Toga-Toting Gang Attracts Attention

Julie Druker | Jul 22, 2015

On July 15, six toga-clad “Greek Goddesses” attracted more than their fair share of attention as they shopped at local businesses in the Sharbot Lake area in preparation for their “Girls’ Annual” get together at Big Clear Lake near Arden. The ladies were spotted wearing white sheets in classic toga fashion, and were also adorned with interesting head gear like laurels, plus bangles and assorted flowers as they made their way through Sharbot Lake. The group, who have been meeting at the cottage of their hostess, Christine Seeley, for the last decade, decided three years ago to concoct a different theme every year for their annual five-day event. Part of the fun, they say, is coming to town dressed up and seeing the kind of reaction they get. Their spirited tour of the Sharbot Lake village attracted the attention of fellow shoppers and staff at Mike Dean’s grocery store, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, the LCBO, Jossy's Chill & Grill and the Amazing Dollar Store.

Onlookers very much appreciated the ladies' efforts. Several people asked them to pose for pictures and wondered if they could be invited along for the fun. Christine said that that past themes have included Bathing and Bikini Beauties.

The six friends, who have been close since they were all just babies, said that the event is one that they always look forward to. “Friends are important and sometimes it's fun to do crazy stuff once in a while,” Christine said. “We always have a great time hanging out, eating, having a few drinks and always have some great laughs.” Asked about their plans for next year’s theme, the girls are undecided at this point but you might want to be on the lookout for six runaway brides in Sharbot Lake and area come next July.