“Is anyone sitting there?!” I said while balancing a plate of food and glass of wine.
He said “No, it’s all yours.”
And I cheered a silent ‘hoooray!’ because I was starving, and the wine was free. So far my day of solo travel had only occasionally been haunted by that painful kind of awkward. You know, the kind that almost always comes along with navigating new environments and experiences. And, dang, dare I say this was shaping up to be a good night.
I honestly can’t remember how the next bit went. But I quite quickly came to the realization that I had parked my clueless little self right beside the star of the show….
LYNNE MULDER! Born into a family who believes in hard work, education, compassion and community, Lynn's commitment and passion to ensure all the citizens of Red Deer are offered the best quality of life possible comes naturally. With a Masters in Education, Lynne continues to support and volunteer with various organizations such as Vantage Community Services, United Way Of Central Alberta and the Canadian Mental Health Association. She is a strong community supporter, animal lover and a generous soul. Lynne displays compassion, kindness, determination and dedication to creating a vibrant Central Alberta. A strong, determined leader from nurse to Vice president of Red Deer College to Red Deer City Councillor, Lynne continues to make a positive impact in our community, no matter what capacity!
Nicole Leal, a dedicated and passionate artist, is highly regarded as a leader in the arts. A 2013 graduate from Red Deer College's Performing Arts & Creation program, Nicole landed the position as the first female Artistic Director for Tree House Youth Theatre. IN addtion, after a long history of volunteer work with Central Alberta Theatre, she was hired as their Production Manager. Her work as an Actress includes Prime Stock Theatre's Bard on Bower, B.I.T.E, Butt Ugly, and alumna for RDC's main-stage performances. Her roles in film include Ignition Theatre and the lead in CACHE production's film Are You Listening?. In 2016, Nicole co-founded Red Deer's blooming Improvisation Group, Improv Jelly. The arts community values her as a dynamic resource!