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MARCH 2020 ISSUE #328
‘Maple in the County’ … Sweet!
WELCOME MOVIE: EVITA
SPRING! 6th
19th
SET CLOCKS
FORWARD
8th
INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN’S DAY
8th
HAPPY SAINT
PATRICK’S DAY
17th
MISS SAIGON
* IMPORTANT *
22nd APRIL VOTE INFO
INSIDE...
EARLY BIRD WOLRA
MEMBERSHIP
SIGNUP
What’s Happening
24th & 25th Community News & Local Advertisements
Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association
MARCH 2020 ISSUE #328
From the Editor
Our Neighbourly News Magazine is produced and funded by the Wellington
on the Lake Residents’ Association (WOLRA) and managed completely by
volunteers. The NN is available at all times on the WOLRA website with lots
of interesting links at www.wolra.ca.
The WOLRA website www.wolra.ca, managed by Simon Arcand, also has
a list of Board Members, Events, Activities, Photos, Documents, WOTL
Heritage items, vintage Neighbourly News issues, plus SO MUCH MORE!
And if you are a WOLRA member (call Gail x1096 to become one) and
have given your email address to wotlmembership@gmail.com, you will receive a link to Our
Neighbourly News Magazine and the WOTL Events & Activities Calendar by email each month, as well
as the weekly E-blast of upcoming events.
THE DEADLINE FOR THE APRIL NN IS
MARCH 23rd @ 6 p.m.
SUBMISSIONS CAN BE MADE BY:
• E-mailing neighbourlynews@gmail.com
• Handwritten/Typed in the Editor’s 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 of the Editorial
Team to confirm receipt of your submission.
Pam Smith, Editor and the Neighbourly News Editorial Team...
Brian Beasant, Diane Dumais, Lynne Lamb and Al Smith
PLEASE NOTE:
The WOLRA Board together with the NN Editorial
Team reserve the right to NOT publish a submitted
article and the submitter shall be advised of the
reason for the decision. This does not include jokes
which may be used in a future issue.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from the
Neighbourly News Team!
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Contents
...continued from previous column
4 INSIDE WOLRA 27 UPCOMING EVENTS
Coffee Mornings
5 PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM FRAUD
Coffee Morning Hosts Needed
6 CONTACT INFORMATION Medical Aid in Dying - April Speakers’ Corner
7 ADVERTISER INDEX Upcoming Speakers’ Corners
8 WELCOME NEW ADVERTISER Movie Club - EVITA
Opera & CMC - MISS SAIGON
9 WOTL MATTERS
Activity Signup Day
Have You Been Welcomed?
Volunteer Appreciation
Keep Us Updated (Especially Now)
Fashion Show
New Home Security Alarm Company
Mardi Gras
Early Bird WOLRA Membership Signup
Whiskey Tasting
Volunteer Resident Mac Repairman
Community Photo Directory Reminder 33 CONDOLENCES
Coordinator Vacancies for 2020 34 WOTL ACTIVITIES
Golf Club Membership News Yoga
Donate a Smart Phone Meditation Circle
Looking For Hardwood Travel Club Update
Coffee Morning Toast to Rene & Donna Snooker Club Overload
April Vote Information Theatre Group
Relay for Life Coordinator Needed Scottish Dancing
Well Wishes for Our Friends & Neighbours 38 ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYS
Garage Sale Information
39 OUR WIDER COMMUNITY
COL Committee Needs Help
PROBUS, Community Care for Seniors
Hope on the Horizon Service Clubs:
Safe Travels to Our Snowbirds Lions, Legion, Elks, Rotary, Lions,
Rene & Donna Retire Alzheimer and MS Support Groups plus
Community Suppers @ St. Andrews
25 NEW NEIGHBOURS & PHONE # CHANGES
41 USEFUL LINKS & INFO
25 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
42 GAME SCORES
26 MARCH EVENTS AT A GLANCE
44 SHITZ ‘N GIGGLES
Continued next column... 46 THE GREAT WISHING TREE OF PEC
47 MAPLE IN THE COUNTY FESTIVAL
48 ACTIVITIES/EVENTS CALENDAR
February 18th
What a surprise to wake up to! The day
before was lovely; sunny and warm, barely
any snow left on the ground, thoughts of
spring in the air...
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Inside WOLRA
Here it is almost March and we are, hopefully, anticipating the arrival of
Spring in WOTL. Spring will be an active time and we hope everyone
is looking forward to another beautiful summer in Prince Edward
County.
Your Board has been active in the past few months working to
accomplish things for our residents and actively planning for a busy
time to come. Just to recap, we finally have the auxiliary parking lots
lights installed and working; the HVAC system in the Rec Centre seems to be working well and hopefully
this will continue in the Spring and Summer months. The electricity has been fixed in the kitchen; the
worn chairs have been replaced in the Library; and the washroom doors now open out to improve
accessibility. A new bar and countertop is in the planning and costing stage and should be completed
this Spring. We also added a TV in the exercise room, a sound bar to the TV at the back of the main hall
and a subwoofer and new amp to the main system with the older amp earmarked for the Aquafit groups.
We had beautiful new dart cabinets built by Roy Perkin that are being used by the new dart league, and
more cabinets are likely on the way. We have had some new speakers and formats for Coffee Mornings
and we have a new Committee in place to organize this year’s Christmas party. We have also
established our Landscaping, Entrance Beautification and RC Committees to work on projects this
Spring. They will work with Frontier to finish our Park, improve our landscaping and complete the
parkette at Empire and Prince Edward, and decide on the fate of the hut and the entry into the
community.
So, we have some things done but more things are on the way. Our Membership Campaign begins on
March 24th (see page 24) and we would like all residents in WOTL to sign up for the new Membership
year. We will be formally instituting a bylaw change, that will be discussed in April and voted on in May.
This change is required to remedy the issue that Directors’ terms end on June 30th, the AGM is in early
July and they need to be the same date to effectively, with continuity, establish incoming Boards. More
to come on this topic.
And speaking of incoming Boards, we have established a Nominating Committee, chaired by our past
President Elaine Jackson, to conduct a search for two new Directors. You will recall that we nominated
Doug Little and Paul Denault, who volunteered to replace the Directors who could not complete their
terms for personal reasons. These positions must be filled according to our Bylaws and Policies and
new Directors must be in place for our next year beginning in July. Elaine Jackson will be looking for
candidates, so this is your opportunity to join the Board and participate in the management and
continual improvement of our community. More to come on this in the coming months.
Finally, we have a lot of work planned for the Spring and the first item is the upcoming vote on the
Spring Capital Projects. I have heard some confusion on this vote since the Membership approved
these projects in our WBE Support Agreement with Sandbanks in October. Yes, WOLRA Membership
approved the Shuffleboard court repairs, the Tennis court repairs, the Pool Table rebuild and the Shade
Structure construction, but we still must vote to approve the expenditures for each project, since they
are over $2000 and must be approved by the Membership.
Continued next page...
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Inside WOLRA
Continued from previous page…
You will find on pages 16 and 17 of this publication a description and the cost estimates for each project,
and the costs for these projects will be split 50/50 with Frontier. Each of the projects is subject to
Membership approval of funds.
Monthly, we will publish on the website and in the Neighbourly News detailed descriptions of the
projects. It is our expectation that we will have a fully informed Membership and we will proceed to
voting for approval of the expenditures at the April 14th General Meeting. The voting process will
contain a two week online vote, from April 1st to April 14th, through the Member section of our website
(www.wolra.ca) and then these votes will be tallied with proxies and the live Membership paddle votes
during the General Meeting. We hope that this process will be open, transparent and engage as many
Members as possible to have their say in what we spend our money on. Remember, this will not be a
call for money, but rather a vote on how to spend the money we already have available. No additional
monies will be required to fund these projects if they are all approved. So, please watch for articles in
the Neighbourly News and on our website prior to the April vote.
If you have questions about these projects or their funding please ask one of us on the Board. You can
email wolraboard@gmail.com, or give any Director a call (http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/board2019-
2020.html) and your questions will be answered to the best of our ability. Let’s launch into Spring with a
positive outlook and move ahead with plans to make our community a better place for all residents.
Please enjoy what is left of winter, and we look forward to an exciting time ahead of us in WOTL.
Derek Mendham,
WOLRA Board of Directors
SPEAKER’S CORNER February 24th - PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM FRAUD
It was an impressive full house at the Speaker’s
Corner presented by Community Care for Seniors,
hosted by Rick Stevens, with speakers OPP Constable
Aaron Miller along with Coreen Reynolds and Bryce
Cleave of CIBC Picton. They brought cookies and coffee
in addition to supplying useful information, handouts,
interesting anecdotes and answering many questions
from the crowd.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca
https://www.facebook.com/canantifraud/
888-495-8501
Editor’s Note: Admittedly this is not the usual position for
an article, but this event occurred after the deadline and
was interesting / important enough to warrant a spot in the March Neighbourly News.
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Contact Information
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
WOTL Website: www.wolra.ca
Contact WOLRA Webmaster, Simon Arcand: wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
Post Photos on Website: wolraphotos@gmail.com
Post Articles FOR SALE OR WANTED On Website: wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
Our Neighbourly News Magazine ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS/Requests/ Questions for Editor:
neighbourlynews@gmail.com
Advertising Info: wolra.advertising@gmail.com
REGISTER TO RECEIVE MONTHLY LINK TO Neighbourly News
(WOLRA Members): wotlmembership@gmail.com
REGISTER TO RECEIVE WEEKLY E-BLASTS of Important Upcoming Events
(WOLRA Members): wotlmembership@gmail.com
BECOME A WOLRA MEMBER and/or ACQUIRE A NAME TAG: Gail Post – x1096
Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations: wotlmembership@gmail.com
Telephone Directory Changes: wotlmembership@gmail.com
Rec Centre Room Bookings: Go to website for ONLINE BOOKING: www.wolra.ca
(or wotlbookings@gmail.com)
Frontier Site Administrator: Renie Thompson: x3835 or reniet@sandbankhomes.com
DAIMLER: (613) 848-6490, dkendall.drpl@gmail.com
ALL HOME ALARM SYSTEM PROBLEMS INCLUDING NEW BATTERIES, ETC.
QUINTE SECURITY SYSTEMS (Don & Sandra Pollard)
24 HOUR SERVICE 613.393.1364 OR 1.855.703.1236
https://quinte-security-systems.business.site/
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NN ADVERTISER INDEX CLICK ON AD NAME & GO!
Tell our advertisers you found them in Our Neighbourly News Magazine
To advertise: www.wolraadvertising@gmail.com
ACCOMMODATIONS HANDYMAN SERVICES PLUMBING & HEATING
Twin Birch Suites & Cottages 613-399-2250 Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email) Veenstra’s Plumbing & Heating
ADULT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 613-403-0335 613-393-2262
Wellings of Picton 613-707-0431 Boyce’s Painting (and Odd Jobs) PRESSURE WASHING
Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence 613-827-0487 Paul’s Window Cleaning, Etc. email
613-743-3008 Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp 905- 513-779-6473
ANIMAL CONTROL 751-9791 PRINTING/PASSPORT PHOTO/OFFICE
Welsh Wildlife Management 613-847-9276 HEARING CENTRE SUPPLIES
AUCTIONS/ESTATE/CONSIGNMENT Hitchon’s Hearing Centre 613-471-1800 Print Craft 613-476-3272
Koopman’s Auctions 613-393-1732 HEATING/HVAC REAL ESTATE
AUTOMOBILE Veenstra’s Plumbing & Heating EXIT - Cliff DeLeon 613-920-5984
Quinte Auto Glass 613-243-5569 613-393-2262 CENTURY 21 - Elsie Wiersma (email)
AWNINGS Lloyd’s Heating & Cooling Ltd 613-848-4810
EC Awnings 613-921-1350 613-393-1437 ROYAL LEPAGE - Jasna Efendic
BEER & WINE MAKING Andy’s Home Comfort - Heating & Cooling 416-361-1572
Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693 Email 613-813-1545 EXIT - Christine Rutter
BLINDS HOME CARE/HELP 613-849-6068
County Blinds 613-921-6651 My Girl Friday 416-276-6022 THE COUNTY REAL ESTATE -
CHIROPRACTOR Hometherapy (email) 647-883-4646 Stephanie Sokolowski 613-503-2060
County Chiropractic 613-399-1491 In Home Services Plus (email) NEW THE COUNTY GUYS REAL ESTATE
& Massage Therapy 613-743-2010 GROUP 613-813-7676
CLOTHING HOME IMPROVEMENTS
RENOVATIONS
The Dressing Room 613.966.7171 Clean Comfort Home Improvements (decks,
BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682
patios, siding, eavestroughs, etc.)
CONTENT REMOVAL/MANIPULATION/ Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp
613-827-7584
REMODELING 905-751-9791
HOME INSPECTION
Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp RESTAURANTS
Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp
905-751-9791 GOOD PLACE (Healthy Eating)
905-751-9791
DOG BOARDING/TRAINING 613-399-5189
KITCHEN
Winstead Dogs 613-393-2729 Hoss’s Diner 613-392-7257
Kitchen Creations Design Cabinets
ELECTRICIAN ROOFING
613-394-6400
Mark Higgs Electrical 613-813-2100 PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, IRRIGATION
FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISOR 613-403-0335
Weed Man 613-476-3065
ActiveWealthManagement (website) Clean Comfort Home Improvements
Atlantis Irrigation 613-476-3065
Sharon Visser (email) 613-771-0115 (decks, patios, siding, eavestroughs, etc.)
Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email)
FOOT CARE 613-827-7584
613-403-0335
Family Foot & Wellness Centre SNOW REMOVAL
BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682
613-645-3668 PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Kall Ken 613-885-3924
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 613-403-0335
Turnkey Construction & Renovation Grp
Ainsworth Funeral Home Kall Ken 613-885-3924
905-751-9791
613-399-3177 TILE CRAFTSMAN
MASSAGE THERAPY
Hicks Funeral Home 613-476-5571 ALOTA Tile 613-393-2228
County Chiropractic & Massage Therapy
Whattam Funeral Home 613-476-2450 TRAVEL
613-399-1491
Arbor Memorial (Bay of Quinte Cremation Maritime Travel 613-902-0172
PAINTING
Service) 613-968-4807 Journeys by Escape 1-888-685-6888 x545
Boyce’s Painting 613-827-0487
FURNITURE WINDOW CLEANING
PET NEEDS
Lavender Furniture 613-399-3177 PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Winstead Dogs 613-393-2729
GARAGE DOORS 613-403-0335
Brighton Pet Cremations 613-475-2718
Central Garage Doors 613-847-7488 Paul’s Window Cleaning (email)
JP Grooming - Dog Groomer 613-848-5882
GUTTER CLEANING 513-779-6473
Kall Ken 613-885-3924 (Dog Walker )
Paul’s Window Cleaning, Etc (email) WINE & BEER MAKING
513-779-6473 PHARMACY
Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693
Kall Ken 613-885-3924 Wellington Pharmacy
613-399-2420
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Wellington Physiotherapy & Sports Injury
Clinic, Wellington 613-399-3332
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MARCH 2020 ISSUE #328 WELCOME NEW ADVERTISER For information on advertising in the Neighbourly News contact wolra.advertising@gmail.com. This month we welcome a new advertiser: The County Guys Real Estate Group. “Meet The County Guys Real Estate Group; Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty’s newest full service real estate team. New to LePage, doesn’t mean wet behind the ears though. We bring more than 20 years of real estate sales experience so you can have the confidence in our ability to deliver. First and foremost, this is a people business, not just a real estate business for us. When you meet Dale, Aleks and the rest of our team, your needs will be heard, understood, and you can’t miss our energy. We pride ourselves on our ability to make genuine connections and friendships with our clients, and we also know that business means business. Bottom line, we treat the sale of your home as though it was for our own mama’s. With The County Guys you’ll receive expert industry knowledge paired with real and honest service!” *New Website Coming Soon* http://thecountyguys.com/ Email: info@thecountyguys.com Dale: 613-813-7676 Aleks: 613-790-7676 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ thecountyguys/about/?ref=page_internal Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 8
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WOTL Matters
OUR MISSION
The Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association (WOLRA), Our Neighbourly News Magazine and
all the other hard working WOTL volunteers, strive to ensure that all WOTL residents feel connected,
included and engaged in this great community of Wellington on the Lake!
If you notice any errors or missing dates in
the Birthday/Anniversary announcements, or
DO YOU HAVE NEW NEIGHBOURS WHO HAVE your telephone number has changed, please
NOT YET BEEN WELCOMED TO OUR
COMMUNITY? do let us know:
wotlmembership@gmail.com
We would like to make sure to welcome them.
Joan Huether, a member of the WOTL Welcome With the new year comes the 2020/2021
Committee, can be contacted @ 613-556-1204 and WOTL Telephone Directory. Many are
she will invite them to a Meet 'n' Greet to share all already hard at work on this project,
the information about Wellington on the Lake. making it available to WOLRA members
during the upcoming annual WOLRA
Also, if you are a new resident here, please contact
Membership drive.
Renie at the office to make sure your residency is
Therefore, it is VITALLY IMPORTANT that
documented in our records.
we have your correct contact information,
The WOTL Welcome Committee namely telephone number. Contact
wotlmembership@gmail.com.
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GOOD NEWS!
Message to Wellington on the Lake Residents from Frontier:
A company has been found with a technician who lives locally to repair or set
up any house alarms that need a technician offering 24 hour service. Below is
an introduction; please call for any technical issues with your house alarm.
“We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to the residents of
Wellington on the Lake. Quinte Security Systems is a locally owned and operated
security business in Prince Edward County which offers a full range of products
and services for your safety and peace of mind. Don Pollard, owner of Quinte Security Systems, has over 30
years of experience in the security industry and offers quality workmanship and ingenuity along with
courteous and professional customer service. We are conveniently located less than 12 kms from your
community and offer 24/7 emergency services.
PRODUCTS OFFERED
- Security Systems - Video Doorbells
- Personal Medical Alarms - Surveillance cameras (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Home Automation - Entry Door Locks
SERVICES OFFERED
- Servicing & Maintaining Alarm Systems - Monitoring for Security Systems (New & Existing)
- Home Watch (House Checks, House Sitting) - In-Home Consultations & Free Estimates
Call us; we will be happy to assist you in any way that we can and look forward to servicing your needs in a
courteous and professional manner.”
YOUR PEACE OF MIND ... OUR BUSINESS
613-393-1364
QUINTE SECURITY SYSTEMS, DON & SANDRA POLLARD
https://quinte-security-systems.business.site/
http://www.hitchonshearingcentre.ca
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“EARLY-BIRD”
WOLRA MEMBERSHIP SIGNUP
WATCH FOR THE BALLOONS!
BE PREPARED to sign up for your favourite activities at
our “ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY” ON APRIL 24TH by having
your WOLRA Membership for 2020/21
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH
WHERE: LOBBY of the Rec Centre
WHEN: Tuesday, March 24th 9 am – 11:30 am
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday, March25 th
9 am - 11:30 am
1 pm - 3 pm
Need an extra phonebook for the cottage or Florida?
Pick up a 2019/20 phone directory (while supplies last).
Information as to the dates in April to obtain a WOLRA Membership will be announced in the
April Neighbourly News. Stay Tuned…
Gail Post, Membership Committee
Email:
Paul’s paulswindowcleaning101@gmail.com
Window Tel: 613.779.6473
Cleaning
OTHER SERVICES
Pressure washing for
siding, eaves/soffit, etc.
Gutter cleaning
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR MAC? CALL ME...
The April issue of the NN will have more
Lawrence Northway (Volunteer) information on the Wellington on the
65 Aletha Drive Lake Community Photo Directory.
But for now...
Home: x399-1795
Signup sheets for appointments will be
Cell: 343-263-2059
available in the Rec
APPLE MACINTOSH “HELP” Centre lobby from mid
* FREE * April to mid May and
“Will work for tea/coffee and cookies!” photos of residents will be
NOTE: Only Macs, No PCs taken in the Library during
the first 3 weeks of June.
Dorothy and Edna, two "senior" widows, are talking…
Dorothy: "That nice André Oberholzer asked me out for a date. I know you went out with him last week,
and I wanted to talk with you about him before I give him my answer."
Edna: "Well, I'll tell you. He shows up at my apartment punctually at 7pm, dressed like such a gentle-
man in a fine suit, and he brings me such beautiful flowers! Then he takes me downstairs, and what's
there but a luxury car... a limousine, uniformed chauffeur and all. Then he takes me out for dinner... a
marvelous
dinner... lobster, champagne, dessert, and after-dinner drinks. Then we go see a show. Let me tell you,
Dorothy, I enjoyed it so much I could have just died from pleasure!
So then we are coming back to my house and he turns into an
ANIMAL. Completely crazy, he tears off my expensive new dress
and has his way with me two times!"
Dorothy: "Goodness gracious! So you are telling me I shouldn't
go out with him?"
Edna: "No, no, no... I'm just saying, wear an old dress."
Contributed by Jerry Puklicz
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WOTL Matters
COORDINATOR VACANCIES FOR 2020
Our community has a great number of activities that we all can enjoy.
These activities, however, depend on activity coordinators to organize,
schedule, communicate and maintain the event.
Going into this spring, we have three activities that presently do not have a
coordinator in place making each activity at risk of not operating this
coming year. Our community is looking for a person or group of persons
to take on the coordination of Bocce, BINGO and a new Aquafit program
we are looking at launching this May/June.
As it stands, we have had two people step forward to work on a coordinating team for Bocce, but we
could still use a few more on that committee. Bingo and Aquafit still remain vacant. To be clearer on the
new Aquafit program, it is our hope to add two 3 day sessions between 8:00 and 8:45 am. These
sessions will augment what is already in place and does not affect them. However, the new sessions will
provide 20 new openings for this desired activity. In each case, the outgoing coordinator is available to
provide training and guidance regarding the activity…there is no need to reinvent the wheel.
If you are interested or have questions about the positions, please contact me (613) 503-1113 or email
doug.little11@gmail.com. Doug Little
The Wellington on the Lake Golf Course has published its Golf
Membership for the upcoming year as follows:
ATTENTION If renewed BEFORE March 15th
GOLFERS Weekday $1225 Full $1375 Full Couple $2550 Weekday Couple $2250
If renewed AFTER March 15th
Weekday $1275 Full $1425 Full Couple $2650 Weekday Couple $2350
We would like to try to leverage the Wellington on the Lake purchasing power
and propose to the owners of the WOTL GC a 20% discount for residents
of WOTL. In order to do so, we need to know how many residents would
commit to purchasing a Golf Membership. If the numbers are significant, then
we can make the proposal to the owners of the golf course.
Ken Killingbeck has prepared an electronic survey on the WOLRA website (https://forms.gle/
QU24r2bcm1uehttdA). If interested, please respond to the survey no later then March 20th.
Your consideration is appreciated. Mike Metcalfe
‘KALL KEN’
613.885.3924 Dennis Dunbar
NEED YOUR GRASS CUT, LEAVES RAKED Owner/Operator
AND/OR EAVESTROUGHS CLEANED? www.brightonpetcremations.com
GIVE ME A CALL! ($20/home)
info@brightonpetcremations.ca
Dog Walking Service also available ($10/hr)
PLUS Winter Snow Removal (613)475-2718
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Contributed by Pat Whittaker
Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 14MARCH 2020 ISSUE #328
LOOKING FOR
Left over engineered hardwood that
Sandbank Homes used in the
construction of homes in Wellington
on the Lake.
I need Mirage brand, Maple Savanna,
number 1824...there may be an extra number at the end of the
1824.
Randy Logan, 55 Aletha Dr. 613-583-1630
or email: rashjoja@gmail.com
FEBRUARY 15TH E-BIKER COFFEE MORNING
A Toast to Rene & Donna St James (Burley Guy &
Sassy Grannie) for their many contributions to the
WOTL community over the years as well as being
all around good people and stellar E-bikers.
Unfortunately they were unable to make it at the
last minute for health reasons but our appreciation
was and is unanimous!
Also, Rene (in absentia) was
awarded a Sgt.-at-Arms
badge which was delivered to him after the event.
Eric Grimshaw demonstrated one
of his many ‘E-bikes’ to the crowd.
Reg & Paula Kelly
Reg & Paula Kelly
Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 Owners
Phone: 613.476.3065
Email: atlantisirrigation@xplornet.com Phone: 613-476-3065
www. atlantisirrigationandlighting.com P.O. Box 6130 www.weedmancanada.com
Picton, Ontario email:picton@weedmancanada.com
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APRIL VOTE INFO - PARK IMPROVEMENTS
SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS REPAIR
Want to spend more time outdoors, enjoying the summertime, engaging with
VOTE your friends and neighbours playing shuffleboard? This fast paced easy to
YES learn sport is just the exercise to keep you active during the warm summer
months. The courts are available for play as we offer a Tag Draw, competitive,
very informal, get together Thursday mornings at 10am, offering lots of laughs
and instruction if you are new to our sport. The other session, on Tuesday
mornings, is also a Tag Draw, but will be more competitive, with points
awarded during the season at the end of which there will be an open
competition to award our season champions, a must-do event.
We are at a point where the 4 courts are in much need of repair, as the concrete bed has shifted causing
the discs to skip across the surface. The actual court surface shows signs of wear mostly due to the
seasonal changes, i.e. summer heat to winter snow and ice impact on the surface.
This work can be completed during the spring by a qualified company in the region with a shared cost.
We ask you to VOTE YES on our proposal during the online voting from April 1st up to the General
meeting on April 15th.
Your Shuffleboard Coordinators: Don & Joan Deyell
Shuffleboard Courts Repair including the sandblasting of the courts to remove any wax and loose paints,
fill expansion joints with masonry cement and repaint playing surface and numbers with enamel paints.
Cost quotation $3948 WOLRA portion $2000
OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE/SHADE STRUCTURE
This covered space is a place to just hang out and relax with a VOTE YES
coffee and the paper or a cold drink and a good book. Located in
the midst of the sports fields it provides relief from the sun and a
place to relax and chat with neighbours who happen by. It could
be used by groups wanting a place for a group gathering like a
picnic, BBQ or birthday party (or any party or dance). It might
spawn morning coffee gatherings, domino, chess or checkers
game events, afternoon Happy Hours, Ukulele practices, Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation and on and on...the
possibilities for structured and unstructured socializing are endless. This project has been on the wish
list for years and it is within reach. VOTE YES to put our money to good use.
Al Smith
Build a roof-on-stilts-styled structure measuring 24’ x 30’ sitting on the interlock stone area just west of
the horseshoe pits running parallel to the Rec Centre. Senior-friendly outdoor lounge furniture will be
located within the confines of the structure to permit unstructured socializing throughout the months
when the population is at its peak. A cost sharing arrangement has been struck whereby Frontier will
supervise the construction, fund the labour component and contribute 50% of the cost of the furnishings.
WOLRA portion of materials and furnishings $15,000
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APRIL VOTE INFO continued...
SNOOKER TABLE MAJOR REFURBISHMENT
After surveying the members of the Snooker Club for options on refurbishing/replacing
our Snooker table, the WOLRA Board has selected to have our table refurbished.
This option was recommended by some of the Snooker Club members for the following
reasons: The Snooker table is an antique having been manufactured about 70 years ago
and should be preserved. The Snooker table was manufactured by the Riley Company in
VOTE
YES England and is arguably the best built table in the world. The table is of regulation size as
used in professional tournaments and preferred by some of the Snooker members for
playing on. The major refurbishment will bring the table back to almost new condition. The Snooker
players who have played on the table for up to 25 years consider it as part of our community. The
refurbishing will add life to the table for years to come.
See also SNOOKER CLUB OVERLOAD article on page 36.
Martin Gettler Snooker Club
Refurbishment includes labour and materials to square up, level and re-seam the slates; provide new
pockets, new bumpers and new cloth covering and replace any missing hardware.
Cost quotation: $7438.79 WOLRA portion $3720
TENNIS COURT RESURFACING
We have approximately 50 members of WOLRA playing Tennis and Pickle Ball. Our
numbers are increasing as new neighbours move into our community. Everyone is
welcome to join us. The courts are used Monday to Saturday from 8 am-12:30 pm.
Sunday we have Pickle Ball.
There are some cracks and some areas on the court are lifting. These areas pose
safety issues for our members.
We feel that since we live in an Active Adult Community and over 150 of our members
play Snooker, Shuffle Board and Tennis, ALL of these projects should be supported.
Tennis Club Members
VOTE YES
Includes pressure washing, levelling out the low areas with Master Seal resurfacers, filling cracks with
Master Seal crack fillers, reapplication of 2 coats of Seal Master colour finishing and re-marking the
court lines including the Pickleball Courts.
Cost quotation $11,300 WOLRA portion $5650
NOTE:
Membership Vote is to take place ONLINE from April 1st to April 14th and IN PERSON at the April 14th
General Meeting. Our Bylaws require any expenditures in excess of $2000 be ratified by a majority vote
of 50% plus 1 from all votes cast. More info to come...
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RELAY FOR LIFE
ANNUAL CANCER FUNDRAISER - 2020
Every year Prince Edward County
participates in the Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life program and for most of
those years Wellington on the Lake has
had a team present at this event and
been a major fundraiser. Last year we
were the 2nd highest fundraising team.
This money raised goes directly into cancer research
projects and support programs for people dealing with
cancer. Given the high incidence of cancer in our age group
it truly is a worthy and vital cause.
Having organized our team for the past 4 years I think its
time to give the team a new face, so am looking for
someone who sees the importance of this fundraiser to
step up and take over.
The actual event takes place at the beginning of June and
this year the plan is for it to be at Wellington’s LeHigh Contributed by Simon Arcand
(Essroc) Centre. Our fundraising efforts normally start up in
April. It’s not a huge commitment, but it does require some-
one to coordinate
things.
If you are interested
and would like to
discuss this then
please contact me
ASAP.
Kevin Hanbury,
x1213
SERVICES
Renovations, Hard & soft landscaping
Design, Construction, Consulting
Content removal, Content manipulation
Remodeling, Organizational remodeling
Inspections - from roof to Attic,
basement to foundation, Estimate
writing service.
For when you just want to know how much $$$, I have a
service for that.
CALL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
905.751.9791
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To our friends and neighbours who are Over 10 Years of Experience
dealing with health issues, the ones we
SERVICES PROVIDED
know about and the many we don’t…
“Wishing that you find strength in the • Personal Care Plus
Respite
friends and community around you, that • Meal Preparation
• Shopping & Errands
you take all that love
• In-Home light duty
and use it to heal, that Phone: 613-743-2010 Cleaning
Email: QUALIFIED
each day brings you Connerstracy@gmail.com WITH REFERENCES
renewed strength,
brighter times, and a
healthier, happier you.”
Hometherapy
Helping to keep you SAFE & STRONG
in your home
JASMIN HENKE-UNZ, PTA/OTA
Phone (647)883-4646
Email: jhu.hometherapy@gmail.com
2544 COUNTY ROAD 64, CARRYING PLACE
NOW LICENSED 613.392.7257
OPEN MONDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 7AM TO 7PM
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER
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A 4-YEAR-OLD'S FIRST PAYCHECK
Here's a heart-warming story about the bond that
formed between a little 4-year-old girl and some
construction workers. It will show you that we all
can make a difference when we give a child the gift
of our time.
A young family moved into a house next to a
vacant lot. One day, a construction crew turned up
to start building a house on the empty lot. The
young family's 4-year-old daughter naturally took
an interest in all the activity going on next door.
She spent much of each day observing the
workers. Eventually the construction crew, all of
them "gems-in-the-rough" more or less, adopted
her as a kind of project mascot. They chatted with
her, let her sit with them while they had coffee and
lunch breaks. They gave her little jobs to do here
and there to make her feel important. At the end of
the first week they even presented her with a "pay
envelope" containing $10.
The little girl took this home to her mother who
suggested that she take her $10 "pay" she'd
received to the bank to start a savings account.
When the girl and her mom got to the bank, the
teller was equally impressed. She asked the little
girl how she had come by her very own pay check
at such a young age. The little girl proudly replied,
"I worked last week with a real
construction crew building the
new house next door to us." "Oh
my goodness gracious," said the
teller, "and will you be working
on the house again this week,
too?" The little girl replied, "I will,
if those a-holes at Lowes ever
deliver the f-ing drywall"
Contributed by Jerry Puklicz
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UPCOMING ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
In previous years the residents of Wellington on the Lake held a
GARAGE
Garage & Bake Sale the first Saturday in May. This event attracts
people from all over The County and beyond, and generates
SALE
substantial Money to be used in our community. This year it was
decided to hold the sale on Saturday, May 16th which falls on the
May long weekend. Hopefully we will have more reliable weather
and also attract some of the many tourists visiting the area.
For this event to be successful, we need volunteers for various jobs, we need inventory to sell and of
course baked goods. The first meeting of all the volunteers will take place Thursday, April 16th
2-3:30 in the main hall of the Rec Centre.
So mark May 16th on your calendars for the sale, collect your unwanted items as you spring clean
and come out to the volunteers meeting April 16th. It’s a good way to meet new people, give back to
your community and have fun doing it!
For more info please contact me, Brenda Little at 613-503-1113 or Brenda.little20@gmail.com
PLEASE BE READY TO HELP
The Celebration of life Committee would like to thank all those who have added
their names to our list of volunteers. If you haven’t been called to help us, you
definitely will be. BUT...you know the old saying “many hands make light work”?
We’re appealing to all residents to sign up to assist us in making a time of grieving just a little easier.
This is such a worthwhile endeavour, you won’t be sorry to become part of this activity. Note if you are a
neighbour or a friend of someone for whom a Celebration of life is being planned, you are
encouraged to volunteer for just that particular celebration. We can always use the help and it will be
most appreciated by the family. To add your name please call Kelly x2747, Charlotte x3569,
Norma x3722, or Robyn x2563. There is a signup sheet in the Library as well.
2188 COUNTY ROAD 1 – BLOOMFIELD, ON K0K 1G0
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HOPE ON THE HORIZON!
County Live article of February 21st
https://www.countylive.ca/new-contract-with-quinte-
access-would-open-transit-options-in-the-county/
Excerpt below (Click on above link for more):
OPTIONS FOR TRANSIT TO EXPAND IN THE
Audrey Whittaker
Travel Adviser
COUNTY
Phone: 1.888.685.6888 x545 “Flex route service options include on-demand
Email: audrey@escapes.ca
scheduled daily runs between Wellington and
Website: https://www.escapes.ca/our-team/audrey
Picton with stops along the way and transfers
to fixed route service for those going to
Serving The County Belleville. There is also an on-demand
scheduled daily run along Hwy 33 from
Trenton, Consecon, Hillier, Wellington,
Bloomfield and Picton and an indeterminate
number of runs between Rossmore,
Rednersville, Carrying Place, Trenton or
Belleville. Fares are yet to be established.”
Sheila Little
Senior Travel Consultant
Reid’s Dairy Plaza
222 Bell Boulevard
Belleville, ON K8P 5L7 Safe travels to our Snow-
tel. 613.902.0172 birds who, over the next
fax 613.902.0172 couple of months, will
slittle@maritimetravel.ca begin their migration back
to WOTL.
We missed you!
Kelly Sorensen
GRABER Consultant
Serving Prince Edward County, Napanee & Belleville
Phone: 613-921-6651
Email: thecountyblinds@gmail.com
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TIME FOR RENE & DONNA TO RETIRE
Donna and I would like to thank all those with
whom we have associated over the past 11
years, whether it be coordinating the Parades
(Canada Day, Pumpkinfest), Celebration of Life,
Shuffle Board, Carpet Bowl and Card Elimination
games (we will continue to coordinate Carpet
Bowl and Card Elimination until the end of
March).
We have been fortunate to have had volunteers
to fill in for us at some events that we could not
be there for. Thank you, you know who you are.
FAMILY FOOT AND WELLNESS CENTRE
Rene & Donna St. James, Coordinators
Crystal Pang Hon. B.A., D.Pod.M.
CHIROPODIST - FOOT & ORTHOTIC SPECIALIST
45 Main St. Suite 1, Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0
(613) 645-3668
footandwellnesscentre@gmail.com
Wellington Physiotherapy and
Sports Injury Clinic
MARK EDWARDS, PHYSIOTHERAPIST
303 Main Street
Wellington, Ontario K0K 3L0
Telephone: (613) 399-3332
FAX: (613) 399-1644
Design, Supply & Installation
of Complete Kitchens
T 613.394.6400 F 613.394.6405
748 Old Hwy #2, Trenton, ON K8V 5P5
kitchencreations@on.aibn.com www.kitchencreations.ca
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New Neighbours & Phone # Changes
OUR NEW NEIGHBOURS PHONE NUMBER CHANGES
No new neighbours this past month. John & Nora Meulenaar x5809
There are women in many countries who made history in the fight for
women's rights and equality. While in 1909 the Socialist Party of
America organized a Women's Day on February 28, 1909, in New York,
German revolutionary Clara Zetkin proposed at the 1910 International
Socialist Woman's Conference that March 8th be honoured as a day
annually in memory of working women.
Women's suffrage in Canada occurred at different times in different
jurisdictions and at different times to different demographics of women.
Women's right to vote began in the three Prairie provinces in 1916. By the
close of 1922, all the Canadian provinces, except Quebec, had granted
full suffrage to white and black women. Newfoundland, at that time a
separate country, granted women suffrage in 1925. Women in Quebec did
not receive full suffrage until 1940. Come see the movie EVITA on Friday, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
March 6th, 4-6pm at the Rec Centre. Christine Trulsen March 8th
30 Day Trial Stay
Possible
296 Main Street, Wellington
Dr. Heather McDowell 613-399-1491
info@countychiropractic.ca www.countychiropractic.ca
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March Events @ A Glance
6th Movie: EVITA
8th Set Clocks Forward
MARCH
International Women’s Day
14th Coffee Morning Hosted by Aerobic Drumming
17th Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
19th First Day of Spring
24th Early Bird WOLRA Membership Signup
22nd Opera & CMC - Miss Saigon
23rd Theatre Group Begins
Neighbourly News Submission Deadline
25th Early Bird WOLRA Membership Signup
28th Coffee Morning Hosted by the Walking Club
Providing the service you deserve,
Confidentiality Assured
CONTACT ME
C: 613.849.6068 E: crutter@exitrealtygroup.ca W: http://exittothecounty.ca/
PROUD TO BE SERVING THE COUNTY!
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Upcoming Events
HOSTED BY
March 14 - Aerobic Drumming
March 28 - Walking Club
DOORS OPEN @ 9:30 a.m.
$1 for a Coffee & Sweet
Saturday Bring your own 8 oz. mug
50/50 Draw
Coffee
Mornings
COFFEE MORNING HOSTS NEEDED
ACTIVITY COORDINATORS, NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUPS, FRIENDS, INDIVIDUALS
YOUR COSTS ARE REIMBURSED and it is a great way to showcase your activity!
CONTACT gailpost300@gmail.com or x1096 OR sign up on Library Bulletin Board
Click on http://www.wolra.ca/docs/misc/coffeeMornings.pdf for more info.
COFFEE MORNINGS WILL BE HELD ONLY IF SOMEONE STEPS FORWARD
TO HOST & THERE ARE A LOT OF OPENINGS!
Dir 416 361 1572
Off 613 399 2700
Fax 613 399 3372
Email: jasna@royallepage.ca
https://www.royallepage.ca/en/agent/ontario/wellington/jasna-efendic-damjanovic/57024/
elsie.wiersma@century21.ca
www.century21.ca/elsie.wiersma
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Upcoming Events
SPEAKERS CORNER
MEDICAL AID IN DYING...
AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS
Thursday, April 23rd
1pm – 4pm
PRESENTED BY:
Dr. Kerstin Mossman, Family Physician in Geriatrics
Brad Gunn, Nurse Practitioner, PEFHT Picton
SPEAKERS CORNER SPEAKERS CORNER
Elder Abuse Workshop The Future of Gardening
Thursday, May 21st Thursday, June 18th ~ 1pm – 3pm
1pm – 4pm Presented by:
Presented by: Carson Arthur
Community Care for Seniors CARSON’S GARDEN & MARKET, BLOOMFIELD
Laura McGugan
& Margaret Werkhoven
TV Personality – Cityline, Room to Grow (Global),
What topics would you like to hear
HGTV’s Green Force and Critical Listing as well as
about? Please contact Rick Stevens
their blockbuster; Home to Win Seasons 1 through 4
at wolra.projects@gmail.com or 905-
Author of Garden Designs for Outside Living and his
409-6676 with your suggestion(s), name and
new book Vegetables, Chickens and Bees, North
phone number. Looking forward to hearing
American outdoor design editor for Outdoor
from you and seeing you at our 2020
Speakers’ Corners.
Lifestyle.
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Upcoming Events
This past Valentine's Day, Patrick Swayze did not attract an audience and
nobody came to watch a movie with him as a main actor. I interpreted it as
not a lacking of interest for movies with him but rather a deep understanding
for love and friendship with partners, family and friends. I hope everybody had
a great day or evening celebrating all the good things that come from love
and friendship.
In March we will celebrate International Women's Day with the movie EVITA,
the story of the "First Lady of Argentina" - Eva Perón.
"María Eva Duarte (7 May 1919 – 26 July 1952), better
known as María Eva Duarte de Perón, Eva Perón and Evita, was the wife
of Argentine President Juan Perón (1895–1974) and First Lady of Argentina from
1946 until her death in 1952. She was born in poverty in the rural village of Los
Toldos, in the Pampas, as the youngest of five children. At 15, she moved to the
nation's capital of Buenos Aires to pursue a career as a stage, radio, and film
actress. She met Colonel Juan Perón in1944 during a charity to benefit the
victims of an earthquake in San Juan, Argentina and the two were married the
following year. Juan Perón was elected President of Argentina in 1946; during the
next six years, Eva Perón became powerful within the pro-Peronist trade unions,
primarily for speaking on behalf of labour rights. She also ran the Ministries of
Labour and Health, founded and ran the charitable Eva Perón Foundation,
championed women's suffrage in Argentina, as well as the nation's first
large-scale female political party, the Women's Peronist Party."
Please join us to honour women and International Women's Day with a
viewing of the movie EVITA on Friday, March 6th, 4-6pm.
Christine Trulsen
P.S. The date for the April movie is Friday, April 3rd, from 4 to 6 pm.
Movie TBA.
Email: centralgaragedoors@gmail.com
Website: www.centralgaragedoors.com
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Upcoming Events
SUNDAY AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT (FOR OPERA LOVERS PAST AND PRESENT)
For many years we have presented both classical music and opera programmes during the months of
October to March. The number of residents who attended has dropped and we have decided to take a
break from these presentations for a while, or until someone else takes over...BUT!
Before we leave we will present a very special show on March 22nd @ 1:30 pm.
Many of you have seen the opera Madame Butterfly.
Twenty five years ago this opera was updated to
become a Smash Hit Broadway stage show under the
title of Miss Saigon set in the time of the Vietnam War.
The show is presented sung in English.
Please sign up to help us with organizing seating.
Coffee and cookies will be served during the
intermission. Please bring your own cup.
Signup sheet will be found in the Library in early March.
The Grimshaws and the Goostreys
Making your fur baby look
elegant and feel exceptional!
Jennifer Peever
DOG GROOMER
11 Shannon Rd, Bloomfield
613-848-5882
peever83@gmail.com
www.facebook/countypets
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WELCOME TO THE ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY
Please join us on Saturday, April 25th from 9 to Noon at the Rec Centre
for a special Coffee Morning sponsored by WOLRA.
As a member of our Residents’ Association WOLRA, you may sign up for
any activity that meets your interest. Very few clubs require a fee or run as
non-sponsored WOLRA activities. One example is the Travel Club where
a one time refundable deposit to join 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 in our active lifestyle community. Get involved, be active!
ACTIVITY COORDINATORS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please reply to Rick Stevens asap if you require a table and/or sign for the Activity
Signup Day on Saturday, April 25th, 9 to Noon. 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 or 905-409-6676
JOIN US
If you helped or volunteered in any way at all - it is our honour to
honour you at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Day. We are
grateful for ALL contributions, no matter how big or small, and
we thank you all.
Saturday, April 25th ~ 3 - 6pm
Meet Other Volunteers and Feel the Heartbeat of Our Community!
WOLRA Board
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FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER
Sponsored by The Dressing Room of Belleville
Proceeds going to the Children’s Christmas Stocking Fund
With the purchase of a $20 ticket, you will receive a voucher for $20 redeemable with a purchase
from The Dressing Room. Held at the WOTL Rec Centre, the afternoon will consist of a fashion
show with snacks, dessert table and beverage. As this is a fundraiser, tickets for a 50/50 Draw
and for Gift Baskets will be sold and a Door Prize Draw will be held.
Tickets for this fun-filled afternoon can now be purchased from Linda at the Foodbank, members
of the Children’s Christmas Stocking Fund, Wellington Home Hardware, Rock ‘n Rogers and The
Dressing Room. A set number of tickets are on sale and open to the general public, so purchase
your tickets a.s.a.p. There is also a signup sheet in our Library for those interested in purchasing
tickets. Thank you. Diane Dumais, Coordinator, Children’s Christmas Stocking Fund
Monday, May 25th, 2 - 4 pm NOTE
No Sales or
Solicitation on Premises
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JULY 4th - WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE
CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS
So, maybe we are a little late, but what the heck, we’re
seniors, what do you expect?
Start planning your costume and/or mask and your float for
the parade. Grab your wheelbarrow, your grandkid’s wagon
or something similar, decorate it and VOILA!
Unlike the Woodstock party, our live band will play in the
hall, so there will be an upper limit on the number of tickets
that can be sold. This year’s band will be...
ANGELIQUE FRANCIS
Click link: https://angeliquefrancis.net/
This is a teaser; more coming soon!
Your Hosts, Scott & Maureen McNeill
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WHISKEY TASTING
Rec Centre
Saturday, May 23rd @ 6pm
Cost $45
Meal of Haggis, Scotch Pie, Tatties & Neeps
Signup in Library - Hosted by Ian McColl
Condolences Thankfully our community is intact and we lost no one
this past month.
“Our bodies may not always work as they used to and sometimes we may not sleep
well at night. Life may not always be ‘perfect’...
But we can be grateful to be alive and happy to have good times and the good
friends that we do in this caring community of ours.”
www.hicksfuneralhome.ca www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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WOTL Activities
CATHY’S YOGA
SPRING YOGA SESSION
Spring (believe it or not) is just around the corner and
our Winter Yoga Session has just completed. Spring
Yoga Classes will start up again on April 7th. This 10 week
session will run through until June 9th. For more information
about class schedule and class descriptions, please click on or go
to the WORA website (http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/
cathyYoga.html).
Come and join us! Spaces are filling up fast so to reserve your
space or get more information, please email me
(cathyness54@gmail.com) or give me a call (613-885-7707).
Tuesday 8:30 – 10:00 am: Balance & Challenge Yoga (Level II)
Card/Dance Room
Tuesday 10:15 – 11:45 am: Gentle Yoga (Level I) Card/Dance
Room
Cathy Ness
MEDITATION CIRCLE
Tuesday, March 17th, 5:15 to 6:00 p.m.
Our monthly meditation circle is a safe space among like-
minded community. This is a pause in the busy-ness, anxiety,
or even loneliness of our winter days - a chance to be still and
go within. There will be a guided meditation, silent time, and an
opportunity to send our natural healing out beyond our circle to those you care
about. If you have a question, please call Roz at x5414 or
e-mail rozwriter@hotmail.com.
Scott Johnston Owner 613.966.2693
scott@bellevillebeernwine.com 600 Dundas Street East
Email: michelle@kos.net
Belleville, ON K8N 5P9
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UPDATE
Our summer trip is booked. Thursday, July 16th we will be visiting Westben Barn
Theatre in Campbellford again, this time for a Broadway musical medley. Every-
body had so much fun last year listening and dancing to ABBA.
This time it will be the new musical Summer; the story of Donna Summer, and
Beautiful by Carole King. Get carried away by Queen’s Bohemian Rapsody, Rocket Man by the famous
Elton John and of course Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees. There are a few tickets left, don't miss your
opportunity for a nice summer day outing, leaving by 10 am, back by dinner time.
For the trip to Montreal including visiting Upper Canada Village and the trip to Toronto to see the New
Year's show "Salute to Vienna" at Roy Thomson Hall, we did not have enough interest.
All signed up travelers for the Agawa Canyon in September/October are excited to go, contracts are
signed and we all hope for brilliant colours and nice weather for our 5-day trip.
Please stay tuned for an upcoming meeting of the Travel Club in June; the date needs to be confirmed.
We will also be present at the Activity Signup Day on April 25th for more information.
Christine Trulsen, christinetrulsen@gmail.com along with Debbie and Gail
SNOOKER CLUB OVERLOAD
This year the Snooker Club has had more people wanting to
play than we have time for in our Monday time slot. We had
40 regular players on Mondays, then stretched the regular
players to 44 resulting in a Monday that is too long. This
year we have 53 people who wanted to be regular players
but could only put some of them on the spares list. We have
18 people on the spares list who would like to play more.
Also, with more people moving in the overload will only get
worse.
I would recommend that a volunteer start a 2nd club (perhaps on Wednesdays) to accommodate
all the people who want to play. I will run the Monday Snooker Club for one season (2020/2021), then
we will need someone to volunteer to take over, with help from the volunteers we have now.
See also SNOOKER TABLE MAJOR REFURBISHMENT article on page 17.
Martin Gettler, Snooker Club
QUINTE AUTO GLASS
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Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 36MARCH 2020 ISSUE #328
WOTL Activities
THEATRE GROUP NEWS
Welcome Spring! Theatre Group will be starting up again with its first
meeting on Monday, March 23rd at 3:15 in the Rec Centre main hall. I
hope to see all of our members then - except for those who are still in
warmer climates of course.
We welcome anyone who would be interested in a commitment for
either backstage or onstage for our end of June “SUMMER
SHENANIGANS SHOW”. Remember that we need people for various tasks such as sewing, Front Of
House, ticket sales, printing tasks, stage design and build, hall setup, etc. Also, I am in dire need of a
piano accompanist and a Producer!
If there is an individual or group who would like to put forward or work up an act for possible inclusion in
our Cabaret portion of the show, please let me know. I would particularly like to hear from musicians.
If anyone needs further information or just has an interest, you can reach me at
beadave2012@gmail.com. Looking forward to a fun time and a great show. See you on the 23rd.
Bea Howse
SCOTTISH DANCING
It is not too late to come and join in with the Scottish/Ceilidh Dancing. The dancing can be done to a
brisk walking step either in longwise sets, circle, square or round the room.
All welcome to join - partner not required, great exercise for the body and brain with lively music.
Friday mornings 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon in the main hall of Rec Centre.
Contact Sheila Keller, RSCDS Certified
Teacher
Phone 613 393 2955
Email: ckeller@sympatico.ca
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