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2004-2005 marked the 125th anniversary of the Montreal Diet Dispensary’s (MDD) foundation.

The anniversary’s festivities were launched by an official reception at Montreal City Hall on May 10th, 2004.

Official Launch of the 125th anniversary activities on May 10th, 2004 Honourable Lise Thibeault, Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, signs The Official Guests Book of the City of Montreal, with attendence of Judith Brown, professor emeritus of the University of Minnesota, Louise O'Sullivan, a member of the Montreal Executive Committee, Marie-Paule Duquette, Executive Director, Commander Serge-Daniel Randez, military assistant, Pascale Bussières, spokesperson, Colette L. Lortie, past president of the Board of Directors, Dominique Lapierre, member of the Board of Directors and chairman of the 125th Anniversary Committee, and Dr. Claude Paré, president of the Board of Directors.
(Photo : Denis Labine)

On June 19th, 2004, a beautiful sunny day, MDD mothers and their families gathered on
Mont-Royal Park: more than 500 people were treated to a colourful and delicious outdoor country fair.

A partial view of the site and installations.

Make-up session for children.

Music – thanks to La bottine souriante members – and dancing, part of the country fair.

Busy volunteers serving the picnic.

On June 20th, 2005, MDD held its 125th Annual Meeting with a festive touch. Finally, on July 21st, 2005, the 125th anniversary activities were concluded with the premiere presentation of the MDD promotional video, a proud accomplishment of the 125th Anniversary Committee as well as an advance screening of the film Horloge biologique.

Denise Filiatrault, honorary president of the event, with: Patrice Robitaille, actor, Nicole Robert, producer, Mario Fortin, director of Cinéma Beaubien and Jean-Philippe Pearson, actor.
(Photo : Régent Gosselin)
Published in the November 23, 2005 Rosemont/Petite Patrie newspaper..

Denise Filiatrault, honorary president of the event, with Marie-Paule Duquette, executive director and Dr. Claude Paré, president of the Board of Directors.
(Photo : Régent Gosselin)

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