Author Archives: Al Zylstra

Over the River and Through the Woods by Tony winning playwright Joe DiPietro Company: White Rock Players’ ClubProduction Dates: June 1-18, 2022Production Venue: White Rock Players’ Club, 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock  Director: Don Briard (dbriard@telus.net)Producer: Charles Buettner (buettnerboyz@shaw.ca) Audition Date:    April 10 at 7:00 pm     Audition Venue: White Rock Players’ Club, 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock About theContinue reading “Casting Notice”

March 7, 2015. Today is the 7th anniversary of my sister, Anna’s memorial service. One of the worst days in my life. She left this world far too soon and we are all poorer for that. I was honoured to speak at her memorial: So, we are here today to celebrate the life of myContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to Anna”

Miss you so much.

Alex and I have been renovating our home since the day we bought the place and we have had seen some massive changes. From all new appliances, new flooring, new draperies, furniture, the transformation has been so impressive. I cannot take credit for about 90% of the stuff that we have done. It has beenContinue reading “Living room re-do”

February 15, 2013. This is the day that we got the keys to our home. What made me truly relieved and happy on this day back in 2013 The metamorphosis continues

Born in the Netherlands on February 12, 1928.

It has been 19 years and it still feels like yesterday we said goodbye

So, I have decided to embark on a new project this year. I want everyone to know who means the world to me and to whom I will be eternally grateful to have in my life. So, each month, I am going to write a post about those who celebrate birthdays in that month. KathieContinue reading “Birthday greetings one and all”

NOW STREAMING! I started working on this project over a year ago and it is one that I am most proud of. I was approached by Peg Keenleyside a while back about becoming involved with Delta Stage Works – a cadre of amazingly talented people. I jumped at the opportunity and I am so gladContinue reading “THEN & NOW”

So, you have been on this planet for 65 rotations and I am so glad that you chose the last 18 of them to be with me.