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MARCH 2016 Issue #280
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Prez SezCongratulations to all the hardy souls who survived the one day snow storm of nearly 50 cm on Tuesday, the 16th. Glad to say most of us were mobile the next day thanks to the efforts of the staff who had to work through more equipment problems and put in long hours.
With regards to snow clearing, Frontier staff has asked that residents do not push snow into the roadways and ask that you convey this message to your contractors if you use one.
House check schedules have been slowed due to the heavy drifting snow during the last big storm making it difficult to get to front entrances through un-cleared driveways and porches.
I attended the County Planning Committee meeting in February and spoke in support of the By-Law variance request by Sandbank Homes to increase front yard setback to 7.65 metres and increase lot usage to 45% on three lots containing 3 villa homes each in Phase III; the request passed. This meets the issues we previously had with short driveways.
I would like to thank Kevin Hanbury who has stepped up to coordinate the participation of Wellington on the Lake residents for this year’s Relay for Life Cancer Walk on Friday, June 10th in Picton. We will revive a tent presence and encourage potential walkers to contact Kevin to get registered.
I have been contacted by a representative for the Ontario Senior Games about encouraging our residents who may be interested in participating in this year’s summer events. There is a long list of activities which may interest some of you, so I urge you to come to the April General meeting to hear all about it.
Just a reminder that there is no General Meeting in March. The next General Meeting is Tuesday, April 12th, at 7 p.m. at the Rec Centre.
Bryan West, President WOLRA
The “Neighbourly News” is produced and funded by the Wellington on the Lake Residents Association and is available in COLOUR 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.
Site Administrator, Renie Thompson: x3835
Daimler (613) 848-6490 [email protected]
Newsletter Submissions/Classifieds: [email protected] DEADLINE 23rd March @ 6 p.m.
Service & Contractor Sponsors (submissions for advertising page): [email protected] Articles for sale Online or Activity Photo Submissions (Ken Killingbeck): [email protected]
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Board Sez ‘Surprize, Surprize’, we had quorum at the February General Meeting (61 plus a couple of proxies). Thanks to all for taking the time to turn out! This allowed us to vote on accepting financial reports and minutes for the last couple of months. While there were no new residents present, it was announced that Eric Grimshaw has been appointed as a special advisor to help the Board with a number of issues that need specialized knowledge and experience.
Additionally, as the Board is on the verge of tackling revisions to the Policy Manual, (i.e. everything that was taken out of the revised By-laws plus pre-existing policies), Christine Searle, who has a background in this work has graciously offered to help in its’ revision, which is much appreciated. Although Tyler has moved on to another job at his own request, house checks for those away or going away continue to be done by Frontier around other tasks. Despite the recent heavy snow, plowing has generally been without problems and Mark Leigh is proving to be a concerned manager who phones Bryan each weekend to get an update on the conditions here in order to determine if clearing or sanding is needed. The Board is in touch with Daimler and is trying to get together documents and agreements that make sense and explain the common fee issues. The intent is to face Daimler within the next two months to try and solidify their stance on the issues raised. We remain willing to seek legal help to resolve these concerns if required. On February 17th, Sandbank Homes presented a request to the County for a By-law change to three lots of Villas in Phase III. This change involves increases to front setbacks fought for before, a decrease to rear setback and the overall size of these specific villas has been increased to 42% lot coverage as this is apparently what new buyers in the 55-60 age bracket are seeking. The Ontario Senior Games District 10 will be attending our April General Meeting to try and recruit any interested participants for the Ontario Summer Games in August in Midland. They have activities like Carpet Bowling, Cribbage, Tennis, Euchre, Slow Pitch, Cycling, Walking, Bocce Ball etc. Anyone wishing to see the comprehensive list should contact Bryan. For those who may not know, there’s a new treadmill in the Fitness Room purchased by the Fitness Club. It is a commercial grade unit and should outlast us all. Well Done Fitness Club! Of note, Sandbank Homes has been approached for a financial contribution for this piece of equipment since it adds to the facilities they advertise. From a financial perspective, revenues in January totaled $321.33 (newsletter advertising, coffee & donuts and 50/50 Draw). Expenses for the same period totaled $590.92 (condolences and printing). Monies held in trust increased by $110 from the Snooker Club. For those who may be wondering where the chairs with arms have gone, rest assured they are still available and are stored in the Card Room. Your WOLRA Board
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WOLRA Board Needs Your Help Your Board is looking for old information, which you may have in your files. Unfortunately WOLRA has never had the luxury of a permanent secretary and although Daphne Fraser has done a great job in going through old files and tabulating them, there are many holes in our data.
Therefore the Board is asking for your help in completing our records and in particular we are looking for all financial documents originating from Daimler, Frontier or Sandbanks, which refer to common fees and give yearly increases or stated rates for the following year, but NOT your house agreements which are private and confidential. We are also looking for any old budgets, expenditure or reserve fund references in documents from Daimler or Frontier. We look for your help in this regard and if possible, drop the item(s) off to Ron Thomson at 18 Heritage Drive or Bryan West at 9 Claramount Court, so they may be photocopied and returned to you. Many thanks. Your WOLRA BOARD
It’s Back for 2016! Yes, The Wellington Classic returns to the Wellington on the Lake Golf Course on Thursday, July 7th. Scramble format will be played at 1:30 p.m. followed by a new dinner menu with wine. Don't forget the live and silent auction to benefit children with mental health problems so they may attend activities and camps their parents otherwise could not afford. Registration begins April 1st. We can make up teams if
you do not have a foursome. Stay tuned for more updates. Kate Brookfield, x9060
Spring Forward! Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13th. Might be a good time to change your fire alarm and smoke detector batteries too. Be safe!
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For a list of Board Members, Activities, Photos, Documents and lots more go to the WOTL Website
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Confusion re New TV…Or Not I would like to clear up any confusion about the appearance and disappearance of a new television last month. Last summer, the Board was asked to look into purchasing a new TV as the existing one is 10 years old and has developed ghosts. After consulting with Nick Kohut and Bruce Cordick,
our technical team, as well as The Geek Squad from Best Buy, we purchased a 65" Vizio on a 30 day approval. Unfortunately, the picture quality wasn't nearly as good as the one in the store and we learned that a new Cogeco HD receiver and an HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver would be needed in order to give us a good picture. We had not budgeted for these extra components and, therefore, decided to return the television at this time. Instead, we purchased the above mentioned components and attached them to the new projector that Eric Grimshaw generously donated and we were successful in producing a clear television picture on the big screen at the front of the hall (the new Cogeco HD receiver has since been hooked up to the old TV and it has made a big difference in the quality of the picture). Several residents enjoyed watching the Super Bowl on the big screen and said that the picture quality was excellent. We will look into a new television again soon and will come to th e membership for approval. Obviously, not everyone is in favour of purchasing a new television but, one of the Board's goals is to enhance the quality of life and enjoyment of our members. To this end, we have helped, in the last year or so, to purchase chairs for around the pool, new outdoor games such as horseshoes and Bocce Ball, a new cover for the snooker table, new wind screens for the tennis court, and new sun shelter for the shuffleboard courts to name a few. Not everyone uses any or all of these amenities, but we are trying to reach out to as many residents as possible. With the addition of a Wii Game, which is being generously donated by Doug and Brenda Little, there will be several new opportunities for physical activities such as virtual golf, bowling, darts, tennis, as well as fitness and exercise programs that can be used with an updated television. We do a lot of fundraising, especially with the Garage Sale, and have the money to improve our community. Nancy Barton
Dragon Boat Festival 2016
Summer and Dragon Boating are just around the corner. Soon the ice will be gone from West Lake and the paddlers will be striking out across the lake. Once again we are planning to put a WOLRA team together for the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival in early August. Last year we narrowly lost to our rivals from the Legion so this year we would like to get in a bit more training before the event.
If you are interested in being on the team and attending the practice sessions then watch out for a sign-up sheet in the Library in May and information at PAID day. It is lots of fun and an exhilarating workout. Sheila Hanbury, x1213
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Looking for Volunteers Hello fellow WOTL’ers! I'm hoping that some of you may be able to help me with a local support programme. I am enclosing the official VON advertisement below.
VON serving Prince Edward, Hastings and Northumberland Counties is expanding their services at the Picton Adult Day Programme and would welcome some new volunteers. If you enjoy socializing with others and have a few hours on a regular or occasional basis please consider joining us. We would also welcome someone interested in providing musical accompaniment or entertainment. For further information please contact me at Picton ADP, 613 476 8799 or call Annette Thompson, Coordinator of Volunteers for VON at 613 392 4181 ext.5309.
Vania Higgs x1459
Duffers 2016 Cold, schmold! The temperature is rising, the snow and ice are melting and you are itching to hit the links. Time to polish up the clubs and get ready for the Duffers Golf 2016 season. For new residents, Duffers Golf is scheduled every Wednesday morning throughout the summer. It is a scramble format playing with three new partners every week. Sign-up will be held 12-2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 4 at the Rec Centre. Cost will be $10 as per previous years. First scheduled Golf Day will be May 11th. Doug Little, 613 503-1113
Opera Club Sunday, March 20th @ 1:30 in the Rec Centre, the Opera Club will screen the 2015 Met. Production of Franz Lehar’s much loved Operetta “The Merry Widow”, filmed live in High Definition, starring Renée Fleming, Nathan Gunn and Kelli O’Hara. The program will run 138 minutes plus Intermission during which coffee, tea and cookies will be available. Please use the sign-up sheet that will be posted in the Library. Eric & Pam Grimshaw, x1484
Calendars There are only 10 County Calendars by Caspar and Inge Radden that have not been sold out of the 400 that were printed. A big thank you to everyone who supported this fundraising activity. The money that was raised will be entirely used for WOTL
improvements. If anyone is interested in purchasing one of the ten remaining calendars, they are now on sale at half price for $5 each. You can give me a call at x3491 if you are interested. Nancy Barton
PEC Events, Festivals & Fairs http://prince-edward-county.com/events/festivals-fairs/
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Card Elimination Game
Saturday, January 30th (the last Saturday of the month) we all enjoyed playing the Card Elimination Game and the lucky person who won the TOONIE" game was Dianne Muise. Because 4 0 residents showed up, she won $80! We also had 10 winners, each winning $10. Not bad at all for a $4.50
investment. So if you would like to be any of those winners, simply come and enjoy a relaxing evening in the Main Hall at the Rec Centre, meet up with new friends and above all have fun. The more who show up the bigger the final “Jack Pot”. Thanks to ALL Y'ALL for showing up. We play every Saturday evening between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. until the end of April. The cost is only $3.50, except for the last Saturday of each month (TOONIE NIGHT) when the cost is $4.50. Rene & Donna St. James, Co-Ordinators, x3050
Woodcrafters’ Annual Barbecue FRIDAY MAY 13th, all Wellington on the Lake residents, old and new (I don't mean age), please mark your calendar for the famous and enjoyable Annual Woodcrafters BBQ at noon at the Rec Centre. Tickets are $8 and will be available at all activities in April and May. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Library during March; sign up early and tickets will be delivered. As is the custom, 50% of the door receipts will be
donated to the Picton Hospital Foundation for necessary equipment. All 50/50 Draw receipts will go to the Children’s Stocking Fund. We will be offering a tasty BBQ lunch with chicken burgers, salads and beverages. We hope you can join us as this is always an enjoyable time; a great way to meet your neighbours and establish new friends. Bryan West x2412 or David Searle x1612
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!
Nancy Barton
Bridge Game Bridge will start up again on Tuesday, March 1st. See you there! Jean Clarke
PEC Community Care for Seniors http://www.communitycareforseniors.org/
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Garage and Bake Sale WOLRA's biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual Garage and Bake Sale, will take place on Saturday, May 7th, from 8 a.m. until noon. Last year, we raised over $5600, thanks to the generous donations from so many members of our community and to the hard working and
dedicated volunteers who made this such a success. The money raised was used to purchase, or help towards the purchase of, the pool table cover, the tennis court wind screens, the shuffleboard sun screens, the horseshoe, croquet, and Bocce Ball games, the new Cogeco HD receiver, and the new receiver amplifier, to name a few, that support WOLRA activities and enhance our community. We need your help. We will be looking for anything that is in good condition; everything from small appliances to jewellery, golf clubs to clothing, dishes to Christmas decorations, and puzzles to knick-knacks. Please keep us in mind if you are spring cleaning or know of anyone who is moving and might have items to donate. I will be contacting many of last year's volunteers and will schedule a meeting in late April for everyone who is interested in participating in this year's event. The date will be announced in the April newsletter. As a little perk, volunteers are allowed to purchase two items from the sale in advance which has always been a very popular feature. If you are new to our neighbourhood, getting involved is a wonderful way to meet new people. Thank you, Nancy Barton
Super Bowl Party Follow-Up The Super Bowl Party was attended by 37 people and all of us had a good time. The pot-luck dinner was a smash as the food was delicious and there were so many dishes to choose from. There were small door prizes given out during halftime and games were played to the amusement of most of us. Ron Thomson was the big winner in the football
pool. Wayne Craig won the football toss game. I would like to thank Garry and Shirley Evans for all their help and also all the ladies that helped with the food. We finally figured out how to get the game on the projector and many people enjoyed the good picture that we were able to project onto the screen. Thanks go out to Bruce Cordick and Nancy Barton for all their help in getting the necessary equipment to be able to enjoy the game on the big screen. We hope to see you again next year for Super Bowl LI (51). Dave Silver
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Therametta Yoga Spring Yoga Classes start April 19th and run through to June 22nd – a 10 week session – with the following schedule: Tuesday 9:00-10:30 a.m., Gentle Yoga (Gentle/Beginner Level); Wednesday 8:00-9:30 a.m., Finding Your Balance (Beginner-Intermediate Level); Wednesday 3:00-4:30 p.m., Gentle Yoga (Gentle/Beginner Level). Are You a Worry Wart? Are you, like so many of us, still feeling stressed even though you are retired? Medical research is confirming that therapeutic mindfulness yoga movement, breath work and meditation are showing impressive sustainable positive results against anxiety, depression and physical wellbeing. Come join us and see how you can learn to quiet that busy mind and find relaxation in your body. Drop me an email or leave a message on my phone to find out how you can join a class and I will get back to you ASAP. I am looking forward to a great Spring Session and seeing you all very soon. Cathy Ness, [email protected], 613-885-7707
Crafts & Laughs Did you know that this group of avid knitters & crocheters has been active
for nearly 13 years? Since 2002, the Crafts & Laughs ladies have made
some 9,000 teddy bears for children in places where catastrophes have
occurred. Each Wednesday morning, the group meets and catches up on
community happenings while making teddy bears, blankets, or other fibre
craft projects. Although there have been many donations of yarn, fibre
stuffing & fabrics (for teddy bear bags), the supply inventory is running
low. If you can contribute with yarn, fibre stuffing or fabrics, please feel
free to call Hazel Gettler at 613-403-0286. If you’re interested in learning
more about the group, share a project idea or a laugh or two, drop by the
Rec Centre on Wednesday 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Christine Searle, x1612
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Come and join us on Thursday, March 17th for some Irish Fun and Games. Happy Hour will start at 5:00 and at 6:00 we will be serving Wheelhouse Catering’s traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner with their delicious desserts. There will be chicken as an alternate so please let us know if that is your choice. Since the WOLRA Theatre Group is
organizing the party this year, the entertainment will be a St. Patrick’s Show, featuring skits, jokes, song and dance. Of course we will be having the popular Whiskey Toss, so bring lots of quarters and win that bottle of Jameson. While Bryan is thinking up the Irish Trivia, make sure that you have your tickets - $25 from Doris Barnes x5093. Bea Howse, x1625, WOLRA Theatre Group
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Trivia Challenge - Spring 2016 Back by popular demand on Sunday, April 24th from 2 -5 p.m. in the main hall of the Rec Centre. Come out and re-awaken those memories! Teaser: (Answer next month!) What popular song, originally entitled "Stupid", was written by Willie Nelson for Patsy Cline? Test your memory and knowledge of the events, people and music from the 1940s to the 1990s including
history, Canadiana, movies and TV stars we fondly grew up with. Cost is $10 per couple with many cash prizes available. Also unlimited supply of popcorn for all and a reminder to bring the beverage of your choice, although coffee and tea will be available. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Library for registration. Sign up as a team, couple or individual. For those down South you can register by e-mail at: [email protected]. Register now as the number of teams will be limited to 12. Bryan West x2412
Coffee Mornings We need to keep this activity going as it is a meeting place for residents. There are plenty of vacant dates waiting for hosts. A sign-up sheet is in the Library for this year’s Coffee Mornings. Activity groups, Clubs or just friends are asked to host a morning. Promote your activity or group, or just host this event that brings together neighbours for a chat. If you aren’t sure what’s involved call me for info or to ask for help. We can pair couples together or assist first time hosts. Suzanne West x2412 New Residents Doug & Cathy Pettingill 33 Aletha 613-471-0317
To Ethel Wellstood and the family of Peter Wellstood who passed away at the end of January while in Florida. Peter and Ethel moved to Kingston last fall but were long time residents of Wellington on the Lake, on Monroe Court.
Submitted by Carol Ecklund
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ASSISTANCE OFFERED Are you reading the Neighbourly News in black & white print format? Do you have a computer? If you answer yes to the above and have yet to experience the Neighbourly News in colour, you are missing something (remember your first colour TV). If you have a computer but have trouble setting up email or web browsing, there is help (free of charge). Someone from the community will come to your home and help you with the setup for receiving the newsletter by email as well as give ongoing support until you are comfortable receiving and reading your newsletter electronically. Call 613 885 3160 to book a time.
INCOME TAX – Starts March 1st Community Care is once again completing income tax returns for seniors who live in Prince Edward County. If you are a senior 60+ whose single income is $30,000 or lower or whose household income is $40,000
or lower, you may be eligible for the program. Volunteers have been trained by Canada Revenue Agency to complete Income Tax Returns for eligible clients. Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for: deceased persons, bankrupt individuals; for those with more than $1000 of investment income; for individuals with capital gains/losses; or for people with business or rental income and expenses. There is no charge, donations are accepted. Home visits can be arranged for seniors who are shut-in. For information call 613-476-7493.
ONTARIO ENERGY SUPPORT PROGRAM Do you have a high hydro bill? The Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) is a new program that can provide help for low-income seniors 60 and over, who are eligible. An eligible household ($28,000 or less for one or two people) can receive between $30-$50 monthly credit on their hydro bill. Staff at Prince Edward Community Care can answer questions and help submit the OESP application. Please call 613-476-7493 or go to www.OntarioElectricitySupport.ca for more information. SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL – March 23rd @ the United Church in Wellington Seniors are welcome to attend Prince Edward Community Care’s Seniors Luncheon Social in Wellington on Wednesday, March 23rd. Bill Grieve, the chef with WheelHouse and Occasions Catering, is preparing homemade soup, chopped beef with onion gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, bread and butter, apple pie, and coffee and tea for $10.00 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 613-476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup and cutlery. If you can’t come to the hall for this meal it can be delivered to housebound seniors who live in or near Wellington. If you wish to have a take-out meal, please advise when you register. The price is the same for take-out and eat in. For more on what is available for Seniors go to http://www.communitycareforseniors.org/
Kristie Fabian, Coordination Consultant PEC Community Care for Seniors Association
Send your submissions for the Classifieds to [email protected] More ARTICLES FOR SALE are on WOTL website http://www.wotl.ca/itemsforsale.html
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March Anniversaries
1 Irwin & Marilyn Lett 1956
5 Dave & Vicki Cooke 1960
5 John & Gerda Nyman 1958
9 Doug & Judy Coburn 1990
16 Ken & Pat Killingbeck 1968
21 Ken & Joan Parr 1959
21 Dave & Brenda Silver 1975
23 Art & Ethel Roseborough 1963
30 Jim & Marg Graham 1968
31 Ian & Carolyn Clarke 1994
March Birthdays
George Shaw 1 Adolph Stock 20
John Campbell 3 Linda Labelle 22
Richard Mansfield 3 Andrew Trott 22
Isobel Diggins 3 Angela O'Connor 23
Sue McGill 4 Igor Volochkovt 23
Elsie Wiersma 5 Marion Coveduck 24
Henry Morrison 7 Linda Page 24
Pat Furniss 8 Roy Goostrey 25
Walter Pluem 11 Pat Killingbeck 25
Suzanne Murphy 11 Bruce Scott 27
Diane Dumais 12 Lynne Lamb 27
Charles Dumais 13 Robert De Van 28
David Hayward 15 Theresa Mainville 28
Ted Surridge 15 Geoff Fox 29
William Baker 16 Ford Rosborough 29
Al St. Pierre 17 Lorraine Whitehead 29
Patricia Clement 17 June Rosseau 31
Judy Gifford 19 Vince Lebano 31
Congratulations to all! If you notice any errors or missing dates, please let me know for the future announcement of your celebration. Sheila Hanbury, [email protected]
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From the Editor - Happy Easter Everyone! Weather here in our part of Florida has vastly improved so we are fans once more...especially since a neighbour sent us pictures of the snow in our yard and driveway back home (yikes!). Gulfport is a gem of a mostly undiscovered destination; lots to do, friendly people and you can walk to everything. I would come back in a heartbeat. Alan and I both still do miss our home, friends and activities though.
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 @ www.wotl.ca. We had the pleasure of lunching with Gerry and Martha Ippersiel at a beachside restaurant on Anna Maria Island in Florida recently. They are great people; it was fun, food was good and the surroundings beautiful. Deadline for the April newsletter is March 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 & the Editorial Board consisting of: Brian Beasant, Diane Dumais and Lynne Lamb Bingo Jackpot Weekly Winners
Jackpot Winners: Jan. 27th – Joan Van Den Oetelar/ Lillian Wishnousky/ Theresa Mainville Feb. 3rd – Gord Morrison Feb. 10th – Carol Baker/Donna Walters Feb. 17th – Gord Morrison/Merv Dunlop Ted Curnock - x2308
Euchre Scores First Second Third
Jan. 28th 28 attended
Ian McColl 60 Judy McNamee 58 Fran Lever and Wayne King 57
Lone Hands: Donna Walters 4
Feb. 4th 24 attended
Brenda Silver 61 Shirley Evans 59 Wayne King 55
Lone Hands: Donna Walters and Garry Evans 3 each
Feb. 11th 20 attended
Ken Douglas 61 Dave Silver 57 Henry Van Den Oetelaar 55
Lone Hands: Brenda Silver, Merion Potter, Donna Walters 3 each
Feb. 18th 23 attended
Warren Townsend 63 Harvey Walters 62 Buck Buchanan 58
Lone Hands: Donna Walters and Ian McColl 3 each Dave and Brenda Silver, Conveners
Toonie Jackpot Winner: Feb. 17th Lillian Wishnousky
Congratulations to all winners. The next Toonie night is March 16th. Come and enjoy some fun &
laughs! Everyone is welcome.
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The Way We Were – Part 2 Franz and Judy Piene celebrating 25 years at WOTL in 2016
In the continuation of our interview with Franz and Judy Piene we explore the origins of the culture that we all enjoy in WOTL today. For us, as new arrivals we were struck by two things, firstly the number of activities available, all headed up by resident volunteers. Secondly and most unexpectedly, were the sheer numbers of complete strangers who approached us, introduced themselves and welcomed us to the neighbourhood. It was obvious something rather special got its start early on and has been supported and reinforced by WOTL residents over the years.
NN: In those early days the Rec Centre was under construction, the tennis courts and pool were not yet complete, and you were all strangers starting a
community from scratch. What did community life look like then?
Judy: We had all come from away, typically Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. We all felt like pioneers and worked together to make it our new home. Everyone took part in functions. We took trips together, went to the theatre, had dinners out and held our meetings and pot-luck dinners in our homes before we had a completed Rec Centre. We had some great themed dinners, not catered I might add, such as Italian, Hawaiian and Oktoberfest. We also put on some wonderful productions which showcased a real range of talent in the community. These were often written up in the Wellington Times and Picton Gazette. I believe Roy Goostrey has many of these recorded on tape.
NN: Were there any other events or occasions that stand out in your memory?
Judy: The first Christmas parade, we walked from the Fire Hall to the Legion and it was bitterly cold. Our first Halloween, held at the Town Hall, we ran out of treats and Franz and George Priestman rushed to the convenience store in the snow and ice to get more sweets. I have many fond memories of Flamingo Races, Coffee Mornings and our pot-luck dinners.
NN: What about the activities, like Cards, Bingo, Quilting, etc.?
Judy: Many of us went South for the winters and we had the benefit of staying in similar communities that were well established in Florida, Texas and Arizona. We picked up ideas from these communities and brought them back with us. So Bingo, Bridge, other card games, and indoor Shuffleboard all got started very early on. In those very early days, everyone was involved in this community in some fashion or another. As the community grew, not everyone was involved but there were always people who stepped up and kept the traditions alive.
NN: If I might be so bold as to speak for us newcomers; thank you to you, Judy and Franz, and to all of the pioneers and to those who followed, in creating and sustaining the wonderful culture that we have here in Wellington on the Lake.
Alan Smith (Rogue Reporter)
Click on links below for more photos. http://www.wotl.ca/HistoryDocs/Scan0001.jpg http://www.wotl.ca/HistoryDocs/Scan0002.jpg
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TUESDAY Osteo Exercise 7:50 – 8:45 MH Walking Club 8:45 – 9:30 MH Physio-Fit 10:30 – 11:15 MH Scrapbooking 11:15 – 4:00 CR Pea Pool 1:00 – 3:00 Ping Pong 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. MH Qigong 3:30 DR Bridge 7:00 MH Poker 7:00 Library
WEDNESDAY Aerobics 8:15 – 9:00 MH Walking Club 9:00 – 10:00 MH Crafts & Laughs 10:0–11:30 CR Skittles 1:00 – 3:00 Clogging 1:00 – 2:00 DR Beg. Line Dance 2:00 – 3:30MH Bingo 7:00 MH Hand and Foot 7:00 CR
THURSDAY Osteo Exercise 7:50 – 8:45 MH Walking Club 8:45 – 9:30 MH Tap Dance 10:00 – 12:00 DR Physio-Fit 10:30 – 11:15 MH Crafts 11:00 1:30 CR Pea Pool 1:00 – 3:00 Art Group 1:30-3:30 CR Euchre 7:00 MH
FRIDAY Aerobics 8:15 – 9:00 MH Walking Club 9:00 – 10:00 MH Hand & Foot 1:00-4:00 CR
SATURDAY Card Elimination Game 7 – 9 p.m. MH BYOB & Snacks Cost: $3.50 (10 quarters + 1 Loonie)
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