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Jill Summerhayes

Jill Summerhayes

A respected business entrepreneur, author, and weekly columnist for over 25 years in a variety of publications, Jill is a well known arts activist and leader in the community which she loves. Recipient of many awards she was inducted into Cambridge Hall of Fame in 2003

Recent Work by Jill

Charitable giving is easier when it's rewarded with a smile

Charitable giving is easier when it's rewarded with a smile

Deciding who to help isn't always easy, but when the the gesture is appreciative, it's always worth the effort, writes Jill Summerhayes
PIECE OF MIND: Finding the right contractor is important

PIECE OF MIND: Finding the right contractor is important

Jill Summerhayes tells us about her contractor experience
Overcoming physical and mental challenges with a shot of adrenaline

Overcoming physical and mental challenges with a shot of adrenaline

Zip-lining adventure in Costa Rica gave Jill Summerhayes a sense of accomplishment, a great feeling of satisfaction, and a temporary boost of vitality
Councillors face a thankless task in setting city budgets

Councillors face a thankless task in setting city budgets

As the City of Cambridge prepares to enter budget discussions, Jill Summerhayes offers some appreciation for the work council and city staff do to keep taxes manageable while trying to please as many residents as possible
A proud moment charged with hope, positivity and love

A proud moment charged with hope, positivity and love

A Friday Night Supper Club organized by my daughter for people with special needs was wonderful to witness, writes Jill Summerhayes
Some thoughtful advice on the ambivalence of gift giving

Some thoughtful advice on the ambivalence of gift giving

Often the best presents we receive are the least expensive but most thoughtful, writes Jill Summerhayes
Want to relieve stress? Find something that makes you laugh

Want to relieve stress? Find something that makes you laugh

Boost your energy level with laughter as you cope with winter weather, writes Jill Summerhayes
Galt was once a heavily-wooded valley full of bears and wolves

Galt was once a heavily-wooded valley full of bears and wolves

'Our area has a fascinating and complex history which I know a little about but would love to hear more,' writes Jill Summerhayes
It's important to tell your friends you love and appreciate them

It's important to tell your friends you love and appreciate them

The death of a Friends star has Jill Summerhayes thinking about her many friends
Cambridge has big shoes to fill as arts coordinator retires

Cambridge has big shoes to fill as arts coordinator retires

Sophie McCann will be missed at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts, writes Jill Summerhayes
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