Mulligans, Mischief and More Than $25,000 for Affordable Housing

Huntsville, Ontario – There was a bit of mischief – and a lot of support for disability inclusion – on the golf course this fall.

On September 24, our sold-out Mulligans & Mischief Golf Classic brought golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters together at Deerhurst Resort’s Lakeside Golf Course for a morning that was anything but a traditional tournament.

There was breakfast, trivia, prizes, and plenty of laughs, all before the first tee. Challenge holes replaced the pressure of keeping score. And whether golfers were seasoned players or picking up a club for the first time, the focus was simple: have fun, connect with others, and support an important cause.

That relaxed approach was exactly what drew Jim MacKenzie to the event. Golfing for the first time in about three years, he liked the nine-hole format, the location and, most importantly, the cause. “How can you beat this?” the Gravenhurst resident said of the setting, adding that the event “hit all the checkboxes.”

For Christine Holmes, the cause was personal. Her adult son has a disability, and she knows firsthand the difference community support can make.

“Community Living is such a great support for us personally,” she said, noting the importance of resources, fundraising, and, particularly, housing in smaller communities. A family of golfers, they also saw Mulligans & Mischief as “a great way to come out to support the cause but have a good time while doing it.”

The event wasn’t for experienced golfers alone. Mitch Page had never golfed before and signed up to try something new, reconnect with friends, and meet people. He described Mulligans & Mischief as “interesting and unique,” appreciating that the activities were open and accessible, making him feel welcomed and included.

That was exactly the spirit we hoped to create. Jennifer Jerrett, our Community Engagement Specialist, and Laura Flynn, our Community Engagement Associate, wanted the return to golf to feel less like a competition and more like a community experience: welcoming, lighthearted, and centred on connection.

Yet, behind all the mischief was a big impact.

The event raised more than $25,000 for our not-for-profit organization’s affordable housing initiatives, which assist people with developmental disabilities and families who access our services find and keep safe, stable, and affordable homes in North Muskoka. Initiatives include our more than $1.2-million renovation of a home to create four apartments, including one fully accessible unit, and an emergency response bedroom in Huntsville.

Thank you to every golfer, volunteer, donor, hole and prize sponsor, and to our 2026-2027 Signature Event Partners whose generosity made the day possible.

You didn’t just play a round of golf. You joined us in Creating a Community of Belonging Together.

Thank you also to our 2026-2027 signature event partners, including Platinum sponsors Tall Trees Muskoka and Deerhurst Resort, and Gold sponsors Refined Kitchen and Bath Muskoka, Property Prep Canada, Stephenson District Lions Club, Optimize Wealth Management | Dan Willett Financial, and Tulloch, for supporting this and all our events. Our signature events that raise crucial funds are possible only with our partners’ support. You can find a full list of this season’s sponsors on our Signature Events page.

Community Living Huntsville is a not-for-profit, registered charity that supports and advocates alongside more than 300 children and adults, and their families, to promote and advance meaningful choice and real inclusion for people with developmental disabilities, so people, families, and our community can thrive. Learn more at clhuntsville.ca and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.