‘Fabulous time’ at Yarmouth airport as new event takes off
Proceeds from Puttin’ on the Ritz to benefit women’s centre, wellness clinic
A new event benefitting the Tri- County Women’s Centre was a success, giving those who attended an enjoyable evening while raising money for a good cause, say spokespersons for the event and for the women’s centre. licious food, auction items, and a live auction for the fine art pieces. What was there not to enjoy?”
As of three days or so after the event, organizers had yet to determine how much money was raised, but MacDonald said they were confident they would reach their target of $ 10,000.
The proceeds would benefit the women’s centre (based at 12 Cumberland St. in Yarmouth) and the adjacent Leahey Wellness Clinic.
Among those on hand for the evening at the airport was Lisanne Turner, the women’s centre’s new executive director.
“It was full in there and it looked like people were having a good time,” she said.
Much work and planning went into the event, which was organized by the Friends of the Women’s Centre.
Like MacDonald and others, Turner said she was struck by how the initiative was received.
“There was just tremendous community support and business support,” Turner said.
She cited the efforts of the
“This was a very unique event and we hope to build on the theme for future fundraisers for the TriCounty Women’s Centre and Leahey Wellness Clinic.”
Friends of the Women’s Centre, saying the event was a product of the group’s hard work and creativity.
Said MacDonald, “This was a very unique event and we hope to build on the theme for future fundraisers for the Tri- County Women’s Centre and Leahey Wellness Clinic.”