[New] SYDENHAm

Karen Brawley karnofsyd@bell.net 613-376-9848

Debbie Lingen 613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com

It is that magical season of the year, when • the darkest time of the year can seem so bright. As we assemble with loved ones to enjoy the festive season, we can be thankful for so many things. And this is the time to thank the people who make Verona this exciting place to live in. The volunteers! We would be a very dreary village without our volunteers who make special events a reality. And if you have never volunteered, make 2023 the year to volunteer.

Shop local. With the wintry weather it is convenient to stay in Verona and enjoy shopping at our local merchants. All your holiday needs are covered- from trees, lights, stocking stuffers and presents for under the tree to supplying all the fixings for Christmas dinner. And for the people who are impossible to buy for- gift certificates are available from local merchants and restaurants. Have fun with your imagination this holiday and give the gift of Verona shopping.

Revell Ford is having a Holiday Food Drive in December.

Would like to take this time to wish all my fellow Sydenham • people a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be safe. Spend some quality time with your family and friends.

See you all in 2023

Looking to enjoy some festivities on New Years Day? The • ing the classics. All are welcome.

• Sydenham Legion Branch 496 is hosting a levee on New Year’s Day from noon til 6pm.

Live music with the duo of Bon Evans and Dave Bull play-

• Win a free Works Package while supporting our local community. Every food bank item donation earns you an entry into the weekly draw for a free Works Package during the month of December. (4 draws in total)

Free Public Skating at Frontenac Arena! Wednesdays • from 9 am to 10:30am and Sundays from noon to 1:30pm. It’s free all winter long, thanks to a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee grant.

There will be a free sit-down Turkey Dinner on Christmas

• Day at the Verona Lions Hall. Doors open at 10:30am with meal at 12 noon. To reserve your spot or get more information call Sheila Steele 613-374-2884 or Joyce Casement 613-374-3406.

Ball Hockey for Youth & Adults will be held Wednesday, •

January 4 from 1pm-3pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church. This is for Grades 5 & up, followed with pizza & drinks. Moms and Dads are welcome. Balls and sticks are provided. Good idea to bring your own shin pads if you have them.

Enjoy breakfast with friends at the Winter • Warm-Up Breakfast at Trinity United Church on Saturdays in January. First breakfast is January 7. Breakfast from 8:30am to 11am. Payment by donation. This is hosted by Trin- ity United Church and the Verona Community Association.

To all Frontenac News readers, a very • Merry Christmas and a most Joyous New Year and some sage advise. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.” Benjamin Franklin, Author, Inventor & Diplomat