The Leona Claes Memorial Bursary award was given out for the third year on Sunday afternoon. This year’s recipient for the $1,000 bursary was Evelyn Krieger. Claes had a great love of music, especially classical and knew all of the operas. Her family decided to memorialize her by helping students to pursue their dream of music. Kreiger is a talented pianist and violinist with goals of getting her diploma in music and being a piano teacher. Pictured here presenting her with the cheque is Rene Claes, husband of Leona. The presentation was held at the Summerland Seniors Village where he resides. A concert was held with Kreiger performing for those in attendance. Also performing were the previous winners of the award, Madison Johnson and Sasha Perry-Fagant.

The Leona Claes Memorial Bursary award was given out for the third year on Sunday afternoon. This year’s recipient for the $1,000 bursary was Evelyn Krieger. Claes had a great love of music, especially classical and knew all of the operas. Her family decided to memorialize her by helping students to pursue their dream of music. Kreiger is a talented pianist and violinist with goals of getting her diploma in music and being a piano teacher. Pictured here presenting her with the cheque is Rene Claes, husband of Leona. The presentation was held at the Summerland Seniors Village where he resides. A concert was held with Kreiger performing for those in attendance. Also performing were the previous winners of the award, Madison Johnson and Sasha Perry-Fagant.

Bursary presented to music student

The Leona Claes Memorial Bursary award was given out for the third year on Sunday afternoon.

The Leona Claes Memorial Bursary award was given out for the third year on Sunday afternoon.

This year’s recipient for the $1,000 bursary was Evelyn Krieger.

Claes had a great love of music, especially classical and knew all of the operas. Her family decided to memorialize her by helping students to pursue their dream of music.

Kreiger is a talented pianist and violinist with goals of getting her diploma in music and being a piano teacher.

Pictured here presenting her with the cheque is Rene Claes, husband of Leona. The presentation was held at the Summerland Seniors Village where he resides.

A concert was held with Kreiger performing for those in attendance. Also performing were the previous winners of the award, Madison Johnson and Sasha Perry-Fagant.

 

 

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