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A Message from Director of Fundraising, May 30, 2008

Classics on Kent - July 12 and 13
We will again be conducting a 50/50 Draw for the Classics on Kent/Brits in the Park event on Sunday, July 13 but this year we have been invited to also hold a 50/50 Draw at the Cruise Night at A&W on Saturday, July 12. Come to Kent Street and see those fantastic classic cars close up and don't forget to buy a ticket for the draw. If you would like to help sell these tickets, please call Tracey at 793-2633. We are always appreciative of any hours you can contribute. These tickets are easy to sell, as people are looking for them. And you get to see all those fantastic classic cars up close.

Jersey Boys Concert - August 1 deadline for ticket sales, October 15 show
This show, fresh from Broadway, is the story of Frankie Valee and The Four Seasons, told through their music, on stage at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. A bus leaves Lindsay at 11:30 a.m. for a 2:00 matinee. Dinner after the show is at the Mandarin. All this for only $135. Call Sheryl at 324-6111, ext. 4256, before the August 1 deadline.

Warm and Cozy Raffle  - August Onward

Tag Days - September 12 and 13
The Auxiliary will be out and about in the community asking you to support the RMH dialysis unit. We're looking for people to help organize this event and for people who will work at the tagging locations. 
We do have some people who do it year after year, but are always looking for others, as well as people who do the actual tagging shifts. If you would like to volunteer, please call Clare Mutton at 359-1696.

2009 lottery calendars - September Onward
2009 Lottery Calendars will be on sale in the Gift Shop as of September and from Auxiliary members at a cost of $20. There will be 365 draws throughout the year, with the prize for January 1st being $500 and a Christmas day prize of $100. Each month, there will be one draw for $100 and one for $50, with the remainder of the daily draws valued at $25.

Christmas cards - September Onward
Ten local artists have generously donated paintings to the Auxiliary and River Bend Designs have generously donated their skills to digitize the paintings and have them printed as Christmas Cards. They will be for sale in the Gift Shop in the fall and available from Auxiliary members at a cost of $10 for ten cards. All proceeds will support the purchase of Kidney Dialysis equipment. 
 

Extravaganza Gift Show - November 1
Extravaganza 2008 The 2006 and 2007 gift shows were such a huge success -- we're going to do it again! Be sure to watch this site for more information on the November 1, 2008 Extravaganza gift show! You can also contact the Auxiliary at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information, or click here for your vendor application.

One of a Kind Craft Show Bus Trip - November 1 

Scott Woods Christmas Show - December 6
The Auxiliary presents the Scott Woods Christmas Show at Cambridge Street United Church, 7:00 p.m.. Tickets available in the Auxiliary's Reflections Gift Shop at $20 each. 

Caribbean Cruise - March 1, 2009
Another major fundraiser underway is the Caribbean Cruise beginning on March 1, 2009. The Auxiliary will realize $75.00 a cabin and other benefits. It's open to anyone, so please spread the word. The cruise is being organized by Cheryl McDonald of Cruise Holidays of Lindsay. We held an informational meeting on June 24th at 7:30 in the hospital cafeteria with a representative of Carnival Cruises. This is a great opportunity for new cruisers to travel with a familiar group, especially if you might otherwise be travelling alone. For more information, call Karen at 374-4391 or to book, call Cruise Holidays of Lindsay at 324-3110 or 1-866-963-1010. For more information, call Karen at 374-4391.

Itinerary
Sat Feb 28 San Juan hotel
Sun Mar 1 San Juan SET SAIL 10PM
Mon Mar 2 St. Thomas/St. John 7AM – 5PM
Tues Mar 3 Dominica 10AM – 6PM
Wed Mar 4 Barbados 8AM – 5PM
Thu Mar 5 St. Lucia 8AM – 5PM
Fri Mar 6 Antigua 8AM – 6PM
Sat Mar 7 St. Kitts 7AM – 4PM
Sun Mar 8 San Juan ARRIVE 7AM

Valentine Silent Auction
T
he auction was a great success on February 7th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thanks to everyone who donated items, and to everyone who placed bids. If you have something to donate for next year, please call Pat at 324-1970

Dinner at East Side Mario's
On April 17th, 2008, East Side Mario's again hosted a fundraising dinner to benefit the Auxiliary. It  included a four-course dinner, wine with the sommelier from Peller Estate Vineyards and an art auction. Tickets were $75 with a charitable donation receipt for part of it.

Ross Memorial Lily
Anne and Don Martin, of Cedar Ridge Gardens have developed a day lily called Ross Memorial.  Proceeds of the lily are donated to RMH Auxiliary. 

June Liftlock Cruise
Sunday, June 15 saw an Auxiliary-sponsored tour the Peterborough lift lock system. The 2-hour dinner cruisers enjoyed the beautiful sights and scenery along the way.