6th Annual Gala Friday, September 20, 2019 Lakeshore Convention Centre 806 Southdown Rd. Mississauga
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Letter from our Prime Minister
September 20, 2019
Dear Friends: I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the Diwali Fundraising Gala, hosted by the Oakville Hospital Foundation. You have come together this evening to raise funds to purchase surgical equipment that will help to ensure that patients at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital get the best possible care. I would like to thank everyone in attendance for supporting this worthy cause. You can take satisfaction in knowing that you are making a difference in the health and well-being of your fellow citizens. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my best wishes for an enjoyable evening and for every success in reaching your fundraising goal. Sincerely,
The Rt. Hon. Justin P. J. Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada
Letter from our Premier Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de l’Ontario
September 20, 2019 A MESSAGE FROM PREMIER DOUG FORD I want to extend warm greetings to everyone taking part in “Lights Camera Auction,” Oakville Diwali’s sixth annual gala to raise funds for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. First, I want to thank everyone in attendance this evening. Your generosity will help build on the quality health care made available to the people of Oakville and surrounding communities. I also want to commend the hard-working team at Oakville Diwali for making this event possible and for their strong sense of civic engagement. Ontario’s hospitals are an integral part of our communities and of our public health care system. This is an opportunity to show support for an institution that has done so much for the health and well-being of the communities it serves. Our government is making smart investments in hospitals across the province to ensure they’re able to meet the needs of growing communities. One of our main priorities is building a connected health care system of the future by identifying ways to use technology more effectively, and by committing to new models of collaboration and patient care. Best wishes for an enjoyable evening.
Doug Ford Premier
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Letter from Our Mayor
Greetings from Oakville’s Mayor On behalf of Town Council, I am pleased to extend greetings and best wishes to the organizers of Oakville Diwali and guests attending this event. Diwali symbolizes victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, light over darkness and hope over despair. For the past 5 years over $1 million dollars has been raised in support of the Oakville Hospital Foundation and donated to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for MRI machines and lounge chairs for the paediatric wing, an operating room and medical equipment. The Surgery Department will receive the fundraising efforts this year. With this impressive fundraising record and enthusiastic response from participants, Oakville Diwali continues to be an important event in support of the Oakville Hospital Foundation and the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Shubh Deepawali to everyone involved. Sincerely,
Mayor Rob Burton TOWN OF OAKVILLE 2
A Message from The Oakville Hospital Foundation The Oakville Hospital Foundation is extremely honoured to partner with the Oakville Diwali committee. Since opening in December 2015, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital has been caring for growing populations in Oakville and the surrounding communities. With a larger hospital offering more complex medical procedures, the need for your investment is even greater. Government funding only goes so far. The cost for equipment and furniture is funded virtually 100% by the community’s many generous donors. This year community support from Oakville Diwali will help us enhance OTMH’s surgical department. Your support this evening, along with the generous contributions from event sponsors, is putting this essential equipment in the hands of caregiver. Your gifts have a direct impact on the lives of our patients through the compassionate Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital healthcare team that helps heal them and we applaud you for your leadership. Thank you for making tonight all about connecting generosity to world-class community healthcare at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Sincerely,
Mary McPherson Chief Executive Officer
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A Message from Our Chair Good evening ladies and gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to warmly welcome you once again to our 6th Oakville Diwali gala, to raise funds for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. John F. Kennedy once said, “Ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country.” Ladies and gentlemen, by coming here this evening you have done just that for your hospital, and we are gathered here to celebrate what we have achieved together. First of all, heartfelt thanks to our amazing sponsors; CPS Flooring, CN, Scotia Wealth Management, Sigma Group and Mukta Advertising - without whom this event would not be possible. There is no way to fully express our gratitude for their loyalty. All our sponsors’ support has repeatedly played a key role in our success. A BIG round of applause for all our partners! And thank you to all of you, as you also have contributed in different ways and capacities by donating auction items, buying tables or tickets, and for coming here today to support and encourage us. Thanks to all the physicians, for their continued commitment, volunteers and vendors for giving their time and energy for this great cause. I am an ordinary person who had the opportunity to work with an extraordinary and committed team, without whose efforts Oakville Diwali would cease to exist. Remember, in our own little way we are slowly, but surely helping to transform OTMH. With your support and our efforts put together, we are fulfilling the hospital’s equipment needs and making patient experience more pleasant. Ladies and gentlemen, sit, relax and have a wonderful evening! Enjoy yourselves! Shubh Deepavali!
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An Exclusive Look Inside
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LETTER FROM OUR CHAIR
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OUR SPONSORS
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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO AT OAKVILLE DIWALI
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EVENING MENU
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BALLOON BURST
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2019 MUST-HAVE LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
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2019 OAKVILLE DIWALI COMMITTEE
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AUCTION & IN-KIND DONORS
Thank you to our generous partners. What to look forward to!
Take a peek at the royal menu The Host’s fantastic chefs have prepared for you. Pop a balloon for your chance to win one of three exclusive gift certificates from Knar Jewellery. Fabulous trips and fine dining experiences.
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Top 10 Things To Do at 2019 Oakville Diwali
Arrive in Style » 6:30 p.m.
We are elevating your Oakville Diwali experience this year with complimentary valet services. Simply drive to the Lakeshore Convention Centre entrance, where our valet service will be waiting for you. Sponsored by:
Mingle Over Cocktails » 6:30 p.m.
Strike A Pose » 6:30 p.m.
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Stop by our step & repeat banner located in the lobby and get your photo taken by our professional photographer. Post on your social media feed using the hashtag #OakvilleDiwali2019.
Indulge in refreshing cocktails and delicious appetizers.
Bollywood Meets Hollywood Catch some exceptional fusion performances from Broken Dance.
Enjoy a Gourmet Meal » 8:30 p.m.
Balloon Burst » 8:00 p.m.
Pop a balloon for your chance to win one of three exclusive gift certificates from Knar Jewellery. Sponsored by:
Stand Up For A Cause » 9:30 p.m.
Together, we can raise tens-of-thousands of dollars in just a few minutes through CauseWithin-A-Cause. For more information, see page 12.
Savour a delicious spread brought to you by The Host. See our full menu on page 15.
Bid at the Live Auction » 9:15 p.m.
We are very happy to welcome Don Stewart as our auctioneer. Get ready to raise your hands during our lively auction program!
Signature Drinks Try one of our signature Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur drinks throughout the evening.
Hit The Dance Floor » 10:00 p.m.
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party with music from DJ Jiten! 11
Evening Menu Appetizers
Main Course
Vegetarian Kale Chaat Papri (in Bamboo Boats) Potli Samosa Paneer Tikka
Vegetarian Moong Dal Tadka Tawa Vegetable (Coloured Peppers & Bhindi) Kathal Masaledar Saag Paneer
Non-vegetarian Fish Amritsari Noorani Kebab Chicken Tikka
Dessert Paan Kulfi in Chocolate Cups Fresh Fruit Moong Dal Halwa Rasmalai (with Kewda, Cardamom Powder & Rose Petals)
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Non-vegetarian Delhiwala Butter Chicken Rara Goat Bread and rice Laccha Paratha Saffron Pillaw rice Salads & Condiments Boondi Raita Kachumber Salad Papadums
Balloon Burst Pop until you win! Enter the Balloon Burst raffle and win a guaranteed prize. At 8:00 p.m., we will start selling 2019 Oakville Diwali gala’s must-have items of the night. Balloons cost $75 each and include the chance to win one of three exclusive gift certificates to Knar Jewellery valued at $1,000, $1,500 and $2,500. Please note: You can pick up your item at the end of the night at the cash out table. Please keep your ticket with you!
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To see a list of items, visit page 18
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Cause-Within-A-Cause More equipment, more surgeons, and new operating rooms are the reasons why Oakville Hospital Foundation is raising funds to expand and enhance Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital’s surgical program. As the demand for surgical services in our community intensifies, your support will enable us to keep up with the ever-growing need for increased surgical capacity here at OTMH. We are committed to giving patients access to new surgical procedures and providing your family, friends, and neighbors with better patient care and optimal patient experience. Your investment in surgical care is an investment in the health of Oakville.
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A Message from ICLS ICLS is proud to continue supporting the Oakville Diwali Gala and raising the much-needed funds for the Oakville Hospital Foundation. As physicians we understand the importance of having the equipment we need. We hope our generous community will join us tonight in raising funds for essential cuttingedge equipment at our hospital. That’s why we have chosen to make a $25,000 gift through Cause-Within-ACause to expand and enhance the surgical program at OTMH. We wish you a very enjoyable evening full of fun, celebration, and happiness. Happy Diwali!
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Balloon Burst
Want to know what you could win playing Oakville Diwali’s Balloon Burst? Check out these items! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
Farm Boy Gift Basket Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Cineplex Fun Pack Waterpik Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur $50 Starbucks Gift Card Philips Shaver Cynthia’s Chinese Restaurant Gift Certificate $50 Bombay Bhel Gift Card Facial at Electrolysis Esthetics by Neera 4 Golden Ticket passes to The Funhouse Eye Exam Certificate Olives and Folie Gift Basket Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Philips Shaver Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Gift Certificate for Prescription Eyeglasses Wine Pairing Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur 1 hour massage at Speers Road Physiotherapy 4 passes to the AGO $50 Inspired Restaurants Gift Card Hydrofacial with Photo Rejuvination Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Knar Jewellery Certificate- $2,500 1 hour massage at Speers Road Physiotherapy $50 Instyle Nails & Boutique Gift Certificate Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur $75 Far East Taco Gift Certificate Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Paintball Nation Party Olives and Folie Gift Basket Cineplex Fun Pack Cineplex Fun Pack $150 Total Image Gift Card Wine Pairing
$1,000, $1,500 and $2,500 at Knar Jewellery. 18
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1 Hour Light Therapy at Ambiance Beauty Salon & Spa Muskoka Brewery Package Cineplex Fun Pack Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Philip’s Shaver $150 Pearle Vision Gift Card $100 President’s Choice Gift Card (1) Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Oral B Bluetooth Smart Brush $50 Bombay Bhel Gift Card Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Grocery Store Gift Cards $50 The Keg Gift Certificate Book, Meet & Greet and Wine Package with Author Hannah Mary McKinnon 52 Capra’s Kitchen Gift Certificate 53 $100 Monastery Gift Card 54 Kerastase Paris Products 55 Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur 56 Starbucks Basket 57 Cobs Bread for a Year! 58 Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur 59 Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur 60 Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur 61 Knar Jewellery Certificate- $1,500 62 Necklace 63 Take Home Whitening Kit 64 Cineplex Fun Pack 65 Two Books and Wine 66 Facial at Jyot’s Beauty Salon 67 Wine Pairing 68 Cineplex Fun Pack 69 Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur 70 Wine Pairing 71 Sonicare Waterpik 72 Starbucks Basket 73 Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur 74 $100 Bonanza Restaurant Gift Card 75 Cineplex Fun Pack 76 $50 Beauty Bar Gift Certificate 77 Cineplex Fun Pack 78 $70 President’s Choice Gift Card (2) 79 Toothbrush 80 $50 Symposium Gift Card 81 Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur 82 Facial at Electrolysis Esthetics by Neera 19
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Cineplex Fun Pack IPL Photo Facial Philips Shaver $100 Monastery Gift Card Laser Hair Removal Gift Certificate Glen Abbey Foursome $50 Beauty Bar Gift Certificate 40� Smart TV Paintball Nation Party Toothbrush Banglez Gift Card and Bracelets Knar Jewellery Certificate- $1,000 Shoppers Beauty Gift Basket Jaan Premium Paan Liqueur Lifetime Fitness Package $50 Total Image Gift Card Bluetooth Speaker One Night Stay Comfort Inn Barrie Speakers 2 hours of Cleaning Services Glory Training Fitness Basket and Training $75 Gift Certificate at Scrumptious Desserts $75 Gift Certificate at Solful Organics Shoppers Basket $50 LCBO Gift Card $50 Adrak Restaurant Gift Card $50 Bahn Thai Restaurant $50 LCBO Gift Card $50 Adrak Restaurant Gift Card $50 LCBO Gift Card $50 LCBO Gift Card 1 Night Stay at the Hyatt Place Mississauga Puma Soundchuck Puma Soundchuck
Thank You To Our In-Kind Donors Adrak Restaurant AGO Ambiance Beauty Salon & Spa Audi Queensway Banglez Beauty First Bhupi Bombay Bhel Bonanza Budd’s BMW Capra’s Kitchen Cineplex Cobs Bread Comfort Inn Barrie Courtyard Marriot Vaughan Cynthia’s Chinese Restaurant Diwali Committee Dr. Jindal- Dental Hygiene Group Dr. Mandeep Sood Exsalonce Laser & Esthetics Exquisite Wedding & Events Far East Taco Farm Boy Food Basics Fortinos Fotographia Geeta Maini Glen Abbey Golf Club Grand Oaks Dentistry Glory Training Gold Dollar Exchange Hannah Mary McKinnon Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Inspired Restaurants Instyle Nails & Boutique Jaan Inc. Jordan E. Alexander, TD Wealth
Jyot’s Beauty Salon Knar Jewellery Laser Genesis Skin Clinic Lexus of Oakville LA Fitness Lifetime Fitness Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa Mila Mili Jain Milton Audio Miss Q’s Cleaning Monastery Muskoka Brewery Nav Bhatia Neera Gandhi Neera and Raj Maini Oakville Car Wash & Detailing Services Olives and Folie Paintball Nation Burlington Pearle Vision Prabha’s Creations Robert McKinnon, Master Electician Sadete Bejao Scrumptious Desserts Shoppers Drug Mart (Appleby/Dundas) Sigma Group Specsense Optimal Speers Road Physiotherapy Starbucks Suko Thai Restaurant Symposium The Funhouse The Keg Total Image Hair Salon Vijay & Sushma Agarwal 21
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Vijay and Sushma Agarwal Anand Foundation
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An Affair to Rememember Donated by: Geeta Maini of an Affair with Indian Cooking Value: $1,500 Enjoy a personalized dinner party for you and five of your friends. Geeta Maini of An Affair with Indian Cooking, the Khaanasutra of Indian Cuisine a well versed chef of Indian Cuisine in the area will come to your home and host a customized dinner party and a mini cooking demo class for you and your guests. A menu selection will be provided and after a careful selection of desired dishes a menu will be created to suit your individual palates. Enjoy an evening of appetizers from Mumbai’s chaats to Tikkas and kebabs, maybe even a stuffed dosa waffle. The evening will continue with a selection of entrees and wrapped up with dessert. The entire evening will be informative and entertaining as people’s taste buds are exposed to the layers of flavours an Indian meal provides. Alcohol not included. Wine and beverage pairings will be suggested.
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Maradiva Villa Resort & Spa Donated by: Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa Value: $9,700 Nestled on the beautiful west coast of Mauritius, renowned for its amazing sunsets and white sandy beach, the private pool villas of Maradiva are at the heart of a vibrant paradise. Enjoy a five night stay in the spacious, airy and refined Luxury Suite Pool Villas in Mauritius. These Villas provide an intimate harmony and peaceful atmosphere to make your stay a unique experience. Each villa comprises of a private plunge pool and a terrace that is perfect for Alfresco dining. Breakfast and dinner included. Valid until September 30th 2020 Black out dates are December 20th, 2019 - January 8th, 2020. Drinks and flights not included.
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Tuscany Culinary Escape Donated by: Tuscany Culinary Escape Value: $4,400 This Experience Includes: • 2-night stay in a superior room at the Hotel Ponte Sisto, Rome • 5-night stay in a deluxe room at the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa (Barga, Lucca) • Daily breakfast for 2 • Lunch, wine cellar, and olive oil mill tour and tasting for 2 at Fattoria Colleverde (Lucca) • Winspire booking & concierge service Gourmets and wine buffs descend on this hidden Tuscan Valley to enjoy local specialties. The Garfagnana Valley is famous for its prosciutto, pork, pecorino cheese, and honey. Fortunately, the area also boasts beautiful areas for walking, hiking, and biking, so you can work up an appetite in between meals. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability and hotel may be substituted for comparable or better property. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included.
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Emcees and Entertainers SUHANA MEHARCHAND is a national news anchor with CBC News Network, the former host of Saturday Report and has anchored the CBC Evening News. Bringing a wealth of professional experience to all of her talks and hosting engagements, Meharchand never fails to impress.
BROKEN DANCE is best known for their appearance on the television show “Canada’s Got Talent” where we were voted all the way to the Finals of the show. Broken Dance specializes in creating unique choreography and shows that fuse different styles to create a spectacular performance!
DON STEWART For more than 20 years Don has been consistently helping non-profit organizations raise tens of millions of dollars annually for great causes and vital needs.
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General Information All values noted reflect the suggested list price and are based on information provided by the donor. Every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy. Oakville Hospital Foundation and the Oakville Diwali Committee make no express or implied representations or warranties whatsoever (including any estimate of value) with respect to any item sold. By his/ her purchase, the buyer waives any claim against either the Oakville Hospital Foundation or Oakville Diwali Committee or the donor of the item purchased, which may result from utilization of such item. Purchasers are bound by the restrictions specified by the donor. Have a great night!
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Thank You To Our Cash Donors Mr. Subodh S. Mohindra Dr. Swaran Syan Myung Sook Pak Lucy James Subah Hajjar Binh Thi Le Stephanie Miler Ila Lakhani Veena Duggal Anu & Om Modi - Coil Source Baljit & Geeta Bawa Dr. Arvind Kataria Kusum Puri Or Morawetz Dentistry Professional Corporation Russ Worgan Mary Dobosz RBC Dominion Securities TD Securities Neena Mukhi Deepak Ruprella
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Thank You To Our Committee Thank you to the volunteers who organized this evening and to those who are volunteering tonight. Rekha Sharma – Chair Aarti Nagpal – Treasurer Anita Dharamshi – Sub Committee Chair, Entertainment Anil Jindal - Sub Committee Chair, Sponsorship Sushma Agarwal Vijay Agarwal Manju Bajaj Diljeet Jandu Anju Jindal Meena Khanna Uma Malik Roshni Sall Neerupma Sharma Neera Sikka Rohini Sood Manjusha Tayal
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