Governor General's Levee to take place Sunday, December 14

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December 8, 2003 OTTAWA – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, and His Excellency John Ralston Saul invite everyone to come to Rideau Hall and join them for a special afternoon of holiday cheer with family and friends at the annual Governor General's Levee, on Sunday, December 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.The whole family will enjoy seasonal activities and entertainment. Guests will be able to visit the historic residence to the sound of holiday music and learn how to care for poinsettias and other seasonal plants. Children can decorate gingerbread cookies and everyone can enjoy light refreshments.Visitors will be invited to send their holiday greetings to the men and women of the Canadian Forces serving abroad. Guests can write or video-record their messages, while children can create Christmas cards for our troops at arts and crafts tables."The holiday season is a particularly difficult time for the women and men of the Canadian Forces who are deployed overseas to be away from their families," said the Governor General. "I hope everyone will come and help us send a message of support to our troops."- 30 -Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office (613) 993-8157 or (613) 998-7280 www.gg.caPublic Information 1 866 842-4422

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