The Ashbury Bash

Maclaren Hall was unrecognizable in November! The Ashbury Guild brought current and past parents, alumni and friends of the school back in time to celebrate the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s while raising funds to support financial assistance and student programs.

This evening of throwback tunes, delicious food, celebration and nostalgia had something for everyone! From a very energetic dance floor to games, a 3D photobooth, food stations, a walk down memory lane complete with vignettes set up by decade, and a spectacular live auction... What a memorable evening!

Thank you to everyone who supported the event. We are especially thankful to our sponsors:

 Star Motors and Mercedes-Benz

Ottawa Downtown

 Sezlik.com

 Hickman Specialist Group

 Altis Recruitment

 Denis and Gen Stevens

 District Realty

 Claridge Homes

 Canada Life

 Gallagher Insurance

 Taggart Realty Management

 Taggart Construction LTD

 CIBC Private Wealth, Kevin Bon

 Avenyn Capital Management

 Brown’s

 Jennings Real Estate Corporation

 Nautical Lands Group

 Smith & Reid Insurance

 Edelman

 Richcraft Homes

 Renren Bai Capital VIP Realty

 Ottawa Medispa Orleans

 Hill & Associates

 Kunstadt Sports

 Dinardo Homes

 Dentons

Thank you so much to the Ashbury Guild, led by Ms. Gen Chanteloup, and the Bash Committee, led by Ms. Jenny Shinder. The Bash was a true Blast from the Past!

November 2, 2022, Ashbury College unveiled and dedicated the Wilgress Archives, a new archives and museum space located within Rhodes Hall, named in honour of the Wilgress Family, whose time at Ashbury spans the better part of the last century. Several members of the Wilgress Family were in attendance, representing three generations. Vicky Wilgress, Ashbury’s longest standing champion and cheerleader, was the guest of honour following her retirement from Ashbury College in the fall of 2022 after 35 years of service to the school.

Archives donors and friends of the Wilgress family gathered in Rhodes Hall for a special reception to view the new space and to pay tribute to all that Vicky has contributed to her role as Ashbury fundraiser, relationship-builder, and lead ambassador over three and a half decades. Stories, memories, and Ashbury nostalgia were in abundance, evoked by the many treasures in the archives, and the friendships and relationships that are woven through the fabric of Vicky’s tenure at Ashbury.

The Wilgress Archives provides a space for documenting and celebrating Ashbury’s history, and to be a repository for historically valuable documents, materials, and artifacts. AN

These were the words shared with me from Lekha, grade 6, the youngest donor from Ashbury’s third annual 1891 Day (day of giving), last November. Lekha came and found me during the busyness of lunch time activities to donate $5 in support of students with demonstrated need. Lekha’s act of giving and thoughtful words were an inspiring highlight from a phenomenal day of generosity and thoughtfulness. More than $140,000 was donated in support of needs-based financial assistance and student programs.

Thank you, donors!

Stephanie Young, Director of Development

For more information about Ashbury’s philanthropic programs, please contact Stephanie Young, stephanie.young@ashbury.ca.