Better late than never...

People have been asking...Who won the contests?

Another big "congratulations" to our contest winners!

Belle of the Ball - Gillian Doan
Beau of the Ball - Jen Caldwell
Charlie Brown of the Ball - Dana Putnam

Dance Competition:
1st place went to Mosh Mount Pleasant
2nd place went to Suzy, Jen and the Swing Dancers
3rd place went to Elektra and her Sexy Back gang

Photos are up!

Check out the "It's a Winter Ball, Charlie Brown" set on our Flickr page. There are nearly 200 photos (please, keep 'em coming!)

Keep on dancing!

Thank-you! to everyone who came to The Winter Ball and helped make our party a great success! We had fun, and judging by the hoots and hollers filling the hall, you had fun too!

If you took any photos at the party, and you’re willing to share, please e-mail them to veryprettyladies (at) yahoo (dot) ca. We would like to upload them to our Flickr account and create a 2007 Winter Ball photo set. We've already received some and they will be going up on the Very Pretty Ladies Flickr page ASAP.

We thought you would like to know that we raised $178 for the WISH Women’s Shelter through our 50/50 draw. Add to that an additional $2 donation and $20 that the Very Pretty Ladies added to the pot, and our donation to WISH reached $200. Thank-you also to those who donated hats, scarves and gloves. WISH were thrilled to receive our donations!

We would also like to thank our prize donors Vision Vancouver, who donated t-shirts and CUPE 391, who donated gift cards. The Very Pretty Ladies provided the rest of the prizes including champagne and chocolates (oooh lala!).

You may have heard that the Very Pretty Ladies have decided to pass the Winter Ball torch on. This is true. However, we hope that the party tradition will carry on and continue to be embraced by our friends and coworkers.

Happy Holidays from the Very Pretty Ladies!

Anne, Brie, Lesli and Simone

A few last minute details...

The Dance Competition will begin at about 9pm. We're still accepting entries, so if you feel a burst of inspiration while you're putting on your party clothes please bring the song you want to dance to with you to the party and we'll get you up on stage, superstar!

The bar at the WISE Hall is cash-only.

A map to the hall can be found in our FAQ section.

If you take pictures at the party, please let us know so we can post them to our Flickr account. We'd love to see them.

And remember, The Winter Ball is all about having FUN!!!

See you tonight...
perhaps with bells on!
~ the Very Pretty Ladies
(Anne, Brie, Lesli and Simone)

Do you have your ticket yet?

Tickets will be on sale at Central tomorrow, Thursday December 6, from 12:30-1:30 in the Staff Lounge. Drop by, say "hi" to Brie and pick up a ticket or two. Only $10!

Branch staff who have not placed their ticket orders, but would like to come to The Winter Ball can pick up their tickets at the door on the night of the party. Please e-mail veryprettyladies (at) yahoo.ca with the name of your branch and the number of tickets required. You will be able to pay for and pick up your tickets at the WISE Hall.

A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on Saturday night. However, in order to guarantee entrance to the most fabulous, most fun and most talked about holiday party of the year, it is recommended that you buy your ticket ahead of time!

50/50 Draw!

It wouldn't be a party without a 50/50 draw! 50/50 tickets will be on sale throughout the night.

Prices:
one ticket for $2
three tickets for $5
ten tickets for $10

This year 50% of the money raised will be donated to the WISH Women's Shelter in the Downtown Eastside. In addition to the draw, we will also be collecting some much-needed items for the shelter. These include: toiletries such as shampoo and soap, feminine hygiene products, gloves, scarves and hats. There will be a box at the event for the collection of these items. If you can make a donation, please bring these items with you to the party on Saturday.

Thank-you!

Birds do it, bees do it...

Check out this dancing bird...(thanks Diana!)

If this bird can choreograph a little dance routine just think of what YOU could do on Saturday night at The Winter Ball. The Very Pretty Ladies are still accepting names for the dance competition. It's your moment to shine AND potentially win a prize!

A reminder that Winter Ball tickets are still on sale for $10. Visit Anne on Tuesday at Central between 12:30-1:30, or Brie on Thursday (same place, same time). Simone and Lesli will be busy visiting branches Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Friends and family are welcome, so feel free to bring a date or dance partner!

Top 5 Reasons to rock out at the Winter Ball

5. With everything people are saying about this party, you want to check it out for yourself

4. You secretly want to perform that awesome dance number you've been hiding for years

3. You're dying to find out what Simone, Lesli, Anne and Brie actually look like

2. You'd like to know what your co-workers look like all cleaned up!

1. You don't want to miss the Whipple or the Gemmill!


Where else can you dance to Dolly Parton, Beyonce, Journey, Kelly Clarkson and Pat Benetar in one night. NOWHERE!!!

Tickets on sale now!