CHARLOTTETOWN, June 4, 2019 /CNW/ - Sun Life will inspire
budding musicians in Prince Edward
Island with the expansion of its Musical Instrument Lending
Library program to four public libraries on the Island in
Summerside, Charlottetown and Montague. JUNO Award-winning singer/songwriter
and Summerside native,
Catherine MacLellan, will be on hand
to announce details of the program.
The Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending Library program is
increasing access to musical instruments in the Maritimes with the
Prince Edward Island launch. This
innovative, free program helps put musical instruments into the
hands of more Canadians. Just like borrowing a book, residents with
a valid library card can now borrow a variety of musical
instruments.
DATE:
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Thursday, June 6,
2019
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TIME:
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10:30 a.m.
ADT
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WHERE:
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Summerside Rotary
Library
57 Central
Street
Summerside, PE C1N
3K9
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WHO:
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Catherine
MacLellan, Juno Award-winning singer/songwriter
Rebecca
Boulter, Regional Librarian, Prince Edward Island
Libraries
Brad Trivers,
Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning, Government of Prince
Edward Island
Paul Joliat,
Assistant Vice-President, Philanthropy and Sponsorships, Sun
Life
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This is the eleventh musical instrument lending library program
supported by Sun Life in a Canadian public library.
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Sun Life Financial in the community
At Sun Life
Financial, we are committed to building sustainable, healthier
communities for life and we're proud to hold the Caring
Company designation from Imagine Canada. Community wellness is
an important part of our sustainability commitment and we believe
that by actively supporting the communities in which we live and
work, we can help build a positive environment for our Clients,
Employees, advisors and shareholders. Our philanthropic support
focuses on two key areas: health, with an emphasis on diabetes
awareness, prevention, care and research initiatives through our
Team Up Against DiabetesTM platform; and arts and
culture, through our award-winning Making the Arts More
Accessible TM program. We also partner with sports
properties in key markets to further our commitment to healthy and
active living. Our Employees and advisors take great pride in
volunteering over 18,000 hours each year and contribute to making
life brighter for individuals and families across Canada. Read more about Sun Life Financial in
the community.
PEI Public Library Service
The PEI Public Library Service operates 26 libraries across
Prince Edward Island. There are
more than 300,000 items to borrow, including books, music, dvds, e
books, snowshoes, museum passes, fitness and autism kits. With the
assistance of more than 70 dedicated employees, public libraries
are community spaces for learning, engaging, creating and
enjoyment. More than 800,000 items were borrowed last year from
public libraries which are provided by the provincial government in
partnership with municipalities.
Media Relations Contacts:
Yasna Criscione
Manager, Corporate Communications
Sun Life
t. 416-204-8110
yasna.criscione@sunlife.com
Jean Doherty
Senior Communications Officer
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
t. 902-314-5702
jmdoherty@gov.pe.ca
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.