Hello and welcome!
If you’re reading this, you’re probably planning to host or celebrate one of these milestone events sometime in the near future:
Milestones & Memories is here to help!
We help people (and organizations) celebrate milestone moments in a unique and special way. It’s party planning and hosting… with a twist!
With a lighthearted and thoughtful approach, we work with you to make sure your gathering is one for the memory books. We do this by weaving things like storytelling and engaging activities into your event. In a way that creates a memorable and meaningful experience for people. In a way that’s good for the soul!
Our intention is always to connect people and strengthen the fabric of family, friendship and community. And to have a little fun along the way!
We can host part of or the entire gathering for you, or we can simply help with ideas and pre-planning. We work with all budgets and are here to help in whatever way works best for you!
“My idea of a fun party changed radically when I met Lea at Little League 10 years ago. Never have I met anyone with such a passion for celebration and a talent for designing events to make them memorable! I tend to be shy and I reluctantly attended the first few parties, knowing Lea would have organized get to know you games for new teams, memory sharing at birthday bashes, and epic ‘sporting events’ at Olympic celebrations. Participation required - gasp! And yet, at the end of every beautifully crafted event I left laughing and quite unexpectedly, more connected to the other guests (the people with whom I’d shared the evening). Now I look forward to the next invitation from Lea with anticipation!! Every element of her parties are constructed to engage and connect people using humour, sentiment, and creativity. Lea achieves the perfect mood every time, whatever the occasion, all the while looking effortless! If you’re planning a party you want people to enjoy and remember, Lea’s expertise will make sure you get exactly that!
- Sue Vernon-Smith, Oakville ON
As I was aging, my role as "elder" was becoming more prominent within my family and community. Several folks felt it would be worthwhile to have a special gathering and celebration to mark this new chapter in my life and to honour the contribution elders can make even as they age.
I knew of some of the events Laurel and Lea had created and overseen and just knew they were the ones to take on this project! They took care of everything and found such creative ways to engage everyone who attended. Even those who had to send regrets were connected into the day. They created a truly fabulous celebration.
Such a gathering was new to us all and everyone who attended was struck by the combination of honouring aging while having the best party ever!! My friends and family still speak of this day as one of the best and most unique events they have ever participated in.
I am so grateful to Laurel and Lea for their skills and passion for creating such a memorable day and one that will remain with me always!
- Linda Moore, Nelson BC