Scene: Skiing for Pets & A Winter’s Blast

by Roger Klein // Photography by Dave West

Skiing for Pets

The Craigleith Ski Club played host to numerous events and fundraisers this season that brightened and warmed up a dark winter. The Georgian Triangle Humane Society’s first annual Ski for Pets fundraiser was held on February 2 and the weather complied. Blue skies and fresh powder highlighted a fun and memorable day which raised nearly $35,000 for medicine and hospital supplies to help care for furry patients brought into the GTHS Animal Centre.

Sarah Pennal of Lemonwood with Collingwood BIA Director, Chris Brakel.

Catherine Staples (centre left) surrounded by her Aspen & Ivy Interiors team.

Suzanne and Jeff Sutherland
at Ski for Pets.

Kathleen Roth, Jaclyn Roth, Dianne Ferraro and Carolyn Hubbard, of Cora Couture.

A Winter’s Blast

Winterblast, held on February 9, was the 38th Annual Winter Extravaganza to benefit Hospice Georgian Triangle and the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. Attendees could choose a day of outdoor fun on the slopes, or relaxation with a yoga class and spa tickets, before enjoying a gourmet lunch and après-ski. All in all, the day raised $17,500 for the hospice.

Tess Wortley, Kenzie Fryer and Zayley Griffen, of Awear Eco-Boutique and Metra Fashion House.

Alison FitzGerald, executive director of My Friend’s House Collingwood, presented with a generous donation from Desmond Von Teichman and the team from Royal LePage Locations North.

Front row: Donna Crane, Patti Parsons, Cindy Ryerse, Jessica Ryerse with Layne, Emily Bradley, Deanna Schrader, Alison FitzGerald, Doug Tunis, Karen Willison.
Back row: Desmond Von Teichman, Melissa Worts, Michael Sommer, Carlo De Castris, Georgiana Woods.

From left: Adrienne Wood, Melissa Worts, Joan Schatz, Geoffrey James and Gigi Worts among a group that helped raise funds for Hospice Georgian Triangle.