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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-03-16, Page 2020 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Stephen Lewis coming to Grand Bend Lakeshore Advance Stephen Lewis has many voices. As a humanitarian, he speaks for an Africa ravaged by AIDs and genocide. As a leader, he has been named by Time Magazine as one of the"100 most influen- tial people in the world." As an orator, he inspires audiences to think and feel. 'the Rotary Club of Cnlnd Bend is proud to host "An Evening with Stephen Lewis" o11 Friday, lune 24th, at the 1-luron Country Playhouse.'lhe event marks the 20th anniversary of the founding (Attie Club. "We can't think of a more fitting way to celebrate our mission," says Club President Roger Wallis. "The humanitarian work that Stephen Lewis does at home and abroad is what we aspire to as a club." Mr. Lewis has received world-wide acclaim for his efforts to combat AIDS in Africa. After serving as Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations he was named 11N's Special Envoy for I IIV/ AIDS in Africa. Currently he is Chair of the Board of the Stephen Canadian Cancer Society Societe canadienne du cancer LET'S MAKE CANCER HISTORY For information about cancer, services or to make a donation 1.888.939.3333 • www.cancer.ca Onfaflos' Iucksliow ...has 1Ingle) Vinboasaufill I ( Itt't 1. Iht' ttt•I►.flu tier hill IItt.iil.' • wwwontariobigbuckcontests.com Seelerth Agrlplex 116 Chalk St. N. Seaforth, ON (Huron -Perth & Surrounding Countie 1.� 1)ix -4 I.XOCet PARK T 30Th,» • (.Oi)tRik H 7811 Fri & Sat 6:45 Sot & Sun Met 1:30 0 HAIL PASS IS THE FUNNIEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR .. r L• r1 Sat 8: :15 Sun - Thur 7:30 Sat & Sun Mat 1:30 �^�"� b. Cbillmo wWW.111ovit'1111ks.ca i\ March 18 -24 Fri&Sat 9:15 Sun - Thur 7:30 0110 i (Wl.. l.r�r' INN' Iii; `. 1-800-265-.;338 Stephen Lewis is coming to Grand Bend June 24th Lewis Foundation, Co -Director of AIDS - free World, a Director of the Clinton Health Access Initiative, and Commis- sioner on the Global Commission on HIV and the law. He is a Companion of the Order of Canada, and the holder of 32 honorary degrees from Canadian universities. He CongrotutAihns Don & Janet Kobe who will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 18th. With love, from your children and grandchildren was awarded the Pearson Peace Medal by the United Nations Association in Canada. He was also invested by Lesotho as a Knight Commander, the highest honour of the small African country. Mr. Lewis is renowned for his incred- ible determination to improve the plight of those who are less fortunate. But what truly sets him apart is his elo- quence and passion. "Hearing Stephen Lewis is an experience you will always remember," says Rotary member Paul Ciufo, who will act as moderator of the event. "Ile speaks with incredible power, with words that go right to your heart. Despite the seriousness of his subject, he can suddenly lift the L GION BRANCH 498, GRAND BEND BINGO 'Tuesday - 7pm MEAT DRAWS Friday - 5pm-7pm ENTERTAINMENT Sat., March 19th 3-6 pm "D.J. Barry Sheppard" "BBQ Chicken Dinner" Saturday, April 9th Tickets Now Available "You 're only a stranger here once." EVERYONE WELCOME Age of matority card required. HALL RENTALS Call: Sharon 519-238-8865 Lakeshore Memo audience with his marvellous sense of humour," the Rotary Club is offering sponsorship opportunities for organizations or individ- uals. Sponsorships will be used to enable young people from local schools to attend the event. For example, a sponsorship of $550 will provide seats for 10 students, "We ware to gave young people in our area the opportunity to hear Stephen Lewis," says event organizer John Farrell, "It's important that they be inspired and moved by his message." For sponsursltlp information contact Brian Hall at 519-238 8892 92 or lila(Ciufo at 519-235-27.10, Tickets for the evening can he pur- chased through the I (ureal Comm), Play- house Box Office at 519-238-6000, Stephen Lewis will steak at 7:30 pm, fol lowed by a question and answer period, This event will be sold out, so purchase your tickets early for good seats. New to (:rand Bend and area'' Had a New Baby? Getting Married? First Time Grandparents'' Starting a Business? Be sure to call... VCOME$ AGON"1' rr&x load Faye Van ()ss 519-238-8148 1466-873-9941 Welcome Wagon has free gifts and information on behalf of tinutd Bend & area htl\tt1CsNes. www,wcltaaurwngon. 'a