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Advertising FeatureGETTING TO KNOW USOne Stop ShoppingforMAN’S ULTIMATE GARAGEHelping to optimize lifefor residents of The Pines• Flooring Solutions• Cabinets• Organizing Accessories• Sound Systems• Garage Doors• Car/Motorcycle LiftsPHONE: 645.9028FAX: 645.8499A DIVISION OF WOODMOUNT ENT. CO. LTD.The Pines support committee is responsible for fundraisinginitiatives, such as the upcoming gala on Aug. 28.HUNTER DOUGLAS DUETTE CELLULAR SHADESZcizzorZHair Studio+Walk-in’s Welcome!• Full Service Hair Studio• Manicures/Pedicures• Gel Nails• Waxing• Reflexology• En Vogue Gel Nail SystemTHURSDAYSOPEN UNTIL8:00 PM368 Manitoba St.646-0325Monday - Friday 9 - 5:30Saturday 9 - 3Success begets success. Building onlast year’s incredibly successful inauguralfundraising gala, The Pines supportcommittee at The Pines Long TermCare Home in Bracebridge has organizeda repeat performance at the MuskokaBoat & Heritage Centre in Gravenhurston Aug. 28.“Everyone had such fun at last year’sevent and we expect the same this year,”says Mary Lodge, office manager at ThePines, the major not-for-profit home inMuskoka.The gala will feature live musicalentertainment, a catered meal and liveand silent auctions of items donatedfrom around Muskoka.“A number of people who are supplyingproduct or skill to this event aredoing so at a reduced rate for the benefitof The Pines residents,” Lodge says.“They’ve been so incredibly generous.”The Pines support committee is a relativelynew addition to the Pines family.It has three functions: raising communityawareness, fundraising and recommendinghow those funds should bespent. Organized in June 2009 the coregroup is made up of eight volunteers,many of whom are family members ofpresent and past residents of The Pines.“We strive to maintain a familyatmosphere here and it’s not at allunusual for volunteers to want to holdon to that feeling even when their lovedone is gone,” Lodge says.Funding for The Pines Long TermCare Residence comes through the Ministryof Health, but fundraising initiativeslike the gala give the residentsextras they wouldn’t otherwise enjoy.“The basics are provided through theMinistry funding, but The Pines supportcommittee helps provide some ofthe little niceties that make our homemore comfortable and homey,” she says.Already the committee has purchasedoutdoor shade awnings and a largemovie screen with surround sound.“What the group has done in such ashort time is really impressive,” Lodgereports.Among the extra comforts the residentshave, thanks to the committee, arefive industrial strength towel warmers.“Now each resident gets a cozy warmtowel when they get out of the bath,”Lodge says.This year funds raised at the gala willgo to beautification projects at the frontentrance to The Pines. All donationswill receive a tax receipt and the $100ticket (available at The Pines) will bepartly tax receipted.Anyone who has toured The PinesLong Term Care Home can readily seethat the emphasis is on “home.”“We all feel that we are providing areal home for our residents who areunable for whatever reason to remain intheir own homes any longer,” Lodgeconcurs. “Our vision is ‘Helping toOptimize Life,’ which is linked to theoverall Pines vision statement.”Fun is an important part of fundraising!Buy a ticket to the Aug. 28 galawhere The Pines support committeepromises to deliver plenty of both.“Muskoka’s Specialists”in decorave, insulang andspecialty window shadesVISIT OUR SHOWROOMHours: Thurs and Fri 12:30 to 4:00 or by appointment102 Lindgren Rd. W., Unit #5HUNTSVILLE705-789-1236 or 1-800-561-1351www.muskokaweb.com/windowquiltwqblinds@muskoka.comLen’sCARPET CLEANINGCERTIFIED TECHNICIAN WITHOVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL •• PET ODOUR REMOVAL •• DUPONT STAIN SHIELD •• AREA RUGS • WATER DAMAGE •• SENIORS’ DISCOUNT •PROFESSIONAL CARPET& UPHOLSTERY CLEANING.WINNER OF READERS CHOICEAWARD 9 YEARS IN A ROW.TRUCK MOUNTED UNITFREE ESTIMATES24 HOUR HOT LINES(705) 645-34931-800-262-5357lenscarpet@cogeco.ca24 July 2010 www.whatsupmuskoka.com