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APRIL 2019 I S S U E #317
It’s All
Wellington on the Lake
Residents’ Association
Art by Christine Genest
APRIL 2019 I S S U E #317
contents
3 INSIDE WOLRA 27 ITEMS FOR SALE
5 CONTACT INFORMATION 28 WOTL ACTIVITIES
6 WOTL MATTERS Yoga
Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association Meditation
Advertising Card Elimination Last Game of Season
Have You Been Welcomed? Outdoor Walking Club
Are Our Records Correct? Shuffleboard
Thank You for Stepping Up Ballroom Dancing
Changes to New Phone Directory Scottish Dancing
Membership Campaign Bocce Ball
Information on Running For WOLRA Board Travel Club
Nominations Committee Horseshoes
Keep Us Posted re Celebrations Golden Voices Choir
From the Editor Theatre Group
13 SEEKING 33 OUR WIDER COMMUNITY
Kitchen Committee Legion
Home Décor Items for Garage Sale Lions
Emergency Evacuation Plan Rotary
Linens for Garage Sale Elks
Tea Cart or Bar Trolley to Borrow for Play PEC Community Care for Seniors
Bocce Ball Assistants Terry Sprague - Guided Hike
Various Volunteers etc. for Garage Sale in May 36 CONDOLENCES
16 APRIL EVENTS ‘AT A GLANCE’ Marion Bigg
Paul Nykanen
16 UPCOMING EVENTS
Mavis Chapman
Movie Night Update
Opera - I Puritani 36 NEW NEIGHBOURS
Classical Music Presentation - Amadeus Movie 37 ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYS
Coffee Mornings 38 USEFUL LINKS & INFO
Relay For Life
39 GAME SCORES
April 13th Calendar Launch
Invitation to The Grange of Prince Edward Winery 41 ACTIVITIES/EVENTS CALENDAR
Activity Signup Day 42 ADVERTISER INDEX
Volunteers’ Week
43 YELLOW PAGES
Volunteer Appreciation Day
Speakers Corner
Garage Sale
Snowbirds Presentation
26 RECAP(S)
Recycling
Medical Cannabis
* APRIL IS SPRING CLEANING MONTH - REMEMBER OUR ANNUAL GARAGE SALE ON MAY 4TH! *
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insidewolra
The snow is finally melting…hopefully, spring is around the
corner at Wellington on the Lake to welcome our Snowbirds
home again.
Many of your Board members have been enjoying the warmth
and sunshine of other locations in the world over the past few
months. Despite being far away, the work of your Board has
continued thanks to modern day technology. However, it will
be good to have everyone back in person again by mid
April. Most of the Board will meet in person on April 4th to review the winter’s work and
to plan for our next members’ General Meeting on Tuesday evening, April 16th at
7 p.m. Please plan to attend if you can.
At the April 16th General Meeting, the membership will be asked to review policy changes
to both the Membership Policy and the Clubs & Activities Policy. Notice of these proposed
changes and voting date for same was provided to our membership at the November 13th
General Meeting. The reason for an increase in membership fees to $15 per person per
year will be explained and a vote will take place regarding the new rate. A second vote
will also be held to change the start and end dates for our membership year from the
current July 1st - June 30th to the new dates of May 1st - April 30th. The new dates for
our membership year will better synchronize with our Park Activities Signup Day (formerly
known as P.A.I.D.) to be held this year on April 27th in conjunction with our Coffee
Morning. A celebration in honour of our many volunteers for their continuing efforts on
our behalf will follow in the afternoon on the same date.
We were pleased that our Mayor, Steve Ferguson, chose to attend our March 16th Coffee
Morning. Steve chatted with many in attendance and informed us of his and Mike
Harper’s (Wellington’s Counsellor), continuing liaison work with our Board on
several issues of concern. We also learned there are yet some issues to be finalized
between the County’s Planning Department and Sandbank Homes prior to the
commencement of the building of its new storage and maintenance shed.
At least two large new subdivisions with a variety of housing types are coming to the town
of Wellington. Building may start as soon as next year. As these developments may be of
interest to our members, information has been posted in the Library on the bulletin
boards for your information.
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Frontier Management is now funding an annual cleaning of our kitchen facilities. This
will take place overnight on March 27th. The cupboards, drawers, refrigerator, freezer,
stove and dishwasher will all be thoroughly cleaned by Debbie Hall, the regular cleaning
lady. We look forward to a spic ’n span kitchen once she is done! Your President has also
informed Frontier Management of the continuing mice problems in our kitchen and
requested professional help to eradicate this problem permanently.
Previously, your Board appealed for help with a Kitchen Supplies Committee, a Nominating
Committee and an Evacuation Planning Committee. We are pleased to announce that
Doug Little, Past President of WOLRA, has stepped forward to Chair this year’s
Nominating Committee. He will need two more assistants in this task. Please see separate
article in SEEKING section of this issue for details. We still need help with the kitchen
and the evacuation planning. Again, please see further details in SEEKING section of this
issue for details. Your Board will continue to work hard on your behalf but we cannot do
it all alone without your help! Please consider contributing a small amount of your time
for the benefit of this great community and the people who make it such a nice place to
live!
Happy Spring and best wishes for a Happy Easter with your loved ones and friends.
Your WOLRA Board
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contactinformation
REMEMBER: RESIDENTS’ TELEPHONE NUMBERS SHOWN IN THE NEIGHBOURLY NEWS
ARE THE LAST 4 DIGITS ONLY. DIAL 613-399 BEFORE THE 4 DIGITS.
Information about Wellington on the Lake: infowolra@gmail.com
WOLRA Board Snail Mail Address P.O. Box 561, Wellington, ON, K0K 3L0
WOLRA BOARD E-Mail: wolraboard@gmail.com
WOLRA BOARD Secretary: secretary.wolra@gmail.com
Become WOLRA Member and/or Acquire a Name Tag: Gail Post – x1096
WOTL Website: www.wolra.ca
Contact WOTL Webmaster, Simon Arcand: wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
Post Photos on Website: wolraphotos@gmail.com
Post Articles for Sale On Website: wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
Our Neighbourly News Magazine Article Submissions/Resident Classified Ads/Questions for
Editor: neighbourlynews@gmail.com
Recommend an Advertiser for our Yellow Pages: wolra.communications@gmail.com
Enquiries re Advertising on Yellow Pages or Within Body of NN: wolra.communications@gmail.com
Register to Receive Monthly Link to NN (WOLRA Members): WOLRAbulkEmail@gmail.com
Register to Receive Weekly E-Blasts of Important Upcoming Weekly Events
(WOLRA Members): wolraeblaster@gmail.com
Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations: Evelyn, wotlmembership@gmail.com
Telephone Directory Corrections: Evelyn, wotlmembership@gmail.com
Rec Centre Room Bookings: Evelyn, wotlbookings@gmail.com
Frontier Site Administrator: Renie Thompson: x3835 or reniet@sandbankhomes.com
DAIMLER: (613) 848-6490, dkendall.drpl@gmail.com
HOME ALARM SYSTEM PROBLEMS: Technicians During Business Hours: Quinte Kawartha Alarm
Systems, 613-969-5100 or Alarm Systems, 613-968-5233.
After Hours: ALARM SYSTEMS FOR 24 TECH at 1-800-342-6442. Please make sure to
advise that you may not be on their account, but that you need a technician.
Questions: Renie Thompson, Frontier Site Administrator, x3835
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wotlmatters
Our Neighbourly News Magazine is produced and funded by the Wellington on the
Lake Residents’ Association (WOLRA), managed completely by volunteers and availa-
ble in COLOUR and INTERACTIVE (with lots of links) on our WOLRA website at
www.wolra.ca.
Our website www.wolra.ca, managed by Simon Arcand, also has a list of Board Members, Events,
Activities, Photos, Documents, WOTL Heritage items (sift through our archives and read about our
pioneers), vintage Neighbourly News issues, and SO MUCH MORE. CHECK IT OUT!
TO RECOMMEND AN ADVERTISER FOR OUR YELLOW PAGES EMAIL:
wolra.communications@gmail.com
CLICK ON THE YELLOW PAGES AD AND BE TAKEN TO THE WEBSITE,
FACEBOOK PAGE OR EMAIL ADDRESS (if existing).
All the costs associated with the production of Our Neighbourly News Magazine
are recovered from the revenues provided by our advertisers. When looking for a
product or service, please be sure to check our Yellow Pages.
Advertising Committee
IF YOU HAVE MOVED TO WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE IN THE PAST 6
MONTHS or so but have never been visited by the Wellington on the Lake
Welcome Committee with its bag full of goodies and valuable information for
you, PLEASE DO contact Renie at the Rec Centre office. This seems to
happen more often to people moving into resale homes but no matter your sit-
uation, you deserve to be welcomed properly!
IF YOU HAVE NEW NEIGHBOURS, please ask them if they have been
welcomed by the WOTL Welcome Committee and if they have not, refer them
to Renie, who will send their information to the appropriate parties (Welcome
Committee, Neighbourly News, etc.).
There is a Welcome Wagon representative, who meets new people at the
Library, also with a bag of goodies, but as valuable as the service is, it is not
specifically geared to Wellington on the Lake.
There are lots of things that, as a new resident, you need to know (and receive) so PLEASE DO
CONTACT RENIE AT THE REC CENTRE and let her know you are here!
ARE OUR RECORDS CORRECT?
We do our best to get it right in all of our WOTL records. Whether it’s a name,
address, email or phone number, we like to have it accurate and up-to-date.
The new phone directory will be going to print on April 10th, so please
advise the recordkeeper (below) of any changes or incorrect information.
wotlmembership@gmail.com.
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All of us here at WOTL would like to thank Evelyn Bieri for volunteering to
take over the duties that for many years belonged to Louise Kedro, who
along with her husband Jerry, are moving out of the community soon.
Louise is training Evelyn to take over the positions of Rec Centre Bookings
(wotlbookings@gmail.com), Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations and
Telephone Directory Corrections (wotlmembership@gmail.com). Evelyn can
also be reached by telephone at x2704.
Louise did a great job and Evelyn has some pretty big shoes to fill; we wish her all the best, and
best wishes also to Louise and Gerry in their new life.
CHANGES TO OUR 2019-2020 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Our new phone directory will be in a bold and slightly larger print
to make it easier for our overworked eyes.
Due to the fact that we will be having fewer new residents moving in
this year, we will not be submitting quarterly addendums, but
instead will be adding a few lined pages at the back of your
directory for you to make note of the NEW residents or CHANGED
numbers from our monthly Neighbourly News. You will also be
able to add your own list for quick access to your favourite and
frequently called numbers.
Gail Post
2019 -2020 WOLRA MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
ADVANCE REGISTRATION APRIL 24 & 25
BE PREPARED for your Activity Signup Day on April 27th,
(formerly P.A.I.D.) by becoming a WOLRA member at the
Advance Registration.
WHERE: LOBBY of the Rec. Centre
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 9 am - 11:30 am
7 pm - 8:30 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 25 9 am - 11:30 am
1 pm - 3 pm
FREE COFFEE AND TREAT - while supplies last!!
Need an extra phonebook for the cottage or Florida???? Receive a 2018/19 phone directory +
addendums (while supplies last).
For more information see article following this.
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WOLRA MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN 2019/20
• Our Membership Fiscal year NOW runs from May 1 until April 30th.
• This change coordinates better with the starting of all the summertime
activities.
• The CAMPAIGN will be launched with a “BIG BANG” on April 24th and 25th to give you an
opportunity to obtain your WOLRA Membership card before Activity Signup Day on April
27th (formerly P.A.I.D).
WHY YOU SHOULD BE A MEMBER:
1. Your membership empowers you to vote for who makes up our Board, giving you a voice on
the issues that help make our community the great place that it is.
2. Our community is sustained and improved by EVERYONE standing together and supporting
our amazing lifestyle by contributing to our Residents’ Association and YOUR annual
contribution can do that.
Your support ALSO provides you access to:
PERKS OF BEING A MEMBER
1. Free use of WOLRA assets: e.g. (kitchen, audio-visual equipment and supplies for activities.
2. Numerous activities.
3. Reduced ticket prices for WOLRA sponsored events.
MEMBERS RECEIVE
1. Free name badge to first-time members (replacement $5)
2. Annual telephone directory for WOTL with a list of activities and coordinators.
3. Monthly news magazine (Neighbourly News) with activity calendar plus a weekly E-Blast sent
to your email.
4. 2019/20 Membership card to present when required.
All for only $15 annually (This change of fees was approved by the Board of Directors. The
members were advised @ the November General Meeting that there would be a vote @ the
April 16th General Meeting.
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DATES AND TIMES TO OBTAIN MEMBERSHIP
Wed. Apr. 24 Early-bird Pre-campaign signup 9 am –11:30 am & 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Thur. Apr. 25 Early-bird Pre-campaign signup 9 am –11:30 am & 1 pm – 3:00 pm
Sat. Apr. 27 Activity Signup Day 9 am -11:30 am
Thur. May 9 Duffers’ Signup Day 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tues. May 14 General Meeting 6 pm - 7:00 pm
Fri. May 17 Woodworkers Bar-B-Q 11 am - 1 pm
Sat. May 18 Coffee Morning - Relay for Life 9:30 am- 11:30 am
Sat. May 25 Advertisers’ Trade Show 9:30 am -11:30 am
Tues. June 11 General Meeting 6 pm - 7 pm
Sat. June 15 Tennis Pancake Breakfast 9 am 11 am
~ AFTER JUNE 15TH, MEMBERSHIP MAY BE OBTAINED
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ~
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ARE YOU CONSIDERING RUNNING FOR THE WOLRA BOARD?
WONDERING WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Well, perhaps looking back over the past few years will give
you a perspective of what the Board has achieved for the
community. A lot of work has been done behind the
scenes.
Once WOLRA was incorporated, bylaws needed to be
created and subsequently, a set of policies was also created
to support the bylaws…all to give the association structure.
Financial reporting went from a cash basis to an accrual
base format, software and supporting computer were purchased to assure accuracy. We also
created an asset replacement fund in lieu of purchasing asset replacement insurance.
The successful introduction of advertising in our Neighbourly News and later, in our phone book,
increased revenue enabling many improvements to be funded.
The Neighbourly News under our great Editor, Pam Smith, was able to grow into a creative,
interactive venture that is enjoyed by all, both in print and electronically. Software was purchased
to enable the creation of a modern telephone book. We also purchased a computer and software
to bolster the Membership Committee and provide us with accurate membership information.
While remaining fiscally responsible, the additional income also allowed us to expand our
amenities with the launch of horseshoes, bocce, pickleball and contract bridge to name a few.
Numerous improvements were also identified and made to several clubs requiring either
maintenance repairs or equipment upgrades. Through successful liaison with Frontier, these
amenity improvement costs were shared 50:50.
Ongoing activities have also been supported by the Board through funding when necessary and
the filling of Club/Activity Coordinator vacancies. The Board also supports activities representing
WOLRA in the greater community.
As our community has grown exceptionally fast over the past few years, a lot of effort has been
made to welcome new residents and make them quickly feel part of the community.
The Board also endeavours to address areas of mutual concern that arise with Sandbanks and/or
Daimler to enhance the quality of life in our community. There are many other areas of
improvement still possible.
There are several Board vacancies coming up and the community needs some dedicated
people to step up to serve for the next few years. Please give it your consideration as we all
benefit from a strong Board. The Board is there to help foster community spirit and main-
tain the lifestyle that we all enjoy in WOTL. If you have any questions about positions, respon-
sibilities and commitment, please contact Doug Little at doug.little11@gmail.com or call 613 503-
1113.
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WOLRA BOARD NOMINATIONS
Expression of Interest for upcoming Board vacant positions.
Nominations for WOLRA BOARD positions are being solicited. Any
member of WOLRA in good standing is eligible to run for a two year
term. A slate of candidates will be announced at the General Meeting
in May. Nominations will be accepted up to the close of the May
General Meeting. Candidates will be provided an optional three minute time slot during this
meeting to provide their personal information and provide their opinions on key issues.
Candidates MUST provide a brief biography with their positions on one or more issues of interest
that will published in the June Neighbourly News along with the official final slate of candidates.
Voting, if necessary, will occur on or before the June General Meeting.
Interested WOLRA members are encouraged to read the Nominations and Election Policy found in
the WOLRA website at www.wotl.ca for further details on the process to be followed. The policy
includes a Nomination Form which will also be available in the Library. Nomination Committee
members are available to discuss the process and provide advice. Nomination Forms are to be
submitted to a member of the Nomination Committee or any sitting Board member.
Nomination Committee Chair: Doug Little,
doug.little11@gmail.com 613 503-1113
THE BOARD NEEDS YOU!
In April each year, the Board appoints a Nominating Committee to seek
candidates to replace Board members who are either stepping down from the
Board or whose term of office is ending June 30th. This year, we are pleased that
Doug Little, WOLRA’s Past-President has stepped forward to Chair this year’s
Nominating Committee.
Doug will need two additional volunteers to assist him in this important task. Ideally, as Doug
lives in the Leasehold portion of WOTL, to round out the Committee and create optimal
networking throughout our community, volunteers from Phase 2 and Phase 3 would be help-
ful. However, we are never picky when it comes to accepting your volunteer help! So if you are
willing and able to contribute some time and effort to this important Committee, we’d love to hear
from you!
A proposed slate of candidates needs to be posted by early May, so time is of the essence. We
know it takes time to find members in our community willing to serve in this critical but very
satisfying role as WOLRA Board members. This year, we will be seeking six new (or returning)
Board members to complete our slate of eight directors. If you are willing to help out, Doug will
provide guidance for you. For more information on the process for this Committee’s work, see our
Bylaws Nominations & Elections Policy on our website at www.wolra.ca.
If you are willing to help, please contact the Board at wolraboard@gmail.com - or Doug Little at
doug.little11@gmail.com - or Elaine Jackson at maplejay602@gmail.com.
Elaine Jackson, President, x3083
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REGARDING CELEBRATIONS
IN THE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES SECTION
If you notice any errors or missing dates, please let
me know for the future announcement of your
celebration.
Evelyn, wotlmembership@gmail.com
fromtheeditor
If you have given your email address to WOLRAbulkEmail@gmail.com you
will receive a link to Our Neighbourly News Magazine and calendar by email
each month, before the print version is even on the Library shelves.
The NN is available at all times on the WOLRA website in COLOUR &
INTERACTIVE at www.wolra.ca. Check out all the other interesting items on our website!
* DEADLINE FOR THE MAY NEIGHBOURLY NEWS IS APRIL 23RD AT 6 P.M. *
SUBMISSIONS CAN BE MADE BY:
• E-mailing neighbourlynews@gmail.com
• Handwritten/Typed to Submissions & Suggestions blue recycling box, in the Library at the
Rec Centre OR my mailbox at 7 Mount Grove
When a submission is made to the NN 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.
NOTE: The WOLRA Board together with the NN Editorial Board reserve the
right to NOT publish a submitted article and the submitter shall be advised of
the reason for the decision.
Pam Smith & Our Neighbourly News Magazine Editorial Board:
Brian Beasant, Diane Dumais, Lynne Lamb & Al Smith
Just BEE you!
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seeking
KITCHEN SUPPLIES COMMITTEE
Our kitchen is in need of a new Kitchen Supplies Committee. Since
Gilles & Eleanor Deraiche found it necessary to step down, our
Director Mike Shorthouse has been doing this job. Bob Ness, a
former WOLRA Director, stepped in to take charge from February
1st to April 15th during Mike’s winter absence. Thanks Bob for
helping out during this interim period!
Now we need a person (or persons) to take over by April 15th or
earlier if at all possible. The job involves ensuring that there are sufficient supplies in the kitchen
and storage cupboard to support all of the events in the Rec Centre that require kitchen
items. Items include coffee, tea, milk, sweeteners, paper plates and towels, washing up supplies,
spices, and any other items normally stocked in the kitchen to support our events.
The Kitchen Supplies Committee (or person) liaises with event organizers to ensure that everything
is available and that the kitchen equipment is in good working order (or replaced, if
necessary). The Committee reports to the Director of Inside Facilities (currently Mike Shorthouse).
The Committee is supported financially by a cash fund so that no one is out of pocket when
purchasing supplies. This fund is replenished as necessary.
Event organizers are responsible for cleaning up after each event but may require a bit of
assistance from the Committee from time to time. The Committee will be responsible for
organizing an annual thorough spring cleaning of the kitchen facilities by Frontier Management’s
regular cleaning staff, funded by Frontier Management. This year’s annual cleaning was
completed on March 27th.
Please consider contributing to your community by volunteering for this important work. We
need a committee or a coordinator now to keep our kitchen operating well for YOUR use and
enjoyment!
If you are willing to help out, please contact the Board at wolraboard@gmail.com or Mike
Shorthouse at mikeshorthouse77@gmail.com or Elaine Jackson at maplejay602@gmail.com.
Elaine Jackson, President, x3083
GARAGE SALE ITEMS - HOME DECOR
We are looking for items such as framed paintings, pictures, wall
hangings in wood or metal, candle holders, sculptures for inside or out-
side, mirrors, decorative pots, vases etc. for the Home Décor section.
Items can be dropped off at 24 Merrill or we can pick up.
Thank you, Helene Cameron x3762
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CREATING AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION
PLAN FOR WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE
In February, our County Fire Chief, Scott Manlow met with
Elaine Jackson and Christine Trulsen to discuss issues of
concern to our community. At that time, Chief Manlow toured
Wellington on the Lake and deemed that sufficient exits exist to
service the traffic in an emergency evacuation process.
Temporary shelter can be sought at the Essroc Centre under
such circumstances.
WOLRA feels it is important to create a specific Evacuation Plan
for our community with the assistance of the County’s Fire
Department and the online tools available and a volunteer committee within WOLRA. We are
looking for a few people who would be willing to work together on this project.
Excellent online resources for creating an Emergency Plan include:
A federal source at https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/yprprdnssgd/index-
en.aspx. This features an Emergency Preparedness Guide of 15 pages in length.
A 3 page Step by Step plan is available from the Ontario website at https://
www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/Step1MakeAPlan/Step.
There is also a 22 page Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs
at https://www.ontario.ca/emo.
Our community would probably use all of the above documents in developing a comprehensive
plan that would best serve all of our residents in an extreme emergency. That could include
ensuring that our Rec Centre could be used during a local emergency. Chief Manlow has offered
to assist a WOLRA Committee in the creation of such an Evacuation Plan for WOTL.
If you are interested in working on such a committee, please email wolraboard@gmail.com or
contact Elaine Jackson at x3083.
GARAGE SALE ITEMS - LINENS
Do you have any linens in good condition (towels, facecloths,
tablecloths, sheets, bedding of any kind) that you would like to get
rid of? Needed for LINENS department of May 4th WOTL Garage
Sale.
May be dropped off after April 4th at 7 Mount Grove Crescent or we
can pick up.
Pam Smith 613-885-6018
Glass and metal teacart or bar trolley for a play in May. If anyone would like to lend
me one, that would be fantastic!
Theresa Mainville x2352
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BOCCE BALL ASSISTANTS
Janet Miller is planning to take on the challenge again but
needs others step up to share the load including weekly
grass cutting & court manicuring, weekly set up, year-
end party.
Contact Janet Miller x2973 (after Apr 1) or ywerv2@gmx.com
(See ACTIVITIES section for more info from Janet Miller)
PICKUP CREW FOR GARAGE SALE IN MAY
Last year we had a lot of pickup requests that kept our crew
hopping. We need to add another whole pickup crew of 3
volunteers with a truck and hopefully a trailer. If you can help
out with this, please contact either Roy Perkin (x1752) or Ian
Cameron (x3762). They could sure use your help!
PEOPLE TO HANDLE THE CHRISTMAS BOOTH
In addition, we need people to organize and man the Christmas booth at the
Garage Sale. Please contact me if you are able to help.
STUFF, STUFF & MORE STUFF
As always, please keep us in mind if you are moving,
decluttering or thinning out your garden (eventually). APRIL IS SPRING
CLEANING MONTH!
AND DON’T FORGET, THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH: VOLUNTEER MEETING,
in the Main Hall: 2 to 3:30 p.m. for our biggest volunteer event and fundraiser for WOTL,
the well known Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, May 4th!
SEE FULL PAGE ARTICLE IN EVENTS SECTION OF THIS ISSUE
Nancy Barton, x3491 or email nancyandrolf@gmail.com
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aprileventsataglance
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON THESE EVENTS SEE ARTICLES FOLLOWING THIS
(NOTE: CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR PAUL NYKANEN 5:00 P.M. MARCH 30TH AT REC CENTRE)
APRIL 1 April Fool’s Day
1&2 Snooker Playoffs 9 a.m.
7 Classical Music - Movie Amadeus 1:30
9 Yoga begins again
13 Coffee Morning/Calendar Launch 9:30
14 Opera - I Puritani 1:30
15 Ballroom Dancing begins again
16 Speakers Corner - Terry Sprague 12:30
Meditation Circle 5:15
GENERAL MEETING 7 P.M.
19 Good Friday
21 Easter Sunday
22 Easter Monday
23 Guest Speaker - Ms. Janet Chandler, Hospital Auxiliary about the
Importance/Rewards of Volunteering - 1 p.m.
24 Community Cleanup
Early Membership Signup 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.
25 Garage Sale Volunteer Meeting 2 p.m.
Early Membership Signup 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
26 Barrel Painting Contest (weather dependant)
27 Coffee Morning/Activity Signup Day 9:30
Volunteer Appreciation 3 p.m.
upcomingevents
The Movie Club is cancelled for the months of April, May and June.
It will resume in September.
Christine Trulsen, x3041 or christinetrulsen@gmail.com
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OPERA
Sunday @ 1:30 on April 14th
I Puritani ( Bellini)
Juan Florez with Nino Machaidze
Signup sheets will be in the Library to help us with seating,
coffee and refreshments; please bring your own cup.
Thank you, Roy and Yvonne Goostrey, x5588
CLASSICAL MUSIC CLUB
th
On Sunday, April 7 @ 1:30 p.m. in the main hall the Club
will present the 1984 movie “Amadeus”. This movie (the
winner of 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture &
Best Actor) tells the story of the short, tragic but creative
life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest
composers of all time.
The movie runs 160 minutes and is endowed with great
music plus the brilliant acting of F Murray Abraham as
Mozart’s nemeses, Antonio Salieri.
If you love movies, music & great performances this is
a classic not to be missed (or re-visited if you saw it
many years ago).
There will be an intermission at approximately 110
minutes during which coffee & cookies will be
available. To save work it would be appreciated if you
could bring your own mug. Thanks!
This program will close out the Classical Music Club
2018/19 season. Thank you for your support. Have a
great Spring/Summer.
Warmest wishes: Pam & Eric Grimshaw x1484
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Saturday Coffee Mornings
DOORS OPEN 9:30
$1 for a Coffee & Sweet
Bring your own 8 oz. Mug
50/50 Draw
DATES STILL AVAILABLE TO HOST April 13th - CALENDAR LAUNCH
SIGN UP IN THE LIBRARY
INFO: GAIL POST X1096
April 27th - ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY
RELAY FOR LIFE 2019
Relay for Life is an annual Cancer fundraising program. The funds raised go towards providing
services for cancer patients as well as cancer research programs. The Picton event takes place on
Friday June 7th. Wellington on the Lake has taken part in the Relay for many years and has
been one of its top fundraising teams.
If you are interested in getting involved in our WOTL
team then please contact me or sign up on the sheet
which will be posted in the Library. If you would like to
sponsor our team or a specific team member then that
really helps too. We will be at the Sign Up for
Activities Day on April 27th and will be holding a
Coffee Morning on Saturday, May 18th. The fight
against cancer deserves our support.
Kevin and Sheila Hanbury,
kandshanbury@gmail.com or x1213
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Saturday, April 13th Coffee Morning
Launch of the 2019/21 14-Month Calendar ($20 each)
in support of Alternatives for Women, Prince Edward County
~ MANY SPECIAL GUESTS ~ YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT ~
CALENDARS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE
LAUNCH AND MANY COUNTY LOCATIONS THEREAFTER
"Come enjoy
delicious food & coffee,
great conversations
with returning Snow-
birds, special guests &
Calendar
the Calendar Girls. Join
us in our endeavor to
support PEC women in
need."
Watch for the Spring Issue of the Grapevine magazine for more: https://www.grapevinemagazine.ca/
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The Grange of Prince Edward will be hosting the Public Launch
of the Ladies on the Rocks 14-month 2019-2021 Calendar
on Saturday, April 20th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Tasting
Room at the winery (990 Closson Road, Hillier, ON).
Calendars cost $20 each and all proceeds will go to Alternatives
for Women of Prince Edward County.
WELCOME TO THE "ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY" (formerly known as P.A.I.D.)
Please join us on Saturday, April 27th from 9 to 11 a.m. at the
Rec Centre for a special Coffee Morning sponsored by WOLRA.
As a member of our Residents Association WOLRA, you have the
privilege to sign up for any activity that meets your interest. Very
few clubs require a fee and run as non-sponsored WOLRA
activities. One example is the Travel Club where a one time
refundable deposit to join is required.
Please refer to the new WOTL Telephone Directory that you will receive with your Membership
Card after payment. Included with telephone numbers and other valuable information, the
activities and clubs are outlined and identify the few where a fee is required.
Activity coordinators will be present to answer any questions you may have. Come and join, not
only in the special Coffee Morning, but more so in our active lifestyle community. Get involved,
be active and if you would like to start a new activity that is not offered yet - JUST DO IT!
Christine Trulsen, christinetrulsen@gmail.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL ACTIVITY COORDINATORS
Please reply to Christine Trulsen asap if you require a table and/or
sign for the "Activity Signup Day" on Saturday, April 27th, 9 to 11 a.m.
The tables will be set up with the sign for your activity. If you prefer to
bring your own sign or display, feel free to do so.
wolra.projects@gmail.com
christinetrulsen@gmail.com
x3041
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23-27
APRIL
Adapting the idea of National Volunteer Week 2019 in
Canada, we created our very own Volunteer Week as a
time to celebrate and thank YOU !
This year's theme is: The Volunteer Factor – Lifting Communities
The plans for our Volunteers’ Week are :
Tuesday, April 23rd: Main Hall - 1 to 3 p.m., guest speaker Ms. Janet Chandler, Hospital
Auxiliary about the importance and rewards of volunteering.
Wednesday, April 24th: "Keep our community clean"; we pick up what winter has left for a clean
and bright spring, just in time for our weekly garbage pickup on Thursdays.
Thursday, April 25th: Volunteer meeting, in the Main Hall - 2 to 3:30 p.m. for our biggest
volunteer event and fundraiser for WOTL, the well known Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, May 4.
Friday, April 26th: Opening of Barrel Painting Contest - outside of Rec Centre (weather
dependant - may be postponed to May after the Garage Sale; update via E-Blast).
Saturday, April 27th: ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY; a special Coffee Morning supported by the WOLRA
Board, volunteers assisting volunteers, Main Hall of Rec Centre, 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteer
coordinators for activities will be on hand to share info about activities and for members of
WOLRA to sign up.
Saturday, April 27th: Main Hall of Rec Centre from 3 to 6 p.m. - Volunteer Appreciation Event.
This is our way of thanking all volunteers who make our community the best place to live.
During the Volunteer Week there will also be our WOLRA Membership Campaign;
residents signing up or renewing their membership for the
Wellington on the Lake Residents Association.
Christine Trulsen
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Roxy the Foxie
"From my window, 8 o'clock breakie" He buried his
head in the nest & got TWO little moles, I felt so
sorry for the little creatures both Mummy & Daddy
gone! I think I'm getting cabin fever!!
...Barbie Cordick
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UPDATE ON SPEAKER’S CORNER
We are in our third month welcoming guest speakers to our
community continuing to learn and broaden our knowledge.
In February, Mr. Ken How presented the project Affordable Housing
for Seniors in PEC - LOVESONG. The presentation was well attended
and the information welcomed. Thank you to Jean Ashton for her
written recap of the event in the March edition of the Neighbourly
News.
In March we had 2 guest speakers, Ms. Shelley Franklin from the Cannabis Clinic of Kingston,
Ontario and Mr. Rick Clow, Manager of Quinte Recycling. Both presentations were well attended
and greatly appreciated. Ms. Shelley Franklin agreed to return to our community in the summer
and we will keep you posted for her second presentation; benefits of medical use of cannabis and
raising awareness of non-licensed producers and products. The planned trip to visit the
recycling facility in Trenton had to be postponed and will be organized later in the year. Please
keep an eye on updates in future Neighbourly News issues.
In April we will welcome Mr. Terry Sprague on Tuesday, April 16th for his presentation of The
Millennium Trail - A Trail for All Seasons. Presenter Terry Sprague has walked this trail a total of
five times, and at 74 years of age, is planning to walk it again this year. This presentation takes
a detailed look at this former CN railway line, running 52 km from Picton to Carrying Place. Both
the human history and natural history are dealt with in this presentation, along with how it all
came about. Meet some of the people who use the trail, and discover their fascination for this
now popular cross county route.
Following his presentation the new Outdoor Walking group will meet to discuss the project of
walking the Millennium Trail. There is a signup sheet in the Library for the walk. Get your
boots ready - we are walking!
Christine Trulsen, x3041 or christinetrulsen@gmail.com
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ANNUAL GARAGE & BAKE SALE ~ SATURDAY, MAY 4th FROM 8 a.m. to NOON
Spring has sprung and with it comes our annual Garage Sale. This event has always been such a great
success thanks to the generous donations of articles, baking, and volunteer time. Last year, we once
again made over $6000! It never ceases to amaze me how such a big undertaking runs so smoothly
every year and I can only hope that it will do the same this time.
Following are some important details about the sale:
• There will be a meeting of all volunteers, new and experienced, on Thursday, April 25, at 2
p.m., in the main hall of the Rec Centre, to organize the event. If you are interested in helping,
please show up or you can call me @ x3491 with any questions you may have.
• On Thursday, May 2, tables will be set up in the Rec Centre and donations can be dropped off
between 9:00 and 4:00. They can also be brought in on Friday, May 3, from 9:00 until noon. We
can arrange to have your articles picked up, if necessary. They must be in your garage or
driveway. You can phone Roy Perkin (x1752) or Ian Cameron (x3762) to schedule a pick-up for
either Thursday or Friday morning.
• We are looking for anything in good condition from small appliances to clothing, jewellery to
lawn ornaments, home decor items to DVDs, linens to Christmas decorations. Please do not
donate luggage as it doesn't sell and takes up valuable space. If you have any plants, either
indoor or perennials for the garden, that you could donate, we will add this to our outdoor
section.
• The Bake Sale is a very important component of the day and usually sells out early. Residents
have always been so generous with their homemade treats and we really appreciate your effort to
help make this day such a success. The biggest sellers are pies, squares, cakes and loaves. There
is no need to package the goodies as our volunteers will do that on Friday afternoon. But, would
you kindly write the name of your donations (ex: Banana Loaf) and “with nuts” if applicable.
Please deliver your baked goods on Friday morning between 9 and noon which will give our
volunteers time to repackage and label them.
• It wouldn't be Wellington on the Lake if we didn't have a 50/50 Draw, so we will continue with
that.
• If you have very large items to donate that are too heavy to transport to the Rec Centre, such as
exercise machines, furniture, or big appliances, we can post a photo of them on a bulletin board
in the main hall for customers to see. You can add a description and your phone number. Give
me a call if you need help with this.
• Anything that is left over and in reasonable condition will be donated to local charities.
• As a reward for all the volunteers, this year they will be given
first chance to purchase up to three items each. This will take
place as the items come in and are priced. Also, lunch will be
served to all volunteers on Thursday and Friday with leftovers for
Saturday as well.
If you are new to our community, please consider coming to the
meeting on April 25th and helping out. We always have a great time
and it's a wonderful way to meet new people and make new friends.
Nancy Barton, Garage Sale Coordinator - x3491
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The Canadian Snowbird Association Directors have asked if we would like a
presentation from them here at our Rec Centre. We need at least 25 people to
attend. We can hold it in August or September “before” people head south.
What I need to know is “if” you would like to attend (please send me your email
address so I can reach you closer to the time). There is no cost. The Canadian
Snowbird Association (CSA) is a non-profit Canadian association dedicated to
defending and improving the rights and privileges of all Canadian travellers.
The following topics will be covered:
Who we are How to count days in the U.S.
Lobbying the federal, provincial/territorial and U.S. Forms - 8840 and W-8BEN
governments Travel medical insurance
Benefits of being a CSA member Canadian Retiree Visa
Trip planning Question & answer period
Border crossing issues
If you are in Florida or Texas, the CSA will be holding seminars (no charge) in cities in these states.
Please check its website for where and when. The website is www.snowbirds.org
Looking forward to hearing if you would like to attend… please just send me an email saying some-
thing like “attending” and I will put your name on the list. Date is to be established… maybe tell me
your preference of when. Once again, there is no cost, and the topics, if you travel into the United
States, will be important to you. These are the people who do all the lobbying for us.
The speaker will be the President of the CSA… she is VERY versed on these issues, as she spends the
winter in Florida.
Lawrence Northway, Email mailto:northway@icloud.com
Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, a Police Officer sees a car
puttering along at 22 KPH. He says to himself: "This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!" So
he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the car, he notices that there are five
old ladies, two in the front seat and three in the back...wide eyed and white as ghosts. The driver,
obviously confused, says to him "Officer, I don't understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit!
What seems to be the problem?"
"Ma'am," the officer replies, "you weren't speeding, but you should know that driving slower
than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers." "Slower than the speed limit? No sir, I
was doing the speed limit exactly...Twenty-two kilometers an hour!"...the old woman says a bit
proudly.
The Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her that 22 is the highway number, not
the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, the woman grins and thanks the officer for pointing out her
error. "But before I let you go, Ma'am, I have to ask...Is everyone in this car OK? These women
seem awfully shaken, and they haven't made a peep this whole time," the officer asks.
"Oh, they'll be all right in a minute officer. We just got off Highway 189."
Contributed by Inge Scott
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recap(s)
SPEAKERS CORNER - QUINTE WASTE SOLUTIONS - MARCH 2ND
Rick Clow, General Manager
This presentation provided a wealth of important and thought-provoking information about our
complex recycling program which serves approx. 79,000 households.
For those of you unable to attend, the presentation taught us the incredible importance of WHY we
recycle and all the different ways we can assist this program by preparing items properly so they will
be accepted by different companies to be reused, recycled, or disposed of safely. We also learned
about what NOT to put into our blue box, what is accepted, and what happens after it leaves our curb.
We are hoping that Quinte Waste Solutions can return another time so more residents will have the
opportunity to learn more about this amazing program which is so important to our planet and future
generations. Be sure not to miss next time!
Gail Post
Interesting and useful link here:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/plastic-valuable-ottawa-recycling-1.4818980
This Is Why You Need to Keep the Cap on When Recycling Plastic Bottles
The rules around recycling can get very confusing. Is it OK to recycle plastic straws? [NO] Should I
throw this pizza box into the trash because it’s dirty? [NO PUT IT INTO THE GREEN CART]. Can I
throw this piece of purple paper into that recycling bin with white paper? [NO AND YES – RECYCLE
IT WITH BOXBOARD NOT WHITE OFFICE PAPER]. But one recycling myth that you should definitely
stop believing is that you need to take the cap off of your plastic bottle before throwing it in the
recycling bin.
Many people think that by taking the caps off of their plastic bottles they are making the lives of
people who work at recycling facilities easier. That is not the case. Once the plastic bottles (with caps
on) are ground up, they go through a water bath. Since the caps are generally made out of high-
density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) they will float and the plastic bottles will sink
making it easy for the facility to sort the different types of material and recycle them into new items.
If you throw the cap in the trash or loose in the recycling instead, it may end up in the ocean. Sadly,
plastic bottle caps are among the top five most common items of trash found on beaches worldwide.
Marine mammals, fish, and birds mistake bottle caps for food and can suffer from indigestion
problems and possibly death. But before you start throwing every piece of plastic into your recycling
bin, make sure you know about the items that you should never recycle. www.quinterecycling.org
Another reason you’ll want to make sure to keep your caps on is that they’re made out of a valuable
plastic that is in high demand. Once recycled, caps can be turned into storage bins, shipping
containers, mixing bowls, spatulas, shovels, watering cans, and much more. The best message is
to 'empty, rinse and replace cap.' If possible also flatten the bottle. Rick Clow
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SPEAKER’S CORNER - MARCH 6TH - MEDICAL CANNABIS
On Wednesday, March 6th more than twenty-five of our residents
attended the presentation by Shelley Franklin from Canadian Cannabis
Clinics on the topic of the medical use of cannabis. The attendees
included those using cannabis oil for pain relief, those who were
considering its' use and those who wanted an introduction into the topic.
This combination produced lots of questions and personal answers during
and after the presentation.
Shelley noted the 460,000 medical cannabis patients who suffer from pain related problems and about
the different and clearer approach to the sale of the product in our Western Provinces from the newly
rolled-out Ontario plan. She clearly pointed out the difference in the availability and use of medical
marijuana/cannabis and the recreational variety. Also covered were the local area resources for
clinical advice and information including Hotel Dieu (Kingston) Pain Clinic, Telehealth Ontario and free
and OHIP approved clinics such as Home Care (Kingston, Shelley's employer). She emphasized that
OHIP approved clinics provide free counselling, medical documentation and screening, which may
often be done online by a secure portal for a small fee.
Some of our residents using medical cannabis for pain relief in place of habit forming opioids related
their experiences with the process and product which was appreciated by the attendees. An afternoon
well spent and an experienced, lively and well informed speaker.
Brian Beasant
itemsforsale
THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES WERE PURCHASED AT PARTY CITY:
Tablecloths, 2 sizes of napkins as well as 2 sizes of plates, Bar
Glasses, and Plastic Cutlery. There are also 8 beautiful centre
pieces.
Everything is brand new and still in the original packages. The
design is Gold, Silver, Black and White. These accessories will serve
80 to 100 guests. Many more Party Items are included.
The original cost was $329 and I am selling for $200. For more
information please phone me.
Suzanne McKeague, x2440
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activities
CATHY’S YOGA
YAHOO!! IT’S SPRING!!
As I write this, the sky is blue and I can feel the sun-
shine just a little bit warmer everyday!! Looking to put
some Spring into your step? Give yoga a try.
Spring Yoga Classes will start up on April 9th, a 10 week
session running through till June 11th with the following schedule:
Class Schedule
Tuesday 8:30-10:00 am, Card/Craft Room, Balance & Challenge;
Tuesday 10:15-11:45 pm, Card/Craft Room, Gentle.
To reserve your space, give me a call or send me an email. Get in touch
with me to get more information and reserve your space. Fees do apply
for the classes. You can get lots of information about me and the Yoga
classes on the WOTL website as well: http://www.wolra.ca/
mainstream/cathyYoga.html.
Cathy Ness, 613-885-7707 or cathyness54@gmail.com
MEDITATION CIRCLE
TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH, 5:15 TO 6:00 IN THE CARD
ROOM.
You are very welcome to our circle - a guided
meditation with time for reflection - a space that is
safe, confidential, and non-threatening. Any
question or concerns call Roz at x 5414 or email
rozwriter@hotmail.com.
Once upon a time there was a very handsome male camel named Alfred with two huge camel
humps. He fell in love and married a beautiful female camel named Marie, who had one perfect
camel hump.
As time progressed, they became the proud parents of a wonderful baby boy
camel, born with no humps. They contemplated long and hard on what to call
their beautiful little boy.
They finally decided on … go on, have a go...try...'Orright,.. 'Humpfree!
...Don Livingstone
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CARD ELIMINATION CHANGE OF DATE FOR LAST GAME
The Card Elimination game that was scheduled for March 30th at 7 p.m. is
rescheduled for Saturday, April 6th at 7 p.m.; this will be our last Card
Elimination game for the 2018-2019 season and will be a Toonie night.
Hopefully many Snowbirds will have returned by then and they will be able to
join us for the last game of the season. Bring a friend and come enjoy all the
fun we have been having all winter long.
Rene & Donna St. James, Coordinators
BOOTS – ARE YOU READY!
BOOTS should all be heading over to the Speaker’s Corner to hear Terry Sprague talk
about walking on the Millennium Trail. Our first meeting will happen immediately after
Speaker’s Corner from 3 – 4:30 so come prepared to
plan for teams; who will be drivers, setting goals to
meet the objective of completing the trail walk, check
maps and distances and get all the details worked
out. Mark the date on your calendar right now.
For more information contact:
Christine Trulsen, christinetrulsen@gmail.com or
Reta Desmarais, retadee@bell.net
SIGN UP ON APRIL 27th SIGNUP DAY (P.A.I.D)
SHUFFLEBOARD SEASON - June 4 to August 22
Committee Members:
Pat WILSON, Don TARASIEWICZ, Martha IPPERSIEL,
Gerry IPPERSIEL, Merv KREUTZ, Gail KREUTZ
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BALLROOM DANCING
April is the start of the spring session for Ballroom Dancing. The
dates are:
April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13 and 23 (Thursday) at 12:30 in the
main hall of the Rec Centre.
Beginners will start from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Intermediate will start
from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. if enough participants sign up. If you wish
to start or to continue learning you can sign up in the Library.
The instructor, Mr. Marek Majkrazak, is a passionate ballroom danc-
er and instructor with many years of experience.
Cost is $5 pp and class. Ballroom dancing is fun, a great workout
and the men have the opportunity to take the lead. It is a must for
men to lead, they are the frame for the ladies.
Christine Trulsen
Note: Ballroom Dance practice 7-9 on Tuesday evenings in main hall
SCOTTISH DANCING
New dancers always welcome and partner is not required. Come out and join
the fun. Great exercise for mind and body. Can be done to a brisk walking
step.
For more information call me, RSCDS certified teacher, phone 613 393 2955
or email me at ckeller@sympatico.ca
Sheila Keller
BOCCE BALL
Get ready WOTL residents. Bocce Ball will begin June 3rd. Haven't played before! Not a problem.
If you want to have fun, meet new people and can move your hands and legs, we'll teach you.
Games are played each Monday morning between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Each game takes 30 to
40 minutes to play. Facebook / Marg Graham
These are scheduled games. PLEASE only sign-up as a REGULAR player if you can commit to
almost every Monday mornings from June 3rd to approximately the end of August. If not, please
sign up as a SPARE to sub for regular players when you are
contacted by them.
If interested, please sign up on the sheet in the Library or
on Saturday, April 27th, ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY. You can also
e-mail Janet Miller at ywerv2@gmx.com.
(Note new e-mail for previous players) or phone x2973 after
April 1st. with your name & phone number & email address
(for schedule copies)
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APRIL UPDATE
We have many new residents in Wellington on the Lake and
find it valuable to share some information with all of you. The
Travel Club is in its third year and has made great trips so
far.
We are people who like travelling together as a group of neighbours and friends, not having the
responsibility of driving and sharing the cost for the trip taking advantage of group discounts
and savings. A one-time refundable deposit per person is required for signing up for the Club.
This money is our cash flow for deposits or bookings before residents sign up for a trip.
This year will see us visiting Toronto in April to see "Come From Away".
In May we will visit our neighbouring province
of Quebec, with guided city tours in Quebec
City and Montreal and Whale watching in
Taddoussac.
In July we will sing along to ABBA at the
Westben Theater in Campbellford.
For Wednesday, December 4th we are
planning to have fun at Pantomime at the
Theater in Stirling, the "naughty" version of Mother Goose, (departing
2 p.m. (bus and tickets $70; good seats). If you are interested, please
sign up a.s.a.p. in Library to reserve your seat(s).
There are plans under way for 2020 to visit the Agawa Canyon including the train tour.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agawa_Canyon. Other ideas include the Spring Flower Show in
Toronto, Upper Canada Village for Christmas 2020 and visiting the Point Pelé Region with a
wine tour and visiting some historic sites (Petrolia, Amherstburg) and Point Pelé National Park.
As always, stay in touch, bring your ideas or suggestions forward. We will be listening and
appreciate your input.
Bon Voyage, Christine christinetrulsen@gmail.com), Debbie and Gail
“Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times” (Asian Proverb)
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HORSESHOES
Horseshoes is a mixed event open to all WOLRA Members. All skill levels
are welcome to join. Games are scheduled on Thursday evenings,
beginning at 6 p.m. from June through August. Three pits are available
and games take 20-30 minutes. Teams of two are selected at random for
each game night. Individual scores are tallied weekly to identify season
winners with the highest individual scores at the end of the season.
Season playoffs are in early September.
The signup sheets are now posted in the Library for the 2019 season beginning in early June.
Please drop by and sign up OR send me an email (see address below) with your full name, phone #
and whether you would like to play or be a spare. OR come and see us on Activity Signup Day in
the Rec Centre April 27th.
Early enrolment will greatly assist in identifying scheduling requirements for this season. Should
you have any questions, please contact me at x5124 or keturner@sympatico.ca.
Ken Turner
GOLDEN VOICES CHOIR NEWS
Attention all Wellington Golden Voices Choir members and any new members who would like to
join the choir.
Our new choir season will begin on Tuesday, May 7th, with a special choir meeting and social. It
is URGENT that everyone attend.
We will meet at the Rec centre at 1:30 p.m. Looking forward to
seeing everyone there.
Sandy Fox, President
Wellington Golden Voices
Why Men are Just Happier People - Final Installment
Contributed by Jerry Puklicz
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for
the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Two pairs of shoes are more than enough. You almost
never have strap problems in public. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. Everything on
your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to
shave your face and neck.
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THEATRE GROUP
Come and help us plan for our June Show. Regular Theatre meetings
in the Rec Centre main hall on Mondays, at 3:30 p.m.
I hope to see all of our group members along with others who would like to
join in the fun. Don’t forget that besides actors we need singers, dancers,
instrumentalists, dressmakers, backstage workers, stage designers and
builders, etc. etc.
Perhaps you have a great idea for what you could do - a comedy monologue, instrument or
vocal solo or group, dance number, small skit or sketch, paint scenery, help with sound,
lights, or music, costuming. ALL KINDS OF TALENTS MAKE FOR A GREAT SHOW!
Hope to see you there.
Bea Howse x1625
ourwidercommunity
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 160 APRIL EVENTS
On Tuesday’s we have a Fun Pool League at 7pm. These are also Pub Nights featur-
ing rotating kitchen guests with great food. A fun time is had by all.
Every Thursday: Line Dancing for Fun and Fitness: 1:30 – 3:30. $5 with light re-
freshments included. Contact iblai49@aol.com You may also phone 613-476-9796.
Friday Night Dinners will be held with the exception of April 20th. Look for the menus
in the Wellington Times or on the board outside the Branch.
Cost is $12 pre-sale at the Branch or by phoning 613-399-1684. $15 day of the meal with limited serv-
ings available. Please advise when reserving your meal.
A SPECIAL EVENING: Wednesday, April 3. Peter Rea and the Reasons Rockin’ Variety Show with
the Reasonettes. This is a QUEMA event and will be held from 7-10 pm. Tickets are $10 per person.
It is always a very special evening when The Reasons join us!!
Please look in the Wellington Times and on the board in front of the Legion for other fun events.
Lynne Lamb
More info: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalCanadianLegionBranch160WellingtonOn
THE LIONS CLUB
The Wellington District Lions Club is made up of women and men who are
interested in serving the Wellington and area communities.
We are also interested in social interaction and some members use the
opportunity of membership as outlets for leadership. Join a local group of service
minded men and women who volunteer to support your community every day and
become a member of Lions Clubs International.
For more info email: wellingtondistrictlions@gmail.com
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