At the printing deadline, we were still calculating the charitable proceeds from the 63rd Maple Leaf Ball.   Not because our math needs work, but because we received so much support this year from our corporate sponsors, the 5 Canadian Pillars and of course, our honored guests that we have to ensure we account for it all.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to this exciting event and a wonderful cause.  Many young people in developing countries will receive an education thanks to the generosity of the community.

We should also remember to say thanks this month to all of the mom’s.  Being one myself, the indescribable feeling of receiving an equally
indescribable drawing or piece of artwork from my little guys is the best present a mom can have.  Even though dad is there to back up the Crayola offerings with a spa day or dinner outing, it’s always nice to get the ‘good job’ thumbs-up from the two kids that give me the most grey hairs.

I do see rest and relaxation right around the corner.  In another couple of months, school will be out and many of us will begin the migration home for the summer break.  It is therefore, the perfect time for you to review your travel documents and renew passports, obtain travel visas and ensure travel insurance is in place well before your departure date.   When in doubt, the High Commission of Canada is staffed with friendly faces to help you with your inquiries.  You definitely do not want expired docs to interfere with your double-date with Swiss Chalet and Tim Horton’s.

Cheers.

Janey