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I don’t usually dip my toe into politics, but I just can’t let this one go. There’s a presidential election in November for our neighbours to the south and right now it looks like a rematch between current President Joe Biden and, you guessed it, the former President Donald Trump. Say what???
How is it possible that the former President, who is under investigation by a number of agencies and law enforcement, is able to run for this office? How is it possible that the former President, who has been found guilty of fraud on numerous occasions, can run for this office? How can the American people believe him? Why are there so many who follow his antics with glee, citing “free speech”?
This is the guy who incited the tragic and lawless riot on the Capitol! This is the guy who denied the magnitude of COVID-19. This is the guy who told folks they should
perhaps ingest or inoculate with bleach to prevent COVID-19. This the guy who publicly, and often, talks about immigrants and women using the most derogatory language. This is the guy who used his “power” to turn people against media outlets who provided unbiased coverage of his antics, saying they were providing “fake news.” This is the guy who is obviously in bed with tyrants around the world. I could go on but I’m getting really heated!
Our politicians aren’t perfect. They make mistakes. But I don’t wake up in the morning in fear of nuclear attack because of something our Prime Minister said.
I can’t believe that there’s the potential for Donald Trump to get elected again. It scares me that this is even possible. And I worry for the safety of our country should that happen.
If he does become President, I will be on the phone to Elon Musk asking for a seat on the first flight to Mars or the next flight to space. I could live on the International Space Station for four years. I’ll start packing.
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Curbside battery collection is back. The City of Kawartha Lakes will be collecting your used batteries curbside from March 18 to 21 on your regularly scheduled collection day.
To dispose of your used batteries properly, please place them inside a clear, re-sealable bag and leave it on top of your fibre recycling materials at your curb by 7am on the morning of collection.
Batteries are considered hazardous waste. When they end up in our landfills and begin to rot, they emit chemicals that may leak into the ground. This harms the environment, including nearby animals, through the soil and water pollution it creates.
Recycling batteries is free and helps keep unwanted items from entering our landfill sites. Each and every single item being diverted from our landfills helps further extend the life of our sites.
Acceptable batteries include: A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button batteries, and lantern batteries. Automotive batteries and rechargeable batteries can be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste depots for disposal at the Lindsay Ops and Fenelon Stations.
Put used or unwanted, single-use dry cell batteries inside a clear re-sealable bag (Ziploc or similar). Please cover 9V battery terminals with masking tape and cover both sides of button batteries with tape.
Place the sealed bag on top or beside your paper recycling box on your regular collection day during the week of March 18 to March 21, 2024. Do not place any loose batteries in your recycling box.
You can recycle batteries anytime. Check out the information on the City’s website at www. kawarthalakes.ca.
If you want to get involved in decisions at the City level, there are still a few positions available for volunteer members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and Municipal Heritage Committee. Members will serve for the remainder of the Term of Council (until November 14, 2026).
The application period has been reopened until 4:30pm on Friday, March 15.
Volunteering for a Kawartha Lakes Board or Committee is more than just a civic duty; it give you
the chance to:
• Engage with the community: Meet new people, share ideas, and talents
• Influence local governance: Provide input into strategic direction setting and decision-making of the municipality
• Address community issues: Support local government in effectively tackling local challenges
• Make a meaningful impact: Contribute to the betterment of Kawartha Lakes
To be considered, go to the Citizen Appointment Application Form at www.kawarthalakes.ca and submit it before the deadline.
The Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division is scheduled to host a Public Information Session to share information on the feasibility of a future Splash Pad at Omemee Beach Park. Community members are invited to attend the session to learn about this future potential project and to share their feedback.
The Public Information Session will take place on Tuesday, March 19 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm upstairs at the Emily/Omemee Community Centre located at 212 Sturgeon Road, Omemee.
Pre-registration is not required to attend this information session. This session will include a formal presentation at 6:30pm. Individuals are invited to attend this session and participate in discussion and feedback with staff following the presentation.
The Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division in partnership with a variety of local sponsors is pleased to offer free March Break Public Skating opportunities throughout the municipality March 8 through March 17, 2024.
Free skating will be available at the Lindsay Recreation Complex, Fenelon Falls Community Centre, Emily/Omemee Community Centre, Bobcaygeon/ Verulam Community Centre, Little Britain Community Centre, Manvers Community Centre, Oakwood Community Centre and Woodville/Eldon Community Centre.
Pre-registration is recommended for all Public Skating programs through the Kawartha Lakes Online Program Registration website as limited space is available. Please be advised, schedules are subject to change. Cancellations may occur. Regular admission fees apply to all skates, unless otherwise stated at time of registration.
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A local children’s treatment centre is launching a new survey asking for input into how well it supports families and where it can improve in the future.
Between now and March 31, 2024, Five Counties Children’s Centre is encouraging families to take
part in its new Client and Family Experience Survey. The confidential survey takes less than five minutes to complete. It’s geared to current and former Five Counties clients, parents, caregivers and families in the City of Kawartha Lakes and counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, and Haliburton. You can find the link at www.fivecounties.on.ca.
The survey asks respondents what programs they’ve used at Five Counties, their satisfaction with these services, and their suggestions for improvement. Anyone completing the survey can provide their name to be entered in a draw to win one of three $25 grocery store gift cards. Full details about the survey are available at www.fivecounties.on.ca/yoursay/.
“Families are at the core of what we do,” says Darlene Callan, Director of Clinical Services at Five Counties. “Regularly engaging with and encouraging the input of parents and caregivers can help us better support kids while improving our overall services for families.”
While Five Counties typically does a client satisfaction survey every other year, seeking parent input is part of an ongoing conversation. “We pride ourselves on having the very best of pediatric therapists, but it really is a partnership with the family to see a child succeed,” Callan notes.
While Five Counties staff work with kids and youth to support their communication, physical and developmental needs, treatment sessions are typically less than an hour each week for defined periods of time. As parents spend the most waking hours with their child, their role in following through with treatment tips is important to help their child reach their full potential.
Callan adds. “We encourage parents to take part, as their input will help us to improve and better support families to work with their child at home.”
Applications are now open for the 2024 Summer Company program. This program offers students aged 15 to 29 an opportunity to start and manage their own businesses. Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to $3,000 and invaluable training and mentorship from local business leaders.
Applications will be accepted until May 17, 2024. Students can apply online at www.ontario.ca/page/ start-summer-company-students.
“Small businesses are very important to our regional economy,” said Sandy Greenberg, Economic Development Officer for Small Business Programs. “The Summer Company program supports students in becoming their own boss, helping them get their business ideas off the ground while offering guidance and advice along the way. We’ve seen a number of impressive start-ups through the program over the years and many students have gone on to become full time entrepreneurs.”
To be eligible, students must be between 15 to 29 years of age with plans to return to school in the fall. Students must not be already running a business
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“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
For hall rentals or more information about ongoing activities, please call the individual Legion Branch. We welcome submissions to editor@thepromoter.ca. Deadline for the next issue is Wednesday, March 20,2024
Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988
• March 16 – St. Patty’s Day Party – 1 to 6pm –Outdoor BBQ, Entertainment by George Terpstra, Weekly Meat Draw and 50/50 Mondays – Bingo – 7pm – Age of Majority event
• Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm
• Thursdays – Shuffleboard – 1pm
• Thursdays – Darts – 7pm
• Fridays – Snooker – 1pm
• Fridays – Shuffleboard – 7pm
• Saturdays – Weekly Meat Draws – 4pm
• 3rd Saturday – Veterans’ Coffee Club –10am to 12 noon
• Call 705-652-7988 for current events
Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041
• March 9 – Hockey Night in Fenelon Falls – 7pm is Game Time – Wings & Fries available 5pm to 6:30pm
• March 16 – St. Patrick’s Party – 1pm to 5pm – Live music, corned beef & cabbage (served from 1pm to 3pm) and prizes – Music by North Country Express
• April 6 – Monster Bingo – 5pm – doors open at 3:30 – Limited seating – prepaid $60 package for purchase at the branch fleboard - 2pm
• Tuesday - Darts - 7pm
• Wedensday - Snooker - 6pm
• Thursday – Hot Lunch – 11:30am to 1pm - $10 includes coffee or tea (except Turkey Day – add $2). Takeout is an extra $1. Call 705-887-3041 to order takeout.
• T hursday - Drop-in Shuffleboard - 4pm
• 1st Friday of Month - Pub Nite - 4:30pm
• Saturday - Loonie Draw - 4pm
• Sunday - Euchre - 1pm
• Hall rental available – Contact Branch
Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710
• March 26 - Progressive Euchre - 6pm
• March 29 - Easter Dinner & Silent Auction - Doors open at 5pm - $15 for Members/$25 for Non-members
• Wednesdays – Seniors’ Chair Fitness - 9am
• Wednesdays – Drop-in Darts – 7pm
• Thursdays – Drop-in Shuffleboard – 6:30pm
• Sundays – BBQ & Music – 1pm
Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462
• Wednesday - Darts - 7:30pm - $5
• Fridays - Bingo - $500 Progressive jackpot; $300 must go each week
• Saturdays - Meat Draw - Weekly at 5pm
Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095
• March 10 – Meat Roll – 1 to 4pm
• March 16 – St. Patrick’s Dance - Montana Sky at the Legion – 7pm to 11pm – Tickets are $20 and available by calling 705-799-5095 or at the branch March 23 – Eddy & the Stingrays – Tickets $30 per person – includes light meal, 50/50 daw and costume prizes
• Tuesdays – Mixed Doubles Darts for Members – Cost $5 – arrive 7pm, play begins 7:30pm
• Thursdays – Mixed Team Darts for Members – Cost $5 – arrive 7pm, play begins 7:30pm
Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127
• Tuesdays – Soup & Sandwich Lunch – 11:30am to 1:15 pm. One soup and a choice of sandwich $9
– sold separately $4 for soup and $5 for sandwich.
• Tuesdays – Euchre – 1pm
• Tuesdays – Open Darts – 7pm
• Once a month – Legion Dances – 7pm to 11pm. Tickets are $15 per person which includes entertainment, a light meal, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.
• Ongoing – Silent Auctions – plenty of new and gently-used articles are up for silent auction in the club room and are refreshed every two weeks. Stop in to check it out.
For more information or to register for events, call The Legion at 705-799-5095
• 2nd Monday – General Meeting at 7:30pm – no meetings in January and February
• 1st Wednesday – Big Buck Euchre – 11am - $15 per person
• Saturdays – Meat Roll – 3pm
Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397
• 3rd Sunday of each month – Country Music Jam.
• Tuesdays - Country Line Dancing Lessons – 7 to 9pm - $10 per person
Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613
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• 4th Thursday – Luncheon – 11:30am to 1pmServing soup, sandwich and dessert with tea or coffee. $10pp. Take out orders, please call 705-439-2397.
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and are not working at another job, or going to school for more than 12 hours a week during the program. Full details can be found on the Summer Company page on the City’s website (www.kawarthalakes.ca). Program space is limited. Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview as part of the application process.
If you have questions about the business plan or application process, contact Sandy Greenberg at sgreenberg@kawarthalakes.ca or 705-928-4431.
For those looking for some more daylight in the evening ... it’s your time! Daylight saving time will begin at 2am on Sunday, March 10, so put your clocks ahead one hour before hitting the hay on Saturday night.
Most of your digital devices will automatically adjust, but don’t forget the microwave, stove and any of the old-fashioned analog clocks.
The sun will rise and set an hour later.
Get ready to pay more for your 2-4 as of April 1. The Canada Revenue Agency has announced a 4.7 percent hike in the alcohol tax rate.
According to Beer Canada, the brewing and hospitality sectors have struggled with unparalleled challenges in recent years, and an additional tax burden could precipitate job losses, higher consumer prices, and contribute to an overall downturn in domestic economic activity.
Beer Canada is the sole national inclusive voice advocating on behalf of Canadian brewers of all sizes and regions and Canadian beer consumers. Their member companies brew 90 percent of all beer consumed by Canadians annually.
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by Jennifer LopinskiThe Weldon Green Advocates are holding a Coffee House on March 21, 2024 to support Lindsay’s homeless shelter, A Place Called Home. It will be held in IE Weldon’s cafeteria at 2:45pm to 5pm.
The Coffee House is an event exhibiting some of Weldon’s talent and talent from the community. Acts including dancing, singing, and instruments such as the piano, the guitar, and percussion, will be performed at the Coffee House. A Place Called Home’s
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Fund Development Coordinator, Jennifer Lopinski, will be opening this event with a few words introducing the homeless shelter and their goals in the community. Complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided along with freshly baked treats, made by some of Weldon’s students.
The Coffee House has no entrance fee, but cash donations or non-perishable food items would be appreciated at the door to donate to A Place Called Home. A Place Called Home is always in need of donations in order to support and provide for Lindsay’s homeless population. The Weldon Green Advocates have chosen this non-profit organization to support because we believe that homelessness in our community is an issue that needs to be brought to attention. In the past the Green Advocates have done bake sales, sold candy grams and other different fundraisers for APCH. We now want to try to make a bigger impact and venture outside our school population and invite the Kawartha Lakes community into Weldon for this cause.
Posters for the event have been put up around Lindsay, including some local businesses, encouraging people in the community to attend. Everyone is welcome to attend this event, in order to donate to our local homeless shelter. We look forward to seeing as many people there as possible to show our community talent and support for our homeless population.
Submitted by Nicole Corriveau
Autism has become so common almost everyone knows of someone ‘On The Spectrum’. It’s time for us to be open instead of scared. Kawartha Lakes Autism Support is a local, peer-run, not-for-profit organization that provides learning and support for families with a loved one on the Autism Spectrum. We have been based in Lindsay for over 13 years.
Autism resources are extremely expensive; and very scarce, particularly in this area. Autism Ontario’s closest branch is Peterborough. They have not had an office or a support group for many years. During the pandemic we received several enquiries from adults on the spectrum looking for any resources. Unfortunately there is currently nothing available. Our executive group decided to invite any adult on the spectrum that is able to sit through a meeting, to join our membership.
We are primarily a support group. We try to have an informative guest speaker every month. The most enduring and necessary part of our meetings is a round table where everyone can tell the story of what’s going on with them. They can ask the group questions and/or get feedback if they wish. Participation is not necessary but compassion and privacy are. Knowing that someone is there to listen and can understand without being judgemental is very valuable to our members. Our autistic (at whatever level) family members currently range from preschoolers to over 60. Together we have a wide range of experiences, information and ideas.
Two of the largest challenges to finding assistance
are cost and care. We do not have a fee to be a member of our group. There is no time commitment either. If someone can’t be at a meeting we more than understand.
The other stumbling block is that many carers have problems getting to meetings due to of lack of other care for their loved one. It may be a bad day so not okay to leave or there may just be no one suitable to their needs to assume care for a few hours. Unfortunately, we cannot provide supervised care for any children too young to attend with their caregiver.
Though there are resources that may be available.
We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 205 McLaughlin Rd. in Lindsay from 7 to 9pm. We try to have light refreshments available. Donations are always appreciated but not ever expected.
We try to answer any inquires within 2 to 3 days. Since the executive of KLAS are all volunteers we also have job and family obligations. Our website is currently awaiting a much needed major overhaul but will still be available until it magically goes live as the new version. You can find us at www. KawarthaLakesAutismSupport.com (or .ca). You can also email us at KLASinbox@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook.
We have received more fundraising support in the last couple of years and have been able to be more visible in the community at local events but are often struggling to be seen. Still, far too many residents come up to us and say, “I didn’t know you were here.” We are here to help.
The Buckhorn Festival of The Arts has received a prestigious award from Festivals & Events Ontario. The renowned event has been named one of the 2024 Top 100 Festivals & Events in the province.
Submissions from community festivals and internationally-recognized events were judged by an independent panel and the awards presented at the recent FEO Annual Conference.
Meghan Arnott, who, along with a strong committee of volunteers, organizes the event, said, “I am so proud of our team in winning this award. This show has been around for 47 years and it’s great to see the efforts of the artists and the volunteers recognized in this way.”
The Buckhorn Festival of The Arts, held at the Buckhorn Community Centre in August, has the reputation for curating a gallery-quality event that appeals to a broad range of art enthusiasts and collectors. The event has evolved over the years to include an amateur art competition, special exhibits and art-inspired activities for children. In 2024, the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts will be held August 17 and 18.
After a long, 3 year hiatus due to Covid, the Fenelon Falls Musicathon, presented by the local Grandmothers chapter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation is back.
The event will feature a full day of performances by local choirs and music artists on Saturday, April 6 from 10am t 4:30pm at St James Anglican Church on Bond Street East, Fenelon Falls. Admission is by donation. Refreshments available.
Kawartha Lakes Singers is hosting an event that is sure to make your heart sing!
On Sunday, March 24 at 2:30pm, the group will perform familiar songs from Broadway, Gordon Lightfoot and movies. Under the direction of Arlene Gray, they’ll be joined by guest band: Graeme Morrison, Ian Morrison, Jeff Lawrence, Dave Tomlinson as well as UnBELLievable.
They’ll also perform songs from Star Wars, Rent, Lion King, My Fair Lady, Godspell, West Side Story, Barbie and include some beautiful choir arrangements of Gordon Lightfoot classics and oldies such as Moon River and Hooray for Hollywood.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 years of age and under. The event takes place at Cambridge St. United Church in Lindsay. Tickets are available from choir members, online @ klsingers. ca or at the door.
The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society is hosting an event for gardeners you wont want to miss on
Monday, March 25 at 6:45pm.. It’s Garden Planning: Edibles for the Win presented by Master Gardner Mary-Jane Pilgrim. She’ll talk to you about how you can simplify with good planning and enjoy a thriving garden. You can also bring you seeds for a seed swap.
The event takes place at the Senior Citizen’s Club, 58 Murray Street in Fenelon Falls. Find out more at www.backyardbuzz.ca.
The Kirkfield Museum is hosting the latest in their Getting Back to Nature series on Sunday, March 10 at 2pm.
Their guest presenter is Katrina Van Osch-Saxon, a local homesteader, gardener, hunter and land steward who will provide expert advice about food preservation. Her goal is to empower people with knowledge and skills to build resiliency in life.
Admission is by donation to the museum at 992 Portage Road in Kirkfield. Parking is at the rear of the museum. Light refreshments will be served.
If you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have missed the buzz about the latest sports craze in our communities, Pickleball. Courts and leagues are popping up all over and, according to Brandon Mackie, co-founder of Pickleheads (www.pickleheads.com), it’s one of the fastest growing sports on the planet!
Apparently, it’s easy to learn, fun to play and can be enjoyed into one’s “later years”, making it a popular sport among seniors.
Pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of ping pong, badminton and tennis.
It can be played by two or four players, on a court that’s very similar to a badminton court -- except that the net is lower, about waist height for an adult.
The paddles used are lightweight, flat and smooth, and are made of wood, plastic or composite. The balls are plastic and have holes (between 26 and 40 holes, to be precise).
The sport can be played indoors or out and there are groups throughout the Kawartha Lakes and beyond.
The Kawartha Lakes Pickleball Association (www.klpa.ca) has lots of information about the sport and where to play, including Bobcaygeon, Lindsay, Coboconk and Fenelon Falls.
Submitted by Jennifer Lopinski
Every month Canadians rely on Food banks, and NEW socks are one of the most needed and least donated items to these facilities. Socks are more than an article of clothing to those who have so little.
From March 17 to 23, Dawna Mahood of SOCKS for CKL in partnership with the United Way CKL, will be launching a new campaign in support of A Place Called Home’s emergency shelter to support the homeless in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
Dawna says, “It’s easy to donate your NEW socks: make your purchase, then drop them off at the following locations: United Way – City of Kawartha Lakes, Marks, Loblaws and Home Hardware all located in Lindsay. All NEW donated socks stay in the community where they are collected...and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts...and toes.”
Jennifer Lopinski, Fund Development Coordinator for A Place Called Home says, “Those experiencing, or, who are at risk of homelessness, may not have the extra money to buy a new pair of socks as they struggle to pay the high cost of rent and food. Those on Ontario Works only receive $733 per month and when rent is $600 to $700 per month, that leaves very little for food and other bare necessities, like NEW socks. We are very grateful to Dawna Mahood volunteer for SOCKS for the City of Kawartha Lakes, for hosting this event and thanking all the donors who ensure that our clients at A Place Called Home will have access to a new pair of socks to keep their feet warm and dry during these winter months”.
Oshawa resident, Terrol Maciver founded SOCKS in 2014 and it has grown with her vision. Her mission
and passion are “Putting fresh clean socks on the feet of anyone who needs them”.
Dawna Mahood started her chapter of SOCKSCKL in 2020. SOCKS is now known as Socks for the City of Kawartha Lakes. Since its inception, more than 485,000 new socks have been collected through volunteers across Ontario. Only NEW donated socks from the general public and businesses themselves are collected. Recipients of past SOCK campaigns have been: A Place Called Home, Women’s Resources, John Howard Society, Salvation Army and St. Andrew’s Church for their Outreach Program.
The Board of Directors of A Place Called Home has appointed Angela Ricciuti as the new Executive Director. Ms. Ricciuti comes with two decades of leadership with Community Living Toronto, a leading agency serving adults with intellectual disabilities.
Ms. Ricciuti has a wealth of experience in the field of social services, particularly in the domain of residential supports and housing. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving service delivery and advocating for individuals with disabilities.
Deeply motivated by principles of community inclusion, and the valued social roles that every citizen has in their communities, she has a passion for social justice within a framework of person-centred service delivery. Her extensive experience, from program development to recruitment and management, showcases a comprehensive understanding of the social services landscape.
Members of the Dunsford & District Lions Club know that when they work together, problems get smaller and communities get better. It’s the driving force behind their club motto: Help us help others.
The help the Lions have provided to Ross Memorial Hospital patients through their giving to priority needs through the RMH Foundation has impacted patients of
Ms. Ricciuti is the third Executive Director in the three decade history of A Place Called Home. APCH serves neighbours struggling with homelessness through shelter services, rooming house rentals and transitional housing. She begins this next stage in her career and in the agency’s history on March 4.
every age and in every area of the hospital.
Recently, Dunsford Lions Tim Murdoch, Carol Klaren and Therese Scheer presented a $5,345
donation to Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO. The gift will support breast cancer diagnosis and treatment at Ross Memorial Hospital.
The Lions raised the funds through their 2023 Lottery, which included three early bird draws and 12 monthly draws for $500. Tickets were sold at businesses throughout Kawartha Lakes.
“We want to share our thanks with the Dunsford & District Lions Club and with everyone who bought a ticket and supported the Ross through the Lions’ lottery,” said Erin Coons. “Just as there are so many reasons to give to the hospital, there are also so many ways to give. The Lions are great champions of their community and their cause. The success of their lottery is just one shining example. We’re honoured to count them among our partners in care.”
The Dunsford & District Lions have been supporting needs at the Ross since 1996. With this gift, their cumulative giving has reached $21,745 -- earning the club a Benefactor plaque on the Foundation’s Donor Recognition Wall.
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Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Change is all around, Aquarius, and it keeps coming! The secret is to learn to adapt to it - which may be easier said than done. If it affects you negatively, find some way to deal with your emotions surrounding it.
Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) If you are sad today, Pisces, is there something you can do to alleviate it? Can you find a friend or family member with whom to share your thoughts? Lean on someone, please.
Aries (March 21 to April 20) A significant change may be in store at your place of employment, Aries. Remember there are many opportunities that may not appear right now, but are waiting to be explored.
Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Face what needs to be done,Taurus. Step up to the plate and make it happen. Learn to take your responsibilities seriously - and, in turn, you will also be taken care of when the time comes.
Gemini (May 22 to June 22) “Fall seven times, stand up eight.”: Japanese proverb. Life is not always easy, Gemini, as you surely know. There will be times when you must try, and try, and try again, but eventually, if you keep at it, chances are things will work out.
Cancer (June 23 to July 23) During the coming phase, you may be asked to do something that you feel in your gut is not “just right”, dear Cancer. You will need to think hard and long to decide what your response will be.
Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) A new romantic partner may soon appear, Leo, ready to sweep you off your feet! How exciting! You can take it slowly, or rush right in – it’s up to you!
Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Adversity will come and go, Virgo, but a positive attitude will always help beat back its hardships. Find the advantage in the disadvantage.
Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) The perfect day only exists in our imaginations, Libra. It can never really happen – but what does happen is TODAY – and you can make it as interesting or as dull as YOU choose.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Worried or stressed about something, Scorpio? Take the ‘five-year test’. Will you care about it five years from now? If your answer is ‘no’, then you will know how to react to it today.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Hey, Sag! Did you realize that Sagittarius is one of the most ‘dramatic’ of all the zodiac signs. That means you - drama, drama everywhere. But, no worries, you can make good use of this attribute. Join a theatre group. Today!
Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.”: Michel de Montaigne. Do you know how to “belong” to yourself, Capricorn? Do you feel safe and secure and happy in your own skin? We hope so!
ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
54 Bolsover Rd. Bolsover, On. In church Services start at 10:00 a.m. Sundays All Welcome and for further information please call
705 426-9382
Bolsover Pines Seniors Club - 50+ 16 Bolsover RD. Community Centre Bolsover
NEW MEMBERS
ALWAYS WELCOME.
Regular Weekly events unless above noted changes
Membership is $10 (good until May 2023) with weekly games for $3 per day.
REGULAR WEEKLY GAMES:
Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. Euchre
Wednesday 1:00 p.m. drop in with Darts, Thursday 1:00 p.m. Bridge Tea and Coffee served
NATHAN’S
at half time except Wednesdays.Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon with a great bunch and help keep this community centre open.Please check our web page https:// bolsoverseniors.life or on Facebook.
SAGES GENTLE EXERCISES FOR SENIORS - (SAGES)
Thursdays 9:30a.m.
Kirkfield Lions Club
973 Portage Rd \hwy 48 (left entrance of building) Kirkfield, Cost $3 per class
THURSDAY at 9:30 AM. Program is geared for older adults and can be done sitting or standing The exercises focus on improving cardiovascular endurance, balance, muscle strength and flexibility. Come join the fun For more info 705-324-7323 ext 186 or info@ccckl.ca
HANDYMAN
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