4th
Annual Girls Day Out! - was a great success!
Sat.
Feb 2, 2008
Our 4th
Annual Girls Day Out play day fundraiser was a great
way to spend a day; filled with memories, knowledge,
fun and laughter. This year’s turnout was our
best year yet, with over 150 moms, daughters, sisters
and girlfriends all coming out to enjoy the day.
All proceeds raised from the event will go fund programming
for Durham girls.
The
Girls Day Out included many fabulous courses, such
as: Tai Chi 101, expertly facilitated by the Taoist
Tai Chi Society’s Whitby Club; Jewelry making
with Tara Bergeron from Soul Xpression; and for the
afternoon some of our ladies dipped their way into
delicious chocolate making with Margaret Campbell
from That Chocolate Shop on Maple just to name a
few.
The fabulous
day also included a wonderful guest speaker Joanne
Shields from Star Fish Learning Inc.as our Guest
Principal for the day. Some creative vendors were
on hand to sell and display their unique wares and
services, and our Silent Auction and Raffles raised
over $2,500 and created a lot of fun and excitement
too. If you would like to be a corporate sponsors
for next years event or sponsor a class please contact
Maureen Pryce at 905-428-8111. This is always an
inspirational day, and we look forward to seeing
everyone again next year!
Girls
Incorporated of Durham hosts several special events
throughout the year. These include: our Annual Thanksgiving
of Friends Dinner (Volunteer Appreciation), activities
at Hallowe'en and Christmas, among other special observances.
We also participate in the Ajax Homeweek Parade and
Racing Against Drugs (Durham).
There
is always something to do at Girls Incorporated!
A highlight of the year for teen girls and their
mentors is the Teen Retreat Weekend at Ganaraska
Forest Centre. This is a fun-filled weekend of outdoor
activities, group workshops
and an opportunity to meet new friends.
Thank
you to all who came and Joined Us on March 15th and
16th, 2008 for a pancake fundraiser at Purple
Woods Conservation Area- 33rd
Annual Maple Syrup Festival
With
the help of our fantastic staff, board members and
volunteers we were able to raise just over $5,000. All
funds raised go to supporting Girls Incorporated
of Durham programs. For more information about ways
to volunteer and help on future fundraising activities
call Yvette Nechvatal-Drew at 905-428-8111
Mark
these dates on your calendar!
Tuesday
June 17th, 2008- 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
at Whitevale Golf Club CLICK
HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Click
here to download our Annual
Report
Come
Join Us for Girls' Rights Week Celebration on
Saturday May 3rd from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at the
Ajax Public Library 
