Photos by Joanne Schuetzl
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I really should get out more often!
I was giddy with delight to attend this event in the village of Brooklin, Ontario. It was a celebration of Canada 150, our country’s 150th birthday since confederation.
It was — of all things — a fashion show. (I say that because I haven’t been to one in decades.) The models were almost all people I know, from their 30’s to …. well, I didn’t dare ask!
There were a few men in the audience. Some were in the show, escorting the models, looking happy and debonair.
This elegant fundraiser was organized by the women and men of St. Thomas’ Anglican (our family church) in the village.
The clothes are from “Connie’s” in the village and the team, led by Nancy and Sharon, did a great job.
The woman below is our priest, Canon Claire Wade. A star in last year’s show, she chose observer status this year. (And still looks stylish!)
The photo below is with friends and it’s one of the few times I wasn’t eating. The food was delicious. (Did I say that before?)
Unfortunately, I had to leave early. But I ate a lot, applauded a lot, wished I could afford to buy several of the outfits, and totally enjoyed myself. What more could a person ask?
Congrats, Nancy and Sharon!
Cynthia Reyes 
Good show darling! 🙂
I’m grinning — dahling!
Perfect!
Maybe you could be a model in the next one?
Yup, I’d be the only one limping along with my cane! They did ask me and I thought it was time for a disabled person to join a fashion show, but then I broke my good leg. I’ve had to explain that I really wanted to take part, and I didn’t break my good leg on purpose!
What a wonderful community event, Cynthia! Thank you for sharing Canada’s 150th birthday party with your readers. You should be a model in the next one!
If they ask me, I’ll hobble along!
Wear blue. That is a beautiful color on you!
Thank you. I like that shade of blue, and turquoise.
Looks like a fabulous community event Cynthia!
It really was. And very elegant.
Everyone looks so fab. What a lovely event ❤
It really was fun!
What fun! Congratulations to Canada. You looked quite fashionable even if you did not model!
Why – thank you, ma’am!
Fabulous, dahling. What a great way to celebrate 150 years of Canada.
It really was, dahling!
Where’s the bolly darling! Looks like great fun. Glad you had fun! 😉
I did indeed, MT! So glad I went.
Congratulations all round
Now that’s what I declare a classy occasion. Thanks for sharing your fun with us. (Well, it would’ve been even nicer if we tasted the yummies.😋)
I know, I know: I wish I could have shared the yummies too! Good to hear from you – thanks.
I think fashion charity shows are a great idea, especially when the models are ‘normal’ people, not super models we see in magazines etc. My friends does one every year for a hospice she works for and it is always a great success..
That’s good to hear. I’ve been out of the flow for years, so there are probably many of them around here that I don’t know about. This is my first and was most enjoyable.
Wonderful,dahling, looks like fun.
It sure was, dahling!
It’s all about the fun in life!
Looks like it was a lot of fun!
What a fun way to raise money! Everyone does look so elegant and happy! Congratulations Canada!
Looks like a fun time Cynthia. Reminds me how I do need to get out more often too! 🙂
Looks like great fun…everyone so happy and friendly and yes, the food looks wonderful!! 😀😀
Great photos of beautiful ladies!
Isn’t it amazing what breaking out of your routine will do? Even if it’s just a short respite? So glad you enjoyed yourself!
A beautiful and up lifting show for Canada birthday . You did a great report.
Love ❤
Michel
Mahvelous, simply mahvelous! Looks like a fun time! Love some of those outfits! 😀