Georgina Rheaume

A Banquet to Beat All Banquets
Kildonan, Winnipeg, Manitoba
What a feast it was! Ten turkeys, 120 pounds of potatoes peeled, chopped, and boiled; heaps of carrots prepared; and bowls of gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and bite-sized tarts for dessert.
About 20 volunteers worked tirelessly in the kitchen the day before, cooking, peeling, chopping, and organizing — an influence of Mennonite ingenuity at its best, even though it is a Baptist Church. Before the meal, each person with a plate picked a popsicle stick from jars placed every few feet along the long table. Each stick was labelled with a food item — such as “stuffing” — to be collected from the kitchen and delivered to the table. It was a creative and efficient system, and a learning experience for me. This is also how dirty dishes were returned to the kitchen.
Following the meal, boxes of food were packed up and given to seniors to take home. In total, 250 tickets were sold, with approximately 175 people attending this enormous Thanksgiving and harvest celebration after Sunday service. Another team of volunteers cleaned the space and kitchen in 20 minutes after the meal.
It truly was a community effort — and a banquet for me to remember!

Ecole de Cirque de Quebec- Quebec Circus School
Looking for a fun and accessible physical activity—without the pressure of competition?
At the Quebec Circus School, they offer an environment where the focus is on personal growth, not rivalry. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, their programs encourage you to push your own limits, surrounded by a supportive and motivated community.
Their motto says it all: Collaborate. Create. Cooperate.
Whether pursuing circus arts professionally or just for fun, their greatest wish is to help you become the artist—or enthusiast—you aspire to be.
The Quebec Circus School is a place where wonder comes to life, and where creativity and self-expression are at the heart of everything they do.
Higher Education • Courses for All • Inspiring Events
750, 2nd Avenue, Québec (QC) G1L 3B7
418 525-0101 | 418 525-9659
[email protected]
©2025 École de cirque de Québec
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Envie de bouger tout en t’amusant, dans une activité accessible et sans esprit de compétition ?
À l’École de cirque de Québec, on mise sur le dépassement de soi, mais toujours dans un esprit de groupe chaleureux et motivant. Que tu sois débutant ou initié, tu trouveras chez nous un espace pour évoluer à ton rythme, dans le plaisir et le respect.
Notre devise : Collaborer. Créer. Coopérer.
Que tu viennes pour te former professionnellement ou simplement pour le loisir, notre plus grand souhait est de t’aider à devenir l’artiste — ou le passionné — que tu veux être.
L’École de cirque de Québec, c’est un lieu magique où l’on s’exprime, on grandit et on s’émerveille… un peu plus chaque jour.
Formation supérieure • Cours pour tous • Événements inspirants
750, 2e Avenue, Québec (QC) G1L 3B7
418 525-0101 | 418 525-9659
[email protected]
©2025 École de cirque de Québec

Caring for Neva
Looking after Neva — a sweet, calm, and easy-going 6-year-old White Shepherd/Husky mix — in Vieux Limoilou, Quebec City, from May 28 to June 19, 2025. She’s a gentle soul who enjoys her routine, a few good walks each day along the St.Charles River and lots of chill time.
Ecole de Cirque de Quebec/ Quebec Circus School is housed in a huge old church.

A late afternoon at the Vancouver Art Gallery felt like a vibrant party, alive with beautiful people and creative energy. Vancouver never ceases to amaze me! The gallery was brimming with visitors from around the world and all walks of life, gathered to celebrate the bold, expressive work of Quebec painter and sculptor Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923–2002), a key figure in the 'Les Automatistes ' movement.
One highlight for me was seeing "Le Grand Jean-Paul", a life-size bronze sculpture of Riopelle by Roseline Granet, created in 2003. It was installed in Place Jean-Paul Riopelle in Montreal, just off St. Antoine Street. In the piece, Riopelle stands with his face turned to the right, one hand on his hip, and a foot stepping slightly forward. The granular texture gives it a powerful sense of energy and motion—he almost seems ready to walk right down the stairs and out of the gallery. I truly enjoyed the experience, even if I felt tired and dizzy after three hours of art and crowds!

Dog sitting and walking in North Vancouver, BC – April 16 to May 18, 2025. Looking after a 9-year-old English Springer Spaniel, steps from the scenic Capilano Trail!