Sharing A Glass

She was ahead of her time, breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries - agriculture and advanced science academia. She was unconventional, bucking systems and customs. She forged her own path and earned the respect of her colleagues through hard work, tenacity, and commitment to a cause and an industry. Short in stature but abundant in her zest for life, care of others, her indomitable strength, infectious laughter, and one-of-a-kind sense of humour. They broke the mold for this remarkable woman, and she broke down the walls for future generations to follow.

When asked what advice she would give young people, Helen didn’t hesitate. “Work hard and never let anyone put you down. If you mess up, pack it in your memory and do better next time. Don’t be afraid to change course. If something else is better than your original plan, head off in that direction. Don’t worry about conforming.”

Thank you, Dr. K. Helen Fisher

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From Helen’s obituary: You are invited to join us at St. George’s Anglican Church, 83 Church St., St. Catharines on Tuesday, April 8th at 10:00 am for visitation followed by a Eucharist service at 11:00 am to celebrate Helen’s life. Cremation has taken place as Helen wished. A private interment will take place after the church service. All are invited to a reception from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 57 Lakeport Road, St Catharines.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory may be made to the Walker Family Cancer Centre, or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hulse & English Funeral Home, 75 Church Street, St Catharines. The service will be live streamed.

She was ahead of her time, breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries - agriculture and advanced science academia. She was unconventional, bucking systems and customs. She forged her own path and earned the respect of her colleagues through hard work, tenacity, and commitment to a cause and an industry. Short in stature but abundant in her zest for life, care of others, her indomitable strength, infectious laughter, and one-of-a-kind sense of humour. They broke the mold for this remarkable woman, and she broke down the walls for future generations to follow.

When asked what advice she would give young people, Helen didn't hesitate. “Work hard and never let anyone put you down. If you mess up, pack it in your memory and do better next time. Don’t be afraid to change course. If something else is better than your original plan, head off in that direction. Don’t worry about conforming."

Thank you, Dr. K. Helen Fisher

K. Helen Fisher Obituary - St. Catharines, ON Celebrate the life of K. Helen Fisher, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Hulse & English Funeral Home & Chapel.

Today is — and we’re raising a glass to the bold, brilliant women who shaped Ontario’s wine story. 💪🍇⁣
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From vineyard to boardroom, cellar to classroom, their journeys are powerful, passionate, and overdue for celebration.⁣
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“Sharing A Glass” is just the beginning — one book, many stories, infinite inspiration.⁣
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Explore their legacy. https://linktr.ee/sharingaglass

A year ago, we launched "Sharing a Glass" at our first public signing event - appropriately an International Women's Day celebration, hosted by female wine agency owners.

IWD was a perfect day to introduce our book to the public as it is the story of women rising above externally imposed limitations with internal grit and grace.

Fast-forward a year and "Sharing a Glass" is selling through several international sources. But respecting the current buy-national initiatives, we'd like to bring your attention to the , locations where you can buy your copy (and buy some great VQA wine while you are there!):

Creekside Cellars Winery
Fielding Estate Winery
Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Inniskillin Wines
Lailey Winery
Malivoire Wine
Niagara College Teaching Winery
Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

And stay tuned to our socials for news coming soon about a fabulous spring-time event!

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Lovely to see ’s face smiling back at me when I visited yesterday, from amongst a selection of other local delights.

Huge thanks to Malivoire and the other wineries who have supported our passion project* by selling the book in their wine shops.

*This book is Jenn Wilhelm’s creation. I was honoured to contribute some blood, sweat and tears by editing the book for her, and by penning the foreward and a couple of tributes.

There are still some tickets left for our Women in Wine reading with authors Tonya Lailey and Jennifer Wilhelm here at Lailey, Saturday October 5th (next weekend!) at 2:00.

Tickets are free but must be reserved here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-wine-authors-reading-at-lailey-featuring-tonya-lailey-jennifer-wilhelm-tickets-1008764360357

Jenn Wilhelm and Donna Lailey will be on the program together when the CFUW St. Catharines presents "Women in the Ontario Grape & Wine Industry: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow" on September 10 at Club Roma.

Jenn will moderate a panel that includes Donna Lailey (Chapter 3 in "Sharing a Glass") and winemakers Kelly Mason, Allison Findlay and Brooke Husband.

Tickets are $10 for non-members, $5 for students and complimentary for members. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-the-ontario-grape-wine-industry-yesterday-today-tomorrow-tickets-998775673927

Books will be for sale, and Jenn will be available to sign them after the presentation.

📷: By Virginia Anne Photography, taken at "Sharing a Glass" Media Launch.

Sending our best to all the book lovers out there on YOUR day!

We’ve been on an amazing ride since putting “Sharing a Glass” into the world, and we are so touched by our readers’ response. Thanks to all of you and to our future readers too!