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P.E.I. lieutenant-governor holds 2019 Christmas open house

SaltWire Network | Posted: Dec. 3, 2019, 4:42 p.m. | Updated: Dec. 3, 2019, 4:42 p.m. | 1 Min Read
Lt.- Gov. Antoinette Perry welcomes Barb Rhodenhizer to the Christmas open house at her official residence, Fanningbank, on Tuesday. Rhodenhizer was one of many people who toured the historic home in Charlottetown's Victoria Park, which was dressed in its festive finery. Visitors also had to chance to listen to songs by the Canada Remembers chorus. At the right is Cmdr. Rob Alain, aide-de-camp. Another open house will be held today, 1-3 p.m.
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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Lt.- Gov. Antoinette Perry welcomes Barb Rhodenhizer to the Christmas open house at her official residence, Fanningbank, on Tuesday.

Rhodenhizer was one of many people who toured the historic home in Charlottetown's Victoria Park, which was dressed in its festive finery.

Visitors also had to chance to listen to songs by the Canada Remembers chorus.

At right is Cmdr. Rob Alain, aide-de-camp.

Another open house will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1-3 p.m. 

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