La Bella Vita – The Beautiful Life

Hospice Waterloo Region is thrilled to be hosting the 7th Annual Handbags for Hospice! We are so excited to celebrate with you again!

Join us – and bring along your friends! – for an evening packed full of fun.

Location: Marshall Hall, Bingemans Conference Centre

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm

Event Highlights

Guests will be treated to Italian inspired food and beverages.
A silent auction featuring over 200 Handbags.
A live auction with Layne, The Auctionista featuring 3 luxury designer Italian Handbags Gucci, Prada, & Versace and a trip for two to Tuscany.
“Italian Vino” Wine wall – Purchase a cork for one of the 300+ bottles of wine valued up to $100.
“Golden” Ticket Raffle – Purchase one of 175 tickets to win a chance to select one of the live auction items.
“Dolce” Raffle Table – Purchase a sheet of 10 tickets to bid on items of your choice on the raffle table. Each ticket equals one bid. Each ticket equals one bid.
New This Year “Bella” Bag Lottery – Purchase a ticket for a chance to win one of five designer handbags each with a surprise inside.
Expresso & Gelato! Indulge in authentic Italian flavours with a delightful espresso station and gelato cart, perfectly paired with Italian-inspired canapes.

This event sells out fast – so, make sure to secure your tickets as soon as possible!

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$125/person

$1200/table

$250

This is a beautiful way to honour your loved one with a personalized memorial.
For a donation of $250, a tag will be attached to a silent auction handbag. The tag will include a personalized note from you in honour of your loved one. A tax receipt is provided for the full amount of the donation.