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25th Anniversary Spectacular

February 4, 2023 at the Ciociaro Club, 3745 North Talbot Road, Oldcastle, ON. Photos by Rod Denis, assisted by Tina Huynh. All people in photos listed from the left.

1. Over 900 guests celebrated the achievements of In Honour Of The Ones We Love (IHOWL), a grassroots charitable organization dedicated to helping patients suffering from cancer, other life threatening illness and special needs. The grand total raised from the gala was $500,000! The dedicated team running this amazing Windsor organization is made up of Sergio Imperioli, Anita Imperioli (President and Founder), Teresa Silvestri and Laura Imperioli.

2. Dina Elie and Chef Mimmo of Koolini Italian Eatery prepared plenty of tasty hors d’oeuvres served with complimentary champagne to start the festivities. A fabulous dinner, by the Ciociaro Club culinary team, soon followed, with dessert, coffee and selections from an ice cream cart providedby Sottozero Catering.

3. Presenting sponsor, Motor City Community Credit Union, was the proud recipient of the Above and Beyond Award accepted by Sonia Lenhardt, V.P. Member Experience and Robert Griffith, CEO.

4. The décor inside the club created by Designs by Diane perfectly fitted the theme, An Evening On The Isle of Capri. Standing in front of a banner with seagulls flying over a blue sea, were Tom (TJ) Jagatic, Leon Janisse, Braeden Janisse, Robert Davies and Sean Marenger, representatives of Windsor Chapel Funeral & Cremation, another gala sponsor.

5. “Whisky gal” Tish Harcus, Manager of Canadian Club, received the prestigious 2023 Hand in Hand Award. Her belief in the cause, and her inspiring presence, has always been a part of each annual gala and all IHOWL golf tournaments.

6. Another gala sponsor was BK Cornerstone Design & Build, and by the lemon tree we found a few of their staff members and guests: Amy Moore, Kevin Papineau, Brent Klundert, Chantelle Klundert, Brittany Light, Alek Burnatowski, Gina Read, Meraal Yared, Megan Messier and Al Messier.

7. During the night, In Honour’s signature Candle Lighting ceremony honoured Sarah Yott, Anastasia Thoms, Angelo Joseph DiPonti, Dr. David Emon, Marley Bechard and Robert Scussolin. Photographed are Scussolin family members: Paul Scussolin, Francesca Scussolin, Michael Scussolin, Janice Scussolin, Steven Scussolin, Cheryl Bielicz, Lisa Black and Endi Scussolin.

8. From Unifor Local 444 (gala sponsor), Bechard family members honouring Marley Bechard, who passed away in May 2022 at the young age of seven, are: Stan Bechard, Jennifer Bechard, Dallas Bechard, Jessica Cossarini, Stacey Bechard and Dave Bechard.

To see even more photos from this event and others, go to: BizXmagazine.com.

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