Big Dance 2011~

Professional Floral Arranging by Neville MacKay

With today’s hectic pace of life, Neville can halt anyone in their tracks-- and encourage them to take time to smell the roses! Neville expresses his worldly knowledge of flowers and can show delegates/guests how to create quick and beautiful flower arrangements for high end or corporate entertaining, or share ideas for sprucing up your home or office. Neville delivers tips on gardening and can even teach a thing or two about edible flowers. As a successful businessman and entrepreneur, Neville sprinkles his presentation with "tips and quips" on how he expertly services customers and grows a winning team. This session provides a wonderful balance of humor, entertainment and education!

Neville's caught the attention of many media outlets as a rare find in the retail world! He has appeared as an expert and entertainer on many national TV and radio talk shows across the country including appearances on CTV, CBC, HGTV, WTN, and is a frequent guest on the Maritimes CTV network where he owns and operates two cutting-edge floral and retail gift shops in upscale Halifax locations.

His floral creations are sought after by both celebrities and show producers. He's developed works of art for Rod Stewart, Glen Close, Kelsey Grammer and Princess Ann. Neville has also designed florals for the 1988 Winter Olympics, and for the G-7 Halifax Summit Japanese and Soviet Delegations. His florals have been featured in Canadian Living Magazine as well as industry insider, Cut n' Dried.

Educating the trade about the exciting world of retail is at the very forefront of Neville's career. His intimate knowledge of the industry allows him to relate to all levels including retailer/wholesaler and grower.

Pete Lucket

Whether Pete is interacting with his customers at Pete's Frootique, or harvesting fresh insights for corporate audiences - Canada's most talked about greengrocer serves up practical lessons from the entrepreneurial front lines.

After 20 successful years of serving up perfect produce and gourmet food items in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Pete Luckett has made it his business to carve out a market niche and protect it fiercely. As one of Canada's leading independent retailers, Pete delivers innovative and engaging presentations focusing on a variety of business management topics including customer service, consumer experiences, employee motivation, change management and retail merchandising.

Sleeves rolled, and spirits high, Pete mentors his staff in the delivery of an over-the-top customer care program that earned Pete's Frootique the Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Award in 1999, 2003 and again in 2005.

Pete is also host of the food adventure seriesr. In the show Pete travels to far-reaching locations around the globe in search of exotic food items. Engaging, fast paced and always informative, it celebrates colorful, wonderful food and the unique cultures that grow and prepare it.

The Food Hunter premiered on Food Network Canada and Food Network in the U.S. and now airs on BBC Food in the UK, South Africa and Scandinavia. In December 2004, Pete won a Gemini Award for The Food Hunter for Best Host in a Lifestyle/General Interest Program.

In Pete's unique Chop n' Chat program, he shares his veggie wisdom as he slices and dices a beautiful array of exotic produce and gourmet food items. He engages the audience and "gives 'em a real treat they won't soon forget!" A perfect fit for conferences and special events!

Entertainment and Presentations* Coming soon....

*Schedule subject to change

Presentations Overview:

All presentations will take place in the Prospect Room, to the left of the main show entrance.

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Plan to attend these informative sessions as part of your show experience!

Star Search Talent Contest

This contest is open to amateur performers over the age of 50. There are two divisions — Group and Single — and four categories in each division — Instrumental, Vocal, Dance and Other (magicians, comedians, etc.)

Come see performers compete for cash prizes! Hosted by Griff and Caroline, KOOL, FM.
 

Arts, Crafts & Leisure

Come visit the leisure activities and arts section in Hall D.
Find out about walking clubs, coin collecting, and try your hand, chat or just appreciate the work in the following art and craft media:

Acrylic Painting
Basket Weaving
Bunka Shishu
Hooked Mats
Jewelry Making
Knitting
Oil Painting
Paper Quilling
Photography
Rock Tumbling
Sewing
Tole Painting
Water Color Painting
Weaving

Seniors' Photo Gallery:

Photos by persons 50+. Our permanent Gallery is located at the World Trade and Conventions Centre, Port Royal Level, 2nd Floor, 1800 Argyle Street. New members welcome.