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The most effective and satisfying investment you will ever make is to invest in the lives of people…
Last night I went to the 14th Annual Music for a Winter Evening at the EPCOR Centre – a beautiful, traditional Christmas concert that set the mood for this ‘most wonderful time of the year.’
Hosted by Calgary’s very own beloved Darrel Janz with performances by Corpus Christi Male Chorale and special guest Tenore, it was a magical evening; setting the stage for the Christmas season. All proceeds from the concert and the Room for Hope Campaign benefit the Calgary Dream Centre in their work to help men break the cycles of addictions and homelessness.
During the evening, Luke, a client of the Calgary Dream Centre, along with his mom, took the stage and shared his moving story about struggling with addictions and overcoming them through the Dream Centre’s 49-day treatment program. I am so proud of Luke and admire his beautiful mom for standing by him; her love never allowing her to give up on her son.
This beautiful and inspiring evening would not have happened without the faith in the treatment program, and financial backing of, Legacy Kitchens and Dennis Plintz & Associates with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada.
Thank you to the brave men who work hard to change their lives, the inspiring performers, the above-mentioned sponsors and to all those who bought tickets and donated toward this campaign. You are making a real difference for men like Luke.
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
What are you doing to get into the holiday mood?
Wyrd Smythe said:
I do love Christmas music (maybe you’ve noticed)! 😀
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes, I picked up on that Smitty! 😉
Diana xo
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stuffitellmysister said:
Truly inspirational,Diana. Hubby and I have had little time together since it is his busiest season….but we did go to church on Sunday afternoon and listened to the music of SELAH. It was just what we both needed. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P-EXkQcpkY) Merry Christmas to you, my dear! Huggles! psb
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Sound like an awesome, uplifting event, Diana.
So far our Christmas here is going well. Had our neighbours in last evening for dinner. Feeling festive. 🙂
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Chatter Master said:
That first line says it all.
We are going with friends to indulge in hot chocolate and Christmas lights tomorrow night. We are stuffing our ears with Christmas music. We started with a little one’s Christmas School Program. And there is so much yet to do! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Sounds wonderful Colleen! ❤
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
Congratulations for the fulfilment of the special night you’ve been working so hard on for the last half-year, Diana. It indeed sounds like the magical way to keep the holiday spirit flowing.
I finished my shopping and will do the wrapping and have been texting with my daughter Elisabeth and talking with my dear wife Karen about our plans for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I’m ready!
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dianasschwenk said:
Good for you Mark!
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
No, good for you, Diana. Please take the compliment for getting this evening out to Alberta, my friend. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you my friend. ❤
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Minuscule Moments said:
Diana a beautiful uplifting story to share at this time of year. Thank you.
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Kath, thank you!
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
Most of my presents are wrapped on piled on the dining room table of course Tim looks at it and says you went overboard again
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dianasschwenk said:
One of the things I love about you Jo-Anne is how you go overboard!
Diana xo
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Tracy Lee Karner said:
I’m lighting candles! And twinkly lights. And wrapping presents. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
How wonderful Tracy!
Diana xo
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bulldog said:
I’m hoping the holiday mood kicks in soon. … at presrnt I don’t have it
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dianasschwenk said:
Aww bulldog, I hope it kicks in soon for you too. Wish you and Linda could have been at the concert with me yesterday – you would have felt it! ❤
Diana xo
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