Join Us At A Niagara, Ontario Fundraiser For The Stephen Lewis Foundation For Aids in Africa

By Gail Benjafield

Once again a local choir that raises funds for good causes is holding its annual fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation this December 2^nd, 2013.

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The choir, led by St. Catharines, Ontario native Laura Thomas, is made up of women singers from Niagara, Hamilton and beyond.  Thomas is the long-time deputy director of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, involved with several choirs, leader of the Dundas Valley Orchestra, and much more.  While she has moved from St. Catharines to the quiet Niagara hamlet of Tintern, she is still very much a St. Catharines booster.

Last season, WomEnchant not only raised funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, but for several churches, including the B.M.E. church, home church of famed Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman.  As both the 100^th anniversary since Tubman’s death was in early March and Women’s Day coincided, the fit was obvious. Salem Chapel was filled with local enthusiasts and representatives from Federal, Provincial, and Municipal offices.

WomEnchant supports the Rape Crisis Centre by performing at the popular Take Back the Night event held in the fall, outside the St. Catharines Central Library plaza. As well, many members marched at the Pen Centre last February to join with others in the One Billion Rising Worldwide Day of Action to stop violence against women.

The great Stephen Lewis, one of Canada’s very best

In past years, the choir has sung at Earth Day events, as well as events that celebrate peace, gender, racial equality, and environmental issues. 

Thus, the social-justice credentials of this choir are well established.  There is no political bias to this diverse group of singers, and we hope that you will consider supporting this fundraiser in Port Dalhousie, as shown in the poster.  Not only will it be a rousing good show, but you will also know that you have given your donation to a very good cause indeed.

It is at St. Andrews Church, Port Dalhousie, Monday, December 2^nd at 7:30 pm. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for Aids in Africa.

Gail Benjafield, is a Niagara, Ontario resident and  a choir member. Gail is also a volunteer for many St. Catharines and Niagara community organizations.

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