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  • Vancity Richard Brodeur Golf Tourney at Seymour Country Club

    richard_brodeur.jpgThe greens were groomed and the sun was shining at North Vancouver’s stunning Seymour Golf and Country Club as the First Annual Vancity Golf & Boogie Tournament teed off for charity. Headed up by famous North Shore resident and legendary Vancouver Canucks keeper “King” Richard Brodeur, players were driving for show and putting to raise dough for the Hollyburn Family Services Society. Later, a five star dinner buffet and live auction kept guests bidding until Billy Dixon’s Soul Train Express and his Solid Gold Sisters of Soul kept the party pumping until late. Congrats to all involved.

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    01 – Big thanks to my team members for hitting the links with me. From left: Craig Turner, Brad Thompson, “King” Richard Brodeur and Mark Ballard.

    02 – A genuine Guy Lafleur Montreal Canadiens jersey, shown here by tournament organizer Cherie Devisser, is just one of the fabulous auction items up for bid.

    03 – Hot doggie, that food is good! Le Bistro Chez Michel’s owner/chef Phillippe Segur serves up some tasty tidbits to players at the first hole.

    04 – Joining in on the buffet and “boogie” portion of the day are North Van fans Anna Marie Garcia and movie stuntman Thomas Potter.

    05 – Always generous in their support of local charities, real estate partners and brothers Karim and Haneef Virani play hosts at their team’s table.

    06 – Looking superbly sun kissed, West Van’s Don DeCotiis and son Marc keep an eye on their bids at the silent auction.

    07 – Va Va Va Vancity! Red hot helpers Chatelle Wedge, left, Kathryn Precious, Mahtab Saffarifar and Danielle Segur are a welcome distraction at any hole.

    08 – You can’t say enough about the fabulous Billy Dixon and his Soul Train Express. Backed by the glamorous Solid Gold Sisters, these cats have the dance floor hopping well into the night.

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    By Catherine Barr – August 6, 2010

    Also published in print in the North Shore Outlook newspaper on August 19, 2010

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  • Year End Events 2009

    dec31aThis past year has been lots of fun, yet sadly it’s over and done. So it’s time to review, all those great things we do; but it’s hard just to focus on one. It’s the last of the holiday cheer. So remember, when midnight draws near; grab a glass, raise a toast, hug your friends, kiss the host; and yell it out . . Happy New Year!

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    01 – Helping “Light Up the Night” at the Capilano Suspension Bridge’s big holiday kick-off celebration were Kelsey Wapenaar and Chelsey Allen.

    02 – It was chocolate cake and champagne as Stittgen Fine Jewelry honoured their founder, Karl Stittgen, for his 80th birthday this year. From left: Selina Ladak, Karl Stittgen, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones and Mobeen Ladak.

    03 – Kay Meek Centre was the setting for an intimate fundraiser-reception which celebrated the partnership between Kay Meek Centre and The Mark Sager Foundation for the Arts. Sponsors Kathy and Mark Sager attended to see daughter Mikayla perform.

    04 – West Vancouver’s elegant Epicurean and restaurateur, Jack Evrensel, played host once again to the stars as he and PR gals Tammy Preast, left, and Sharon Chan welcomed VIPs to Araxi’s “white carpet” opening night party at the Whistler Film Fest.

    05 – Yes, it’s true. The North Shore Outlook newspaper celebrated their 10 year anniversary in 2009. The big party/celebration, that included faces from the past and more, was hosted by Le Bistro Chez Michel’s Philippe Segur, left, and Outlook publisher Aaron Van Pykstra.

    06 – Who ya gonna call? Well, if it’s comedy movie magic you want, then it’s this man. Famed producer Ivan Reitman, left, of “Ghostbusters” and “Animal House” fame, was honoured at this year’s Whistler Film Festival and celebrate the event with Brightlight Pictures’ Shawn Williamson and “Smallville” actress Kristin Kreuk.

    07 – There wouldn’t be a North Shore Outlook newspaper, yet alone a 10th anniversary year, without all the great people who work behind the scenes. And thanks to superstars like these gals, we’re looking forward to 10 more.

    By Catherine Barr

    – as published in print in the North Shore Outlook on Dec 31, 2009