Events
Thanks to VOLUPTUOUS FOR WOMEN, JACQUI'S SHOE BOUTIQUE and COFFS EX SERVICES CLUB, the Fashion Spectacular held on June 26th was a sensational success with some gorgeous models strutting their stuff on the catwalk - our very own glamourous Michelle Turnbull included! The fashions were simply stunning, with colour and shine making repeated appearances on the catwalk and those shoes - wow! From fabulous flats to an awesome pair of purple suede stilletos, the styles on offer did not disappoint. The girls all looked fantastic.
Thanks so much to all the oh-so-brainy contestants who attended our first ever Trivia Night on Saturday June 27th.
A HUGE thank you to all those who supported our September 26th Unmasking Autism Masquerade Ball held at Coffs Harbour Racing Club. Your support assisted us in raising a staggering $12,087.73!
The evening included major & silent auctions with guests taking home various fantastic vouchers for accommodation and meals, gorgeous hampers and an array of certified signature items - including signed memorabilia from Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, George Clooney and more!
An array of photos from our fabulous 2009 Unmasking Autism Masquerade Ball. For a larger view, click on a pic.
Saturday, November 28th saw thirteen deserving Mums converge on the Cavanbah Centre for our Mum's Pamper Day.
The day kicked off with morning tea & a screening of "The Proposal". Soon champagne corks were popping, a scrummy lunch ensued and Mums could be seen reading the latest magazines, enjoying a footsoak, having a massage and relishing the opportunity for an eyelash tint! Thanks, gorgeous Mums for sharing your day.
117 people attended our Sunday, November 29th Family Big Play Date/Christmas Party at Darlington Beach Resort.
Darlington Beach Resort once again outdid themselves, providing additional staff for the day, ensuring everyone had readily available sunscreen (for a very hot day!) and for supplying and cooking up another beautiful Pancake morning tea! Home Ice Cream donated delicious gluten free ice cream to top off those pancakes and also made sure Santa ha
Our major raffle, for over $1200 worth of Rydges Resort accommodation, was drawn at our December support meeting. The lucky, and very deserving, winner was Gary Carr with Tonia Fiszcosta drawn as the winner of second prize, an MP3 player, speakers & game controller. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all those who sold & purchased tickets!
Our sincere thanks go to our guest presenter - Ian McCombie, local Psychologist, who gave a very informative presentation focusing on caring for those with autism, their parents/carers & siblings.
