EnRicher December 2017

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RICHER NEWS!

Volume 20 Issue 7

December 2017

Community Calendars‌ Great Stocking Stuffer, Supporting Youth Equipment The annual Community Calendars are now available at local businesses in the area for a donation. Money is being raised to purchase a portable bmx/skate park kit for the Richer Dawson Trail Park, part of a development plan set out by the Richer Community Club board.

The community calendar not only contains dates of events and birthday, anniversary and memorial listing, but is a key fundraiser for park upgrades.

Supported by local businesses, the calendar also features local photos.

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The EnRicher is published as a service by the Richer Community Club Inc.

Richer Community Club Wood Sign Night Around the Corner JOIN US FOR A FUN NIGHT!!

Join us in Richer at Ti-Beauville Restaurant on December 5 from 7 pm to 10 pm for a fun filled night and leave with a beautiful wood sign you’ll paint yourself with a little help from Spruce Corner Creations.

Funds raised from the evening will help support upcoming Richer Community Club projects and events. $45 per sign with lots of designs to choose from! Custom designs can be made for $5 extra. Only 40 spots available for this event. Spots are confirmed with payment. E-transfer to sprucecornerbyerin@gmail. com or Spruce Corner Creations on their Facebook page.

At the RCC Chase the Ace...

Draw Before Christmas!!

Museum Closed for Season

Young at Heart Board

The Dawson Trail Museum is closed for the winter and would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2018. We thank you for your patronage throughout the year and are looking forward to seeing you next year.

The next Dawson Trail Museum committee meeting will be held on February 12, 2018.

Best of the Season Service for Seniors Seine River Services for Seniors would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you are in need of services - Foot care, Lifeline, Friendly visits, Transportation, E.R.I.K. kit or Mobility Aids please contact Juliette Rowan at 204-424-5285.

Introducing your 2017-2018 Richer Young at Heart Board Members: Gilles Gagnon (President), Marie Gagnon (Treasurer), Irene Vincent (Vice-President), Alice Vincent (Secretary), Ron Vincent, Leonna Sawatzky, Edith Saindon, Yvonne St. Onge, Gary Dyck, Gisele Hupe, Barbara Dutiaume, Marlene Vincent.

Christmas Hamper Drive

The Dawson Trail Museum committee is collecting for the Acceuil Kateri Centre who is looking after the Richer Christmas baskets. You can get a receipt for your monetary donations for income tax purposes. Canned and dry foodstuff can be dropped off at Monday night bingo, at the Richer Young at Heart, at Richer School and Richer Fellowship Church on Southeast Drive. Baskets will be distributed on December 16 and 17th from the Ste. Anne Food Bank.

From The Pastor’s Desk Come and See

By Pastor Ben Funk We are beginning to see more frequently the appearance of colourful lights in people’s yards. We can rightfully assume that we are approaching a significant cheery season. As you read this you may be reminded about the Gospel stories of Jesus. You see, throughout the Gospel stories of Jesus there is a reoccurring theme of invitation to “come and see.” Jesus comments to people like Matthew, John, Phillip, and even the Woman at the Well, to “come and see” for yourselves the gift that only God can give through Jesus Christ. God has provided a unique gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and we are invited into this great gift of grace.

The Christmas season is a time to “come and see.” As the shepherds and wise men, so long ago, were drawn to Bethlehem, likewise, we are drawn back to that place to understand who Jesus is and why He came. I am sure that during this season leading up to Christmas, there will be several opportunities for you to get behind the scenes and dig deeper into the Christmas narratives.

It is my hope that this season of Christmas will provide a time for you to be curious as you “come and see.” I would love for you to dig a little deeper into your faith, search a little wider for the coming Saviour, and to know a little more fully of God’s promises and provisions that is freely offered through Jesus Christ. “Come and see …” I would like to invite each of you to Richer Fellowship and participate in the “come and see” stories.

Ben Funk is Pastor of the Richer Fellowship Church.

Best of the Season... from all of us at the Richer Community Club and Richer Rough Stock Rodeo

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR! First Annual Craft and Bake sale fundraiser in support of “Tailored for Success” will be held at the Richer Young At Hearts Community Center on Saturday, December 2 from 10 am to 3 pm Hosted

by SouthEast Flower Beds. For more information please contact Sue Fitzgerald at 204-381-0131 or suescraftsales@ hotmail.com.

Make a beautiful wooden sign at TiBeauville Restaurant on December 5 from 7 pm to 10 pm. Funds raised from the evening will help support upcoming Richer Community Club projects and events. $45 per sign with lots of designs to choose from! Custom designs can be made for $5 extra. Only 40 spots available for this event. Spots are confirmed with payment. E-transfer to sprucecornerbyerin@gmail.com or Spruce Corner Creations on their Facebook page.

Saturday, December 9 and 23: Recycling Collection. 9:30 am - 12 noon. 1st stop Burnell’s Foods, 2nd Stop Richer Inn, 3rd stop Tibeauville, 4th stop Timberline, with the 5th stop at the Richer Husky where the recyclers will remain until noon. Recycling can also be dropped off in the recycling shed located in the Richer Husky parking lot at your convenience.

The Richer Community Club regular meeting is Wednesday, December 13, 7:30 pm at the LUD Community Hall.

Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 16 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Richer Dawson Trail Park. Visit from Santa! Gifts for the kids! Free hotdogs, hot chocolate, coffee, hay rides, bonfire, ice skating, music and more! Everyone is welcome.

Paradise Squares Dance club has begun their new season at the Paradise Village Rec. Hall. Modern Square Dancing is fun and a great social activity. Dancing is Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9:30 pm. We dance until May. Couples and singles are welcome. For further info contact Larry at 204-422-5424 / Joy at 204-422-8080.

Every Monday: A.A. Meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at LUD Hall. Open to all.

SPMF Monday Night Bingo in Richer.

Doors open at 5:30 pm; Earlybirds at 7 pm Followed by Regular Bingo. Check out our Facebook page “SPMF Monday Night Bingo in Richer” & “Like” us. LGA Lic. # 4164.

Richer Community Club Chase the Ace every Saturday at the Richer Inn. Tickets only $1 and on sale from 5:30 pm until 7:45 pm. Pot grows every week until won and is over $1,600!

Richer Fellowship Church at 50 Southeast Drive service is Sundays at 10:30 am with Pastor Ben Funk. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, December 29: Deadline for submissions for the December issue of the EnRicher.

Adult & Teen Challenge Concerned Persons Support Group - Join us Thursday evenings at 7 pm, in the Richer Fellowship Church, 50 Southeast Drive. If you have a relationship with someone who has a life-controlling problem, join us for this nine-week Living Free course. Receive encouragement and support in a safe setting, and learn practical ways to best help your loved one. Contact Pastor Ben Funk at 204-326-2254 or phone the church at 204-422-5308.

Richer Fireside Youth Bridging the Gap

In spending time with the Youth in Richer for the past 8 years I have made a few observations. Peer pressure has not changed over the years but a new twist has happened. In 2017 it’s not about Youth wanting to follow the same clothing trends as their peers, it’s now about teens wanting to be on the same playing field as their parents. Generally speaking, Youth want adult privileges like having a phone to text their friends or follow social media yet they cannot pay for it and inadvertently enables them to tune out parents. Kids are smart but parents need to be smarter and find ways to keep communication lines open. Maybe we can help bridge the gap in your home by spending time with your Youth.

In December we look forward to celebrating Christmas!

Youth 12-17 will meet at the Richer School gym from 7-9 pm on Friday Dec. 1 and on Friday Dec.15 for our Youth Christmas party.

For more info please call Michelle at 204 424-5216 or email richerfiresideyouth@gmail.com.