Seaway Valley Soccer Club joins Atlético Ottawa’s powered by program

KRYSTINE THERRIAULT ktherriault@seawaynews.media

A new partnership between the Seaway Valley Soccer Club (SVSC) and Atlético Ottawa will bring new experiences and opportunities to soccer players and coaches in Cornwall and SDG.

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U13a Cornwall Typhoons win Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup seventh season

U13A Cornwall Typhoons will donate the grand prize of $100,000 to local charity Beyond 21, empowering adults with developmental disabilities.

The U13A Cornwall Typhoons from Cornwall, Ontario are the winners of the 2023 Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup. The all-female team and their supporters completed 343 good deeds that included organizing a games day for school kids, helping neighbours on snowy days and donating used toys and clothing. The team will donate the $100,000 grand prize provided by Chevrolet Canada to Beyond 21, a charity that empowers adults with developmental disabilities to build the skills and connections needed to achieve their dreams. The donation will support programs that enrich social relationships, foster physical health and hands-on learning opportunities.

“Chevrolet congratulates the U13A Cornwall Typhoons for making a positive impact in their community through all their good deeds “ said James Hodge, brand director, Chevrolet Canada. “This season we saw close to a thousand good deeds from coast to coast. Chevrolet will continue to support minor and community hockey through programs like Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup.”

“We are unbelievably proud of the U13A Cornwall Typhoons for winning this year’s Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup! The team’s dedication and perseverance in bringing the Cornwall community together with their good deeds was unmatched this season,” says Courtney Lauzon, assistant manager and trainer - U13A Cornwall Typhoons. “The team believes strongly in ensuring all members of our community have equal opportunities for meaningful engagement. We hope our $100,000 prize recognizes the community impact of Beyond 21.”

“This $100,000 gift will go so far in helping local families get the respite they deserve and offer their adult children a safe, inclusive environment to socialize and grow. We couldn’t be more grateful,” said Donna MacGillivray, executive director of Beyond 21.

The SVSC was officially founded in 2008 with minor soccer association roots going back to 1974. As a volunteer run and led organization, their resources are relatively limited. In the past, local players who wanted professional level training had to travel to bigger cities like Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal for soccer camps.

With the birth of the Canadian Premier League, the new professional league founded in 2017, we now have more professional clubs in Canada. Atlético Ottawa’s mission is to grow soccer at the grassroots level in the Capital Region and beyond.

As part of this partnership, soccer players and their coaches from Cornwall will be able to travel to TD Place to see high level games. Atlético Ottawa provides a Club Day where they section off a piece of the stadium and allow groups to go up as a club, watch one of the games together and they also provide a set of experiences as part of that day.

“They allow kids to play on the field at halftime, walk out with the players, stand with them for the national anthem, that kind of stuff,” shared Ed Irvine, SVSC’s Player Development Lead, “Really cool for some of our younger kids to get involved in that and see what a professional does and what a professional game is actually like.”

To support the SVSC’s growth and development, Atlético provides a lot of access to their resources and professional expertise. They allow clubs to go to training sessions with their coaches and also bring coaches down to Cornwall.

“An enormous amount of coaching development is part of the relationship at relatively low expense. We don’t have to necessarily pay for that so that’s huge for us,” explained Irvine, “Since we run on volunteer coaches it’s sometimes hard to get that kind help and ultimately bring back better expertise for our kids and athletes here.” One of the most exciting announcements coming out of this new partnership is that Atlético is bringing their summer camp to Cornwall from August 10 - 14. Atlético Ottawa is owned by Atlético Madrid, a huge club in Spain. As part of this summer camp, they will bring over coaches from Spain to train players right here in Cornwall at our Kinsmen Field.

“What we were looking for with Atlético Ottawa is another opportunity for our athletes to get identified,” said Irvine, “As a partner they give us access to their ID camps, so we can send some of our top athletes to go be ID’d on more of a high-level track. It’s often hard to get that type of ID outside of major cities so it’s another benefit for us.”

While the SVSC has had some professional soccer players as coaches, including Taylor Beitz and Christina Julien, this partnership will continue to help promising soccer players in Cornwall reach the next level.

EASTER LUNCHEON at Ingleside-Newington United Church, Maple St., Ingleside on Sat., April 1 from 11:30 – 1pm. Sale of Treasures Bake Sale. Lunch menu: Ham, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, dessert & beverages.

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS BINGO at ANAF

Mondays and Thursdays. Doors open at 10am. Bingo starts at 12pm. Our next euchre is on Wed. April 5. 613-936-6060 for reservation.

SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER: on the last Friday of the month. The next fundraiser will be on March 31st at Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1pm and 4-6:30 pm.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 297 LADIES AUXILIARY exec. meeting at 6:30pm & general meeting at 7pm on April 5th, 2023.

FOCUS ART ASSOCIATION SPRING ART EXHIBITION at Cornwall Square Mall April 20,21,22,23 and 27,28,29,30. Hours: Thurs/ Fri 10am-6pm; Sat. 9:30am-5:30pm; Sun 11am-3pm. Vernissage: Apr.20th 5pm-6pm.

CORNWALL LEGION SENIORS 60 AND OVER CLUB Members monthly Pot Luck Luncheon, meeting and bingo will be held on Thurs. 6 April at noon. Elections will be held for new executives for Sept 2023 to June 2024.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF CORNWALL SUNRISE is pleased to host “Clues Lead to Murder at the Down Town Abbey” a dinner theatre event April 15 at 5:30pm-10:00pm at the Cornwall Knights of Columbus Hall, 205 Amelia St. Proceeds to support Rotary projects. Info rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise@gmail.com.

THE WILLIAMSTOWN GREEN THUMBS monthly meeting March 27, 7 pm at the Tartan Hall, Char-Lan Recreation Centre. Mary Ann Van Berlo will be presenting “Water Features for Every Backyard.” Please bring seeds in envelopes to be shared for the seed exchange.

Info: Lia Lindeman 613 347 3533.

SPRING EASTER CRAFT FAIR, Cardinal Legion Branch 105, Sat., April 1st & Sun., April 2nd from 1am-4pm at 105 Legion Way, Cardinal.

CHARTWELL CORNWALL PRESENTS: Retirment Living-Understanding the Benefits. Wed. April 12th 1-2 pm at 801 Fourth St. East. Info: Lois at 613-662-3029.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER sponsored by The Patrons of St. Columban Foundation at the Knights of Columbus Council 755, 205 Amelia St. Sun. April 23 from 4:-6:30pm Tickets at St. Columban’s parish office during office hours, from Foundation members, by calling Brian Lynch at 613-9338353 and at the Knight of Columbus.

REMEMBER can do together! For more information contact Carolyn Ruda 613-932-2415 carolynruda@gmail.com

ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

SEAWAY VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE is offering Living Well with COPD: a 6-week program for people and their families to learn to better manage their condition. Tues., April 4th to May 9th from 2-4pm Register at https://seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/ or call 1-888-936-0306 ext. 229.

HOP INTO SPRING CRAFT AND ART SHOW

Knox-St. Paul’s United Church 800 12th Street

E. on Sat. March 25 from 9am-2pm. Unique items created by 50 local crafters. LeClerc Sharpening will be set up out front drop off your items to be sharpened and pick them up after you have finished shopping. Info Carolyn Ruda 613-932-2415 or carolynruda@gmail.com

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, South Lancaster Community Ecumenical Lenten Services on March 29th will be conducted by Rev. Ian MacMillan, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, South Lancaster and the congregation will host a luncheon in the hall.

TRI-COUNTY COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION MONTHLY DANCE/Jam Session & Dinner Sat. April 1 from 2-8:30pm. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes. 2 Mille Roches Rd, South Stormont Township Hall. Info: Elaine 613-362-0173.

SPRING AND EASTER CRAFT SHOW April 1 from 10am-4pm at Optimist Club of Cornwall, 301 Sunnyside Ave. Canteen, bake sale and lots more. Info: Roger1004@sympatico.ca

INGLESIDE LONG SAULT LOST VILLAGES

LION’S CLUB Gal’s Spring Fling 2023 in Support of Community Living on Fri. March 24 at the South Stormont Community Hall 2 Milles Roches Rd from 5:30-9:pm. Info: Sharon 613577-0818 or Community living 613-938-9550.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Let’s Play Euchre March 22 at 7 pm. Info: Roly 613932-9396 or Gerry 613-931-3076

CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC DINNER & DANCE April 8th at the Lion’s Club in Bonville at 6pm. Baked ham, salad & dessert. Info Marland 613-936-3625.

SOCIAL DANCING the first Friday of the month (except April which will be second Friday) from 7-10pm at the Centre Charles-ÉmileClaude 146 Chevrier Ave. Dances April 14, May 5, June 2. Info: Dennis 613-618-7684.

STORMONT YACHT CLUB Adult Learn to Sail, weekend event for adults teaches theory and practical skills. June 16-18, Stormont Yacht Club, Long Sault. Info: https://www.stormontyachtclub.ca/events/ adult-sail-training-weekend

STORMONT YACHT CLUB Youth Learn to Sail, teaches theory and practical skills. 2 sessions: July 31-Aug 4 (5 days); Aug 5-11 (4 days), Stormont Yacht Club, Long Sault, Age: 8-15. Info: stormontyachtclub.ca/sailing-foryouth/; youth-sail@stormontyachtclub.ca

ROTARY CLUB OF CORNWALL PANCAKE BREAKFAST and Silent Auction, April 22 from 7am-noon at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 28 Second St. East. Donations welcome.

ST. LAWRENCE INTERNATIONAL STAMP CLUB Meeting Tues. April 18 from 6:30-8:30 pm (every 3rd Tues. of month) Cornwall Public Library Board Room, 2nd floor.

CORNWALL ROAD WARRIORS CAR CLUB first annual Father’s Day Car Show, June 18th from 9am-3pm at 1150 Montreal Road.

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the SD&G Counties. Info: Henriette 613-330-9039.

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Formerly known as Cornwall Seedy Saturday, the Transition Into Spring event that took place on Saturday March 18th at the Benson featured fan favorites including seed swap tables, children’s activities, ask a gardener tables, free gardening workshops… and much more. “We have run the Seedy Saturday event for eight years. With the pandemic a lot of different things changed. When we brought back the event, we had a lot of interest and excitement from a diverse group of partners within our community,” explained Transition Cornwall+ member, Kat Rendek, “We thought, if there was a time to expand and broaden our partnership and everything that we’re offering, this would definitely be the year to do it. It is going beyond gardening and seeds specifically and a little bit more into general lifestyle, sustainability, and education around things that might be part of

ST. FRANCIS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS monthly Community Family Breakfast on Sun., Mar 26th in the St. Francis Parish Hall (434 Second St. W.) from 8:30-NOON. All welcome. Accessible with elevator service provided.

CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to Cancer patients. Info: Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 936-1951. Email: Mcintyren58@hotmail.com.

CORNWALL NEW HORIZONS BAND

Beginners class Mondays; Intermediate class Tuesdays; Band rehearsals Thursdays : Classes 3:30 -4:30 p.m.; band 3:30 - 5 p.m.; at St. Felix de Valois church hall. - arrive 15 minutes earlier to set up. Info: cnhbandtra@ gmail.com or 613-362-4881 or 613-931-1580.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BOOKS AND ITEMS of a religious nature, visit “Catholic Information Centre” Mon.- Fri.10am-4pm at Unit 1, 812 Pitt St. 613-933-5099

THE PROBUS CLUB OF CORNWALL & area has interesting guest speakers and regular outings each month for retirees & those who are semi-retired. Info: Louise at 613 932-7557.

WEDNESDAY LUNCHES: by the members of the Knights of Columbus “Seniors & Friends”, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) Wednesdays from 11:30am-1pm.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs). Wings & Things every Thursday from 4:30 – 8 pm. Take-out available.

SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, 506 Pitt St open for activities. Info: (613) 932-4969.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Fish and Chips. Every Friday from 4:30-6:30. Take out or eat in. Order: 613-933-2362.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Bonville. Breakfast every Sunday 8-noon. Info: Roly 613-932-9396.

SEAWAY WINDS CONCERT BAND invites musicians to join us. Rehearsals every Wednesday, 6:45pm to 8:45pm at The Salvation Army Community Church, 500 York Street. Info: Ralph Bough at 613-362-4881.

BINGO AT THE CCÉC! Come play every Monday at 6:00pm. Doors open at 4:00pm. NO RESERVATION. Meet us at CCÉC 146b avenue Chevrier, Cornwall.

BINGO AU CCÉC! Venez jouer tous les lundis à 18h00. Portes ouvertes à 16h00. PAS DE RÉSERVATION. Rendez-vous au CCÉC 146b avenue Chevrier, K6H 1S1, Cornwall someone’s springtime activities.”

When Cornwall Seedy Saturday started eight years ago it was a small event held at the Agape Centre. For the last four years it has been held at the Benson Centre as the March Break event grew in popularity and more space was needed. “We would like to thank our continued sponsors, the City of Cornwall’s Environmental Services Department and the Kinsmen Club of Cornwall for doing the children’s seed market. They’ve sponsored that from the beginning and it’s a really exciting partnership. We’re really happy to have those two partners with us,” said Rendek. The event was well attended by people of all ages. Many children stopped to make crafts from recycled materials provided by Cornwall Art Hive or create bird feeders out of recycled egg cartons. Several members of Cornwall City Council stopped by, including Mayor Justin Towndale and councilors Sarah Good, Elaine MacDonald, and Todd Bennett.

BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO - SOUTH

EASTERN REGION - Open Support and Share group sessions 6PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month in the Starbrite center located at 343 Pitt St. Info: 613-936-7470.

SEAWAY STRINGS is a group of fiddlers who meet at the Seaway Senior Citizens Club at 506 Pitt St. Info: Rick 613 932 2872.

THE MOCCASIN RAILROAD CLUB meets at 7pm the first Wednesday each month at the Centre Charles Emile Claude, 146B Chevrier Avenue. Modellers and rail enthusiasts. Info: John Kelly, 613 930-5646.

SEAWAY TOASTMASTERS CLUB. Join us every second & fourth Tuesday, at the Cornwall Public Library, at 6:15pm. Meeting starts at 6:30 sharp. Info: Laura, 613 551 3252.

SEAWAY FIBROMYALGIA GROUP. Aqua Fitness Group @ Cornwall Aquatic Center every Tuesdays & Friday’s from 12pm -1pm. Info: Judy 613-330-0588; Leona 613-931-2874; Denise 613-938-3615; Theresa 613-662-8713

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT: If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Myeloma and would like to connect with others, join us on Facebook, and email at cornwallareasupport@myeloma.ca.

ADOPTION DAY Pawportunity Rescue. cats & kittens for adoption at Pet Valu 1400 Vincent Massey Dr, Sat, March 25th from 10am-4pm

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help & hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www.al-anon.org