Birthday Bash for Dr. Collip

Date:November 20, 2021
Time:6:30pm
Special Event   Special Event
Adults   Adults

Birthday Bash For Dr. Collip (Co-Discoverer of Insulin)

Join us for a fun celebration of Doctor James B. Collip’s life! Dr. Collip was born in Belleville on November 20, 1892 and we’re hosting a Big Birthday Party in honour of his contribution to the life-saving discovery of insulin.

A film clip from Sean Scally, local filmmaker and winner of Belleville Downtown DocFest’s 2019 Best Local Feature Film, will kick off the evening followed by, “The Quest” a short NFB film about Dr. Collip and the discovery of insulin.

Test your knowledge of Belleville’s local history in our skill testing quiz. You could be the winner of one of four fantastic prizes, including 2 Downtown Belleville $$ prizes with a value of $50 each!   

Come for the party and stay for a big slice of Birthday Cake with Coffee/Tea/Punch!

This free event is on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gallery (3rd Floor).

Sponsored by Tipper Financial Services Ltd.. No registration is required. For more information contact 613-968-6731 ext. 2037