Lloyd Matthews, minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), will recognize the corporation’s oldest housing client this coming Monday, October 18, 1999. In honour of International Year of Older Persons (IYOP), Mrs. Margaret Giovannini, who is 99 years old, will be treated to a luncheon at the Waterford Manor in St. John’s. The announcement was made today by Mr. Matthews. Mrs. Giovannini has been a tenant of NLHC’s for the past 10 years.
“Turning 99 years old and living as full and rich a life as Mrs. Giovannini’s deserves special recognition in her honour,” Mr. Matthews said. “Her continued achievements, contribution to society and her love and enjoyment of life are truly worth celebrating.”
Born Margaret Todd, in England, October 13, 1900, Mrs. Giovannini became a professional nurse with special training in mid-wifery. In April 1939, she accepted a position with the Newfoundland Department of Health which would see her posted in countless outport communities of coastal Newfoundland and Labrador throughout her life. She married Casimir Giovannini, in 1942 and moved to St. Lawrence where her husband worked as a heavy equipment operator in the flourspar mines. After his death in 1969, she remained in St. Lawrence until 1984 when she moved to St. John’s. Mrs. Giovannini is still an active volunteer at the Senior’s Resource Centre in St. John’s.
Mrs. Giovannini and a guest will be driven by limousine service to the Waterford Manor at 185
Waterford Bridge Road for a photo session with Mr. Matthews and Mary Marshall, Chief Operating Officer for NLHC. After that Mr. Matthews, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Giovannini and her guest will enjoy a light lunch and afternoon tea.
For further information, contact:
Jenny Bowring, Corporate Communications
Telephone: (709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), will hold an official opening ceremony Saturday, October 8, 1999, at Crosbie/Portia Place, in St. John’s to mark the completion of a new playground. The announcement was made today by Lloyd Matthews, MHA for St. John’s North, and minister responsible for NLHC.
“This playground will provide a healthy and safe environment for the enjoyment of the many families who wish to take advantage of these facilities,” Mr. Matthews said. “Although this structure received funding from the federal and provincial governments, it was the determination and hard work of the people of the Crosbie/Portia Tenant Association that made this project a success, ” Mr. Matthews added.
Located on a 15 x 25 metre lot, the CSA approved playground will serve more than 80 families in the area. Keith Breen, President of the local Tenant Association commented: “We are thrilled to have our own playground, it will be a tremendous benefit to the many families in the area who have young children.”
The multi-component play structure was constructed at a cost of approximately $35,000. Funding was provided on a 75/25 per cent cost-shared basis by NLHC and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Intended for children ages 5 through 10, the playground will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and adult supervision is required. The playground is part of the corporation’s commitment to the continued development of active and vital neighbourhoods..
For further information, contact:
Jenny Bowring, Corporate Communications
Telephone: (709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) representatives and tenants from the corporation’s non-profit housing are gathered this weekend, October 1-2, at the Albatross Hotel in Gander for their 14th annual tenant conference. The announcement was made today by Lloyd Matthews, provincial minister responsible for housing.
Commenting on the conference, Mr. Matthews noted: “This conference is one of our most significant events because this is what we are about — the people. We are in business to help families and strengthen neighborhoods and communities. One of the best ways to do that is by gaining a better understanding of the needs and concerns of our tenants, and the conference provides a wonderful opportunity for discussion of those needs.”
More than 120 delegates representing 33 tenant associations from across the province are participating this year. The conference begins at 6:00 p.m. this evening with opening remarks and presentations by Mr. Matthews, and Mary Marshall, Chief Operating Officer for NLHC. The workshops will commence on Saturday with two concurrent sessions. One will focus on the development of Community Centre Boards with national best-selling author, John Fisher. He is founder of Fisher Associates, a consulting firm, which provides strategic planning and management services to organizations working in the fields of health, education, social assistance, arts and culture. This session will discuss issues such as the roles, responsibilities, financial management and effective communications for the community centre boards.
The other session will be lead by guest speaker, Tom Brophy, from Memorial University of Newfoundland, who is a leader in training volunteers. Mr. Brophy’s workshop will allow participants to gain a better understanding of themselves, others and how they can more effectively interact with the world around them.
In conjunction with this year’s conference the Family Circle Tenant Association, of Bishop’s Falls, will celebrate its tenth anniversary and be recognized at the opening reception for its achievements over the past 10 years.
The conference will wrap up on Saturday evening with a banquet and presentation of awards.
For further information, contact:
Jenny Bowring, Corporate Communications
Telephone: (709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca