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12 May 2022

Celebrate WoodGreen's 85th with the Anniversary Auction!

Juan Luis Garrido

To mark our 85th Anniversary and celebrate the legacy of WoodGreen Community Services, we are pleased to announce The Anniversary Auction going live on April 28, 2022 at 12:00pm. We have amazing prizes up for auction including priceless tours, trips, spa experiences and more! Visit woodgreenauction.ca for more information.

Auction and prize details coming soon - visit this page for information and updates on the auction.

**The WoodGreen Foundation was excited to welcome sponsors, donors and friends to The Toronto Hunt to celebrate The WoodGreen Jubilee and honour 85 years of service in Toronto. Due to the increasing COVID-19 numbers, The WoodGreen Foundation has made the difficult decision to cancel the Jubilee Celebration. We thank all donors and supporters.

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