REMINDER - Annual Levee at Rideau Hall on December 12

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December 10, 2004 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 for an afternoon of holiday cheer with family and friends at the annual Governor General's Levee, on Sunday, December 12, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. MEDIA PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT 1:50 P.M.: This year, Governor General Clarkson and John Ralston Saul will kick off levee celebrations by putting the final touches on the Rideau Hall sugar house created by Rideau Hall chefs. This reproduction of Rideau Hall, made of sugar, will be displayed for all to see in the entrance hall of the residence. MEDIA INTERESTED IN THE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY ARE ASKED TO PRESENT THEMSELVES AT THE PRINCESS ANNE ENTRANCE NO LATER THAN 1:40 P.M. During the levee, young and old alike will have the opportunity to send a message of support to the men and women of the Canadian Forces that are away from their families during the holiday season. Guests can write their messages, while children can create Christmas cards for our troops at arts and crafts tables. Visitors will also have the chance to tour the historic residence to the sound of holiday music and learn how to care for poinsettias and other seasonal plants from the National Capital Commission's horticultural expert Ed Lawrence. Children can decorate gingerbread cookies and everyone can enjoy light refreshments. Entertainment this year will feature the Ottawa Children's Concert Choir and the Dickens Carollers, as well as balloon sculptors, guides dressed in period costumes and much more. All activities are free of charge. Free shuttle from NRC parking on Sussex Drive Free parking will be available at the National Research Council, 100 Sussex Drive, and a free shuttle will take you to and from Rideau Hall from 1:30 p.m. until completion of the event. Please note that the grounds will be closed until 1 p.m. to allow for levee preparations. Limited on-site parking for persons with disabilities will be available via the Princess Avenue gate. Please see Annex A for more information on Rideau Hall's fun winter program. Media interested in covering this event are asked to use the Princess Avenue gate or to call the Rideau Hall Press Office. -30- Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office (613) 993-8158 www.gg.ca Public Information 991-ggca (4422) 1 866 842-4422

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