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ScuGoG KITCHEN DESIGN kitchens designed with yaw in mind... wishing everyone a merry christmas t, Port Perry (side door entrance) 905-985-9506 www.scugogkitchendesign.com Merry Christmas and w Happy New Year from all of us at Monte Carlo HAIR FASHION 11 Water St., Port Perry 905-985-3684 24 FOCUS - DECEMBER 2011 DECEMBER FOCUS.56.indd 24 Port Perry Polar Plunge set to make a splash Five years ago, about this time of year, a small group of hesitant volun- teers began to talk about the possibility of hosting a polar plunge in Port Perry with the full expec- tation that we would be lucky to talk six people into taking the frigid plunge. In the four years since then, there have been 127 brave souls take the plunge — raising a total of $49,000. This year, in celebra- tion of five years, the Port Perry Hospital Aux- iliary is hoping for even greater bravery. Organiz- ers are already preparing for the fifth annual Port Perry Polar Plunge to be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the lakefront, Palmer Park. Not only are individuals welcome but groups are encouraged. Ask people from your place of work, or your street, or your family to join you in the plunge. Get cre- ative and come up with a costume theme and then chal- lenge another business or group in your neighbourhood... or another family. Groups will be announced and plunge separately. So bring along the cheering section and havea great time while you support the hospital. Plungers are requested to bring pledges of at least $200. Groups of four or more may register for a minimum of $100 per person. Receipts for income tax purposes will be issued for donations of $20 or more and proceeds will benefit the Port Perry Hospital. Once again, costumes are encouraged, but if you just want to wear your bikini, that’s okay too. Coffee and hot chocolate will be available for purchase in the park for those who have come to cheer the plungers on. It’s a great family event and lots of fun! An awards ceremony will be held in the Latcham Centre after the plunge. Port Perry Polar Plungers must register ahead of the date and receive pertinent documentation from Lak- eridge Health. More information, pledge sheets and a copy of the waiver may be obtained by calling Ruth at 905-985-6232 or Mary Jane 905 985-6002. 41/21/41 11:08:07 AM