November 2021 News update #24 |
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KESKUS Campaign Ambassador Anett Kontaveit becomes first Estonian ranked in WTA top 10 ! |
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Tennis pro Anett Kontaveit won her 4th title this year on October 31, 2021, to become the first Estonian to rank in Women's Tennis Association's top 10 and earning a spot in the finals in Guadalajara, November 10-17 - go Anett !!! Anett is a KESKUS Campaign Ambassador, and in this short video message, encourages all to give generously to KESKUS. Profiles of two generous donors to KESKUS are in this newsletter, and all Viru Vanemad and Kalevipoja Laud level donors are listed here, eesti keeles siin. Thank you to all who have donated. |
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Donor profile: Arthur & Mary Heinmaa |
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Arthur Heinmaa was once the youngest Toronto Estonian House shareholder and now he and his Greek-Canadian wife Mary, are Viru Vanemad donors to KESKUS to ensure relevant cultural ties for their children and the generations beyond. Read more of their journey here, eesti keeles siit. |
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KESKUS construction update |
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Milestones have been met and the necessary approvals and clearances for this architecturally significant building are coming in. Given the build is over TTC subway tunnels, monitoring equipment is being installed in the tunnels in preparation for construction. Once the final steps are completed construction will commence and a special bulletin will be sent out. Until then, read more here. |
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Donor profile: Ingrid & Kaili Roosild |
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Ingrid Roosild and daughter Kaili,13, live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, far from an Estonian community, though this does not deter them from embracing and supporting their heritage. Indeed, it's exactly why Ingrid has stepped forward as a Viru Vanem donor to KESKUS International Estonian Centre. Read more about Ingrid's connection here, eesti keeles siin. |
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Announcing winners of Finnish-Estonian author Sofi Oksanen's "Dog Park" |
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Winners of the October 15th draw for a copy of Sofi Oksanen's "Dog Park" were: Roland A. (Oakville ON) Efe E. (Tartu, Estonia) Elli K. (North York, ON) Leena S. (Helsinki, Finland) Maggie M. (Kitchener, ON) Congratulations to the winners! Estonian Arts Centre, the charity associated with KESKUS International Estonian Centre, and Estonian Studies Centre, the charity operating the VEMU programs, thank House of Anansi Press. |
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Get involved and help support KESKUS Please join the growing list of capital campaign donors! Donor categories are Kalevipoja Laud for gifts of $100,000 and above (including naming rights for specific areas), Viru Vanemad for gifts of $10,000 and above, and Kungla Rahvas for gifts under $10,000. To make a donation, please call +1.647.250.7136 or email donations@estoniancentre.ca. Donations may be made as a family gift, or in honour of an individual or family. All donations from Canada, U.S. and Estonia will be issued a tax receipt. |
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