Gordon Cressy Tells Great Stories April 9 7:00 pm HHOA Fish Hatchery

Gordon Cressy Tells Great Stories

Who: Gordon Cressy

Where: HHOA Fish 6712 Gelert Road, Haliburton, ON

When: April 9, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Tickets: $15/person

Gordon Cressy is a superb and often funny story teller and he has stories to tell. Sharing stories from his recent book, Gordon will take on us on a fascinating journey spanning 60 years, including his time in Trinidad and Tobago, the south side of Chicago, 50 plus years in Toronto, with stops along the way in Africa and China.

Bio

Gordon has been a swim instructor, youth worker, community organizer, teacher, politician, fund raiser and senior executive. Gordon has sold Canadian Christmas trees in Trinidad, pioneered diversity work with the United Way of Greater Toronto, created Canadian Tire Jump Start and Take Our Kids To Work Day and on two occasions played a key role in bringing Nelson Mandela to Toronto.

In addition, he is an outstanding auctioneer, a keen competitive senior table tennis player and an entertaining and inspiring story teller

Gordon has been a resident near West Guilford for over 50 years He has volunteered with the Haliburton Highlands Hospital Service Foundation, Brooksong, and the Haliburton Highlands School of Art and Design.

His book, Gordon Cressy Tells Great Stories will be available for sale for $20 cash or by e-transfer.

Reviews

“A simple instinct with a powerful impact. Over the years in Toronto, In Trinidad and Tobago and in Chicago, and so many more communities in between Gordon learned by dint of direct personal encounter the rudiments of community organizing, the subtleties of leadership, and the joy of commitment. His story is instructive and inspiring and written with honesty and humility-and it will bring a smile to your face.”

David Crombie, former Mayor of Toronto

“Gordon Cressy is a walking, talking civics lesson. His work over the years has been a driving force in making Toronto what it is today - a city that takes top spots globally in livability rankings for diversity, inclusivity, and tolerance. Few know just how many lives he has had or the immense behind-the-scenes contributions he has made to the fabric of Canadian society.

Through his stories, Gordon's life unfolds as a fish-out-of-water tale of a kid from North Toronto ending up in the Caribbean and transforming lives, including his own. It is also a story about youth and growing up. It is a story about giving. But it is ultimately the story of the people who made Toronto the community it is today.”

Tony Wong, Contributing Columnist Toronto Star