Vibrant Living Series
After a successful first half, today I am excited to announce the Vibrant Living Series events that will be taking place during the second half of 2017. Below you’ll find the details of a wide variety of events designed to pique your creative and cultural interests, alongside our signature estate planning information session. As always, these events are at no charge to you. We encourage you to come out to as many as you would like - and further encourage you to bring a friend!
While we understand that some of you are located in communities outside of the respective areas that each event will take place in, we still wanted to ensure that brought all of our upcoming events to your attention. In the event that you find yourself in the vicinity of any of our Vibrant Living Series activites, we encourage you to let us know. We would love to have you come join us!
To learn more about each event, and to reserve a spot, please be sure to either call the office at 519-258-2701 or email Helene Prelipceanu at: . Seating is limited at all events.
RSVP as soon as possible to be sure you don’t miss the opportunity to participate!
July 29, 2017 – Harrow – Barrel Room Wine Tasting – Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards – Explore the Shore
Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards (1425 Iler Rd, Harrow)
2:00PM – 3:30PM Wine Tasting and Winery Tour
You won’t want to miss this unique Wine Tasting event. The group will be brought into the main production area where three wines, directly from the barrel, will be available to sample as we learn about the wine making and aging processs. A selection of fine meats and cheeses will be available and the visit will conclude with a tour of the Cooper’s Hawk facility with a glass of wine in hand! (www.coopershawkvineyards.com )
When the Cooper’s Hawk experience has concluded, you may want to continue your afternoon by taking advantage of the many stops along Highway 50 along the shore of Lake Erie that are participating in Explore the Shore. I encourage you to visit the Explore the Shore website (www.exploretheshore.ca) to learn more.
August 19, 2017 – Windsor – “Carmen” presented by Abridged Opera
Wagner’s Orchard & Estate Winery (1222 Lakeshore Rd 103, Lakeshore)
7:00PM – Opera / Doors open at 6:00PM (Tapas style snacks to be provided)
Local opera company Abridged Opera presents George Bizet’s “Carmen,” one of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the classical canon. Set in southern Spain, Carmen tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery gypsy Carmen. Abridged Opera will be presenting the Opera at Wagner’s Orchard & Estate Winery.
September 20, 2017 – Windsor – The Most Common Estate Planning Issues
Ciociaro Club (3745 N Talbot Rd, Oldcastle, ON)
6:00PM Dinner Served / 6:30PM Presentation Begins
This seminar has been created specifically to address all of the most common questions we face when discussing financial and investment related ideas with our clients, our friends, and our family. Along with a panel of experts, including a laywer, an accountant, and an Estate & Insurance expert, Brad Eizenga will be providing answers to some of the issues that plague our clients most.
October 3, 2017 – Windsor – Thanksgiving Centrepiece Arrangement
Community of Christ Church (5050 Howard Ave, Windsor)
6:30PM – Light snacks and refreshments will be provided
Once again this year we will be hosting the wonderful Kathy McCarthy, from The Country Flower Shoppe, who will direct us as we assemble a beautiful Thanksgiving centrepiece in time for the holiday weekend. The plan is to hollow a pumpkin and fill that pumpkin with an assortment of beautiful fall coloured flowers (See image below as an example). Be prepared to get a little slimy as you carve your pumpkin!
October 24, 2017 – The Most Common Estate Planning Issues – (Hosted in two locations!)
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Chatham - 9AM (Breakfast Served)
Retro Suites
2 King St W, Chatham
Blenheim – 12PM (Lunch Served)
Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club
439 Chatham St. S, Blenheim
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We look forward to hosting you at an information filled event designed to answer all of your most pressing questions relating to Estate Planning. This presentation will be a great opportunity for anyone looking for general information relating to the most common pitfalls, concerns, questions and issues that many of our clients face. To ensure we are able to bring relevant expertise to bear to address your questions as they arise, we will be hosting this event alongside a panel local professionals from within the community comprised of a lawyer, an accountant, and an Estate and Insurance expert.
Nov 29, 2017 – “The 39 Steps” presented by University Players
8PM - University of Windsor
Broadway’s longest running comedy! A man bored with life meets a beautiful and mysterious spy. Soon, a secret organization called "The 39 Steps" is hot on the man's trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), speeding trains, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance!
Once again, be sure to RSVP to Helene at your earliest convenience. We look forward to seeing you!
Kyle Kootstra, CFA
Associate Portfolio Manager
(For additional details, be sure to visit our website at www.kylekootstra.com )
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