This is a popular event which sells out early. Congratulations to Loretta Anisef, Ted Cox and David Taveroff from the Parks and Recreation Department and thanks to our sponsors, Bell Canada and Pharmacie Jean Coutu at the Côte Saint-Luc Shopping Centre.
I have been associated with this event for nearly 20 years as the awards banquet emcee. While I continued to fulfil that role when I was elected to city council, I also began to take part as a golfer. This has provided me with an opportunity to experience the beauty of Meadowbrook, a fabulous piece of greenspace we are fortunate to have in our midst.
Councillor Goldbloom and I played in a foursome with Police Station 9 Commander Sylvain Bissonnette and our own Public Security Chief Michel Martel. We had a terrific time. As for the weather, Mother Nature came through again. I do not recall this event ever being rained out. On this occasion, it was a hot one: more than 30 degrees celcius.
The awards banquet, held at our Seniors Centre at the Côte Saint-Luc Shopping Centre, is always a highlight of the event. Several trophies were handed out, as well as a slew of door prizes. We enjoyed some tasty party sandwiches, with danish for dessert.
Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the Golf Outing.
If you like to golf, I strongly recommend you head to Meadowbrook. The prices are good and it could not be more conveniently located.