A little exercise, a taste of vino, and a delicious smattering from some of Leamington’s uptown restaurants, the annual Walk, Wine & Dine will be providing this year’s proceeds to both a local organization and a worthy initiative overseas.
The Rotary event started with appetizers from Armando’s at the Leamington Arts Centre and was followed by guests taking one of two paths for the restaurant portion.
The first route made visits to Cured Craft Brewing Co., Augusto’s Grill and Cancunsito, while the second route stopped in at Moonlight Grill & Lounge, Crave Family Grill & Pub and Riviera Maya Bar and Grill.
The evening concluded back at the LAC with dessert from Christine’s Bake Shop and a table of prizes.
Local Rotary President Scott Collier spoke to the patrons just prior to venturing around town.
“A special thank you to our sponsors People Corporation, CIBC, Uptown BIA, Reid Funeral Home, Gabriele Floor & Home Furnishings and Cody Kraus Century 21,” said Collier. “Ultimately, without the business partners that have come to the table, this night would not be happening.”
Receiving the lion’s share of the money raised at this year’s Rotary’s Walk, Wine & Dine is the Migrant Worker Community Program. The MWCP is a non-profit organization that helps migrant workers assimilate into the community during their stay in the local area.
Also benefiting from the Rotary endeavour is Days for Girls Ghana which advocates for menstrual equity throughout West Africa.
With glass in hand, from left, Brandon Stanley, Lauren Segedin and Jenna Segedin made their way to the appetizers table. All three are regular patrons of Rotary’s Walk, Wine & Dine
SUN photo by Paul Forman
