Festival of Trees presents creative, magical Christmas

Administrator | Nov 28, 2015 | Comments 0

David Arcand created each unique piece with his lathe and carving knife from the dead branches of trees destroyed by the ice storm two winters ago.

The magical sparkle of Christmas has unfolded at Isaiah Tubbs Resort.

Almost 200 beautifully decorated trees and related seasonal decorations are on display for the three-day giant silent auction to raise funds toward the purchase of a defibrillator and heart monitor for the Heart Start program at Picton’s hospital.

The festival, hosted by the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, includes a silent auction of trees decorated and donated by County businesses, organizations, groups and citizens. Volunteer entertainers are providing music all weekend and there are also bucket draws and a Christmas boutique created by the Second Time Around Shop volunteers.

Jeanette Arsenault will host a children’s program beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, following by a visit from Santa from 11:30 to 4 p.m. in the Macdonald Hall. Santa returns Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The show continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Prince Edward County Hospital Auxiliary volunteers in one room of many at Isaiah Tubbs’ Lodge 1 showcasing the best Christmas offerings from the Second Time Around Shop.

Michelle Edmunds with a giant basket filled with yummy treats from Sobeys.

Sandy Smith checks a few “bucket list” ideas. Hospice Prince Edward presented a “Bucket List” tree encouraging people to live a fuller life by removing the taboo of death and dying.

Dr. Rob Locke’s tree features clever flowers created from eyeglass lenses.

Christine Renaud collected special books to create a reading tree for this year’s festival entry.

Dorothy Speirs Vincent adds one more jar to the table to preserves being offered downstairs in MacDonald Hall. Baked goods also available until sold out.