Serving the Eastern Townships English-speaking Community since 1979.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: JUNE 4
May 5, 2010
A lot is planned for Friday, June 4, in Georgeville. Check it out!
PHOTO EXHIBIT AND RECEPTION
To recognize the creative work of participants in both the Picture My Region Photo Contest and the Townships P.I. contests, a short reception is planned for 5 p.m. at Studio Georgeville, 20 Carré Copp in Georgeville.
The Photo Contest aims to encourage youth in secondary levels 4 and 5 to pick up their cameras, capture the spirit and energy of their home region in pictures, and write a short accompanying text. The Townships P.I. contest encourages kids in grades 5 and 6 to investigate a story about something that happened here, in the past, and write an illustrated short story about it.
All entries to both contests will be on display. This is an excellent occasion to encourage our youth in their creative efforts. Admission is free for this reception.
A SHORT AND SWEET AGM
Stick around after the reception! The Annual General Meeting of members of Townshippers’ Association will take place at Studio Georgeville, 20 Carré Copp, Georgeville, on Friday, June 4, at 5:30 p.m. Thirty minutes is such a short time to hear about the projects and initiatives the Association has undertaken in the past year, and to fulfil our legal requirements. Townshippers’ Association members in good standing are invited to participate. At this meeting, members receive the annual financial statements, choose an auditor, and elect board members.
HOW TO GET THERE
From either Montreal or Sherbrooke on Highway 10, take Exit 118 and go south on chemin Rivière aux Cerises (Route 141) for about 4 kms until you cross Principale St. (Route 112) in Magog. Continue straight on Route 247 South for 18 kms until you reach Studio Georgeville.
Admission to the reception and AGM is free, and so are the refreshments. Please make every effort to join us – the Association needs you!
AH! THE BANQUET!
At this year’s Awards Banquet, the Association is honouring both Outstanding Townshippers and Young Townships Leaders at once. Yes, the annual banquet has gone intergenerational! Outstanding Townshippers Awards highlight contributions made to the life of the Eastern Townships English-speaking community. Young Townships Leaders Awards recognize the young leaders of the Eastern Townships English-speaking community. The award recipients will be announced shortly, so keep your eyes peeled for an announcement in your local media.
The Awards Banquet is scheduled for Friday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. From the exhibits reception and AGM at Studio Georgeville, we’ll cross the village green and head for Murray Memorial Hall, 4680 chemin Georgeville. A buffet meal will be served.
Mark your calendars: Friday June 4 in Georgeville. The events start at 5 p.m., with lots to see and enjoy. Banquet tickets cost $28 per person. Please bring your own libations. For more information or to reserve your seat, please contact Cathy Turner at 819-566-5717 (1-866-566-5717) or ct@townshippers.qc.ca. Do so quickly, because seating is very limited!
LAST CHANCE FOR SENIORS’ DAY
On May 12, Townshippers’ Association invites all those 50 and over to Seniors’ Day 2010 at the Magog Arena on St. Alphonse St. This year’s theme is “Life Long Learning - In your golden years keep on blooming.” This year’s Seniors’ Day promises a dynamic program full of timely information and inspiring activities. The program gets underway at 8:30 a.m. In addition to the Townshippers' Association and Townships Expressions booths, participants will have an opportunity to visit with close to 35 exhibitors offering valuable information to seniors.
Admission to Seniors’ Day is only $7 per person, which includes coffee, snacks and buffet. Tickets are on sale at the reception desk of CSSSM (Magog Hospital), 50 St-Patrice St. East in Magog, and at Townshippers' Association, Volunteer Centres, Golden Age Clubs, and AQDR. Please Note: Tickets must be purchased prior to noon on Friday, May 7. Without a pre-purchased ticket, there will be no admission at the door. For more information, call Valerie Labelle at 819-993-1683.
Photo credit: Townshippers’ Association
Photo Cutline: Some of the proud recipients of last year’s Young Townships Leaders Awards.