Kincardine hospital auxiliary to host 2016 Christmas Tour of Homes Nov. 12-13

The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary extends a warm invitation to everyone to enjoy the 2016 Christmas Tour of Homes, taking place Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13.

The event allows guests a chance to step inside five Kincardine residences, where they can see the homes decorated for the holiday season by local professionals.

Part of this year's tour, as in past years, a Christmas tree donated by Canadian Tire is located at the home of Judith and John Bond, at 223 Carloway Trail in Inverlyn Lake Estates. The decorations on this tree were purchased from the hospital gift shop through donations by auxiliary members. The items under the tree are supplied by Fincher's Leisure World. Following the tour, the tree will be given to a deserving family in the area.

The Bonds' home is a new custom-designed bungalow by Quality Construction Services, built in May, 2015. The auxiliary gift shop volunteers, along with Quinn Florist, have created a true Christmas atmosphere overlooking Inverlyn Lake.

The other four homes are at the following locations:
 

• 29 Parkwood Road, in Lake Huron Highlands subdivision (west off Bruce County Road 23, the B-Line), owned by the Brown family, lovingly decorated for a family Christmas by J'Adorn in downtown Kincardine
• 1135 Knights Court, owned by Brad and Melanie Pyke, decorated inside and out with a downstairs entertaining space by Kincardine Home Hardware
• 792 Queen Street, Apt. 1, rented by Gabrielle Nagy, decorated “into a cozy Christmas retreat you will not want to miss” by Harbour Rose Boutique (not suitable for physically handicapped individuals due to a set of steps)
• 671 Olde Victoria Street, owned by Lori and Greg Smith, century Ontario country cottage-style home built in 1880-1890s decorated by Jerome Flowers and Gifts in downtown Kincardine

The tour runs Saturday, Nov. 12, from 6-9 p.m.; and Sunday afternoon, from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 each; available at the Kincardine hospital gift shop, Jerome Flowers and Gifts, Kincardine Home Hardware, Quinn Florist Ltd., Harbour Rose Boutique, J'Adorn, Ripley Variety Store and Kwik-Way in Tiverton; or by calling Sylvia at 519-396-3888, or Bessie at 519-396-3294.

Your ticket includes a list of the homes, brief description of each location, name of store or stores decorating the home, map, and refreshments in the hall at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine.

Proceeds from the Christmas Tour of Homes go toward funding medial equipment for the Kincardine hospital. The equipment selected by the auxiliary for this year's donation of $30,000, includes: four additional IV pumps ($4,432 each) - $17,728, Vital Signs Monitor - $8,110, and a fridge for the pharmacy department - $5,095.