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communautaire Le lien community link The Seaway Valley Community Health Centre !e Seaway Valley Community Health Centre is currently looking for volunteers to assist in the balance for life "tness classes. For more informa- tion, Corrie : 613-930-4892, extension 152. L’Amalgame La ligue d’improvisation de l’Amal- game est à la recherche de membres pour former des équipes en vue de présenter des rencontres amicales d’improvisation devant public dès l’automne 2015. Si vous êtes quelqu’un de vivant et que vous aimez l’action, veuillez contacter Robert Perron, président de l’Amalgame, à perron. robert@sympatico.ca The Kidney Foundation of Canada !e foundation will be hosting a walk on September 13 at Lamoureux Park and throughout the country, to help raise funds for those a$ected by kidney disease. !e organisation is committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease in Canada. More infor- mation is available at www.kidney. ca/ontario Chorale Centennial La chorale Centennial de Cornwall accueillera la chorale masculine Trelawny Choir de Cornouailles, au Royaume-Uni, le 17 septembre pro- chain, à l’église St John’s Presbyterian. Les billets sont disponibles au kiosque de loterie du Cornwall Square, chez Home Hardware ainsi qu’auprès des membres de la chorale ou à l’église St John’s Presbyterian. Gamblers anonymous Are you su$ering from a gambling addiction? If so, you’re invited to the gamblers anonymous meetings, held every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at the Star- bright Centre, located at 343 Pitt Street. For more information: 613-362-7634. Al-Anon Are you a$ected by a loved one’s drinking? Al-Anon organizes meetings for families and friends. For more in- formation, 613-937-4880 Glengarry Pioneer Museum !e 16th annual Harvest Fall Fes- tival is taking place at the Glengarry Pioneer Museum on September 13. For more information, contact Lauren Stephenson at 613-527-5230
to see how themembers of this community are generous,” she said. “It’s all about doing what you love. I love volunteering, meeting new faces, making friends and connections along the way.” But all the hours of volunteering have made Edwards realise one disturbing thing: there just aren’t that many individuals wil- ling to give their time in Cornwall. “!ere are so many organisations looking for vo- lunteers,” she explained. “People that want to volunteer should just walk up to those organisations and ask to talk to the person in charge. But always make sure to pick some- thing you love. It’s easier that way.” A love of music that runs deep In addition to helping out all of the above stated non-pro"t organisations, Edwards has a card up her sleeve. She’s been in charge of an event that has garnered a lot of attention and has snowballed in popularity in recent years. For if there’s something the Cornwall woman loves equally or maybe even more than volunteering, it’s live music. “I fell in love with livemusic when I dated a musician,” she admitted. “I’d go see him and his band play and I loved it.” Edwards therefore combined voluntee- ring and live music to create the ultimate tribute to a dear friend who passed away at the Cornwall Hospice some time ago. Paul Herrington, a young chef fromCornwall, also had a deep rooted love for music. Entitled Jamming for Hospice, the fourth edition of the event will be held at the Nativity Hall in October. “We already have terri"cmusicians lined up for the event,” explained Edwards. “It will be great!” Jamming for Hospice features an astoun- ding 12 hours of live music entertainment, coupled with a delicious meal. “!is year, we’re hoping to attract 500 people,” said a laughing Edwards. “!at’s the most the room can handle. We’ll "ll it up.” So far, several well-knownmusicians have already announced they will be taking part in the event. !e renowned and loved Paul Desloriers will join the likes of Alice inWon- derland and the Trevor Walsh band. Edwards stresses that she’s still in the process of boo- king the rest of the musicians. “I had a woman come in last week as- king me about tickets,” added an obviously excited Edwards. “!e tickets and posters should be printed by September.” All pro- ceeds raised during the event will be given directly to the Hospice.
Volunteering with a smile
ternational Women’s Day, Lift-O$ as well as theWedding Show all have had the pleasure of having the well-known volunteer within their ranks. Although she admits to usually being in charge of the fundraising, Edwards can also be seen manning the public relations station. During the CAPE festival, which took place some months ago, the event’s massive lineup was met with a smile and a courteous “welcome.” When asked why she devotes somuch of her time to giving back to her community, Edwards ponders for a few seconds, before answering that it’s all about the rewards. But unlike others, she isn’t after a "nancial one. Instead, the well-liked woman outlines generosity as her driving force. “It’s amazing
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Sitting at her usual table inside the ele- gant Tiny Table restaurant, Patti Edwards is all smiles as several patrons come in or leave the establishment. After many years of volunteering, it’s no wonder that several members of the community know the woman.
“I started volunteering probably 15 years ago,” explained the still smiling woman. “I love doing it. I get to meet so many interesting individuals.”
Harp Fest coming to Cornwall
“I started volunteering probably 15 years ago,” explained the still smiling woman. “I love doing it. I get to meet so many interes- ting individuals.” Born in Toronto, Edwards moved to Cor- nwall when she was two. “I might have been born in Toronto, but my whole family was in Cornwall,” she said. “!at’s what made me stay here. It’s a great place to be no matter where you are. It’s a wonderful city!” Many organisations such as Habitat for Humanity, the recent CAPE festival, the In-
!emusical sounds of harpwill be soaring over the St. Lawrence River this October, as some of North America’s most accomplished harpists gather for the Northern Lights Harp Fest. Over 80 participants, from as far away as California, Seattle and Wyoming, are expected to attend the 3-day event which will take place October 2, 3 and 4 at the NAV CENTRE. Each day is packed with workshops and will feature concerts that are open to the public. “We are really excited about holding the event in Cornwall, as it o$ers us a won- derful facility in a very strategic location,” said Joanne Gri%n, chair of the organizing committee. “Registrations continue to come in from all across North America. !e committee can’t wait to greet their old friends and make new ones.”
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