The key to serendipity is not pure luck, nor is it something that can be sought out. At its heart, it's about being open to possibilities when they present themselves. In this edition of 1898, we share just a few serendipitous connections our alumnae have been making both in their personal lives and with one another. We feature Paisley Smith '06 who's making waves in the world of children's television, and we also speak with two recent grads that have crossed paths at Harvard University.

Features

Paisley Smith ‘06 Talks Overcoming Obstacles

When she was growing up, Paisley Smith ‘06 described herself as “anxious and afraid of everything.” Today she is one of children’s television's brightest up-and-coming directors, with connections across the film industry. The journey from then to now involves a story of upset expectations, unexpected wins, and making the most of everything in between.

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Crossing Paths Beyond the Ivy Gates

You never know where you might meet up with a fellow alumna after leaving the Ivy Gates, no matter whether it’s sixty years later or one, close to home or at Harvard. We recently spoke with several alumnae who have made serendipitous connections since their time at school.

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Alumnae News

Join us for Inspiring Women, February 4

For the past 5 years, the Inspiring Women series has provided alumnae with a unique opportunity to learn from accomplished classmates in a casual, conversational format. CBC Radio host Rick Cluff will join us once again as he chats with Leigh Boyle '05, who started a volunteer-run spa treatment service for people facing significant health challenges; Dr. Eva Busza '81, former Director of Policy and Strategic Planning for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and current VP, Research and Programs, at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; and Lishe O'Kiely '76, who runs ultra-marathons on some of the most gruelling courses ever to be devised and stays close to her CHS roots through her involvement with the uniform shop.

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Providing CHS Students with Guidance and Experience

The Crofton House School Work Experience Program is looking for alumnae to assist students in exploring their career goals. As an alumna of Crofton House School, you can provide valuable guidance and insight in your area of employment to a student that might want to follow in your footsteps. For more information about the CHS Work Experience Program and to become involved as a potential employer, please contact Jocelyn Manion at jmanion@croftonhouse.ca or 604-263-3255, ext. 7517.

2014 Alumnae Seasonal Social

If you were walking by, you’d see women of all ages laughing, sharing stories, exchanging ideas, and just generally having a good time. Since 2008, Crofton House alumnae have met in the unique mezzanine space at the Sheraton Wall Centre, prior to attending the Carol Service.

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In Memory

It is with great sadness we share the news of Laurie Kathleen (McEachern) Garner ’64 passing from ALS on August 8, 2014. She is survived by her husband Joe Garner, her four sons, twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, her sister Maggie (McEachern) Tchir ’69, and her brother Donald McEachern.   

Class Notes

Cathie Borrie '70’s touching memoir, The Long Hello, explores the emotional rewards and challenges that she experienced in caring for her mother who was living with Alzheimer’s disease. The memoir was published January 2015.   

Alexandra Oliver ’88’s second book, Meeting the Tormentors in Safeway, which was named as a Canadian Poetry Book of the Year for 2013 by The National Post, has received the Pat Lowther Award. Alexandra, her husband Dragan, and her son Gavra currently live in Glasgow, Scotland but are planning to move back to Toronto, Canada in January 2015.

Alison Stevens ’89 moved back to the Lower Mainland from Victoria in 2013. She is now a paramedic with BC Ambulance Service in Vancouver and the North Shore. Alison visited CHS in January 2014 with her ambulance to present to the grade 1 class.

Tamara Felisa Micner ’03 has written a play, What You’re Missing, that will be in production starting Tuesday, March 10 during the 2015 Chutzpah! festival. What You’re Missing is a comedy set in Vancouver in the ‘70s, about family and coming of age, Jewish culture and Chilean politics, and young love.

February 4
Inspiring Women

March 6
AGM and Alumnae Luncheon

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