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COMMUNITY
Inspiring Our Community
voice is inside a little box, and I’m going
“ Your
to open that box and expose it to the world.
”
– NY music promoter and publisher, to Maggie McDonald (left)
When Maggie MacDonald was discovered by a New York promoter
and publisher while singing at the popular Queen’s Hotel in Fort Erie, her
singing career took off. In 1971 Maggie sang in front of President Nixon at
Constitution Hall, alongside the talented and great Frankie Laine.
Maggie continues her love for music, educating young children and
passing on the passion to them – she even wrote and recorded a Rap song!
The Terryberry Library in Hamilton recently requested Maggie participate in
The Human Library Book as her life is full of interesting stories. Maggie is
the only woman in the last 111 years to receive the 50 year pin from the
Canadian Federation of Musicians. A true inspiration in our community.
do today to make a difference
“ What canin Ianother
woman’s life?
”
– Melvina Walter
Since early childhood Melvina Walter had a dream: To be a missionary.
Helping others was her deepest desire. Melvina finally realized her dream at the
Women’s Centre in Hopedale Mall (Oakville). The Centre opened 25 years ago
and there she led programs, counselled thousands of women, and held many
important roles including Executive Director for 16 years. Over the years Melvina
has been recognized for her humanitarian efforts, receiving the Queen’s Jubilee
medal, the Ontario Leading Women Building Communities award, the Ontario
Good Citizenship award, and in 2014 a nomination for The Order of Ontario.
A true inspiration in our community.
has been the joy of my life – the
“ Music
thing that is always there for me.
”
– Margo Jamieson
Margo Jamieson has been playing the piano since age 8, and has always been
grateful to her Mom for paying for her lessons even when it occasionally got
financially tough – and for giving her that extra little push when needed!
As a seasoned pianist, Margo has played at venues such as the Westin Harbourfront
in Toronto, Living Arts Centre (Mississauga), Fallsview Casino (Niagara), Royal
Botanical Gardens, Burlington Sound of Music Festival, Paletta Mansion and
many more private and public functions.
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Whether it’s a classical melody to start the day, a swinging Sinatra tune at a
party, or an uplifting gospel hymn, Margo has touched and uplifted thousands
of people through her music. A true inspiration in our community.
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