Julie! Whoa!
50 years in the making
What? Julie is 50?
It’s true. So true that I need you to celebrate it with me!
I know it’s a big ask to come to Vancouver Island, but it’s a big birthday, so I’m asking!
The main event will be on Saturday, November 9th, 2024. It is the Saturday of the Remembrance Day long weekend, so hopefully that helps with plans. I appreciate all the folks that will be traveling, so there will be a lunch at mine on Sunday, November 10th, and some impromptu hangs on the Friday, November 8th. Let’s do this!
Julie being 15
Julie being Fashion Julie and also 3
Oh, wait! Let’s have more fun!
Let’s make a playlist together!
Chances are likely that we know each other via some source of music connection. Or we share the same blood. Either or, both ways mean that you are a fun, just like me!
Let’s make a playlist by choosing a song from each of the last 50 years. Pick one that a) reminds you of me or b) has a special connection for you + me or c) is just too good not to include.
Take your time with this, make it a goodie, I will be judging you… jk jk…
Julie being Dino-Food Julie and being 49.5
Julie is
Sun sign: Scorpio Moon sign: Scorpio Rising Sign: Aquarius
Julie grew up in Vancouver, moved to Richmond in their ‘tweens, then left home and moved back to Vancouver at 16. Did radio stuff at Citr. Did music stuff. Started cutting hair for monies at 17. Opened Satellite Salon, their first salon at 29. Still did more radio stuff and more music stuff. Moved to Montreal at 35. Opened another salon, Salon Identité. Got a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing with a Fine Arts Minor in Electroacoustics from Concordia University. Did more radio stuff at CJLO, did more music stuff. Moved back west, first Salt Spring Island as a landing pad, then Vancouver, again, but this time with Soph. A pandemic began. Julie retrained and got a Diploma in UX Design.
In November 2023, Julie and Soph moved to Courtenay BC. Phew.
In November 2024, Julie turns a half century aka oldie-times #SecretSenior
Julie also
has dogs (Bruce and Little Bear), birds (Petra, Olly, Miko and Darcy) and a bearded dragon (Archie).
has a Soph.
misses heart dog Cupcake (RIP 2019) misses Hokey Pokey dog (RIP 2022) misses Pinky cat (RIP 2024) misses Soph’s Sadie cat (RIP 2020) and O.G. cats Akasha and Camilla (RIP 2006)
had a dad, Ben (RIP 2002), who didn’t get to celebrate his 50th birthday, so please help celebrate this one for him.
Gallery of Julies
Julie turning 25, counting the candles to make sure
Julie being a tiny bébé months old Julie
Julie making sounds at Drone Day in Montreal 2015 and also 40
Julie being Radio Julie and also 37
Julie being DJ Julie and also 36
Julie being Scooter Julie and also 19
Julie being Mouse Julie and also 21
Julie being Farm Julie and also 40
Julie being Maqua Julie and also 35
Julie being International Julie and also 33
Event Details
We will be celebrating in style on the evening of Saturday, November 9th, 2024.
The night will include delicious bites by Chef Sophia, special non-alcohol bevvies, and some secret surprise entertainment.
Please feel free to bring what you’d like to drink in terms of spirits et al 🪩
We will also be doing a lunch/open-house on Sunday, November, 10th, 2024. Ask Julie for the address.
The Venue Sat. Nov 9th
The Abbey Studio 3273 First St @ Penrith Ave. Cumberland BC, V0R 1S0
6:30pm – 11:00 pm
Attire
It would be lovely to see you all dressed in fancies that make you feel good. Interpret at will. Think of the photo opportunities 📷
Julie Matson
1677A Burgess Road
Courtenay BC
V9N 5R8
Canada
Sun. Nov. 10th
Join us for an open-house/lunch at our house in Courtenay, BC. We live near the NorthGate Church, message Julie for the exact address.
Oh! Wanna send a birthday card?
I’d like that, thank you
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I Can’t Wait To Celebrate With You!
Julie’s birth moment is November 12th but I need to party with you sooner, so….
SAVE THE DATES! Sat. Nov 9th – 10th 2024