The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Ontario Minister of Culture, was on hand to celebrate Heritage Week and to unveil provincial plaques commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Elgin and Winter Garden theatres.
Part of the day's celebrations included honouring the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre Volunteers. From left, Allan Gotlieb (Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation), Derek Waite (President, EWG Volunteers) and Madeleine Meilleur (Ontario Minister of Culture).
The cutting of the special 90th anniversary cake was a highlight of the event. From left, Richard Alway (Chair, National Historic Sites and Monuments Board), Madeleine Meilleur (Ontario Minister of Culture) and Sandra Shamas (performer).
Many of the Foundation's Board members were on hand for this year's Heritage Week event.
Sandra Shamas was a guest speaker at the Heritage Week event this year. Sandra has performed on the stage of the Winter Garden Theatre several times.
Heritage Week is a popular event and a great opportunity for heritage-minded people to gather and celebrate our shared past.
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