Dear Editor,
I am writing about an event that will take place on Saturday , October 17 for the Womens Centre. This is a fundraiser that took place last year for the first time, hosted at Thomboys in Springmount , just west of Owen Sound . I happened upon it last year with no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. In a small community like ours where every non profit organization is fighting for the same limited dollars , it is difficult to come up with an idea that captures the imagination . This is a wear your jeans, enjoy fabulous food that will make dinner unnecessary kind of scavenger hunt/ auction . There is live music and wine and a general sense of festivity that is just plain fun. Designer purses containing secret goodies - big fat gift certificates, one of a kind treasures, you get the picture- are on display and the idea is to read the clues and bid on a handbag. The contents are seriously worth the risk. So is the cause.
Two hours out of a Saturday afternoon. Not so much to ask . Why? Because the Women's Centre provides a safe haven for women trapped in abusive relationships and not only protects them and their children but enables them to move on into productive, satisfying lives free of fear and danger. We all know women silently suffering in abusive relationships although in most cases we have no idea. This is a wonderful opportunity to help an organization that is well run, professional and does great work . Take out your wallets and get yourself a new purse. You will be doing so much more.
Denise Freeman
