Due to the increased concerns over rising COVID 19 infections, the Rotary Club of Grimsby is sorry to say that this year’s display of the Fantasy of Wreaths (and Trees) at the Grimsby Museum is CANCELLED.
STAY TUNED – we will convert to an online event so that you can still enjoy the display of our wonderful Christmas season wreaths and trees and we will have an on-line opportunity to bid on the decorations!
We are pleased to welcome Grimsby Hyundai as the returning sponsor for the 2020 Fantasy of Wreaths and Trees!
Please join us from November 27th to December 6th for the Fantasy of Wreaths (and Trees) at the Grimsby Museum. For further information, or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@nullfantasyoftrees.ca.
Marilyn CornwellPresenting our Lead Sponsor for the 2020 Fantasy of Wreaths and Trees
The Rotary Club of Grimsby announces the 2020 Fantasy of Wreaths (and Trees) at the Grimsby Museum, from November 27th to December 6th , 2020. Our annual Fantasy of Trees has changed this year because of COVID-19. For this extraordinary year, the Club has worked with the Town of Grimsby and the Museum to create a modest and COVID-safe event. Visitor entry to the 2020 Fantasy of Wreaths event is free-of-charge. Cash donations to the event or to the Museum itself can be made in the museum Museum entry hall. Niagara Region COVID protocols will include wearing masks indoors, sanitizing on entry, safe-distancing and maximum-number of people in a closed-space.
We want to continue this wonderful Christmas tradition at the Museum and to contribute to our community in this time of need. The 2020 event will include about twenty Christmas wreaths and a small selection of Christmas trees for viewing by the visiting public.
There will be an auction of the wreaths and trees on display. This will be similar to our auctions in past years. Winning bidders will be contacted and have their items safely hand-delivered by Rotary Club members after the event closes. There will be no lottery or raffle tickets this year due to COVID-19.
Santa Claus will unfortunately not be visiting the Museum this year, but we hope he can make the trip from the North Pole next year.
Please join us from November 27th to December 6th for the Fantasy of Wreaths (and Trees) at the Grimsby Museum. For further information, or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@nullfantasyoftrees.ca.
Marilyn Cornwell2020 FANTASY OF WREATHS (AND TREES)
The Rotary Club of Grimsby’s 20th Annual Fantasy of Trees was a great community event in 2019 with 3,000 people attending this year. A celebration evening was held on February 6th 2020 at the Grimsby Museum to present cheques to the recipient charities.
Pictured here are representatives of the local charities who received raffle/lottery proceeds. The 2019 Fantasy raised about $17,000 from raffle sales. Another $4,000 was netted from auction proceeds for the work of Rotary in the community and worldwide. Rotary also makes a donation to the Museum for the availability of the space and the support of the staff in making the event possible.
Jim Howden, Jim Noordemeer, Amanda Pyper Matha Kralt, Alan Smith, Margaret Andrews, Dave Vandersteen, Sue Shipley, Jodi Healy, France Vallencourt, Marilyn Cornwell, Little Sister, Nicole Regehr Big Sister Erica Maritinello with Little Sister, Barbara Jackson, Marie McNiven, Werner Unger, Sherry Cain, Colleen Laverdiere, Wally Wyshniowsky, Janet Oaks, Bill Thompson
Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Fantasy of Trees Nov 30, 2019! Lois Gowans, co-originator of the Fantasy of Trees was there to say hello to Santa and Mrs. Santa. Come see the beautiful display of decorated trees and wreaths. Free Admission!
Open Sunday at Noon.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Fantasy of TreesLois Gowans, co-originator of Fantasy of Trees
Sharon’s major sponsorship made our Celebration evening possible. We brought together our sponsors, our recipient organization representatives, our volunteers, our engaged stakeholders, and other collaborators on Thursday November 21st 5:30 – 7:30 for a celebration preview of the Fantasy of Trees.
Sharon sponsored this event and we are extremely grateful for her generosity. She is a Rotary Club of Grimsby member. She contributes as a sponsor each year and is a Fantasy of Trees lead participant.