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Our February concert received rave reviews from attendees and the artistic director, Mr. Edmund MacLean, has graciously offered his services to host another event in the fall.
Coming to the stage at the Bella Rose Arts
Centre: "It's Still a World of Wonder", a variety show created and
directed by Edmund MacLean. Local artists will come together on November
29th for a variety show that will guarantee to bring joy, laughter and
maybe even a few tears. This event will take place on November 29, 2009. Tickets are $20. Call 461-9113. Mark your calendar!! Newsletters News - updated August 2009 Faith in Action!We would like to acknowledge Sister Connie MacIsaac, CND, and Sister Mary Morris, CND, for being honoured by the Atlantic School of Theology as the recipients of the 2009 Lieutenant-Governor’s Faith in Action Award. The Faith in Action Award honours exceptional community outreach that is recognized as having provided significant benefit to the wider community. Connie and Mary have dedicated the last 20 years working to develop a long-term transitional program for women to recover from addiction and abuse in a safe environment. Their vision became a reality and we thank them for the tireless efforts they make in support of the residents at The Marguerite Centre. New Finance Director As of September 8, 2009 Sister Connie MacIsaac will be beginning a new job as part of the Leadership Team of the Congregation of Notre Dame. She will remain involved with the Marguerite Centre and its fundraising efforts. She wants to thank all of you who have so generously supported the centre over the years. It is her hope that you will continue to remember these women. The new Finance Director is Joe Power. Donations may be sent to him at The Marguerite Centre. For those who still want to send a donation through Connie, her new office address is: 1336 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS B4A 1C9 Phone: 461-9113Community InvolvementThe Centre benefited from 3 Days of Caring (orchestrated by the United Way) with employees from Jacques Whitford, Nova Scotia Power and Capital Health Region. Gardening, yard work and internal painting jobs were completed over the span of three different days. Red TentOur signature fundraiser, “Red Tent” took place on Sunday, 26 April 2009. It was sold out and proved to be a successful fundraiser for the fourth year in a row. Thank you to all of the volunteers, spas, and sponsors. Your generosity is amazing! For a complete list of the sponsors, please visit the Red Tent website at www.redtent.ca. Previous Events
Lieutenant Governor’s “Faith in Action Award” Winners Announced
Join Us for An Intimate Evening of Music and Drama in support of The Marguerite Centre
Professionals from our theatre community are performing in an intimate evening filled with music and drama to raise funds in support of The Marguerite Centre, a place for women recovering from addictions and abuse. The event will take place on November 22 at 7:30 p.m. at The Music Room, 6181 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax. “The Arts, for me, are a special way for us as a community to come together to celebrate life,” says Edmund MacLean, Artistic Director for the event. “This evening, in the spirit of giving, the glorious music and drama will manifest itself on the stage in support for all those who believe…” “The Marguerite Centre is truly a place ‘where life begins again’ for women recovering from abuse and addictions such as drugs, alcohol and gambling. As a not-for-profit organization we appreciate the generous support of community conscious organizations and individuals,” says Bev Hickman-Southcott, Executive Director, The Marguerite Centre. “We are extremely grateful to artists like Edmund, and other performers, who have generously donated their time and talents for this event in support of the Centre as we continue our work to help women in need.” For more information, please contact: Connie MacIsaac Finance Director 902-444-3976 The Marguerite Centre is a 12 bed, long-term residential facility for women in recovery from addictions and abuse. The Marguerite Centre believes in the right for women to recover from their addictions in a safe residential setting where their unique needs will be met, their issues addressed and their voices heard. Our woman-centered, holistic approach to programming empowers women to create their own path to healing and recovery. Located in the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Centre is staffed 24 hours a day. It is the only facility of its kind for women in Nova Scotia. The Marguerite Centre celebrated 6 years on Sunday, October 21, 2008. Many thanks to all the people and organizations who, with their support and financial donations, have made it possible for us to reach this milestone.
The Marguerite Centre hosted an evening of classical, gospel and traditional maritime folk music to raise funds in support of women recovering from addictions and abuse.
Raising the Roof's Toque Tuesday Campaign is a national campaign that gives people a chance to make a difference in the lives of the homeless. The toques were given for a minimum donation of $10. This event occurred on Feb 7, 2006 all across Canada. The Marguerite Centre is one of the recipients of the generosity of strangers who donned the red toques in support of the homeless. The Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Women's Health has awarded the Leadership Award for Women's Health in Atlantic Canada to the Board of Directors for the Marguerite Centre. The Society for Women Healing from Addictions and Abuse, which administers the Marguerite Centre, received their award which is is given annually to individuals and organizations who contribute significantly to the improvement of women's health in Atlantic Canada's communities. |
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