
5th Annual Eat, Drink and Be Giving
A Fundraising Gala in Benefit of Candace House
November 1, 2025
A Spectacular Event!
It was a wonderful evening of entertainment from the Ivan Chernenko Trio, heartfelt words from our community member and donor Tobi Jolly and Candace House family member Terry Kent, and a delicious dinner from the chefs at The Leaf.
Our raffle included many large prize packs, including a spa package, family fun package, coffee lovers package, Folklorama Visa passes, local theatre and arts tickets, and many more! We are thankful for our many, many prize sponsors who generously donated their goods and services to us.
Because of your generosity, our gala was a tremendous success - we are so grateful to have the incredible support of our community behind us. We want to thank you for everything that you help make possible. We certainly cannot take the pain of losing a loved one, but together we can provide comfort and refuge.
We hope to see you at our next gala!
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Program & Menu
Welcome Here
Apps & Bubbly
Live Music by the Ivan Chernenko Trio
Please Have a Seat
Opening Remarks
Blessings by Sandra DeLaronde and Hank Dixon
Roasted Roma Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup and Basil Oil (GF, V)
Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad, Oranges, Candied Walnuts, Crumbled Feta Cheese with Sherry Vinagrette (GF)
Paprika and Fresh Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce (GF)
with Grilled Lemon Broccolini (GF, V) and Truffle and Chive Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes (GF)
OR
Mediterranean Lentil Penne with Roasted Red Peppers, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives, Vegan Feta with Garlic Tomato Sauce (GF, V)
Flourless Rich Chocolate Cake (GF)
OR
Vegan Sorbet (GF, V)
A Few Words
Sande Higgins, Board Chair
FAMILY Terry Kent
PARTNER & DONOR Tobi Jolly







