Category: Community Events

  • Town Hall on the Health and Welfare of Canada’s Veterans

    Town Hall on the Health and Welfare of Canada’s Veterans

    The New Westminster-Coquitlam Riding Association hosted a special town hall on the health and welfare of Canada’s veterans today and I am so glad I could take part in it. The lively conversation was moderated by Ted Lau, President of the New Westminster-Coquitlam Liberal Party of Canada who was joined by 3…

  • Golden Spike Can Can Dancers Pub night

    Golden Spike Can Can Dancers Pub night

    Last night’s pub night fundraiser at Micky’s Public House on Golden Drive, was packed. The evening raised funds for the Golden Spike Can Can Dancers who perform at the Annual Port Moody Golden Spike Festival and for different groups and organizations throughout the year. My 7 guests ensured a fabulous and FUN…

  • Paintings, by Numbers

    Paintings, by Numbers

    To all the art collectors in the lower Mainland, you MUST go to the Paintings by Numbers event next year!! It was our second year and we loved the evening as much as the first time. This event is not only a fabulous time with food, drinks and friends but…

  • Coats 4 cuts

    On one of the  windiest Mondays in October, Mint Hair Lounge of Port-Moody, opened their doors to the local community for their annual Coats for Cuts fundraiser in support of SHARE Family & Community Services. Mint stylists offered free hair cuts or brow waxes to anyone who donated a new…

  • “Beyond Philanthropy” How Businesses Can Build Healthy Communities

    The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation interview this morning with Tamara Vrooman, Vancity President & Chief Executive Officer, was insightful. Unbelievably, I had not heard Vrooman speak before and I was blown away by her ability to clearly express the Vancity mandate and vision. Vrooman’s interview reinforced my belief that every company…