Author Archives: Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Women In Philanthropy Event – Still Time to Register!

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

“How can women act upon their passions so that they can invest in their community in a way that has both impact and meaning?” This is the question being addressed at this important upcoming workshop being held on Friday, November … Continue reading →

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Hill’s Florist & Gift Baskets Honours Veterans with Window Display

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Hill’s Florist & Gift Baskets is a Bloorcourt Village fixture and family business finalizing plans for its 80th anniversary open-house celebrations on November 30th. Prior to that event owner Lisa Hill-Callas had something else in mind – honouring veterans,  including … Continue reading →

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Women’s Business Club Toronto November Networking Meeting November 12

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

From a passion to help other women and the idea that we should all live our best lives while working on our businesses, Women’s Business Club was born. Describing itself as  a “club for women who are in business or thinking … Continue reading →

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Review: TD Toronto Women in Business Luncheon

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

On Monday, September 30th, 2013 Women In Leadership Foundation – Toronto Chapter welcomed over 200 women (and a few men!) to the TD Toronto Women In Business Luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.           The attendees were welcomed by … Continue reading →

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Opening night success for Canadian Premiere of “Shoreditch Madonna”

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

If you have ever done one of those computer 3D puzzles where as you move the pieces together they either repel each other or seem to be drawn together with magnetic force accompanied by a satisfying click, then you will … Continue reading →

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Canadian Premiere of “Shoreditch Madonna”, a play by Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Sept. 13-15, 2013, Sept. 18-22, 2013 and Sept. 25-29, 2013. (Wed. to Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.) . The Canadian Premiere of Shoreditch Madonna will be playing at  The Storefront Theatre, 955 Bloor St. W., Toronto (West of Ossington) … Continue reading →

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Bloor Ossington Folk Festival Sept 20-22 Toronto

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

This year (third year)  the folk festival is being held at Christie Pits and nearby venues from Friday Sept. 20 to Sunday Sept. 22 2013.  Three days of free folk music. http://www.bloorossingtonfolkfestival.ca/blog/about/ Also check out their Facebook page. Here is … Continue reading →

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Why would you subject yourself to a 72-hour marathon of writing  a novel from scratch? I can’t speak for the other contestants of the International 3-Day Novel Contest who joined me on Labour Day Weekend challenge (August 31 to September … Continue reading →

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor | Leave a comment

Aspiring writers please apply…

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Interested in contributing to this blog? Contact sailonsilvergirl@rogers.com for more info on this volunteer opportunity.  I am interested in publishing stories about inspiring women around the world who are living their passion.  I will work as an editor with aspiring … Continue reading →

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Frida Kahlo – The world’s most widely-recognized female Hispanic artist

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

On Wednesday May 16, 2013  at 7:00 p.m. I attended another event in The Revue Cinema’s ‘Creative Women Film Series” which showcases creative and inspirational women. The film selected for this event was  Frida Naturaleza Viva (in Spanish with English subtitles, … Continue reading →

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