HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-06-17, Page 7100 Years of CGIT
Margaret Mowbray,
Pinecrest resident, cele-
brated her 100th birthday
and she remembers the 15th
anniversary of Canadian
Girls in Training (CGIT).
The last weekend of May
saw over 125 former CGIT
women and a few present
members celebrating the
100th Anniversary of CGIT
at Crieff Hills Community.
Attending from this area
were former leaders
Doreen Mali, Elizabeth
Irvin, Marg Hofer, Karen
Spanswick, Laura Lee Cay -
ley, Mary Lynn Zardkanlou
and former National CGIT
Coordinator, Ruth
Dobrensky.
What a joy to see old
friends and meet new ones
and enjoy singing so many
favourite songs all weekend!
Rev. Cathy ay, Crieff Pres-
byterian minister, led in
Bible Study activities on
Friendship. Choices of hik-
ing, labyrinth walk, crafts
and bell choir were offered.
Many brought memorabilia
to share.
Speakers from Evangel
Hall, Paula Aceto (as seen in
the Sentinel May 27 edition)
and Rev. Katherin McClus-
key told of the work in
downtown Toronto. A load of
useful items were given by
CGIT participants to use at
the Hall.
An anniversary cake was
cut by the youngest and old-
est CGIT persons attending
and enjoyed at dinnertime.
From Morning Watch to fire-
works and campfire vespers,
CGIT people celebrated.
Sunday morning, many
shared memories during
worship. A last Taps was
sung to end the weekend.
An area celebration for the
100 years of CGIT will be
planned for October in
Lucknow.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 • Lucknow Sentinel 7
Submitted
Local members of CGIT attended the 100th Anniversary at Crieff Hills Community in May 2015. Front
from left: Elizabeth Irvin, Laura Lee Cayley, Ruth Dobrensky. Back from left: Marg Hofer, Doreen Mali,
Mary Lynn Zardkanlou, Karen Spanswick.
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Similar to other wind farm
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