Old Town Hall Association

Terry Sumsion Lunchtime Concerts

An appreciative audience enjoyed lunch catered by Gram's Cafe and an up close & personal afternoon concert with Terry Sumsion. 
"The food was excellent and the concert amazing," noted one of the guests. "It's a good idea to do this in the afternoon. I'm not fond of going out after dark this time of year. This really works for me!"
 
These noon hour events will be held bi-monthly at the Old Town Hall and judging by the response to this first-time show, it is anticipated that the lunchtime concerts will become very popular.  Watch for new dates and get your tickets early.

Cost is $30./person and includes lunch and the concert. 

Discounts for groups of 5 or more

Call Barb @519-443-0113 for more info.

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Next Event:  Fall 2009 

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  OTHA Honoured With Ontario Trillium Foundation 25th Anniversary Great Grants Award

Waterford, November 2, 2007 – The Old Town Hall Association was honoured for the impact it has made in its community at the Ontario Trillium Foundation's (OTF) 25th Anniversary Great Grants Awards on November 1, 2007. Held at the MaRS Centre in Toronto, the evening highlighted the achievements of 25 not-for-profit organizations from the more than ten thousand groups that received OTF funding over the past 25 years. These organizations have exemplified excellence, innovation and leadership in their community and volunteer work.

“2007 marks the 25th anniversary of grantmaking for OTF and we are delighted to acknowledge the Old Town Hall Association’s contribution to improving the quality of life in its community,” said Helen Burstyn, Chair, OTF Board of Directors. (article continues below photo)

Facility Manager Barbara Tanner-Billings, OTHA President Brian Holden and Vice President Richard Lefler accept the 25th Anniversary Award from (far left) OTF Vice-Chair Hugh O’Neil and Ontario Minister of Culture Aileen Carroll and (far right) OTF Chair Helen Burstyn and OTF CEO L. Robin Cardozo.

In 1999, the Old Town Hall Association was created with a mission to restore the building. In 2000, OTF provided a grant of $20,000 to help with preliminary architectural studies and again in 2003 with an additional $75,000 to assist with restoration. Together with fundraising revenue secured by the local community and the Old Town Hall Association, the grant improved safety and accessibility to the building, specifically the upper auditorium and stage.

Significant work was accomplished with community help. Hundreds of volunteers assisted by raising funds and assisting with the renovations. Volunteers in the community continue to maintain the building and surrounding area.

“We are extremely honoured that the Ontario Trillium Foundation selected the Old Town Hall to receive this special award on its silver anniversary,” said Facility Manager Barbara Tanner-Billings. “OTF funding helped support the restoration and renovation of our Hall, and allowed us to make the building completely accessible for all our patrons. We salute the Foundation on 25 years of strengthening Ontario's communities and wish them continued success.”

Over 25 years, there are few not-for-profit organizations in the province that OTF has not touched and few communities where its support has not made a difference.

The Government of Ontario had the vision to create OTF 25 years ago; to support the Foundation’s growth over time; and to recognize its importance recently with an additional $20 million in annual funding that will enable the Foundation to do even more when it comes to building healthy and vibrant communities.
(The above article and photo were provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.)