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John, Com'72, and Laurie, Arts'71, celebrate 50 years of marriage on Aug. 21, 2021, with a cruise on a Windstar sailing ship. The couple met at Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Kingston and were married while attending ����91���︣�����߹ۿ�’s. After a long and varied career, John is now an artist selling paintings of Western Canada in Banff and Lake Louise. Laurie was working on her MSc in organic chemistry when their first child came along. She has since graduated with a master’s in theological studies. Now retired, she spends much of her time leading Bible studies. They are hoping to be back in Kingston in 2022 for John’s 50th reunion. Contact John and Laurie at abbottj@shaw.ca.

Kathy, Arts'67, and Bob, Arts'66, Law'68, have been enjoying retirement for over 10 years; Bob as a judge with a federal administrative tribunal, and Kathy as a principal from the Toronto District School Board. They enjoy travelling, golfing, curling, the activities of their three grandchildren, and recently became volunteer puppy raisers with CNIB. Kathy is currently a member of the QUAA Board of Directors. They would both be happy to hear from ����91���︣�����߹ۿ�’s friends.  Please contact Kathy. 

June celebrated her 99th birthday on Saturday, June 12. June taught piano and an accompanying class at ����91���︣�����߹ۿ�’s for 38 years, from 1973 to 2011.

Sue and Peter are delighted to announce that their daughter, Jennifer Eaman, recently
graduated from the nurse practitioner program at ����91���︣�����߹ۿ�’s. Sue writes, “Jennifer has university degrees from both Western and Ryerson, but she finally ‘saw the light’ and joined the ranks of ����91���︣�����߹ۿ�’s students. She was especially happy with her decision because many other universities that offer this program had to postpone the practicum requirement due to lack of placement opportunities during the pandemic. ����91���︣�����߹ۿ�’s, however, found placements for all of the nurse practitioner students, and Jennifer, along with her classmates, was able to graduate this past fall. Well done, everyone!”

Derek was awarded the Peter Hulbert Accessibility Award by the City of Port Moody, B.C., in December. This award honours an individual or group doing exceptional work in removing barriers for individuals with disabilities. Derek was recognized for his many years of advocating for the accessibility needs of residents in all parts of the city, particularly in Glenayre, where he helped to bring about a number of improvements – such as curb letdowns, sidewalk installations, and street lighting – that have made the neighbourhood more walkable and safe. From 2014 to 2020, Derek organized and delivered the Handy Helper minor home repair program for clients of the United Way’s Better at Home program. Home repairs completed through this program included the installation of grab bars, hand-held shower heads, and single-handle faucets in bathrooms and kitchens to assist clients with disabilities.

Eleanor was honoured by the Ontario Arts Foundation (OAF) with its prestigious Louis Applebaum Composers Award in December. The award recognizes excellence for a body of work in the field of composition for young people. Eleanor is the long-time director of music at Fairlawn Avenue United Church in Toronto, where she conducts three choirs. She received her BMus from ����91���︣�����߹ۿ�’s organ performance and also holds diplomas in both organ and piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and Trinity College in England. She has more than 150 published choral compositions and is commissioned extensively throughout North America. Included in her unpublished choral works are dozens of anthems, 12 Missae Breves, four pageants, and hundreds of descants, introits, and psalm settings. Her compositions have been widely performed, recorded, and aired throughout North America, Great Britain, Europe, South Africa, and Asia. The OAF jury was unanimous in its choice, stating: “A prolific composer in many realms, Eleanor Daley’s dedication to her work with young people includes music for performance by, education of, and pure enjoyment by young people. Her vast number of published works have national and international reach and are performed around the world. Eleanor’s compositions show a deep respect for the capacity of young people, recognizing their intelligence and potential; leading them to explore and grow musically.”