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Children's Centre celebrates 40 years of caring for island's youngest residents

Ann Silberman BI Children's Centre Friday night at the Bowen Children's Centre was a blast - so many folks out enjoying themselves, listening to the wonderful tunes of Shari Ulrich with back up artists Julia Graff (her daughter) and Teddy Littlemore

Ann Silberman

BI Children's Centre

Friday night at the Bowen Children's Centre was a blast - so many folks out enjoying themselves, listening to the wonderful tunes of Shari Ulrich with back up artists Julia Graff (her daughter) and Teddy Littlemore (preschool grad of 1995). Lauren Spear and Emily Allen (both preschool graduates themselves) started off the show with their haunting melodies, followed by our own teenage band, The Works (get their autograph now, otherwise you'll be lining up at BC Place!) and our own Buff Allen, John Stiver and Rob Bailey who were in fine form. Special guests Louise Escalier and Lyn van Lidth de Jeude added a little more magic to a perfect evening.

The cake was delicious, the children danced, the adults engaged and a good time was had by all.

Many thanks to the musicians, Julia Tweten who baked the cake, Yvonne McSkimming the cupcakes, Celine of Artisan Eats who provided the coffees, Rosalind Leggatt who decorated and Diana Jennings who kept us all organized!! From the little preschool in Gail Taylor's basement to Collins Hall to the Bowen Children's Centre, you have have supported us for 40 years - thank you Bowen Island!

Lyn van Lidth de Jeude retires

Yes, long time Bowen Islander, who has spent her career of 39 years (14 on Bowen) working with young children, retired on Friday. At her party, she was honoured by Hans Behm and the families of Bowen Children's Centre. The theme of the evening was the hummingbird, known in some native cultures as "the protector of children" which describes Lyn's role as an Early Childhood Educator pefectly.Throughout her career, she always had children's best interests at heart as well as the knowledge and experience to go along with her passion.

We wish her many years of happiness - gardening, singing and travelling!!

The Board and families of Bowen Children's Centre