Making memories at this time of the year has always been a source of joy to me. From the time I was a very little girl my Mum was always “Mrs. Christmas”. Not a square inch of our tiny condominium in Scarborough was unadorned. Even the front door was wrapped up like a huge present! Some traditions I have kept up and some replaced with my own style when I moved out on my own, but the memories created are always the same. Family first.
I would like to extend to our many members, friends and colleagues in the industry the wish for the happiest of Christmases. May you enjoy great feasts, family gatherings (always ending with a sing-along if you’re Scottish!) and a prosperous and active New Year.
The coming year holds many new opportunities, and also some challenges, but your board of directors and staff are committed to improving the lives of our members and all areas of our industry.
I hope you all have the opportunity to engage in some of the remarkable activities our region has to offer over the holidays; Shop at many downtown boutiques on Dunlop Street, Shop.Dine.Unwind. at Park Place, Barrie Farmers Market at City Hall (Saturdays 8 am to noon), Snow Tube, Cross Country or downhill Ski at Snow Valley, Hardwood Hills and Blue Mountain, Ice Skating at City Hall and Ice Fishing on Kempenfelt Bay.
Hopefully we can all keep the commerce of Christmas in our own backyard!
I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere thanks to the many volunteers, board of directors and my staff for their dedication to all things BCA. I wish them and all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Alison
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