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an afternoon celebrating the foundation Siobhan Bent has built over 50 years; her faith, her heritage, her values and the strength she pours into everyone around her.
Just as the roots of a great tree anchor, nourish, and uplift, Siobhan has grounded her family, strengthened her community, and planted seeds of kindness, leadership and love into the world.
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating this remarkable woman of God, as she celebrates her 50th milestone birthday!
We will honour not only where she comes from, but the roots she has helped grow in all of us.
Rooted In Heritage
This celebration will be filled with joy, connection and interactive experiences designed to reflect the journey Siobhan has achieved so gracefully. It will feature an authentic Jamaican brunch with options fit for most dietary needs including pescatarian and vegetarian.
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: The Diners Corner - 678 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2A6 (click for directions)
Cost to Attend: $75 per person
RSVP Details:
An Email Money Transfer (EMT) can be sent to siobhanturns50@gmail.com; password: “matteo”
In EMT subject area, please include your name and any food allergies
Please RSVP and submit met for your attendance by: November 28th, 2025
Parking: Parking in the area may require a few extra minutes; please plan accordingly so you can settle in and enjoy the event. Below are a few parking lots in the vicinity.
Green P - Municipal Carpark 3
13 Isabella St
Canada Wide Parking Inc.
Concord Gloucester on Yonge
3 Gloucester Street
World Car Park Management Inc.
1033 Bay St.
SpotHero Reservations
Use the SpotHero app to reserve parking spots in advance
Rooted In Style
For reasons that will be shared in person, the dress code for the event is brown. Any shade is welcome and below you will find a style guide for outfit inspirations.
Rooted In Gratitude
Siobhan’s birthday wish was to visit her favourite place in the world, home to both her parents, the island of Jamaica. Between scheduling, resources and of course the impacts of Hurricane Melissa she wasn’t able to fulfil this wish.
While the rooted celebration is not a surprise, at the event we are planning to surprise her with an all-expenses-paid future trip to Jamaica that includes airfare, accommodations, and select excursions.
If you would like to bring a gift, we kindly suggest a monetary contribution that she can put toward the trip expenses. Thank you for helping us make this experience truly special for her.
Rooted In Faithfullness
Thank you Lord for the gift of life, your covering, your guidance, and your everlasting love over these past five decades. Thank you for your faithfulness Lord.
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”