At seventeen, Nic Green (left) and Kristina Broadfood (right) have enjoyed many winter balls. Twelve-year-old Mac Green (centre) will be coming back for sure.

Nine month old Max Korbin, seen here with dad Mike, didn't seem to mind waiting for his dinner.

The Armstrong family attends this event almost every year. From left: daughters Mariel and Lauren, dad Bev and mom Laura-Lee.

Kevin and Bonnie England have good reason to be proud. Daughter Tiffany (far-left), son Skyler (front), and daughter Chantelle (centre) are all grown-up now.

Darlene and Paul Howard (centre) attended the event with their two handsome sons, namely fifteen year-old Reid (left) and eighteen-year-old Christopher (right).

Family services executive director Doug Sabourin and president Ruth Campling were impressed with the turnout. Over 900 guests were in attendance.

Julie Steiner was surrounded with love. Eleven-year-old Steffi (back), Nine-year-old Jake (left) and four-year-old Sam were having lots of fun.

Committee member Margaret Green was a great hostess.

It's always a special occasion when NS News publisher Peter Speck and his four sons can get together. From left: David Speck, Rob Schlyecher, John Speck, dad Peter and Alan Speck.

Little Sara Speck is almost eight. She sat at the table with her mom and grandparents.

For nine years now the Orr family has been coming to the ball. Bruce Orr and his mom Grace are both very generous.

Trevor Robson got to switch on the light in one of the ceramic Christmas houses. For $100, guests could sponsor a real family in need.

Emcee Paul Zalesky is comfortable with the microphone and executed his duties elegantly.

Cindy Alexander's red hot dress was backless and decorated with small red beads. Husband Terry had reason to smile.

At eight months, little Cole Alexander got to attend his first formal affair. His dad, Rob, even bought him his first tux.

Diane Alexander is a West Vancouver success story. Not only is she a beautiful stock broker, she is also a new mommy.

WV Realtor Ray Prock and son Carter enjoyed some father/son time togeether.

This was pretty thirteen-year-old Michelle Mange's first winter ball. Hopefully, she'll be back next year.

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It was a look of love. Heather Robson was proud to see her eleven-year-old son Brent looking so dapper.

The Smith-Diligenti family make a good trio. From left: dad Wayne, daughter Mia and mom Marilyn, who was also the event co-chairman.

Event co-chairman Christina Kousakis, seen here with hubby John, worked hard to make the evening a success.

Sonja Weissenbacher and Jim Allan of Northern Gifts donated the "mini-canned critters" that everyone got in their goody bags.

It was a big night for this two-year-old tiger. Jordan Somani and his dad Moe enjoyed the evening with their families.