A 50 Year Photographic Odyssey
Retired Photojournalist Julien Lebourdais will share his presentation: “Stanley Cups to Prime Ministers to John Lennon – a 50-yr Photographic Odyssey”.
He photographed the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup victory in 1967, seven Canadian prime ministers over a 20-year period, as well as John Lennon and Yoko
A 50 Year Photographic Odyssey
Retired Photojournalist Julien Lebourdais will share his presentation: “Stanley Cups to Prime Ministers to John Lennon – a 50-yr Photographic Odyssey”.
He photographed the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup victory in 1967, seven Canadian prime ministers over a 20-year period, as well as John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto.
The slideshow of his photos of many famous people and events, with tidbits of insight and humour, promises to be informative and entertaining.
“Dog Guides Change Lives”
Come and meet a group of puppies who are being fostered for their first year of life, before going off to "university" to become qualified dog guides with the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
Susan Sheen, a retired teacher and Anglican priest from Bowmanville and several others involved in the foster pu
“Dog Guides Change Lives”
Come and meet a group of puppies who are being fostered for their first year of life, before going off to "university" to become qualified dog guides with the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
Susan Sheen, a retired teacher and Anglican priest from Bowmanville and several others involved in the foster puppy program will tell you all about their puppies, the program and the difference that these dogs are going to make for people with disabilities right across Canada.
Susan has been fostering for 12 years and at the moment has Maui - poodle puppy #12. There will also be an opportunity to interact with the puppies - both labs and poodles!
Stories from Cenotaphs
"A cenotaph is an empty tomb or a monument erected in honour of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere. It can also be the initial tomb for a person who has since been reinterred elsewhere. "
"Although the vast majority of cenotaphs honour individuals, many noted cenotaphs are also dedicated to the
Stories from Cenotaphs
"A cenotaph is an empty tomb or a monument erected in honour of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere. It can also be the initial tomb for a person who has since been reinterred elsewhere. "
"Although the vast majority of cenotaphs honour individuals, many noted cenotaphs are also dedicated to the memories of groups of individuals, such as the lost soldiers of a country or of an empire. "
Cenotaphs are an important reminder of our commitment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in order for us to enjoy the freedoms we enjoy today.
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