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CFUW Orillia plants tree in honour of long-serving members

Horse chestnut tree planted at Tudhope Park to recognize members who have served 50 years with organization
OrilliaMatters Staff
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CFUW Orillia recognized its 'golden members' — those who have dedicated 50 years of service to the organization — during a tree-planting ceremony at Tudhope Park on Oct. 26. Back row: Donnajean Jefferies, Isabelle Thiess, Myra Stephen (representing Marcia Stephen), Ruth Watt, Mary Town, Joan Gordon, Heather Gauldie and Helen Murray. Front row: Ann Duncan (membership team), Sheila Marner (membership co-chair) and Heather Lewis (president).Photo supplied by CFUW Orillia

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CFUW ORILLIA
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On Thursday, Oct. 26, members of CFUW Orillia met at Tudhope Park for a tree dedication celebration.

A horse chestnut was planted to honour women who have dedicated 50 years of membership and service to CFUW. The women in this group have become our golden members.

After unveiling the plaque beside the tree, CFUW Orillia members went to Bayside to enjoy a muffin, coffee and companionship.

CFUW Orillia offers amazing social connections, lifelong learning opportunities, a commitment to advocacy, new friendships, and is dedicated to promoting education. CFUW Orillia has a membership of more than 100 women and is a dynamic organization who welcomes all women who share our core beliefs of education, advocacy, social justice, and equality. For more information check out our website, cfuworillia.org.

If you are interested in joining CFUW Orillia, please send an email to [email protected].

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