Capilano past president Hans Krutzen (left) greeted guests at the door alongside Laudate president John Mingay.

Choir rep Catherine Crouch was all smiles as guests arrived.

Choir conductor Lars Kaario cuddled up to choir manager and pianist Mary McKinney (left) and board member Michelle Clausius.

Selling raffle tickets for prizes and CDs were the two altos, namely Brenda Blakely (left) and Miriam Davidson.

Diane Kindree (from left), who just happened to acquire a lot of auction items, welcomed guests Heiner and Ingrid Loesch from Germany.

Taking a peek at the raffle basket were Kerstin Loesch and choir member Robin Townsend.

Phyllis Ketteringham (left) looked elegant in her bronze metallic evening dress, as did daughter-in-law Susan Ketteringham who wore a beautiful ivory floral chiffon.

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Archie Kaario and wife Barbara came out to support Archie's brother, who just happens to be the conductor.

Capilano clubhouse manager Jan Besseling always serves up an elegant meal, simply delicious.

He usually towers above the tenors. Bass vocalist Michael Hall (centre) had to crouch down to fit in the picture (see inset) with fellow choir members Mark DeSilva (left) and Matthew Stephanson.

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Singers Rachel Watson (left) and Jennifer Ketteringham (right) were happy to help out at the event. Co-chair Doris James (centre) deserves a big round of applause for all her hard work.