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It was February 25, 2023. It was a new year, but the old feeling was back at the Lisa Kelly Heart Of Winter Gala. Reminiscent of pre-pandemic events, almost 200 people returned to enjoy a fabulous evening and raise money for Grandravine Special Hockey. At same time we had the opportunity to remember Lisa Kelly, in whose honour this event is named.  Lisa was a dynamic volunteer both on and off the ice. This event was her pet project. Sadly she left us far too early.

Premier Place Banquet Hall came through once again with a delicious dinner and their splendid hospitality. To help work off that dinner, Innerphase pumped out the tunes, keeping the dance floor jumping all night. For that night we could all leave our worries behind and enjoy the party.

Then there was the main reason we were there, to raise some money, and raise money we did. Over fourteen thousand dollars was raised, thanks to the generosity of donors and attendees.

And let’s not forget about those who made this event possible. Thank you to Silvia Rizzuto and her group of volunteers that helped make this such a special evening.

Thank you to our sponsors and donors.

The Grandravine Tornadoes would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.

There will be no hockey on Saturday, December 24 and Saturday, December 31. We will return to hockey on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Please enjoy some pictures from our Bowling Party on Saturday, December 17.

It takes place in the cold heart of winter, but it will warm your heart and body. You will be rewarded with door prizes, a fabulous dinner and entertainment by Innerphase as you dance the night away. Bring your family, friends, neighbours, and co-workers. You will be feeling even warmer knowing that your contributions will help support all our special athletes.

The Lisa Kelly Heart of Winter Gala is named in honour of the late Lisa Kelly, long-time volunteer and founder of this event.

Tickets go on sale starting December 10, 2022.

For all the details and to purchase tickets go to https://grandravinetornadoes.org/heart-of-winter-gala/

The Grandravine Charity Classic golf tournament will be back to its normal summer date on July 15, 2022. The weather will be warmer. There will be trophies and prizes, lots of food and lots of fun. No better way to spend the day and no better way to support our favourite charity. Tell your friends and co-workers.

For more details and to register go to: https://grandravinetornadoes.org/golf-tournament/

What a great feeling to be back to this wonderful event. While attendance was down a little from previous years because of the pandemic, April 9, 2022 was a terrific evening for everyone. All those in attendance returned to this special celebration after a one year absence. A delicious dinner was served up by Premier Place Banquet Hall, and this in turn supplied the energy needed for the evenings entertainment courtesy of Innerphase Disc Jockey Productions. There were raffles. There were door prizes. It seemed like just about everyone went away with something.

One thing that we all did go away with was the heart felt feeling that we were able to raise some money to help get Grandravine Special Hockey back to normal in the coming season. After two years of limited or no hockey, everyone is looking forward to a full 22/23 season. A great big THANK YOU to all those who attended and all the sponsors who generously donated funds and prizes.

And let’s not forget those who made this evening possible. Thank you to Silvia Rizzuto who spearheaded the event. And thank you to the group of volunteers that helped make this another memorable evening.

Christina Iamascia

Joe Rizzuto

Luci Liotta

Mary Egizii

Michael Liotta

Val Vescio

Vicki Iamascia