Welcome to the 21st Annual
FUNDRAISING GALA
Sat. Nov. 15th 2025 I Windermere House I Doors Open 5:30 PM
The Children's Foundation of Muskoka (CFM) is set to host the 21st Fundraising Gala on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 to help raise vital funds and awareness for the CFM. With help from generous sponsors and an incredible online silent auction and live auction, we hope to make this our biggest fundraiser yet.
All proceeds go to providing grants to under-resourced children and youth in Muskoka to participate in sports and recreation activities, take part in the arts, go to camp, receive mental wellness supports, access basic needs like a bed or winter clothes, or access post-secondary learning opportunities.
Details
Attire:
Classy Cocktail/Formal
Location:
Windermere House,
2508 Windermere, Ontario
Accommodation:
A special $150/night rate is
being offered to Gala guests
(includes FREE breakfast)
Online Silent Auction & Live Auction
New this year we have added our Silent Auction to an online platform! The site is live and ready to take bids. All items will be displayed at the Gala but bidding will be done through this site. This will help streamline the bidding process at the Gala and allow for all our friends of the foundation to join the fun.
We will also have a Live Auction and a 50/50 exclusive for Gala guests.
Sequence of Events
5:30pm - Doors open, cocktail hour with gourmet charcuterie board. Each guest will receive 1 complimentary drink ticket upon checking in at the main entrance. Online silent auction is open and 50/50 tickets are available to purchase.
7:00pm - A beautifully prepared three-course meal will be served in the Island View Dining Room. Tables are assigned and will be listed on a table seating chart outside of the dining room. Board speeches will commence before main course is served.
8:30pm - Live auction begins while dessert finishes up. 50/50 winner will be drawen at this time.
9:00pm - DJ begins in the Rosseau Room, bar and online silent auction are open during this time.
10:30pm - Online silent auction closes.
11:00pm - Late night buffet is served in the Rosseau Room.
12:30pm - Last call from the bar and the dance floor.
Gala Menu
APPETIZER
SALAD OF MUSKOKA ORGANIC LETTUCE
Artisan organic greens, woolwich goats cheese, Johnson's dried cranberries, Niagara blueberry baco noir vinaigrette
DESSERT
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE + STRAWBERRY ENTREMET
white chocolate feuilletine, strawberry ganache, chocolate genoise, strawberry mousse, white chocolate glaze
MAINS
BEEF SHORTRIB
32 hour braise, reblochon whipped potatoes, broccoli rabe + petit carrots, herb gremolata, braise reduction
RAS EL HANOUT ROASTED TROUT
reblochon whipped potatoes, broccoli rabe + petit carrots, red wine jus, herb gremolata
CARAMELIZED ONION RISOTTO
chestnut mushrooms, pomodori sundried cherry tomatoes, pecorino romano, thyme, allium ash, chicory
