PAGE 2011 PAGETWO TWOInside InsideWellington Wellington--Second SecondSection Sectionofofthe theWellington WellingtonAdvertiser, Advertiser,Friday, Friday,May June6,10, 2011
Public Service Announcements
Young writers - Contestants in the Young Writers Competition, part of the Elora Writer’s Festival, gathered together at the Wellington County Museum on May 29 to await the announcement of the winners. Winning entries for both the young writers and the adult competition can be found on the Elora Writer’s Festival website: www. elorawritersfestival.blogspot.com. photo by Natalie McKay
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Welcomes you to their
Annual Strawberry Social Thursday, June 16th, 2011 600 Whites Road, Palmerston 2:00 - 4:00pm 519-343-2611 Ext. 227
All proceeds donated to the Alzheimer’s Society
St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean
Training Schedule Level First Aid & Level C CPR/AED
Babysitter Course
June 17, 18 & 19 August 26, 27 & 28
For 11-15 year olds Held Saturdays Sept. 10
The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus has a wide variety of programs for all including fitness, computer, dance, health and wellness, arts and music, general interest and everyday drop-in programs. Call 519-787-1814. *** Knights of Columbus, Guelph. Karaoke every Friday night 9pm. 84 Lewis Road. 519-821-4050 (Glen). No admission charge. Buffet every Friday, 11:30am-1pm, 519-821-4050. (Glen/Ryan/ Rod). Open to the public. *** Was your grade 12 graduation from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, Guelph in 2001? If so, please join alumni and teachers for a drop in 10-year reunion on Saturday, June 4 from 1 to 4pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School. To RSVP for the event or for more information, contact Michelle or Shaun at ololtenyears@gmail.com. *** Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre Long-term Care Home Information Session - find out how to access longterm care homes in the region. 5-6:30pm. Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St. Guelph. Attendance is free. Please contact Patti Hirsch at 1-888-883-3313 ext. 5190. *** Tea and Tales with the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and Friends Enabling Gardens, behind Evergreen Senior Centre. Every Friday morning this summer, except July 1. 10:30-11:30am. Stories range from personal memories to literary classics to traditional. Stories are intended for the young at heart, and may be too long or complex for young children. www.guelpharts.ca/storytellers. Sandy Schoen storytellers@guelpharts.ca 519-767-0017.
Jun 10
Guelph Food Bank, Gigantic Garage Sales, BBQ and silent auctions. 100 Crimea street. 8am to 6pm. June 10 and 11. *** Meet really nice folks, work outdoors, and make a meaningful contribution to Elora/Fergus this summer! Consider joining our team of volunteers working 3-4 hours/week on our urban tree inventory. Professional training on June 10-11, all equipment provided. Contact: neighbourwoods@eloraenvironmentcentre.ca or call 519 846 0841. *** Euchre at St. John’s United Church in Belwood. 7:30pm. *** St. Teresa of Avilia’s 21st Annual Garden Party. 19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira. Community BBQ in the hall from 5-8pm. Lots of fun for young and old. Fireworks at 9:30pm. All are welcome. *** Victoria Park Seniors Centre: The Guelph-Wellington Alzheimer’s Society presents the second in a series of three films at 10am: Alzheimer’s Movie Series #2 - Behaviour Issues. Computer class: “Downloading Free Stuff” at 2pm. Call 787-1814 to register. *** Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph ON, 519-8241381. Doug Clayfield 8 to 12 (Weather Permitting - Music On Patio). *** Pig Roast. Supper 6:00 pm. Tickets $ 12.00. Athur Legion Br. 226
Jun 11
All Courses held at St. John Ambulance Training Facility 66 County Rd. 7 (lower level) Elora
For Info call 519-846-8704
Yard Sale, St. John’s United Church Manse, Belwood. 8 11:30a.m. Something for everyone. Please come and visit us. *** Car Wash for Cystic Fibrosis. Join us from 9am-2pm to help raise money for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and try to beat our own Guinness World Record for the largest car wash. Free BBQ lunch from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Carstar, Guelph, 81 Malcolm. *** Faith Lutheran Church - Community Garage and Bake Sale, 8am12 noon, 290 Belsyde Ave., E., Fergus. Treasures for everyone. *** The Ponsonby Ratepayers’ Association in conjunction with Elora Road Christian Fellowship Church (ERCF) cordially invite you to the 3rd Annual Ponsonby Community BBQ: 2:30pm - 5:30pm at ERCF, 5696 Cty. Rd. 7 (Elora Rd). Hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, desserts & beverages will be served. All welcome – no
charge. Celebration of the ERCF Expansion, Games for kids, special events for all. Please bring your own lawnchairs. *** Old Time Dance. 8pm - 12amm. $10/person, light lunch provided. Band - Southridge Sound. St. John Parish Centre, 160 Georgina St., Arthur. *** Alma Optimists Garden Tractor Pull at Cumming Park in Alma. 11am. Contact Trish 519-846-1606. *** Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph ON, 519-8241381. 1 Bald Tire 8 to 12. *** The 1st Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event day in 2011. Drayton Community Centre, 68 Main St. W. 9am to 3pm. For residents in Centre Wellington, Erin, Guelph/Eramosa, Mapleton, Minto, Puslinch and Wellington North only. Free. Only household materials defined as HHW will be accepted (e.g., paint, chemicals and motor oil). For more info: 519-837-2601, 1-866-899-0248 or www.wellington.ca.
Jun 12
Guelph Symphony Orchestra presents 8th annual Music in the Park. At Guelph Multicultural Festival. 3pm, Riverside Park, Festival Stage. Parking. Bring chair or blanket. www.guelphorchestra.ca. *** Euchre party at Sacred Heart Church, Kenilworth at 8:00pm. Admission $2.50. Door prize, 50/50 draw, penny table and light lunch. All welcome. *** Mark Du Bois & His Studio Singers In Concert. Knox Presbyterian Church, Grand Valley. 2:30pm. Tickets $12.00 @ the door or phone 519-928-5400. *** Centre Wellington Food Bank Lobsterfest. 1pm to 5pm at Cox Creek Winery. Tickets $38. Information and tickets: 519-7673253 or 519-824-1624 or www.centrewellingtonfoodbank.org. Tickets available at Scotiabank. *** Silent Auction to be held at Erin Masonic Hall from 1:00 to 5:00pm. Please join us for this family fund raiser. Funds to support Shawn and Stephanie Baker during this difficult time due to a battle with cancer. Organized by the Hindley family. All are welcome. For further information please contact Mary & Garry Dunk in Guelph at 519-836-3107. *** Hike the Trail Series. “Flight of the Fireflies”. 9:00 pm. Bring your flashlight. Hike begins at the Gerrie Road Entrance, Elora. For more information call (519)843-2800.
Jun 13
The Harriston & District Horticultural Society June Garden Tour and Meeting. 7:30pm. Connells’ Garden, 5300 5th Line, Minto. Bring a lawn chair. Everyone welcome. *** Poker Walk at 10:30am. Celebrate Seniors Month. At designated stops you will receive a playing card, at the end of the walk we will see who has the best poker hand. Walking 2 km. No poker experience necessary. Prizes. No charge. Pre-register. Please call the Victoria Park Senior Centre at 787-1814 for information and to register. *** Seniors’ Centre for Excellence Event. 519-638-1000. 1:00pm. Gentle Yoga for Seniors. Palmerston United Church.
Jun 14
The Royal City Quilters’ Guild (RCQG) will have its last monthly meeting for the 2010-2011 season at 7pm at the Three Willows United Church on 577 Willow Rd. in Guelph, Ontario. Guests are welcome to join the meeting for $5.00. www.royalcityquiltersguild.ca. Judy at 519-822-2658. *** Trillium Waldorf School. Parent and Child Sample Classes. Tue., June 14 and Wed., June 15. 9am to noon. Young children and a parent/caregiver are welcomed to enjoy a morning of music, movement, art, storytelling. Siblings welcome. Learn about the Waldorf approach. Register by calling 519-821-5140. *** The Guelph Enabling Garden’s Horticultural Therapy free teaching session entitled “Egoless Writing in the Garden”. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Garden at Riverside Park, Guelph. For more details contact Lea at 519-993-5323 or visit www. Wherein all citizens are invited to join together to pay respect enablinggarden.org.
DECORATION DAY
Sunday June 12, 2011 Games start at 1pm - Doors open at 11am
share the wealth package $15 - main program package $25 (both packages are required - extra strips available)
“proceeds to local community projects” Held at Grand River Raceway
7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora
www.ferguselorarotary.com Held under lottery license #M634122. FERGUS ELORA ROTARY FOUNDATION Staffed by: Centre Wellington Rotary Club and Fergus Elora Rotary Club
Sunday, June 12th, 2011
to loved ones and neighbours who have gone before. The Fergus Brass Band will commence playing at 1:30 pm at the Legion Memorial in Belsyde Cemetery. The Parade will begin at 1:45 pm, beginning at the ball diamond on St. David Street South proceeding to the Legion Memorial in Belsyde Cemetery with ceremonies beginning at 2:00 pm. All those wishing to place remembrances may do so at this time. Carnations will be available at the Memorial Service. Weather permitting.
Jun 15
Fergus & District Horticultural Society Meeting & Flower Show 7:30 pm. Fergus Victoria Park Centre. Topic: “Roses”, Speaker: Donna Zarudny. Our monthly meetings (every third Wednesday) feature informative topics and speakers. Everyone welcome. Please call Helen for info. 519-843-3131. Continued on page 11