Canada Strong Volunteers
A Royal Thank You to Our Volunteers!
The success of our Canada Strong celebration on Thursday, July 3, 2025, was made possible by an amazing team of volunteers whose creativity, energy, and good humour brought the entire event to life. From the laughter-filled 'Royal Procession' to the beautifully decorated hall, the delicious barbecue, and the moving rendition of O Canada - every detail reflected the care and commitment of our Duplicate Lite Bridge community.
We are deeply grateful to the following individuals:
Meal Preparation & Serving Team
Isabel Chernoff Chef Extraordinaire
Dean Altschuler, Robin Adams, Lonia Matus
Food donation: Marion Dyck, Karen Inglis, Trudy Merritt, Janis Parker, Liz Stoneman, Karen Jensen, Sherrie Shorman
Decorating Team
Jane Youngberg (Coordinator)
Don Guichon, Sue Glanville, Linda Bowie, Liese Goosen, Holly Wan,
Rick Friesen, Elizabeth Thompson, Marg Gordon, Linda Palm,
Roger Annis, Ian Barnes, Dariusz Matus
O Canada Singers
Yvonne Everson and her daughter Kate
Photographers
Sherrie Shorman, Karen Inglis, Ian Barnes
Floral Arrangements
Sherrie Shorman and Michael Desaulniers
The 'Royal Procession' Cast
Marg Gordon and Jane Youngberg: Organizers
Roger Annis: Royal Guard, Rick Friesen: Prince William,
Effie Cheung: Princess Katherine, Terry Brine: Queen Camilla
General Preparation and Support
John D: Game Director, Ed L'Heureux, Bob Dillon
Special appreciation goes to our wonderful co-chairpersons, Ed Youngberg and Don Guichon, whose leadership, vision, and hard work helped shape this event into something truly unforgettable.
This event was a shining example of what happens when passionate people come together to celebrate not just bridge, but community, country, and friendship. Thank you all for making it such a memorable day. We truly couldn't have done it without you!

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