CityKidz Ottawa

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Join us as we celebrate Wendy Turpin's years of commitment to CityKidz Ottawa and Katie Trombley's passion for the future.

CityKidz Ottawa is hosting a special dessert social to celebrate and thank Wendy Turpin as she retires after more than 15 years of dedicated service as our Executive Director.

We will also be welcoming our new Executive Director, Katie Trombley to share her vision for CityKidz Ottawa.

Event Details

Where: Kanata Baptist Church; 465 Hazeldean Rd, Kanata

When: Saturday, April 11, from 7:00 – 9:00p.m.

Cost: This is not a fundraising event, but we do hope to cover the cost of refreshments. Tickets are $15.00 per person.

Purchase tickets by April 7.

Eventbrite Link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-wendy-and-katie-from-believing-to-blessing-tickets-1983832115260?aff=oddtdtcreator

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