Chantal Lavoie is a creative, organized and energetic community member with lots of great ideas. In fact, she is the driving force behind many of the great programs that make their way to Ritchie Hall. Thanks Chantal for bringing us together and helping Ritchie to learn and explore new things!
1.What is your Role on the Board?
I am the Programs Director.
2. Why did you volunteer?
I love my community and I want to help make it better.
3. How long have you lived in Ritchie?
My family and I moved to Ritchie about three years ago.
4. Why did you pick this neighbourhood?
It is close to many great amenities you can walk to, close to our children’s school and our work. We love the 5-10 minute commute.
5. What is the best thing you’ve discovered in Ritchie?
The best thing recently is the opening of the Ritchie Market and Farrow Restaurant.
6. What is your wish for the next 5 years in Ritchie?
That we all pool our efforts together to help raise money for a new Ritchie Hall.
7. What is your favourite Ritchie Event/program and why?
This is difficult to answer because there are so many great events. It’s a toss up between the Chili Cook Off and Octoberfest.
8. What do you do when you aren’t volunteering?
I work full time as a teacher and I am busy traveling, camping, hiking, biking, skiing or swimming with my husband and three kids.
9. What book did you read last?
The Japanese Lover By Isabel Allende.
10. What’s the one thing you can’t live without?
My morning latte that I brew at home with Transcend Espresso beans. Delicious!
