News
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As announced on May 25 and reported here, NFS made a donation to Northumberland Hills Hospital of $5000. (As patrons know, donations are possible when there is a surplus of funds). Further to that announcement, Rhonda Cunningham, Executive Director at the Hospital’s Foundation, was at the screening of Familiar Touch on September 21. Rhonda spoke about how the donation was contributing to the purchase of Hospital Equipment. This includes a new MRI and sterilising equipment and more. She also listed some hospital statistics including that last year, there were over 500 babies born at the hospital and over 40,000 visits to the emergency room.
But most of all, Rhonda expressed gratitude for the NFS generosity (photo at right).
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We are pleased to announce our program for the Fall of 2025.
- Sunday September 21
Familiar Touch
A sensitive coming-of-old-age film that follows an older woman's transition into assisted living as she navigates her relationship with herself, her caregivers, and her family amidst her shifting memories and desires. Details here. - Sunday October 5
Meet the Barbarians
A small town in France preparing to welcome a Ukrainian refugee family is surprised when a Syrian family shows up instead. Meet the Barbarians strikes just the right balance of humour, ideas, and heart in this classic comedy of integration. Details here - Sunday October 26
Exhibiting Forgiveness
A renowned painter has his life disrupted by the return of his estranged, formerly abusive father. The film explores themes of forgiveness, familial reconciliation, and the complexities of healing. Details here - Sunday November 9
Blue Moon
This theatrical Richard Linklater film deftly fills out the colourful lifetime of the legendary creative partnership of Rodgers and Hart. Details here - Sunday November 23
Eleanor the Great
After seventy years with best friend, Eleanor moves to New York City for a fresh start. Making new friends at ninety proves difficult. Longing for connection, she befriends a 19-year-old student. Details here
At the links (or under the menu "Program"), you'll find more details including cast, a review and a trailer.
Tickets will be available shortly.
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NFS Volunteers are working to organize the 2025 Fall Series. The first step is to establish dates and that has now been done. Mark your calendars:
NFS dates for Fall 2025
- Sunday September 21
- Sunday October 5
- Sunday October 26
- Sunday November 9
- Sunday November 23
Next we will work on getting suitable films selected. Stay tuned.
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As funds become available, Northumberland Film Sundays makes donations to local Charities since NFS is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. Before the screening of Universal Language on May 25, NFS volunteer Glenda Jackson presented Jen Gilmer with a cheque of $5,000 for Northumberland Hills Hospital. This brings the total NFS donations to more than $50,000. Go here for details.
Photo at right is of Glenda presenting to Jen.