OPENING DOORS TO A MAGICAL SEASON OF GIVING BACK!

Welcome to the 30th Annual Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington

Holiday House Tour of Distinctive Homes

Friday November 9 through to Sunday November 11, 2012. 


Exciting additions this year!

The traditional 'Tour of Homes' continues with four amazing Burlington, Waterdown and Ancaster residences being featured in 2012. These homes are loaned to us for the weekend by generous homeowners and transformed by a team of talented design professionals to showcase stunning holiday decor and entertainment ideas. You'll find a great mix of innovative holiday creations and decorating ideas in a variety of home styles. For a sneak peak watch CHCH Morning Live with Lori DeAngelis on Thursday November 8, 2012.

 As a special treat, our Hamilton and Burlington Firefighters and Police Officers will be helping to greet guests at the Tour homes. Their smiles and charm will go a long way to warm up this year's event!

 Your ticket also includes a visit to Burlington's Ireland House where you can experience a traditional Victorian Christmas. Enjoy the nuances and atmosphere of a period home all decked out for the holiday season - along with fresh baked cookies and hot cider!

The new 'How-To' demonstrations will help you  incorporate the latest colours and trends into your own holdiay decorating. Design experts will be sharing tips and tricks for tree trimming, mantle and staircase decorating, inviting table setting and fabulous centrepieces as well as for entertaining and holiday baking. These sessions will take place at Ireland House and will be on-going throughout the Tour weekend.

 Meet the design/build experts who were responsible for a major lower level transformation at of one of the homes on Tour.  They will be happy to answer your questions about renovation projects you may be considering. 

 The popular 'Holiday Magic', hosted by Holland Park Garden Gallery returns. At these "do-it-yourself" classes you'll come away with a customized outdoor holiday urn insert for your own home in your choice of colours. Please note that these classes are offered as an additional ticket option and tickets must be purchased by Monday November 5th, 2012.  

  PEACE is added to the collection of ornaments available at Holland Park Garden Gallery in Burlington. Along with the proceeds from the sale of HOPE and JOY ornaments, your  purchase of PEACE ornaments will help the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington as we strive to improve the educational success of young women affected by poverty.

 Sit back and relax after a day of Touring and take advantage of a 15% discount offered at several fine local restaurants. Present your House Tour ticket to Dine With A Discount!

  Don't forget to bring along a non-perishable food item when you visit any of the homes during the Tour weekend. The items collected in the  Junior League Holiday Hampers will help stock our community food cupboards.

  A Passion for Living and The Hamilton Spectator are continuing to green up our event.  At the first home you visit, you'll  receive an attractive reusable bag to tote your shoes, purses and personal belongings around while in the homes. It's yours to keep but please be sure to bring it with you to each home location.  A reminder that Tour guests are required to remove their outdoor footwear before entering each home.

Greetings from Annette Hamm, 2012 HONORARY EVENT CHAIR

DATES, TIMES and TICKET PURCHASE OPTIONS

WIN TICKETS

  One lucky person will win 2 tickets to join Annette Hamm at one of our Holiday Magic classes (date and time will be confirmed with the winner) and 4 Front of the Line Holiday House Tour tickets with complimentary Limousine service for Saturday November 10, 2012.  Watch CHCH Morning Live on November 1, 2012 between 9-10 a.m. and call in to win!

  Becoming a K-Lite Insider has its priviledges. From October 27th to November 2nd  lucky Insiders will be selected and instantly rewarded with a pair of passes to the 30th Annual Holiday House Tour of Distinctive Homes.  Watch for contest details on 102.9klite.com

  Between October 15th and October 21st, Wave VIP Listener Club members have a chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to the 30th Annual Holiday House Tour of Distinctive Homes. Contest details will be announced on-air, online and be included in the stations email blast to Wave VIP Club Members. 

Good luck!


THANK YOU

The Tour would not be possible without the participation of the gracious homeowners and contributions of the talented design teams, generous sponsors, valued supporters and committed Junior League members. We can't thank you enough.

Funds raised at the Annual Holiday House Tour of Distinctive Homes allows the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington to continue to develop women as effective community leaders, creating lasting positive changes in the Hamilton and Burlington area.  Currently, our volunteer and financial resources are focused on the critical issue of poverty.  More specifically, the JLHB is committed to improving the educational success of young women affected by poverty.

HOME RECRUITMENT

Do you have a home that you would like to offer for future events?  With the help of generous and gracious homeowners, the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington can continue to create lasting positive changes in our community. For more information, please contact the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington office at 905-527-1077, or email info@juniorleague.ca

Thank you for your support.