PUMPKIN PICKING INVITATION

(Translated from French)

Dear PIPSC members,

In the fall, what could be better than enjoying the outdoors with your family?

The Mauricie Branch of your union is pleased to invite you to pick pumpkins at Ferme Éthier in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès!

Where: Ferme Éthier Les Fruits Soleil (https://maps.app.goo.gl/c93k5Kmzrm1Y21Do9)

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

It’s the perfect time to pick your pumpkins for Halloween.

This activity is free for PIPSC union members and their families.

Each participant will receive a pumpkin. (Family of 4 = 4 pumpkins)

Come and enjoy the fall atmosphere, pick out your favourite pumpkins, and spend some quality time with your colleagues and their loved ones.

On-site: local produce stands, activities for children and adults, and much more!

This weekend’s on-site activity will be a forest theatre performance featuring Jacques Brunet, Bella Bolduc, Andréanne Cossette and Denys Kane. Directed by Stéphanie Ribeyreix. 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Please confirm your interest and the number of participants by October 1, 2025 at sectionmauricie@pipsc.ca

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Thank you very much,

Your Mauricie Branch Executive