Rituals

Rituals

IT was a celebration of life that guests came to enjoy on Tuesday Sept. 24 at Joe's Louisiana Grill as North Van's Rituals concept spa put on a different kind of fund raiser. One World, Many Rituals helped raise awareness and money for the David Suzuki Foundation. Coupled with the opening of the Rituals/Aveda spa next door, guests were treated to a night of entertainment and food, each prepared in harmony to coincide with the different episodes of the evening. Indigenous influences, african drummers, yoga and environmental messages were all part of the night which was both enlightening and enjoyable.

	Helping with the makeup and taking tickets at the door were Greg Horton and Tami Vendsel.
	Joe's servers Virginia Field (left) and Brooke Scott got in on the act and had their hair and makeup done for the event.
	Organizers and spa owners Jenny and Troy MacMillan did a great job planning all the different rituals.
	Valery Hester (left) and NS News gal Lisa Allen had great seats, up close and near all the action.
	Friends Leanne Herbach (left) and Leanna Hougen enjoyed their girls' night out.
	Looking at all the spa offerings and watching the entertainment were all part of the fun for Karen Walker (left), Linder Warthe and Sohia Pelletier.
	Joe's manager Jon Romeril held up the first course, a specially prepared salmon rilette with avocado and horseradish cream.
	Nine-year-old Nigel Grenier and his grandma Margaret Harris, both from the Skeena River band, performed native dances for the crowd.
	Darrell Okemowking (left) and Sheila Gouchie drummed on their African drums. Later, Sheila twirled with fire for a big ending.
	Stella Lehmphul was happy to give a massage to Suzi Olafson out on the patio during intermission.
	Two-year-old Renee Harris is off to a good start, learning her rituals early.

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