Red Tie Program

THE RED TIE AFFAIR All funds raised from the Red Tie Affair goes towards PLWHIV/AIDS gatherings. These gatherings are important because they give Persons Living with HIV a chance to meet and really bond with others. This can significantly reduce the feelings of isolation that are so often synonymous with being HIV positive and facing the associated social stigma. It also provides AIDS NB an opportunity to assist PHA’s with skills building in a safe and personal environment. Because these events are not funded by the provincial or federal governments, all proceeds from Red Tie Affair go directly to supporting PHA gatherings, forums

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE and skills-building workshops. The first Red Tie Affair in 2006 was started by an AIDS NB board member who felt the need to do something for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PHA’s) and move beyond the tediousness of meetings. With the continued support of the Crowne Plaza, Racines and the Blue Door AIDS NB is hosting the third year of the event and just wrapped up another successful PLWHIV/ AIDS Gathering. HIV/AIDS prevention, education and support have been the cornerstones of AIDS NB’s work for the past 23 years. As a provincial organization AIDS NB provides services to people living with HIV and AIDS in all areas of the province.

I would like to take this time to thank everyone who has come out to

celebrate with us during this year’s Red Tie Affair. First and foremost

as a person living with HIV I know all to well the importance of having

opportunities to spend time with others who are also HIV positive. The

ability to know that someone else maybe experiencing the same highs

and lows that you are going through on a day to day basis and that you

are not alone on this journey. The outcome during these retreats is highly rewarding and therapeutic.

On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to thank all those who

have volunteered their time and to all of our sponsors in who have made

donations to make this event possible, as without their help we would not be able to put this event on.

I invite everyone this evening to enjoy the fabulous food, great entertain-

ment, company of old friends and new friends that you meet this evening. Cheers,

James R. Lord Edwards President

AIDS New Brunswick

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ MESSAGE Welcome to the 3rd Annual Red Tie Affair in support of AIDS New Brunswick. We are so pleased that you could join us in support of this great cause. In this programme you will find information on AIDS NB, this event, the PLWHIV/AIDS Gathering that this event supports and all of our community partners. This year we are joined by some new partners that we would like to take the time to acknowledge: The Crowne Plaza, the blue door, Racines, Lotus Consulting, Best Choice Mortgages, Degree Technologies, Savage’s Locksmiths, UV Windows, York Credit Union, Crabbe Mountain, Aitkens Pewter and Vincor Canada. For a list of all our prize donors and prizes please go to our Balloon Bust page. This year we are selling prize balloons for $15 and $30 each and you are guaranteed a prize of that value. You can’t lose! And as always this gala could not be possible without our partner restaurants: Crowne Plaza, the blue door and Racines. So once again, welcome to The Red Tie Affair, thank you for your support, have a great time and we hope to see you again soon! Bon Appetit! Nick Scott Executive Director

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6:30 PM

This progressive dining experience will begin at the Crowne Plaza with cocktails and delectable hors d’oeurvres. 7:30 PM

Dinner will follow at one of three exclusive downtown restaurants where

diners will select an entrés from menus created especially for this event: Crowne Plaza Racines

The Blue Door 9:30 PM

To put the final touch on the evening all will meet back at the Crowne Plaza to indulge in a decadent array of desserts.

Enjoy an evening of listening or dancing to the great sounds of

THE CATHY HUTCH BAND

The Red Scarf photo series, a project of AIDS NB, will highlight the duality of HIV/ AIDS; life and death, tied together by the symbol of the red ribbon. This project seeks to raise awareness of the barriers faced by HIV positive individuals and improve the public’s attitude towards HIV and persons living with HIV/AIDS. For more info e-mail [email protected].

MENU HORS D’OEUVRES Crowne Plaza:

Beef Yakitory, Green Onion and Miso Sauce Goat Cheese and Portobello Mushroom Tartlette Grape Tomato, Bocconcini, Balsamic Syrup Grilled Scallop with Curried Apple Chutney

MAIN COURSE: Crowne Plaza:

Stuffed Supreme of Local Chicken: stuffed with capicola, bocconcini and basil, glazed with veal béarnaise sauce. Cedar Plank Roasted Atlantic Salmon: New Brunswick maple syrup, lemon-herb risotto, baby vegetables. Vegetarian Option: Spinach and Herbed Risotto with braised winter vegetables

Racines:

Pan Seared Pacific Halibut: with potato and vegetable hash topped with heirloom tomato chutney & finished with frisée lettuce and molecular butternut foam. Bison Meat Loaf: Stuffed with Quail Eggs topped with wild New Brunswick mushroom demi, served with roasted Yukon potato garlic purée, finished with candy orange glazed carrots. Pan Seared Peking Duck: with sour cherry demi, served with sweet potato pave, poached pear and asparagus topped with molecular pear foam. Vegetarian Option: Stuffed Baby Eggplant with quinoa mixed nuts and fresh herbs finished with tomato consommé.

PRIZES The Blue Door:

Seared Haddock: Crispy shallots, blood orange foam, arugula emulsion, sesame rice pavé. Grilled Hanger Steak: Key lime & chili corn spears, roast squash, Yukon gold whipped potatoes. Vegetarian option: Yellow Thai Vegetarian Curry: Nashwaak river fiddleheads, tricolor baby potatoes, snow peas, shredded carrot, leeks, jasmine rice.

Dessert Crowne Plaza · Wild Blueberry Cheesecake · New Brunswick Maple Mousse Cake · Apple-Almond Flan · Double Dark Chocolate Torte · Seasonal Fruit with Chocolate · Burnt Orange Fondue.

10 $5 gift certificates 4 lift tickets 2 movie passes $25 gift certificate gym bag 6 prints eco-art 10 free rentals 1 lazer tag / 1 pizza party 2 sweatshirts 25 minute hydro massage 1 $25 gift certificate 2 tickets 4 classic single combos 1 book 2 $10 gift certificates 1 $25 gift certificate 1 $15 gift certificate 2 t-shirts cookbook 4 Premium Car washes Red Mittens! Earings Ornament Jewelery Set

Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch Crabbe Mountain Empire Theatres Extreme Clean Fredericton Mazda Gallery 78 Gallery Opaque Jumbo Video Kingswood Harvest Jazz & Blues Fest. Miami Tannng Salon Inc. Regent Mall The Playhouse Wendy’s Restaurant Westminster Books Craig’s Auto Clinic Casa Elegante Clay Café Wood Motors Ford Inches Weight Loss Rainbow Car Wash Fredericton Community Health Clinic Bejewel Kents Aitkens Pewter

SPONSORS

Savage’s Locksmiths (506) 455-4118 est. 1897

Thank you for joining us!

Lotus Consulting

Event & Wedding Coordination