The prime minister’s mother is coming to Chatham-Kent in February.
Margaret Trudeau, a longtime mental health advocate, is coming thanks to Family Service Kent.
She’ll be at the Chatham Capitol Theatre Feb. 24.
Trudeau has seen and experienced a great deal during her lifetime. She married then-Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in 1971, despite being 30 years younger, and had to essentially raise her three sons on her own.
She’s had to deal with the death of one son, Michel, in 1998, and her former husband two years later.
Margaret Trudeau has also lived with a bi-polar disorder.
She’ll be in town to share her personal stories and to remind everyone about the importance of nurturing the mind, body and spirit.
As a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of counselling and community support services, Family Service Kent appreciates the importance of the message Margaret Trudeau has to share.
“The mission of our agency is to support, empower and advocate for individuals and communities to reach their full potential,” Executive Director, Brad Davis said in a media release. “With her compelling personal story and ongoing commitment to advocacy work, we believe that Margaret Trudeau embodies the spirit of what we strive to achieve. The audience will be entertained and inspired as she takes us on a journey through her life.”
Tickets for an Evening with Margaret Trudeau went on sale Monday. They can be purchased online through cktickets.com or at the Capitol’s box office. General admission is $55, while there is limited premium seating available for $85. This includes a meet and greet event following the presentation.
