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.