Dawson Reunion/Generation Gap

I'm copying and pasting a message from Classmates:

From Maureen Quinn to Glen Pilon. Posted on Classmates June 30, 2009. Here's the latest update from Dawson: Wine & Cheese, Friday, July 31,  5 to 8 p.m. Its free but you must RSVP by calling Dawson (514) 767-9967 Dance ,   Saturday   August 1st, 8 p.m. Tickets are $ 25.00 ``First come first served`` They can be purchased in advance at the Centre OR send cheque by mail.  We'll send you a receipt in exchange for your ticket at the door. Hope to see you. Have a great Summer Marc Paradis,   Seniors (50+)  Coordinator Natalie Miron, Parents & Tots Coordinator

Reunion: Alice (Bundza) Mossey

I am now posting under "Blog". I am anxious to see how it comes up.

What: Reunion with Alice (Bundza) Mossey (Awesome elementary school teacher !!!) When: Sat. May 9, 2009 (4-7pm) Where: Cuccina Linda, 3900 Wellington / Hickson, Verdun, QC H4G 1V3 (514-362-9618) Contacts: Alice (Bundza) Mossey, E-Mail: Apmossey@aol.com OR,  Louise Lafontaine, E-Mail: l.lafontaine@rogers.com Note: Have an appetizer and drink, courtesy of Alice. Bring pictures of children, grandchildren, school, classes, etc. Share memories over a fun & delicious Italian dinner at Linda Minicucci's restaurant. Alice is looking forward to seeing the students she taught as well as other students !

Free Museum Day (Montreal)

Sunday, May 25th is Free Museum Day in Montreal. 29 Museums are taking part with free shuttle service from the Journal de Montreal. For a list of the participating Museums and more information visit the website:

http://www.museesmontreal.org/site/mtmain1e2.htm

Earth Hour 2008

We all can make a difference! Click on the link to sign up with me (it's slow to load). Even if you don't sign up, you can still make a difference by turning off your lights for 1 hour at 8:00pm on March 29th.

http://www.earthhour.org/user/VkIO

The Generation Gap 40th. Anniversary Reunion July 19th. 2008

Hi I have all the info and pictures for the different genesis of the Generation Gap starting off with the original band named the Gnomes featuring Danny Beck, Brent Meldrum, John Frainetti, Mike and Kevin Gauld and myself, Dave McAuliffe. The name was changed to the Kotics but that's a story that only Robin Williams could explain with some justice so we changed the name to The Generation Gap. The line-up changed with the addition of Charlie Clark, Kirby Edgel, Alex Bielajew, John and myself. Although we did have a sax and horn players in the band this did not last long. Played at various venues around Quebec, Ontario, new York and Vermont. Were the headliners at the 1968 Verdun Winter Carnival and played the Youth Pavillion at Man and His World. The Last time the band played togerher was in 1969 at Angrion Park with the line-up of John, Alex, Kevin, Mike and myself. Now for the good stuff. The band is planning a Verdun Reunion 40th. Anniversary get together in July of 2008. It will be a 60's theme reunion and to quote Mike G. it will be a "come as you were" party. You can get more info when you contact me at generationgap@hotmail.com So spread the word and hope to see you all there.

Dave

VC 5 year mark

Verdun Connections' will be 5 years old in a little over 2 months.

Do you have a "Verdun Connections" story to share?

 

 

St. Patrick's Day Wishes

An Irish toast, wish I was there!

 

May your troubles be less,
And your blessing be more.
And nothing but happiness,
Come through your door.

Site Design

Merry Christmas All

Just want to let you know sis that I think the site design is wonderful.Great Work. Thanks to you all for keeping this Group going. Also the Christmas ones are Breath Taking. If anyone else helped my Thanks go to you also.

 

Tina

Daylight Savings Time

Another disadvantage to not participating in Daylight Savings Time: for the next 3 weeks (until Christmas Holidays) the kids here in central/northern Saskatchewan arrive at school before sunrise!

Happy Thanksgiving to our USofA Members

Wishing y'all a good one, with plenty of turkey and all the fixins.

 

Cheers.

annoucement

well this is great news****my middle son is going to present me with another GRANDCHILD in March........a baby boy***. for his big brother.....""cheers"""

It's WINTER !

Woke up to about 10cm of snow! Fun for the kids..................

Merchant Navy Veteran's Day

I came across this article while searching for information on the Verdun Spy Mystery. I thought it was suitable for our site. Here is the URL for the full article:

http://northernblue.ca/mblog/

 

September 03, 2006.

 

Today is Merchant Navy Veterans Day, which pays homage to the "unsung heroes" of the Second World War whose losses, at one in eight, were the highest of any of the services. Professor Jack Granatstein stated that without them, the Allies could not have won the war.

The ceremony in Ottawa will also honour Hannah Baird, a Verdun, Quebec, native and merchant seawoman who was the first Canadian casualty of the Second World War. On September 3, 1939, her ship, SS Athenia, was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat, one week before Canada declared war and one week after the merchant service and military were placed on a war alert.

Hannah Baird is commemorated on the Women Mariners Memorial, which graces Veterans Park in Langford, BC.

(Montreal) Museums free on May 28

I picked this out of the Gazette this morning. If you will be in the area on May 28th you might plan your day! 

Museums, art galleries and other sites participating in the 20th annual edition of Montreal Museums Day will waive admission fees on May 28. Free buses will be available on that Sunday to carry visitors to 35 participating locations, including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Chateau Ramezay and the McCord Museum. For more information, visit the website www.montrealmuseums.org

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""Cheers" my eldest son. was here this past weekend with fantastic news"

 

 HE IS ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Little Christmas"

"Little Christmas". This term is unknown in the area I live in. "Ukranian Christmas Eve" is celebrated on January 6th. It's a big thing. Borsche, cabbage rolls, perogies, wheat soup and it seems an endless offering of foods and refreshments. Does anyone here celebrate "Ukranian" or "Little" Christmas?

Remembrance Day

A Pittance of Time

 

http://www.terry-kelly.com/pittance.htm#

 

A very moving tribute to those who fought so we could have choices.

L'shana tovah tikatevu

L'shana tovah tikatevu -- Happy New Year to all Jewish subscribers to Verdun Connections.

 

May you be inscribed for good.

 

(This message was passed on from Dave Pinto)