IListen Newsletter - Bulletin J'écoute
Message from
CHHA National Executive Director
Greetings!

My family celebrates Christmas, and because of that, I am wishing you Merry Christmas too. 
 
Traditions vary from culture to culture, from family to family, and many evolve. One of my favourite traditions is watching Fiddler on the Roof in December; the song “Traditions” explains well that traditions help us keep our balance and sanity.
 
This year, our family is spread out across two provinces, not all our extended family is healthy, and timing around work and studying will mean that the holiday season will not just be one week; it will flow over many days. Pandemic precautions continue to enter the mix. Not everyone can participate in everything, but there will be enough traditions to hold us together and keep us motivated on the long drives and late nights. Traditions are shared memories. I hope this season makes good memories for all of you.
 
Enjoy the final IListen of 2021!

Lee Pigeau
CHHA National Executive Director
Holiday Message from CHHA Board Chair
Dear CHHA Members and Supporters: 
 
The snow is piling up outside as I write this, so it means Christmas is on its way. As I reflect over the past year, I continue to be amazed by the passion CHHA members and networks have for the organization. I also appreciate the support provided by our numerous volunteers and supporters who continue to advocate on behalf of persons with hearing loss. The CHHA staff has worked hard over the year, spreading the message of who we are and what we do. 
 
I look forward to being a part of CHHA in the coming year and hope you do too. On behalf of the CHHA national board of directors, enjoy the holidays and stay safe and well. Best wishes for 2022.
 
Sincerely,
Marilyn Kingdon, Board Chair
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Reflecting on this past year
By Lee Pigeau

I have been with CHHA for an entire year now and was asked to write about this year in review. So much has happened that the first draft of this article was just a list of the accomplishments, benchmarks, twists and turns and bumps in the road. It was no more reflective than a grocery list.

Something did strike me as being particularly significant, and that was the number of meetings, webinars, and events I attended on a virtual platform. Like all meetings, some were critical to CHHA's ongoing success, and others were well…. just meetings....
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To Our Valued Members,
 
We thank you for your support and participation throughout 2021 and send you the very best wishes for a Happy Holiday season!  Wishing you happiness and success in 2022.
 
Warm regards,
Young Adults Network Board of Directors
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