Lakefield and area residents can have a peek at the latest fashions this weekend and support local seniors and adults who have physical challenges to remain in their own homes.
Community Care Peterborough is teaming up with The Classy Closet by Sue and FriendLilyShop on Saturday, May 24 for its second annual fashion show in Lakefield, with proceeds raised supporting clients of Community Care Peterborough’s Lakefield office.
The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lakefield Legion at 10 Nicholls Street, with the fashion show starting at 2 p.m. The models will be dressed by The Classy Closet by Sue, a high-end consignment shop in Lakefield owned by Sue Faris Liczkowski that features vendors and artisans.
Community Care Peterborough’s Lorri Rork, community development coordinator for the Lakefield office, shared with kawarthaNOW how the initiative came to life.
“In 2024, FriendLilyShop CEO Jim Riches introduced Community Care Lakefield and The Classy Closet by Sue, aiming to promote both businesses and enhance Community Care’s mission of empowering seniors and adults with physical challenges to live in their homes,” Rork said.
“We hope this event, our second annual, highlights Sue’s great fashions and Community Care’s home support services and volunteer opportunities.”
Money raised from the fashion show will directly enhance Community Care’s home support services for seniors and adults, Rork said.
“Helping the community is always in fashion,” organizers noted in a media release.
In addition to the fashion show, there will be door prizes, refreshments, the opportunity to shop with local vendors, and a photo booth.
Tickets are $25 and are available at The Classy Closet by Sue at 18 Queen Street. For more information, call 705-750-5788 or 705-852-8655.
FriendLilyShop.com is a Peterborough-based e-commerce platform that supports both local charities and small businesses by offering curated products to consumers.
Community Care Peterborough provides programs and services that support residents throughout the city and county of Peterborough and strives to keep seniors and adults with disabilities healthy and safe in their own homes.
Services are individualized and those requiring support don’t need a referral to access most of the offerings.
