IT'S A TREE FANTASY
Rotary Club of Grimsby celebrated its 20th annual Fantasy of Trees held between November 22nd and December 8th. This is a signature community event held at the Grimsby Museum.
The exhibit included more than 40 beautifully decorated trees, festive wreaths and urns, gift certificates and other seasonal items.
The event enjoys support from 100 plus sponsors with more than three thousand people visiting the event. The raffle and silent auction raised over $20,000 for eleven local charities and for the work of Rotary. Admission is free of charge so that everyone can enjoy the exhibit.
Pictured (left) is Rotarian Marie Solvason who again constructed a lovely Reindeer family for the auction. Pictured (right) is a photo from the opening night celebration that included Rotarians, volunteers, sponsors and local politicians. The Chair of the event, Marilyn Cornwall, is in the center of the picture. 
Rotarians are wearing red scarves to commemorate the memory of Rotarian Bob Gowans who passed away in November. Bob was instrumental in getting the Fantasy of Trees started and always wore a red scarf to the event in his later years.
Rotarians are wearing red scarves to commemorate the memory of Rotarian Bob Gowans who passed away in November. Bob was instrumental in getting the Fantasy of Trees started and always wore a red scarf to the event in his later years.