ROSEMARY REID
Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best.
Live Your Dream
Thanks also to our Guest Speaker, Janice Lynn is a fashion designer and co-owns KrishLynn Designs, a fashion label for women 50+ with her partner Dr. Krishan Sachdeva. Together, Janice and Kris are focused on bringing women quality fashions that can be integrated into any wardrobe. They use some of the proceeds from their entrepreneurial and creative talent to support humanitarian efforts around the world. Soroptimist York Region co-hosted Lunafest with
Charitable Trust of CFUW Aurora/Newmarket
100% of net proceeds from this event will go to Soroptimist Programs & CFUW fellowships and Awards
Thank You again for Your Support
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10th Anniversary Photos … for all photos: Click Here
Lunafest ..May 22, 2019
and many Thanks to our sponsor
Fabian Giusti
MMI Insurance Agencies Ltd
www.mmins.ca
AWARDS LUNCHEON MAR 24, 2019
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Our LUNAFEST fundraiser took place on September 22nd, 2018
Lunafest’s fundraising film festival was dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing people together in their communities. This year’s unique film festival highlighted women as leaders in society, and was illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers. The films ranged from animation to fictional drama. They covered topics such as women’s health, body image, relationships, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.
Much appreciation to Janet Wheeler for donating two Gift Baskets, as well as Fabian Giusti and Village Grocer for the other two baskets for our Raffle.
And finally thanks to everyone who bought tickets to support our Dream Programs.
taking photo’s and all who helped make our Awards Luncheon a success.
Thanks to:
for their donation of $1000
to our “Live Your Dream Awards”
Yuk Yuks Fundraiser at Cosmo Music – Feb 24, 2018
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Congratulations to our Raffle Winners
Our Annual Raffle Draw was held on Wed. June 28th, 2017 at King Cole Ducks
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Awards Luncheon held on Mar 5, 2017
We want to thank Hanson’s Restaurant for hosting our luncheon, Windflowers for the beautiful flowers, Andrej Baca for taking photo’s and all who helped make our Awards Luncheon a success.
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Our thanks to Soroptimist International of Peterborough for hosting this years Conference.
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We are so proud of RoseMary Reid.
She is a valued Soroptimist member who has recently been elected as President of Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA)
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held on Mar 13, 2016
Congratulations to our Live Your Dream Educational Award winners, Andrea Lauzon and Jenna-Lea MacLea, we wish you much success as you continue your education.
About our award winners
Andrea Lauzon
Andrea is a single mom taking a Law Clerk program at Centennial College. She has shown perseverance and dedication in working to reach her goals while facing many the many challenges of being a single mom. She works hard to maintain a 4.0 GPA and also goes out of her way to help tutor other Students.
Jenna-Lee MacLea
Jenna-Lee had many struggles in her young life, Since birth she was diagnosed with mild cerebal-palsy and she deals with pain in her left leg daily. For the past two years she has been struggling as a single mom of 3 children . Her eldest, a daughter, was born with several congenital abnormalities, and at only 7 years old she has already undergone 13 surgeries. Jenna-Lee is currently taking courses at Durham College and hopes to be able to continue her education to become a Registered Nurse and earn her bachelors of Science in Nursing.
Barb Allan, winner of the Donna McCann Award
Barb Allan’s daughter, Meredith, was born with Downs Syndrome 25 years ago, she was very ill and Barb needed to leave her job to care for her. In Aurora, Barb realized that once young adults with intellectual disabilities were finished school at 21, there were no places for them to go to contribute to the workplace and their community. She knew how much Meredith could contribute if given the opportunity and so the ABLE Network was born (www.theablenetwork.ca).
In addition to founding and sitting on the Board of Directors of ABLE, Barb is also an active member of the Interfaith Refugee Resettlers (IRR) which is made up of people from Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora United Church and the Newmarket Islamic Centre. In her role on this committee, Barb has worked to find a place for their new refugee family to live, furnish it and provide clothing, ESL classes and schooling for the family’s four young children.
With all her responsibilities, Barb also takes the time to volunteer with the Welcome Table. This is a community meal feeding those in need every Wednesday evening. She was the volunteer co-ordinator of this program for 8 years before she started ABLE.
Congratulations to Barb Allen, your work in York Region deserves recognition and we are honoured to be able to help support your cause, THE ABLE NETWORK and proud to have you as the Winner of our Donna McCann Award.
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We also want to thank Hanson’s Restaurant for hosting our luncheon, and all who helped make our Awards Luncheon a success.
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For info on our Speakers and Sponsors.. click on Photo Links
We would like to thank our Sponsors who generously donated to our raffle and everyone who purchased raffle tickets for our draw.
The money raised helps support our programs, empowering women and girls in our community.
“Congratulations to all our Winners!”
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held on Mar 8, 2015
We want to thank Hanson’s Restaurant for hosting our luncheon, Windflowers for the beautiful flower arrangements, and all who helped make our Awards Luncheon a success.
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A Special Thanks to our Speakers and Event Sponsors
Jacquie Hermans, the MC, made the event fun with her amazing wit and energy. Our speakers all did an outstanding job of enlightening us on how small steps in our lives can lead to big changes.
We also had the pleasure of entertainment by Denise Fex, who provided us with beautiful music & vocals as the guests arrived.
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held on Mar 23, 2014
We want to thank Hanson’s Restaurant for hosting our luncheon, Windflowers for the beautiful flower arrangements, and all who helped make our Awards Luncheon a success.
This year we are supporting the following causes:
1. CCAA (Canadian Centre of Abuse Awareness) by providing funds for items needed for teen girls and women who have come out of abusive situations. 2. YRAP (York Region Abuse program) by providing funds to pay for counselling for young teenage girls who have been sexually abused.Archives 2013
“Our Persian Dinner Fundraiser on Nov 20, 2013 was a great success”
All profits raised go to support our programs, empowering women and girls in our community.
Thanks to all the staff at the Persian Palace for their generous donation & use of their elegant facility, ……
also Soul2Sole for the free Dance Lesson,
and Venoos M Photography for the free Portrait Session,
and a special mention to all who donated prizes for our raffle:
- Silpada Jewellery donated by Business Women’s Networking Association of York Region. Newmarket chapter
- Avon Products donated by Lindy Genno
- Gift donations from Sherry Harrikissoon & Carla Cornwell (SIYR members)
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June 26, 2013 – Soroptimist International of York Region
SI York Region had the honour of presenting the Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grant to one of this years recipients Jill Andrews.
Garden Therapy Project at the Trauma Center
This year, we have seen the results from our volunteer Garden Therapy Project at the Trauma Center. It was very touching when Barbara from the Trauma Center spoke to us about the impact this project had on the women who participated.
I know it was a touching moment for all of us just knowing we had actually been able to help improve the lives of women who have been living through difficult situations.
On April 21,2012 members of SI York Region volunteered time to the Trauma Centre located in Sharon, ON.
With “MEN” power courtesy of Cathryn Geraats, a day was spent preparing the foundation of a Therapy Garden.
