Saturday, October 1st, 2011Every Saturday before Thanksgiving weekend, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe and our event partners invite you on a self-guided tour of a selection of 5-6 homes in the beautiful Simcoe region that possess a unique charm - each hand-picked by our Chairperson, Cindy McQuirter-Fairley. These homes may be large, small, heritage or new, or simply spectacular in design. Whatever the case, the line-up is sure to be elegant and uniquely decorated – you’re in for a treat!
To participate in the tour, purchase a Limited Edition Guidebook at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office or at a participating outlet. Simply follow the map provided and show your book at each home you choose to view. The cost is $30 and includes a light catered lunch served at Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons. Each Limited Edition Guidebook features artist renderings and write-ups about each home.
The Showcase of Homes Tour is the signature annual fundraiser supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe. This highly popular event helps to cover the costs of our child and youth mentoring programs for our Little Brothers and Little Sisters. Our agency does not receive government funding - our range of mentoring services are funded primarily by individual and corporate donations and sponsorships, gaming, grants, fundraisers, and a whole lot of community spirit!
Our goal is to serve more children: to ensure that every child in North Simcoe who needs a mentor has a mentor. Through mentoring, we create friendships that lead to increased self-esteem, behavioral and social improvements, higher educational achievements, new skill sets, and ultimately, broadened horizons. Whether it be recreational, educational, or cultural activities, attending camps, or just having a “feel good” craft day... all children deserve to feel special - and with your help, this will happen.
Date | Saturday, October 1st, 2011 (9:30am - 4:00pm) |
Cost | $30 / Limited Edition Guidebook |
Includes | Luxurious self-guided tour, light catered lunch at Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Limited Edition Guidebook |
Booklet Outlets* | Your Limited Edition Guidebook can be purchased at the following locations: HGR Lawyers ~ 518 Yonge St. Midland & Village Square Mall, Penetang Simply Country ~ 323 King St. Midland Arbour's Flower Shoppe ~ 89 Main St. Penetanguishene Tripp's Paint & Decorating Shoppe ~ 259 King St. Midland Grounded Coffee Co. ~ 292 King St. Midland Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe ~ 67 Fourth St. Midland
Booklets can also be purchased at all local Real Estate Agencies (Re/Max and Royal Lepage in Midland and Penetanguishene.)
*Tickets are on sale NOW!! |
We hope to see you at this year’s 14th Annual Showcase of Homes Tour! Come see what all the fuss is about! For more information, please call our office at 705-526-5051.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MANY LOCAL SUPPORTERS THAT MAKE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE:
- Especially each home owner who kindly open up their homes to us for this important event!
- The Showcase of Homes Tour Committee (Cindy McQuirter-Fairley, Susan Inrig, and France St. Amour)
- The many Real Estate agents that give of their time
- Alyx Kloeg for creating the guidebook and poster
- To the Florists who decorate the homes with superb floral arrangements
- Each ticket merchant: Arbour's Flower Shoppe, HGR Lawyers, Simply Country, Tripp's Paint & Decorating Shoppe, Grounded Coffee Co. and all local Re/Max and Royal Lepage real estate offices
- All agency volunteers
- To our valued advertisers
Corporate Sponsor GENERAL MILLS
FLORISTS & CONTRIBUTORS
- Arbour's Flowers Shoppe
- Fresh Flowers by Leanne
- Blum Floral Design
- Saturday Afternoons
Luncheon
- Nick Boudouris and Restaurant Sainte-Marie