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Thursday, June 12, 2014 • 5
NORTH DURHAM ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Baby squirrels, chipmunks, redwings and mourning doves- just what I need (don’t)! As I write this the sky is ablaze with colour, after a drab, drizzly day. But what a week it has been! Monday night was the Official Board meeting at Sandford. Unfortunately Rev. Diane was still sick. Wednesday at the museum, Amber Scaife gave a very descriptive and moving presentation about her trip to the beaches of Normandy for the 60th anniversary of D-Day and a museum neighbour displayed his large-scale model bomber and talked about the planes flown during both world wars. Thursday was Sandford’s Pork BBQ. We worked harder than we ever have (maybe slower) but the effort paid off, as always. Thanks to all those weary volunteers and those who came to enjoy. It was good to see Brenda Moore able to help. “Friday at the Foster” was standing room only as “Poor Tom” performed their very best concert ever. Their beautiful harmonies, many instrumentals changes and vitality enthralled the crowd. The standing ovation brought the ladies to tears, as they had done with their music. Saturday was a gorgeous day for all the community activities. Congratulations to Eric and Arika Smalley, wed in an outdoor
ceremony presided over by Rev. Diane. Many friends, neighbours and relatives attended. St. Paul’s Anglican five-choir concert, piano fund-raiser on Saturday night, was a wonderful variety of music types all in one. Carol Hicken sang with both Monday Morning Singers and One Voice. Carol Gibson accompanied Belle Nove. The mass choir at the end was wonderful! On Sunday, many attended the 95th birthday celebration of a great lady, Ullah Shier. Deborah Clements was playing her bag-pipes for her. Her relatives and friends are legion! Bob and Ev Meek also managed to get to the Leask gathering that same afternoon. Sorry to report Marg Hackner is not doing so well. Dorothy Risebrough spent some days in hospital but is now home. We wish them better health and also quick healing to those l ladies who are about to undergo surgery. Don’t forget the yard sale at Zephyr Church next Saturday. Donation of items would still be appreciated. We are collecting craft items for use at Camp Big Canoe. Please drop off at the church or leave with me in the next week or so. Peter Doling is still seeking donations for his Cardiac Walk of Life. Sandford Decoration is scheduled for Sunday, June 22.
SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Canoe the Nonquon was a huge event in Durham, and the bridges in Seagrave attracted many people trying to catch a glimpse of the participants. Local resident Lucas Fisher hung out on his dock and gave out free water and treats to the participants while cheering them on! It’s so nice to see young people getting involved and being so thoughtful! Way to go Lucas! The Greenbank & District Lions Club are actively recruiting representative male or female members from the Seagrave area so that they can expand their Community Service Activities in this section of their assigned jurisdiction. Residents of Seagrave are welcomed to attend the Lion Volunteer Award night on Wednesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenbank Hall, or the free Meet the Lions Breakfast on Sunday, June 22 at 9
a.m. at the Greenbank Hall. Phone 905-9853723 to register. The Lions are still accepting donations of scrap metal and electronics. All Lion money raised goes back into community projects. Check out the Greenbank Lion’s web site for further information. Get well wishes are being sent out to Don Real who is suffering from Gout, and to Bill Heustis after having knee surgery on Friday; hope to see you both back up and around soon! Rita Prokopchuk is pleased to welcome her grandchildren Abbey and Joey who are here visiting. Birthday wishes to Marjorie Chambers and John Kent, and a belated Happy Anniversary to Wynn and Wendy Hughes, Brett and Robin Drew, Frank and Eva Molnar, and a Happy 89th anniversary to The United Church of Canada on Tuesday, June 10! In church news, the greeter this Sunday was
Katy O’Hara and the congregation welcomed their guest speaker Darlene Hallet. Coming events include the Men’s Breakfast (June 14 - 8:30) at Shiva’s Chicken, a Father’s Day service (June 15) at the church with guest speaker John Molenar, Walking With Us around Seagrave (June 17 beginning at 7 p.m. at the church), and a trip to the Class Act Theatre (meet at the church on June 29 at 11:30 a.m., performance starts at 1pm) to watch The Legend of the Beach Boys. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the annual Seagrave Golf Tournament on August 10. Tickets are $35 and include a steak and potluck dinner. For tickets please call Rick at 905-985-8383. We love hearing from you! Please send your Seagrave news to mrsdruske@hotmail.com, grammiejean2010@hotmail.com, or by calling 905-985-9921.
Thursday, June 12 Durham Farm and Family Resources Annual General Meeting from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Uxbridge Public School Early Years Centre. Thursday, June 12 to Saturday, June 14 Tag Days in support of Community Care Durham-Uxbridge at locations throughout Uxbridge including Vince’s, Zehrs, the Beer Store, TD Bank and Scotiabank. Saturday, June 14 * Royal Canadian Legion Branch 419 annual Yard Sale, Cadet Car Wash and BBQ from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 484 Bay St. in Port Perry. For more information, call 905985-8502. * St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Port Perry annual Yard & Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. * St. Andrews United Church in Sunderland is holding their Annual Yard and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Annual Zephyr United Church Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 Town Hall meeting at Port Perry United Church and second round of auditions for the Port Perry Children’s Choir. Inquires can be e-mailed to ppccletssing@gmail.com. Thursday, June 19 Uxbridge Genealogy Group meets at the Uxbridge Historical Centre at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Grant Karcich discusses Genetic Genealogy and an introduction on tracing your DNA through parental lineage and ethnic heritage. Admission is $2.
Saturday, June 21 Uxbridge Fire Department Open House celebrating 140 years of service in the community. At 17 Bascom St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn to use a fire extinguisher, fire safety house, historical presentation, auto extraction demo and much more. * Port Perry Flowyoga holding their 4th annual free summer solstice community yoga and drumming event in Palmer Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 905-441-7874 for more information or visit www. portperryflowyoga.com. * Blackstock United Church Strawberry Supper at the Nestleton Community Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults $15, kis 6-12 $ 5, tickets at the door. Please note location and date change. Sunday, June 22 Decoration Day at Pine Grove Cemetery on Jeffrey St. in Prince Albert, at 2 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, will be held at Prince Albert United Church. Wednesday, July 9 Island Music Night Under the Open Sky from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Port Perry Baptist Church, 2210 Hwy. 7A. Tickets are just $2 available at Envoy in Port Perry, and include a hot dog or hamburger, plus a drink and a dessert. For more information call 905-985-8681. Every Thursday * Sparks level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. info: 905986-1803. * Guides level of Girl Guides,
Blackstock United Church, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., info: 905986-1803. * Pathfinders level of Girl Guides, Blackstock United Church, 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. info: 905-986-1803. * Weekly Euchres Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Prince Albert Community Centre. New players welcome. * Weekly euchre, Caesarea Hall, 7:30 p.m. * Sunderland Legion, Darts, 7:30 p.m. * Pickleball, 9 a.m. - noon, Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry. * ‘Write Nite’, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry, bring pen, paper info: 905-985-8359. Every Friday * AA Meeting, 8 p.m., Caesarea Community Hall, Reg. Rd. 57, (beside firehall), 905-728-1020. * Sunderland Legion, Partners euchre , 7:30 p.m. Every 3rd Monday * Port Perry Patchers QUILT Guild, Hope Christian Reform Church, 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Prince Albert, 7 p.m. www. portperrypatchers.ca * Scugog Shores Fibre Artists, 7:30 p.m. info: 905-985-8318, 905-985-2939. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Port Perry Rug Hookers Group, Upstairs at Vos, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 905-985-1198. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays * Progressive Euchere, 1:30 p.m. at the Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St. Call Kim Owen at 905-985-3312 for more information. * Port Perry Senior’s Computer Club, 2:30 p.m., 905-982-2135, Latcham Centre.
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