Author Archives: Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Fundraising for “My Sister’s Place” – a Women’s Shelter

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

I recently attended a fun annual event “Wildwood Women’s Weekend”  at Wildwood Family Resort on Lake Huron, just east of Sauble Beach. Part of the busy event schedule was a “Survivor Game” day on the Saturday. At the event I … Continue reading →

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“Mom’s The Word” debuts monthly comedy night about parenting

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Last updated: March 24 2013 On Friday night at Playful Grounds in the heart of Little Italy I enjoyed a delightful evening of  comedy.  An eclectic mix of standup comedians and a comedic singer/songwriter provided amusing insights into parenting and … Continue reading →

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Make Bold Moves in Heels at Sweet Talk on Wednesday night!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

*The following information about  Sweet Talk is courtesy of Women In Leadership Foundation – Toronto Chapter. Proceeds from the their event will support their mentoring program. The event is taking place at The 1871 Berkeley Church, 315 Queen St. E., … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Hildegard March 20 2012 6:45 at Revue Cinema

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Celebrate Spring with a film and mini-concert dedicated to the medieval mystic Hildegard von Bingen.  The following details are provided courtesy of the Revue Cinema. This year, the Vernal Equinox comes on March 20. The Revue Cinema will mark that … Continue reading →

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Catherine the Great event at the Revue Cinema

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

On March 12 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Revue Cinema on Roncesvalles at 4:00 pm a screening was held of Josef von Sternberg’s 1934 movie The Scarlet Empress  starring Marlene Dietrich, about Catherine the Great.  The film is not … Continue reading →

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Start where you are and you will see progress

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Have you ever been faced with an overwhelming task? We all have. For me it is the pile of receipts and miscellaneous papers on top of my printer, waiting to be dealt with. (And that is just the beginning of my … Continue reading →

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Growth is possible even in the harshest conditions

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Flower growing out of concrete curb Fitting in time for running has been a challenge, with my focus on more desk-bound duties. Today for the first time since Christmas I was compelled to run a 5k.  I headed out for a … Continue reading →

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Judy Bradt Honoured as SBA 2011 Women in Business Champion

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Last updated: May 11 2011 Congratulations to my friend and former MBA classmate, Judy Bradt, on being honoured on May 11 by the United States Small Business Administration  as Women in Business Champion, Washington Metropolitan Area for 2011. The award recognizes an … Continue reading →

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Experience a World Premiere – Patches of Blue – The Musical

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Last updated: April 25 2011 I recently had the tremendous privilege of attending the first full rehearsal for a new Canadian musical for which the World Premiere is set for the last weekend in May. Patches of Blue – The … Continue reading →

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Upcoming & Past Events

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Glenda MacDonald, Editor

Last updated: March 24 2013 Mark your calendars for the upcoming events: UPCOMING EVENTS: Wed. March 27 2013 6:00 pm, Berkeley Heritage Event Venue,  315 Queen St. E., Toronto. Sweet Talk – Making Bold Moves in Heels . Register now … Continue reading →

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