I know business is down everywhere for most enterprises; this is not news, nor is it fun. However, last Friday evening, Jo-Anne and I attended a fundraiser in support of "Transition to Betterness" at La Zingara Trattoria on Erie Street. The event, a dinner and Hugo Boss Fashion Show, was very cool.
The food, the thumping background music, the venue were all great. But most exciting was the buzz and energy from those attending, and the place was sold out!! So many young people, and some not so young, looking really hip--a very nice scene.
It was great to see and say hello to Clare and Anne Winterbottom two of Windsor's finest people. Clare was the founder, and for many years the owner, of Anchor Lamina, one of Windsor's most successful companies. He and Anne are generous philanthropists in the Windsor-Essex Region. It is always a pleasure to spend a few moments with them.
After finishing up coffee, Jo-Anne and I headed down the street to another fundraiser that was taking place. This one at Mezzo Ristorante in support of the Windsor Essex chapter of Autism Ontario. Oh man, lots of excitement here, too. The place was just packed; we could hardly get a seat.
We chatted for a while, and enjoyed the thrill of the excitement and good times around us before saying good bye and walking to our car, having had a great(!!) evening, right here in Windsor-Essex.
