Beards on Ice 2017: Shelter from the Storm
Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
-Bob Dylan
In its first year, Beards on Ice: Skating for Shelter raised $11000! Thank you to the many many generous donors who opened their hearts and wallets to help reduce domestic violence.
I received many requests for a repeat, and I am proud to announce the return of what has been dubbed “most incredible ice experience ever” (Elizabeth Stewart).
With an expanded list of venues (9 last year, 12 this year), even more people will be able to participate this year and we can have an even greater positive impact!
Dates and venues of each 2017 skate:
HALIFAX, NS Thursday, January 19, 2017 | 7:00 PM, Emera Oval. Donairs at Tony’s Pizza to follow.
WINDSOR, NS Monday, January 23, 2017 | 11:00 AM, Long Pond. Lunch at Bella Roma to follow.
OTTAWA, ON Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | 1:30 PM, Rideau Canal. BeaverTails to follow.
MONTREAL, QC Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | 7:00 PM, Old Port Natrel Skating Rink. Poutine to follow.
KINGSTON, ON Wednesday, January 25, 2017 | 11:00 AM, Market Square. Lunch to follow.
TORONTO, ON Wednesday, January 25, 2017 | 6:00 PM, Nathan Phillips Square. Dim sum at Rol San to follow.
BANFF, AB Saturday, January 28, 2017 | 4:30 PM, Waldhaus Rink, behind the Fairmont Banff Springs. Skating begins as soon as afternoon speakers are done.
KELOWNA, BC Monday, January 30, 2017 | 1:00 PM, Stuart Park. Pre-skate lunch at Wasabi Izakaya.
CALGARY, AB Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 | 4:00 PM, Olympic Plaza. Skating begins immediately following the afternoon session at sales rally.
EDMONTON, AB Friday, February 24, 2017 | 6:00 PM, City Hall. My birthday dinner at Northern Chicken to follow.
VANCOUVER, BC Thursday, March 2, 2017 | 11:00 AM, Grouse Mountain. Sushi to follow.
WINNIPEG, MB Saturday, March 4, 2017 | 11:00 AM, The Forks. Lunch at Myer’s Deli to follow.
To donate today, click on "tickets available" on this event page and you will be redirected to the donations page. Thank you, and I’ll see you on the ice!
-Jerry Aulenbach
