OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO

MEDIA ADVISORY

For immediate release

14 October 2009

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO HOST

ST. GEORGE’S SOCIETY

175^TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION

TORONTO – The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will host a reception for members of the St. George’s Society on its 175^th> Anniversary.

“I’m honoured to host such a distinguished organization that has helped scores of Torontonians through its charitable efforts on the 175^th day of its 175^th year.” said His Honour.

The St. George’s Society is Toronto’s oldest charity and was found in 1834. The society provides help to Autistic children, people with Alzheimer’s, AIDS organizations and many other causes through a variety of fundraisers.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Who: The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

What: The St. George’s Society 175^th Anniversary

Where: Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, Queen’s Park

When: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2009

- Media are asked to arrive at the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite by 4:30 p.m. -

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Contact:

Nanda Casucci-Byrne

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

416-325-7780