33rd Annual Toy Tea
To raise new, non-violent holiday toys for the children of abused
women residing in shelters in the Greater Montreal area
Ginger Petty (Founder), Annemarie Bertrand, Daphne Shamie, Hainya Wiseman and the entire Toy Tea team are thrilled to announce that the historic and prestigious Mount Royal Club of Montreal will host the 2024 Toy Tea.
You are cordially invited to join us for a festive holiday celebration. Enjoy an elegant
High Tea, performances by children’s school choirs, special entertainment,
historical club tours, and a visit from Santa Claus. We provide toys to
children of all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Mount Royal Club
1175 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1H9
Choose from one of the following sessions:
Morning High Tea
9:30 AM to 12 noon
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School Choirs performing at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM
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Historical tours of the Mount Royal Club
Afternoon High Tea
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
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School Choirs performing at 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM
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Historical tours of the Mount Royal Club
Ticket Price: $175.00 (Your ticket covers $75 High Tea and $100 purchase of four toys wholesale. Tax receipt issued for $100.)
You do not need to bring toys
Admittance: by ticket purchase only
Maximum Capacity: 250 people per session
If you cannot attend, you can still participate by:
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Donating funds for toys through Canada Help click HERE
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Purchasing toys from the Toy Tea Wish List on Amazon.ca click HERE
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Mail a check to TOY TEA for Children,
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Treasurer: Sylvia Rourke 1412-3 Carré Westmount, Westmount Qc H3Z-2S5
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New unwrapped, non-violent toys can be dropped off at the committee member’s homes as listed below before November 29th. Please call-in advance.
Montreal Downtown: Ginger Petty, Chair / 514-758-2772
NDG, Cote-St. Luc, Hampstead: Jessica Choueke / 514-947-4892
Westmount: Sylvia Rourke / 514-757-1883
Senneville: Annemarie Bertrand / 514-892-8422
Town of Mount Royal: Julie Minkoff / 514-887-1762
West Island: Andrée Sauter / 514-426-4948
CLUB RULES
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Club Dress Code: Gentlemen, business suit or blazer with tailored trousers, collared shirt. Ladies, dress in a comparable standard. Elegant denim allowed but no holes, rips or frays. Inappropriate attire will result in refusal of entry.
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Mobile devices: Phone conversations may only occur in private rooms or in the phone booth, next to the front door. Please keep devices on silent mode at all times in the Club. Texting/emailing on a mobile device is permitted anywhere in the Club in a discreet and respectful manner.
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Photos/videos/social media: Taking pictures/videos in the Club and posting them on social media is forbidden
Mount Royal Club parking suggestions:
Alcan Building, Sofitel Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, Auto Park at 1200 Stanley St., Omni Hotel Mont-Royal, Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Please share this invitation and invite your family, friends and
colleagues to celebrate the holidays at the Mount Royal Club!
Our goal is to raise 2,500+ toys this holiday season.
Why is Toy Tea charging for admittance for the first time?
For over three decades, Toy Tea has been dedicated to helping children living in over 30+ shelters for battered women by providing new, non-violent toys for the holiday season. As a non-profit with no salaries or rent, Toy Tea is proud to be one of Canada's charities with the lowest overhead.
The annual event began in Ginger Petty’s personal residence and was privately funded. As the event grew in popularity and we received more donations, we moved the event to Ogilvy’s department store and then to other public venues in the city. This year, we are changing our model to ensure that our commitment to helping hurting children continues for years to come.
For the first time, there will be a ticket fee for admittance to the Toy Tea. Each ticket sold will enable us to purchase four brand new toys wholesale, age and gender appropriate and with equal value, and will ensure our event's efficiency and sustainability.
The Toy Tea Team
Board of Directors
Ginger Petty, Chair
Geeta Suchak, President
Edward Miller, Vice-President
Sylvia Rourke, Treasurer
Committee members
Annemarie Bertrand
Jessika Bertrand Fellner
Jessica Choueke
Jill de Villafranca
Alicia Hamilton
Mary Liistro Hebert
Julie Mayne Minkoff
Laura Petty
Andrée Sauter
Daphne Shamie
Hainya Wiseman
Tammie Yared
"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove…but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” ~ Forest Witcraft
We sincerely appreciate your support in making Toy Tea 2024 a success and look forward to seeing you at this holiday event. Together, we can bring joy and smiles to countless children. We are truly grateful for your continued generosity and compassion.