The Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society’s Spring Event, the Annual Ilios Gala, was held at Le Windsor on Friday, May 5th, 2017.
This event raises the necessary funds to send underprivileged and special needs children to various summer camps for an experience they would not otherwise have.
The evening commenced with cocktails at 6:30pm in the elegant setting of the Peacock Alley where multiple activities were taking place, such as a silent auction, open bar, martini bar, oyster bar and photo booth to capture some memorable moments of the evening. Our guests were later ushered into the magnificent Versailles Ballroom for dinner and dancing to the superb music of Paul Chacra and his orchestra. A splendid ambience was created with the music, delicious food, a surprise guest appearance by Opera Chef, Davide Bazzali and then followed by a very lively live auction with Elias Makos of Breakfast Television Montreal as the auctioneer and Emcee for the evening.
The evening closed on a very successful note with great prizes and dancing!
Distinguished Guests:
Gerry Sklavounos, MNA for Laurier-Dorion and his lovely wife Janneke
Mr. Nicholas Pagonis, President of the HCGM and his lovely wife Katie
Gala Patrons:
George Alexopoulos – Belden Canada Inc.
Ernie Grivakis – VVS Films
Karambatsos Lawyers
Dr. Andreas Nikolis – Victoria Park Medispa
Vivian & Peter Pamel
Anastasia Nakis & James Papadimitriou
Nadine Renaud-Tinker- RBC
Renno & Vathilakis Avocats/Lawyers
Gala Co- Chairs:
Dina Kefallinos and Maggie Pagonis
Organising Committee:
Joanne Bisbikos
Matina Bisbikos-Priftakis
Vivian Cyriacopoulos Pamel
Betty Giannias
Belle Grivakis
Cheria Kyres
Christina Maroudas
Christina Milonopoulos
Mary Pagonis
Helen Tyros
Bernice Tzicas
HLBS President: Viola Vathilakis