a keynote speaker, on September 23. Attendees viewed an exhibition of Burtynsky’s work, film screenings and panel discussions, all in support of preserving and protecting the Niagara Escarpment of Southern Georgian Bay.
From left: Bruce Harbinson, Jack Contin, Edward Byrtynsky, Jessica Kaknevicus and Mike Robbins.
