Remembering the Heritage of Vimy
A Rememberance Day Dinner with speakersJulian Smith, Conservation Architect for the restoration of the Vimy Memorial 2007
&
Ted Barris, author of “Victory at Vimy: Canada Comes of Age, April 9-12, 1917″
Wednesday November 11, 2009 . 5:30 for 6:00 pm
The University Club . 380 University Avenue, Toronto
Tickets $100 in support of Willowbank (tax receipt per CRA)
Hosted by Walker Poole Nixon LLP
To purchase tickets – 416-225-5160
On the 11th day of November, our firm is sponsoring a dinner and lecture involving an honoured historian and author, Mr. Ted Barris; and a distinguished architect, Mr. Julian Smith, who was responsible for the restoration of the Vimy Monument in 2007. Dinner will be at 6:00p.m., preceded by cocktails commencing at 5:30p.m. We hope to see you there.
Following dinner, Mr. Smith will speak about the history of the Vimy Monument, the restoration process, the ceremonies surrounding the 90th anniversary of the battle and the role the restored monument played in that ceremony. Mr. Smith is also the Executive Director of the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, on whose behalf we are sponsoring the event.
Then Mr. Barris will speak, assisted by a visual presentation, on the battle for Vimy Ridge and the role of the Canadian Armed Forces in both WWI and WWII. Mr. Barris will discuss his new book “Breaking The Silence”.
Tickets are $100 per person and copies of Mr. Barris’ new book “Breaking The Silence” will be available for purchase.
Please RSVP and make cheques payable to Walker Poole Nixon LLP, in Trust and forward by mail to 5160 Yonge Street, Suite 515, Toronto, ON M2N 6L9 no later than November 2, 2009. Please advise of any special dietary requirements.
A charitable tax receipt from Willowbank School of Restoration Arts will be given for a portion of the ticket price.
