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FEBRUARY 2017 Issue #291
Prez Sez
As of this writing we have survived January
without really cold temperatures and no
great snow falls. We can only hope this
continues, but I doubt it. Again a word of
safety, salt those walkways when needed
and take care walking.
Frontier is working on the storage area
behind the stage in the Main Hall to provide
a more sound flooring for chair storage and
adding additional shelving for WOLRA. This will enable us to
better store all the items groups have accumulated and need at
points throughout the year. Groups will be contacted and
asked to review what they need stored and we will allocate
space for all.
A reminder that elections for the WOLRA Board will be in June and
there are four positions to be filled. I urge those interested in your
community to consider stepping forward and take on a role. You
may contact any present Board member if you wish to discuss
what is required and further information from the Election
Committee will be available next month.
Bryan West, President WOLRA
Board Sez
January was unusually warmer this year. It
snowed, it melted and then, threw in some
freezing rain to create icy conditions.
Snowplowing, sanding and salting have
been conducted very well by Frontier.
However, please continue to be diligent and careful when
walking or driving during these icy conditions as February will
surely bring in colder weather.
Continued next page…
The “Neighbourly News” is produced and funded by the Wellington on the Lake Residents Association and is available in
COLOUR & INTERACTIVE on the WOLRA
website at www.wotl.ca.
Residents’ telephone numbers shown in this newsletter are the last 4 digits only. Remember to dial 613-399 before the 4 digits.
USEFUL NUMBERS Site Administrator, Renie Thompson: x3835
Daimler (613) 848-6490 [email protected]
CONTACT US Newsletter Submissions/Classifieds:
DEADLINE 23rd @ 6 p.m.
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If you have not already done so, and would like to have the Neighbourly News emailed to you in future, send your email address to
For a list of Board Members,
Activities, Photos, Documents, our Heritage and lots more go to the
WOTL website:
http://wotl.ca
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Frontier will be installing a new floor and shelving behind the stage to provide us with a much
more organized storage area. The floor in the Craft Room will also be upgraded in early February
as well.
The camera system installation has been completed at the Rec Centre and all the magnetic
door entry information has been entered into the computer for each resident. For Snowbirds,
when you return, check that your pass card works and if there is any trouble, let Renie know for a
quick adjustment. An audio recording system is planned to be added to the Frontier office at a
later date.
Behind the scenes, two committees are working very hard to finalize the Dispute Resolution Policy
and the Membership Policy. It is our desire to have both of these policies presented at the April 11
General Meeting.
The Board thanks Sheila Hanbury for resurrecting the First Aid Training. This training is being
subsidized to promote participation. Please see the article later in this newsletter with details on
how to sign up.
The Board has also recently agreed to install a water cooler in the Rec Centre, pay for playing
cards and pay for Name Identification Badges for new WOLRA members.
Lastly, since there is not another General Meeting until April, if you have a concern that you
would like to forward to the Board, our email address is [email protected].
Your WOLRA Board
Housekeeping – Rec Centre
Reminder:
Thank you to those using their indoor
shoes when attending activities. Let’s
keep up the good work and continue
to bring/wear inside shoes in all the
activity rooms. Good housekeeping.
Thank you.
Bob Ness
Please be advised: To the owners of the yellow Volkswagen AJRW830 parked
in the overflow parking area across from the Rec Centre,
this is a temporary parking location while visiting the Rec
Centre. We have left a sign on your car, and have tried to
find its owner. Please remove asap as it will be towed due to possible
damage during snow removal. Contact Renie at the Rec Centre office
at x3835 or email me at [email protected] if you have any
information on this car.
Thank you.
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The Classical Music Club News At 1 p.m. on February 5th in the Main Hall, following the
success of the inaugural January show, another orchestral
performance will be held. This will last approximately 2 hours
including a 15 minute intermission. The program will consist of
solo instrumental clips with orchestra (1st half) followed (2nd
half)) by some rousing excerpts & sing-along from the BBC Proms. We
hope you will join us and again it will BYOB. Also please note that the
program will start punctually at 1 p.m. (not the usual 1:30 p.m.) to allow
the Main Hall to be set up for Super Bowl which will follow.
At 1:30 p.m. on February 19th in the Main Hall “The
Berlin Concert 2006” will be presented. This is an
outdoor operatic concert platform performance
before an audience of 20,000. It contains many of
your favourite operatic pieces and stars Anna
Netrebko, Rollando Villazon & Placido Domingo
accompanied by English subtitles.
This is an eye popper of a show which, if you are
a fan, you won’t want to miss. It will run for 115
minutes plus a 15 minute intermission at which time, in accordance with
tradition, refreshments will be available. To allow planning PLEASE use
the sign-up sheet on the Library notice board.
We would again like to extend our sincere thanks to all of you who
have helped in setting up and doing much of the work, without which,
these performances would not be possible. As the Aussies say “good on
you”.
Pam & Eric Grimshaw x1484
Happy Hour Once again the Waller’s (Dave &
Maureen) have volunteered to host our
Happy Hour on Sunday, February 12th,
from 3 – 5. January’s was lots of fun (we
even had a visitor who doesn’t live here!
Tennis Lessons – Summer 2017 Tennis lessons will be offered
at the WOTL tennis courts next
May - June if there is enough
interest. The instructor will be Jon Martindale, a tennis pro from Belleville.
There will be five lessons on consecutive Thursdays:
Beginners from 4-5 p.m. and Intermediate from 5-6 p.m.
The cost will be $12 per lesson and there needs to be 6 people signed
up for each class in order for them to run.
If you are interested in these lessons please either call me at x1795 or
email me at [email protected] .
Claire Northway
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NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 4
News Flash… E-Bikers are determined to dispel their hard
living/outlaw reputation by showing their softer
side!
Join us for a Coffee Morning on February 18th,
dedicated to love and romance. Bring your
coffee mug and a Loonie and “feel the love”!
E-Bikers
Upcoming Coffee Mornings The 2017 sign-up sheet is on the board in the Library. So far
we have few dates filled, so if your group, activity, club or
friends are interested please sign up so we can list them in
the newsletter. If you are unsure of what is required please
call & we will give you all the information and help you
need.
Suzanne West X2412
Saturday, the 4th of February, CANCELLED as no one signed up.
Saturday, the 18th of February, the E-Bikers will be hosting.
Our Sponsors Remember to check our Yellow Pages (just before
calendar) and if you have need of a service, please
support our sponsors, all of whom have been
recommended by others within our community and
who pay a fee to advertise in our newsletter. Thanks!
Elaine Jackson
Reminder There have been complaints that some dog
owners are NOT picking up their dogs’ waste
which has been seen in yards and by the
roadside.
REALLY?!!!! Makes it look bad for the rest of us
who DO pick it up and DO deposit
it in the bins situated about the
community…or even bring it home to put in our own
garbage. It is not the dog’s fault its owner is
negligent…poor puppy.
Plea from Residents (& embarrassed dogs)
Rec Centre Chairs with Arms Please leave chairs with arms in plain view in Main Hall as
residents are advising they cannot locate one when
needed. Thank you.
Renie Thompson, Site Administrator
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 5
New Year’s Eve Party Recap 115 people boarded the “Love
Boat” at Wellington on the Lake and
cruised through the night to
welcome in 2017 with a glass of
sparkling wine. One of the ‘Cruise
Directors’ checked in the
‘passengers’ and assigned their
destination while another ‘Cruise
Director’ took pictures (available on
the website) and offered mimosas.
Everyone was encouraged to take
part in the nautical themed trivia and then the party really got started.
Specialty coffees made by the ‘Captains’ with the buffet table offering
fruit, veggies, cheeses and decadent desserts. There was lots of
dancing to a variety of music and then the clock struck 12 – 2017 had
arrived.
All of this takes time and people so a big Thank You goes out to so
many people who helped set up, clean up and take down all the
décor from the season. WOTLers work so well together to get the job
done! THANK YOU!!!
Olena Varych & Brian King
Doug & Brenda Little
For lots of photos:
http://www.wotl.ca/gallery/2016-12-31-NewYearsEveParty/index.html
Come Celebrate Ontario Women Winning the
Right to Vote! On the afternoon of Sunday, April 9th, the Friends of the
Wellington Heritage Museum will be hosting the 100th
Anniversary Celebration of Ontario Women Winning the
Right to Vote at the WOTL Rec Centre. It is a fundraiser
for the development of a community space and
historically accurate garden behind the Museum. More
details to come in the March newsletter. Save the date!
Kate Brookfield, x9060
Healing/Meditation Circle February 21st - 5:15 - 6:15 in the Card Room
A safe space - for silence, reflection and support within a
like-minded community. A short guided meditation, silent
time, and an opportunity to send our natural healing out beyond our
circle. Let me know you are coming (seating) or come at the last
minute. Questions? Call me at x5414 or email [email protected].
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NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 6
Cathy’s Yoga The Winter Yoga Session is in progress but that doesn’t
mean it’s too late to join in. This session continues
through to March 15th. While space is limited there
are still some spaces available. If you are interested
in finding out more or would like to experience a class
to see what it`s like before committing, please do get
in touch with me. You will be more than welcome to
join us!
Tuesday 9:00-10:30 a.m., Card/Craft Room, Therapeutic Gentle (Level I);
Wednesday*New Time* 2:30-4:00 p.m., Card/Craft Room, Therapeutic
Gentle (Level I); Wednesday*New Time* 4:15-5:45 p.m., Card/Craft
Room, Therapeutic Finding Your Balance (Level II).
Cathy Ness, 613-885-7707, [email protected]
Have some gently used jewellery in your
drawers?
Thank you to WOTL residents who generously
donated jewellery to the Prince Edward
County Grannies for Africa group for our
annual November sale. The money raised by
Canadian Grannies goes to Africa through the
Stephen Lewis Foundation.
African grandmothers care for millions of
children orphaned by AIDS. Your donation
means that we can provide African
grandmothers and the children in their care
with supports that include medical care and
school fees, uniforms and educational supplies and much more.
As you can imagine, cleaning, sorting and tagging the jewellery for the
sale is labour intensive and as a small group of volunteers, we need to
begin early. We have "working bees" scheduled over the next two
months, and need more gently used jewellery.
Please call me to donate to this worthy cause. I will happily arrange for
pick up. We also welcome new faces to our group.
Kate Brookfield, x9060 Rotary Club of Wellington FAMILY DAY
February 20th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. You are
invited to this community event of family-
centered activities both inside and outside
of the ESSROC Centre.
Geoff Telling
Retiree’s Clock
Submitted by Sally Puklicz
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 7
Super Bowl L1 Pot Luck Party The contestants have been
decided for Super Bowl LI and it
looks like a good matchup. (Not as
good as Pittsburgh and Green Bay
would have been, [in my opinion]
but still good!!!)
Tom Brady and his potent offense
against the Falcons Matt Ryan and
the AFC leading offence. Should be a good one.
If you haven’t signed up on the sheet in the Library please do so. We
are expecting a good crowd with great food and an exciting game. If
you are going to watch the game anyways why not come and do it
with your neighbours and as a bonus you get to watch it on the big
screen.
Of course it is a BYOB so come at 4:30 p.m. to meet and mingle, and
grab a good seat for the game and then we feature a fabulous pot-
luck dinner (if the past is any indicator) starting at 5 p.m. followed by
the game at 6:30 p.m.
There will be activities for those who do not enjoy the game itself, or if it
happens to turn into a blowout. There will also be half-time fun to take
part in.
We have scoured the land in search of fantastic prizes to be given
away during the game. We ask for a Loonie to help defray the cost of
these prizes and our fabulous decorations.
Dave Silver
Faulty Garage Door Opener My garage door opener had developed a
problem with the door closing and then
reopening. There was no obstruction so I
thought this might be an adjustment issue and
I tried doing that without success. I saw the
garage door service guys working on a house
nearby and asked them to check it out. After
a quick inspection one of them saw that I had
replaced the door opening unit's
incandescent light bulbs with LED's and we
switched them back. Problem solved. He could not explain why but
these units do not function properly with LED bulbs. This issue may be
peculiar to Garaga brand units, but in case anyone else is thinking of
switching their door opener's bulbs to LEDs be aware that this may
cause a malfunction.
Kevin Hanbury
I bought a new stick
deodorant today.
The instructions said:
"Remove cap and push
up bottom."
It hurts to walk, but
whenever I fart, the room
smells lovely.
Submitted by Paul Denault
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 8
First Aid We will be running a Basic CPR and Defibrillator
Training course in May, once the Snowbirds have
returned home. This is a non-certificate CPR course,
conducted by a trained first aid instructor.
Classes will run approximately 1 ½ hours and there will
be a minimal fee for participants. Dates are Monday May 1st (10-12),
Tuesday May 9th (1:30-3:30) and Thursday May 18th (3:30-5:30). Only
one session needs to be taken.
There is a sign-up sheet in the Library, please sign this if you are
interested.
Sheila Hanbury
WOLRA Annual Garage & Bake Sale Our biggest annual fundraiser will take place
this year, on Saturday, May 6th. We collected
over $6000 last year thanks to the many
dedicated volunteers who made it such a
success and all the generous donations we
receive d from so many residents. All
proceeds from this day are used to enhance
the lives of the WOTL community, paying for such things as the new
sound system, the Bocce Ball courts, the horseshoe pits, equipment for
the different clubs, etc.
Please keep this in mind when you start to spring clean or want to get
rid of gently used items. More information will follow in next month's
newsletter.
Nancy Barton, Garage Sale Coordinator
THEATRE NEWS - St. Patrick’s Day Party The Theatre Group has once again taken over the St.
Patrick’s Day Party - March 17th of course. We have
started rehearsals of some Irish skits that we can have fun
with. We hope to entertain you for half an hour or so,
after we have all enjoyed the usual delicious Irish fare (of
corned beef), with chicken as a substitute for those who
are not fans (please let us know), provided by
Wheelhouse Catering.
We will also have the popular Whiskey Toss, bring your quarters - I have
the Jameson’s Irish Whiskey ready and waiting for the winner. There will
likely be more surprises in store, so come join us. Happy hour will start at
5 and dinner will be served at 6. Tickets $25 - Call Doris Barnes x5093.
Proceeds, after expenses will go to the Storehouse Food Bank
Bea Howse, x1624
Contributed by Sheila Hanbury
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 9
Easy Moving Program The program started to run again at the
Rec Centre on Friday, January 27th,
from 10:00-11:30 a.m., once per week for 6
weeks. This is the 10th time the program will
be led by Sarah Sandham, a Certified
Personal Training Specialist, with the Prince
Edward Family Health Team with positive
feedback from participants.
There is no cost and the program is designed to teach gentle exercise
movements while seated. The program is best suited to persons who
have experienced medical problems or mobility concerns, including
those who live with chronic pain.
However, if you are interested in becoming more physically active, and
are not sure how to safely start, you may also be interested in the
program.
Please note that a medical referral/approval from a doctor is required.
For more information, questions, or registration contact Sarah at 613-
399-1281 Ext 5.
July 17th - SHOW We would love to put on another full show this July.
Last year’s Cabaret Show was very well received and
fun for actors and audience alike, but we really need
more members - both on the acting side and for
various backstage jobs.
I know that there must be a lot of talent out there. There must also be
many residents who perhaps don’t think they are talented. I would love
to prove you wrong. Some of our members were surprised and thrilled
to find how talented they were and how much they enjoy their
experience on the stage. As soon as they heard that laughter and
applause - they were hooked!
By the way, audiences here are wonderful - enthusiastic and attentive.
It is a pleasure to entertain them. So, please give us a try, bring a friend,
neighbour - your spouse! We meet Mondays at 3:30 and if you are busy
at that time, rehearsals can be flexible.
Bea Howse, x1625 Time to get up and out to beat the
February Blues. Well, it is February (or
almost). The Dine & Learn will be Tuesday,
February 7th, 6 p.m. (at St. Andrews Parish Hall in Wellington) for the
dinner and 7 p.m. for the talk. Free-will offerings accepted. Come to
hear our local caregivers talk about the differences between Physio
and Chiropractic therapy and how they can also work together to heal
your body and give balance to your lifestyle. Please call me, Sharron at
x3846 or email me for a reservation [email protected] by
Saturday, February 4th.
Whether you own a dog or
not, you must appreciate
the efforts of this owner to
sell her dog. Look at the
picture and then read the
sales pitch below.
“Dog for Sale. Free to
good home. Excellent
guard dog. Owner cannot
afford to feed Jethro
anymore, as there are no
more drug pushers,
thieves, murderers, or
molesters left in the
neighbourhood for him to
eat. Most of them knew
Jethro only by his Chinese
street name... Ho Lee
Schitt.”
Submitted by Brian Beasant
PEC Events, Festivals & Fairs http://prince-edward-county.com/events/festivals-fairs/
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 10
Canada Day Flags WOTL has always been noted as proudly
Canadian and was recognized in the past as the most
patriotic community based on flags per capita on
Canada Day. Every year a WOTL volunteer places a
flag on the front lamp post of each residence within our
community.
I have enjoyed the past 5 years as Coordinator of Canada Day Flags
and for health reasons must now pass this on to a willing volunteer to
continue the tradition.
For 2017, we have in place 25 local volunteers ready to install and take
down almost 500 flags in our growing community. I can assist the
Coordinator with all the details and provide records from past years.
I have had no response to 2 previous newsletter requests and if there is
no interest, we will not be showing our colours this important year that
is Canada’s 150th Anniversary.
Paul Nykanen - [email protected] - (613) 921-8497
Have something to sell or looking for something in particular?
Your ad can go here, FREE for residents; see above for “how”.
New Residents Hal & Cindy Newson 69 Maplehurst 705-817-1116
Doug & Gaye Smith 32 Conger 519-400-8404
Michael & Pat Hayes 23 Conger 905-430-4821
Correction: Correct spelling of name and new telephone number:
Doug & Cathy Pettingill x1126
To the family of Robert Gazley of Heritage Drive, who passed
away January 22nd.
Something New in the Neighbourly News We are trying something new in asking for Snowbird reports of interesting events
or anecdotes from their winter abodes. In this issue of the Neighbourly News
(next page), Doug & Gail Hardie sent us their report from Mexico on the Trump
Effect called “South of North”. We hope you enjoy reading it.
Email us at [email protected] if you wish to contribute.
Send your submissions for the Classifieds to
[email protected]. More ‘ARTICLES FOR
SALE’ are on WOTL website
http://www.wotl.ca/itemsforsale.html
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 11
SOUTH of NORTH Report Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico: It turns out
that Donald J. Trump is far more
popular here in Mexico than expected.
However it’s not in a flattering way.
Just up the main street from our house
in Ajijic, Mexico there’s a roadside
stand where they sell piñatas on the
weekend full of candies for children
and young adults. While blind-folded,
they
beat the
Trump
piñata with sticks, until the candies spill out. The Donald figure is
by far the most popular piñata this year. César, the roadside
seller, told me he sold over 200 the week after New Year’s.
That’s represents a lot of bashing for the small communities
around the western tip of beautiful Lake Chapala.
Mexicans are very concerned about the Trump effect and well
before the inauguration are already feeling it directly in the
wallet. The Mexican peso, bouncing around an already
depressed exchange rate of 18 pesos to the US dollar, plunged
overnight to over 21.5 with the Ford Plant cancellation. Great for
U.S. expats but devastating for imports. On the other hand,
spurred by the low peso, exports have jumped by 11.1 percent
and the country registered its first trade surplus since February
2015. Most expats I’ve spoken with have deep reservations
about the Trump administration and its’ negative effect on
Mexico.
Low wage earning Mexicans are also being hard hit by the January 20% increase in fuel prices
as Mexico moves from a fixed price Government controlled supply and price system to a free
market model. This has resulted in days of protests and even blockades in 12 states. Speeches
by President Enrique Pena Nieto have done little to quell the unrest. Change doesn’t come
easy.
On a more positive note, local residents and weekend Guadalajarans called “Tapiatos” are
eagerly looking forward to the three day 39th Annual International Chili Cook-off February 10-
12. The Cook-off starts off with a big parade (any excuse will do for our Mexican friends and
neighbours to show off their horses and costumes) then moves to the grounds of “Tobolandia”,
the local water park.
It’s a joint operation with Mexicans and Gringos working together to raise funds for eight local
charities. Of course it features competitive Chili tastings, Margarita tastings, dancing horses,
booths full of interesting stuff plus ent ertainment with well-known musicians. Blue Jay Slim from
Philadelphia who was just inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame headlines. Plain and simple, it’s
a great big three day party that keeps all the ex-pats and local Mexicans busy and off the
streets.
Doug Hardie (reporting from Mexico)
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 12
The Last Cab Ride
A beautiful reminder about what life is really about; long but worth it. Contributed by Brian Beasant
I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was
going to be my last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but instead I put the car in park and
walked up to the door and knocked...
‘Just a minute’, answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After
a long pause, the door opened.
A small woman in her 90’s stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil
pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940’s movie. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment
looked as if no one had Lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets. There were no clocks
on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos
and glassware.
‘Would you carry my bag out to the car?’ she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the
woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb. She kept thanking me for
my kindness. ‘It’s nothing’, I told her. ‘I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother to be
treated.’ ‘Oh, you’re such a good boy, she said.
When we got in the cab, she gave me an address and then asked, ’Could you drive through downtown?’
‘It’s not the shortest way,’ I answered quickly... ‘Oh, I don’t mind,’ she said. ‘I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way
to a hospice. I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. ‘I don’t have any family left,’ she
continued in a soft voice. ‘The doctor says I don’t have very long.’
I quietly reached over and shut off the meter. ‘What route would you like me to take?’ I asked. For the next
two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an
elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they
were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a
ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow in front of a particular
building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.
As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, ‘I’m tired. Let’s go now.”
We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home,
with a driveway that passed under a portico. Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled
up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been expecting her. I
opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair.
‘How much do I owe you?’ she asked, reaching into her purse. ‘Nothing,’ I answered. ‘You have to make a
living,’ she said. ‘There are other passengers,’ I responded.
Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly. ‘You gave an old woman a
little moment of joy,’ she said. ‘Thank you.’ I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning
light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.
For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk. What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who was
impatient to end his shift? What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away? On
a quick review, I don’t think that I have done anything more important in my life.
We’re conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments.
But great moments often catch us unaware, beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.
PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID, BUT THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER
HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL.
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 13
February Anniversaries
Jerry and Florence Lindsay 5 1993
Jerry and Louise Kedro 16 1974
Barry and Jan Wallace 18 1984
Mike and Katie Weber 19 1955
Reginald and Norah Kettle 21 1948
February Birthdays
Therese Raymond 1 Nancy McColl 16
Bob Clarke 2 Leo Lortie 18
Marilyn Dodgson 3 John Ramsay 18
Merv Kreutz 4 Kerry-Lee Miller 19
Tom Nash 4 Carol Inrig 21
Judy Piene 4 Carol Baker 21
Brenda Jacono 6 Dave Cooke 24
Maddy Swindon 6 Carol Ecklund 24
Christine Trulsen 6 Irwin Lett 27
Bill Nilsson 7 Eleanor Deraiche 27
Hinke Hofstee 9 Sylvia Penaska 27
Ken Hale 11 Chuckie Tobin 27
Patricia Bartle 13 Maria Nykanen 28
Ron McMahon 14
Jane VanSoelen 14
Jerry Kedro 15
Brenda Silver 15
Congratulations to all! Regarding Birthdays & Anniversaries: If you notice any
errors or missing dates, please let me know for the future
announcement of your celebration.
Sheila Hanbury, [email protected]
Bingo Jackpot Weekly Winners
Jackpot Winners: Jan 4 - Gord Morrison Jan 11 - Doris Barnes Jan 18 - 7 way tie: Janice Parker, Donna Walters, Lorna McDonell, Shirley Evans, Pat Sawyer & Olivia Mainville(2)
Ted Curnock - x2308
Twoonie Jackpot Winner: Jan 18 – Marjorie Durham
Congratulations to all winners. The next Twoonie pot game is February 15th. Everyone welcome to come for some laughs and friendship every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the main all of the Rec Centre.
See you then!
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Bridge Scores First Second Third Small Slam
Jean Clark, Convenor
Euchre Scores First Second Third
Jan 5 Wayne King 61 Shirley Evans 58 Garry Evans 56
Lone Hands: Bev Norman 3
Jan 12 Henry Van Den Oetelaar 59 Buck Buchanan 57 Mike Metcalfe and
Ken Douglas 56
Lone Hands: Donna Walters 5
Jan 19 Brenda Silver 63 Ken Douglas 58 Wayne King, Buck Buchanan
and Bim McIntyre 55
Lone Hands: Henry Van Den Oetelaar 4
Dave and Brenda Silver, Conveners
Bid Euchre Scores Date 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
22/12 Cancelled
29/12 Ian McColl 217 Bim
McIntyre
205 Dave
Lever
188 Keith Norris 180 Dave
Silver
177
8/01 Carol
Norris
190 Brenda
Silver
188 Keith
Norris
173 Margaret
McPherson
166 Dave
Silver
161
15/01 Martin
Gettler
223 Hazel
Gettler
201 Dave
Lever
189 Heather
Metcalfe
186 Dave
Silver
180
Carol
Norris
180
Due to the Super Bowl party being held at the Rec Centre on the 5th of February the Bid Eucre night has been
cancelled.
Ian McColl,Convenor
Cribbage Scores Date High Score
2nd High Score
High Hand
26/12 Cancelled
02/01 Garry Evans 834 Martin Gettler 802 Brenda Silver 24
09/01 Bev Norman 828 Brenda Silver 810 Bim McIntyre 24
16/01 Mike Metcalfe 828 Ian McColl 825 Martin Getler 20
Ian McColl, Convenor
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From the Editor If you have given your email address to E.com’s Gerry Ippersiel at
[email protected] you will receive the “Neighbourly News and
Calendar” by email. These are also on the WOLRA website in COLOUR &
INTERACTIVE at www.wotl.ca. Deadline for the March newsletter is
February 23rd at 6 p.m. Submissions can be
made by e-mail to the newsletter mailbox
at [email protected] or left in
the Submissions and Suggestions Blue Box in the Library of the
Rec Centre. Note that when a submission is made to the
newsletter by email, notification of receipt will be sent to the
submitter. If you do not receive a response after several days,
please contact any of the members on the Editorial Board to
confirm receipt of your submission.
Pam Smith
and the Editorial Board consisting of: Brian Beasant, Diane Dumais, Lynne Lamb and Al Smith
HERITAGE SITE
This is an email received from a WOTL resident regarding concerns that residents do not know about our Heritage site.
“As relative newcomers (Sept.2015) we want to say how much we enjoy the ‘Heritage’ component of the WOTL website. We have read most of the material dating back to 1990 through to 2017. We particularly like the slideshow to see the many changes during the past 27 years. We wonder how many residents are not aware and do not access this informative website?” Claudia and Vince Lebano
http://www.wotl.ca/heritage.html
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[email protected] www.twinbirch.ca
BEER & WINE MAKING
Scott Johnston, Owner
www.bellevillebeernwine.com
657 Old Hwy #2, Trenton www.colangelowine.com 613-394-0484
COSMETICS, ETC.
ACCOMMODATIONS
CHIROPRACTOR
(613) 399-1491 [email protected] www.wellingtonchiro.ca
296 Main St. Wellington, ON K0K 3L0
ASPHALT, ETC.
DOG BOARDING & TRAINING
www.winsteaddogs.com
WINE MAKING
AWNINGS
Email: [email protected]
WWW.AWNINGSBELLEVILLE.CA
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HVAC
www.coolheat.ca
IRRIGATION
Reg & Paula Kelly 613.476.3065 Picton, ON K0K 2T0
[email protected] www.atlantisirrigationandlighting.com
LAWN CARE
RR9, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Phone: 613.476.3065 Fax: 613.476.2293 [email protected]
Owner operators Reg & Paula Kelly
ELECTRICITY
www.markheatingandcooling.com
HVAC
OLIVE OIL & SO MUCH MORE!
www.kingstonoliveoil.com
GARAGE DOORS
Email: [email protected] Website: www.centralgaragedoors.com
DOLLAR STORE & MORE!
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PAINTING, PLUS
We also provide property service for snowbirds.
Comprehensive
home checks
Snow removal
Mail/flyer pickup
Email alerts [email protected]
PHARMACY
Email: [email protected]
PLUMBING & HEATING
REAL ESTATE
PLUMBING & WATER TREATMENT
[email protected] www.century21.ca/elsie.wiersma
REAL ESTATE
[email protected] www.exitrealtygroup.ca
REAL ESTATE
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613-399-1682
BBI Contracting
Renovation and Landscape Experts
Brent Insley owner/operator Insured and Registered 52 Belleville Rd Wellington ON K0K3L0 p.o. box 424
RENOVATIONS & LANDSCAPING
ROOFING
[email protected] WWW.PHILLIPSFLAWLESSROOFING.COM
613-403-1838
ROOFING
SHELVING
www.glidingshelf.ca
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 | Issue 291 20
T.613-393-2228 C.613.849.0141 E. [email protected] W. www.alotatile.com
TILE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jasonhowes.ca /
holliswealth.com
Phone: (613) 546-5444 Fax: (613) 546-8847
Address: 863 Princess St. Suite 305,
Kingston, ON K7L 5N4
Do you wish to recommend someone for our Yellow
Pages?
Contact Elaine at:
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Regular Weekly
Scheduled
Activities
MH Main Hall
CR Card Room
DR Dance Room
SUNDAY Bid Euchre 7-9 CR
TUESDAY Walking Club 8:45 –
9:30 MH
Cathy’s Yoga 9-10:30
CR
FIT 10:30 – 11:15 MH
Scrapbooking 11:15 –
4 CR
Indoor Carpet Bowls
11:30-1:45 MH
Pea Pool 1 – 3
Ping Pong 2 – 4 MH
Qigong 3:30-4:30 DR
Bridge 7 MH
Poker 7 Library
WEDNESDAY Aerobics 8:15 – 9 MH
Walking Club 9 – 10 MH
Crafts & Laughs 10 –11:30
CR
Clogging 1 – 2 DR
Skittles 1 – 3
Beg. Line Dance 2 – 3:30
MH Cathy’s Yoga 2:30-4 &
4:15-5:45 CR
Bingo 7 MH
Hand and Foot 7 CR
THURSDAY Walking Club 8:45 –
9:30 MH
Bible Study 9-10:30 CR
Tap Dance 10 – 12 DR
FIT 10:30 – 11:15 MH
Crafts 11-1:30 CR
Pea Pool 1 – 3
Indoor Carpet Bowls 1-
4 MH
Art Group 1:30-3:30 CR
Euchre 7 MH
FRIDAY Aerobics 8:15 – 9 MH
Walking Club 9 – 10 MH
Easy Moving 10-11:30 CR
Ukulele 12:45-3 p.m.
Hand & Foot 1-4 CR MONDAY
Aerobics 8:15-9 MH
Walking Club 9-10 MH
Line Dance 10:30 – 12 MH
Art Group 1-3 MH
Quilting 1 – 3:30 CR
Theatre Group 3:15-5 MH
Cribbage 7 MH
SATURDAY Card Elimination Game 7
MH
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
GARBAGE &
RECYCLING
PICKUP
3
4 COFFEE MORNING 9:30
CANCELLED
(No one signed up)
5 1:00-4 p.m.
Music BYOB
4-11 p.m. 6
7
8
9 GARBAGE
PICKUP
10
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12 3-5 p.m.
13
14
15
16 GARBAGE & RECYCLING
PICKUP
17
18 COFFEE MORNING 9:30 Hosted by the
E-BIKERS 19 Berlin Concert 2006 1:30
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21 5:15-6:15 CR Healing/Meditation Circle
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PICKUP
GARBAGE
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