The Kawartha Promoter - September 22, 2023 - Volume 33 Issue 19

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OVER THE BACK FENCE

I was honoured on Sunday, September 17 to speak at the kick-off to the Terry Fox Run in Bobcaygeon. We were all there to remember Terry Fox and the impact he had on our lives. At last count, the Bobcaygeon Terry Fox Run raised more than $17,000 in pledges and donations. That’s an amazing feat for a small town and organizers, volunteers and participants should be proud of their accomplishments.

On another note, September 30 is National Truth & Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day. This is the day Canadians reflect and honour survivors, their families and communities affected by the legacy of Indian Residential School policies. More than 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Metis children from across the country were forced to attend Indian Residential Schools, which were often located far from their homes. Many of these children never made it home.

It’s a black mark on our history, for sure. These children were taken in order for others to strip away their traditions, cultural practices and language.

Between the 1880s and 1990s, Indian Residential Schools were established to “assimilate Indians into society.” Stripped from their families and way of life, the children, aged 4 to 16 years, were subjected to horrific conditions, brutal treatment and abuse at all levels. I have read several books written by survivors of the Indian Residential Schools. It is shocking that, for such a seemingly peaceful country, we treated other human beings with such disrespect. I recently watched a program on the History Channel called “True Story.” It provides insight into the early years when the First Nations people and settlers met and, in particular, how treaties were formed. It’s a fascinating look into our history that we were not taught in school. Part Two of the program begins this week and will take a closer look at Indian Residential Schools. Again, giving us an education we didn’t have before. We need to look under the rocks to find out the truth. We have to be able to reconcile how our First Nations people were treated and how we can now come together to make it right.

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City Hall

SHORT TERM RENTAL LICENSING CONTINUES

Phase 1 of the Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program rollout continues with the launch of the online Short Term Rental Accommodation Business License Application.

STR owners are asked to fill out the online form to begin the licensing process. An accessible version of the STR Accommodation Business License Application is also available on the municipality’s website for STR owners that would rather print and fill out a paper version of the form.

The STR Licensing fees are as follows:

• Hosted (6 months) $150

• Hosted (1 year) $300

• Un-hosted (6 months) $750

• Un-hosted (1 year) $1,500

Please note that the licensing fee must be collected prior to Agency Approval and that all licensing fees are non-refundable.

The online form allows for payment to be made online through the form using a credit card. If residents choose to fill out the paper form, payment can be made by cheque (or in-person) to the Municipal Law and Licensing Clerk. Please be prepared to submit the following documents along with your application:

• Proof of ownership for the Short Term Rental property you’re registering

• A copy of the property owner’s Driver’s License

• Proof of insurance for the Short Term Rental property you’re registering

• A detailed site diagram for the Short Term Rental property you’re registering

Along with the new form, the municipality has also updated the following Short Term Rental supplementary documents:

Short Term Rental Accommodations – Information sheet for renters and property owners

Short Term Rental Accommodations – Information sheet for resident and property owner complaints

STR Owners are asked to post both of the above documents in their STRs for renters and visitors to read upon arrival to their STR.

Should you have any questions throughout the process, please contact the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing office by calling 705-3249411 extension 1238 or by email to str@kawarthalakes. ca.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

As we head into the Fall, the City of Kawartha Lakes team has laid out plans for their seasonal waste diversion schedule. In addition to the Textile Curbside Recycling (see separate article), here are some key dates to mark on your calendar.

Winter landfill hours and seasonal road collection

Please note that winter hours go into effect at our landfills starting on October 16, 2023 and seasonal road collection ends on October 27.

Visit the Landfill page on the City’s website for full landfill hours or look at the last page in your 2023 Municipal Calendar to learn more.

Fall curbside leaf and yard waste collection

Fall curbside leaf and yard waste collection returns in November. Residents are asked to please place leaf and yard material in dry paper bags curbside before 7am on their designated dates.

• For residents who have waste and recycling collection on Mondays and Wednesdays, curbside collection will take place on Friday, November 3 and Friday, November 17.

• For residents who have waste and recycling collection on Tuesdays and Thursdays, curbside collection will take place on Friday, November 10 and Friday, November 24.

For best practices and tips on what can or can’t be included in curbside leaf and yard waste, visit the Residential Collection page and look for the “Curbside leaf and yard waste collection” tab.

Woodchip (mulch) and compost giveaway

Woodchip (mulch) and compost is available for pick-up at the Lindsay Ops landfill on Wednesdays only, while supplies last. Residents are instructed to come empty to the landfill as they will be required to weigh in and weigh out to get accurate weights on the woodchips and compost that are going out. If residents are able to load the woodchips/compost themselves, it’s free. If residents require staff to load it for them with the loader, it is $100 per tonne of product.

Please keep in mind that the “woodchips” are made using a tub grinder, so they are not uniform chips; they’re closer to mulch. Residents should feel safe using the compost for their gardens as it is tested prior to it being released to the public.

Please note that, the Lindsay Ops landfill is closed to receiving waste on Wednesdays during summer hours but it is open for woodchip and compost pickup. Paint

Reuse program

Residents can continue to take advantage of the Paint Reuse program until October 15. The Paint Reuse program allows residents to pick up or drop off used paint at the Fenelon and Lindsay Ops landfill’s household hazardous waste depots free of charge while supplies last.

Used paint (latex or oil), and stains will be available to residents in one gallon and one quart cans for free with a five can per resident maximum. When picking up paint through the program, be sure

to see an attendant so that inventory can be tracked accordingly. Residents picking up paint at the Lindsay Ops landfill must cross the scales to let the attendant know they are there for paint. Please note that aerosol spray paint cans and/or 20 litre pails of paint will not be included in the Paint Reuse program.

Mattress recycling program

For residents looking to get rid of their old mattresses and box springs, there’s a diversion program for you. Mattresses are recycled at the Lindsay Ops landfill only. They are not accepted at any of the other landfills (Eldon, Fenelon, Laxton, and Sommerville).

If you didn’t want to bring your old mattress to the Lindsay Ops landfill yourself, you can always purchase a $15 mattress tag online using the Curbside Tag form. Tags are also available for purchase at the Municipal Service Centres. Once the mattress tag is purchased, all you have to do is contact the team at Miller Waste Services (1-888-557-4711 or kawarthalakes@ millerwaste.ca) and they’ll arrange for pick-up on your regularly scheduled collection day.

Kawartha Lakes started recycling mattresses at the Lindsay Ops landfill in September of 2018. In 2021, the municipality banned mattresses from being disposed of anywhere but the Lindsay Ops landfill. In 2022, a second trailer was added to keep up with the demand. With your help, as of August, the municipality has diverted over 25,000 mattresses from going into the landfills!

Bulky Plastic recycling program

In April, Council made the Bulky Plastic recycling pilot program permanent. The diversion program has been a big success since it was established in 2022. Over 70 tonnes of bulky plastic were diverted from the Lindsay Ops landfill last year, freeing up approximately 1715m3 of landfill space that could hold up to 1200 tonnes of compacted residential waste. Staff estimate that the freed up space equates to an annual capital deferral savings of approximately $180,000 in equivalent landfill space.

Residents are encouraged to continue to take advantage of the program by dropping off bulky plastic recycling at the Lindsay Ops landfill for free. Please keep in mind that the program is only available at the Lindsay Ops landfill, at all of the other landfills bulky plastics will be considered waste and it will be chargeable. Details of the program below:

• Items accepted include plastic beverage crates (milk crates), clean plastic drums, totes, empty garbage cans, recycling bins, plastic lawn furniture and clean plastic buckets/pails (metal handles removed).

• Items must be greater than 10-litre or 10-kilogram in capacity (2.5 gallon), up to and including the size of Kawartha Lakes’ largest recycling cart (95 gallon).

Did You Know

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

Our Local ROYAL CANADIAN Legion News

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, October 6, 2023

Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988

• September 30 – Summer Ender Bender

– BBQ burgers, fries and sausages 12:30 to 4pm; Live music by the bob Taylor Band 1pm to 5pm• Mondays – Bingo – 7pm

• Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm

• Thursdays – Shuffleboard – 1pm

• Thursdays – Darts – 7pm

• Fridays – Snooker – 1pm

• Fridays – Shuffleboard – 7pm

• Saturdays – Weekly Meat Draws – 4pm

• Call 705-652-7988 for current events

Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041

• September 28 - Turkey Day - For only $12 you can have a delicious turkey dinner at home. Order your turkey dinner takeout by closing on Wednesday, September 27. Or eat in at the Legion from 11:30am to 1pm. Call for more information.

• Thursdays – 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.

• Hall rental available – Contact Branch

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710

• Wednesdays – Drop-in Darts – 7pm

• Thursdays – Drop-in Shuffleboard –6:30pm

Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462

• Fridays - Bingo - $500 Progressive jackpot; $300 must go each week

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095

• September 30 – Mudmen in Concert – 7pm doors open, performance at 8pm. Enjoy an evening of Celtic Rock music and stories from Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at the branch or online at www.ticketscene.ca/events/45674/.

• October 7 - Dance featuring live music by The Wave - 7 to 11pm - Tickets $15 - light meal, door prize and 50/50 - get tickets at Legion

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127

• September 29 – Lunch & Country Music Jam - 11:30 to 4:30pm - Lunch from 11:30am to 1pm - country Music Open Mic Jam from 1pm to 4:30pm. Donations to Food Bank appreciated.

• Tuesdays – Euchre – 1pm

• Sundays – BBQ & Music – 1pm

• Saturdays - Meat Draw - Weekly at 5pm

• 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

•Tuesdays – 7pm – Open darts

• Saturdays – Meat Roll – 3pm

• 2nd Monday – General Meeting – 7:30pm

• 1st Wednesday – Big Buck Bid Euchre –11am - $15pp

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

• 4th Thursday – Luncheon – 11:30am to 1pm - Serving soup, sandwich and dessert with tea or coffee. $10pp. Take out orders, please call 705.439.2397.

Recycle Coach mobile app

The Recycle Coach app provides residents with a personalized waste and recycling schedule right at their fingertips. Residents with the app will receive notifications for collection changes, delays, upcoming special collection days and recycling tips right to their mobile devices. The app also features a handy “What Goes Where” tool to help residents better sort their waste and recycling.

RECYCLE YOUR TEXTILES

Curbside textile recycling will return for Kawartha Lakes residents in October. The purpose of curbside textile recycling is to help divert clothing, footwear and linens from ending up in our landfills.

The following items will be accepted for pick-up:

• Clothing: active wear, bathing suits, bathrobes, belts/ties, coats, dresses, hats, jeans, pants, parkas, purses, scarves, shirts, skirts, socks, sweaters, t-shirts, undergarments and uniforms.

• Footwear: athletic shoes, boots, cleats, dress shoes, high heels, running shoes, slip-ons, slippers, loafers and sneakers.

• Linens: bedding, blankets, comforters, curtains, cushions, mats, oven mitts, pillows, rags, sewing fabric, sheets, sleeping bags, stuffed toys, towels and wash cloths.

Please Note: ripped and stained items will be accepted for recycling.

Textiles donated through this program are collected by Talize/Recycling Rewards and brought to a sorting facility. Textiles go to Talize thrift stores where they may be sold or redistributed. Non-reusable textiles are sent to companies that recycle them into upholstery, stuffing or rags. Items that cannot be reused or recycled go to the landfill.

Talize/Recycling Rewards has a 98% diversion rate of all materials they accept.

Residents can also drop off any textile items listed above to our five landfill locations at any time throughout the year, as long as they are brought in clear bags and not mixed in with other recycling items.

Residents will have the opportunity to arrange for textile curbside pick-up through Recycling Rewards on their designated date outlined below:

• If your regular waste collection day is a Thursday –you can book your textile pickup for Monday

October 2

• If your regular waste collection day is a Monday – you can book your textile pickup for Tuesday

October 3

• If your regular waste collection day is a Tuesday –you can book your textile pickup for Wednesday

October 4

• If your regular waste collection day is a Wednesday – you can book your textile pickup for Thursday October 5

To register your textiles for curbside pick-up, please contact Recycling Rewards, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:30pm, by calling 1-866-9273873 and pressing #5 for Kawartha Lakes.

Pick-up can also be scheduled by emailing info@ recyclingrewards.com. Be sure to include “curbside pick-up” in the subject line of your email and don’t forget to include your address (including town name) and contact information. The deadline to book your collection is Friday September 29.

On your designated collection day, please place your textiles in clear bags at the curb no later than 7am.

PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY

The Ontario government is investing $28,902 to help the Kawartha Lakes Police Service expand its video surveillance program and better protect the community against gun and gang violence.

The funding is being delivered through the Ontario Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Grant Program and can be used to replace outdated equipment, expand or enhance current technology and install new or additional CCTV surveillance cameras in areas where gun and gang violence, illegal drug activity and human trafficking are prevalent.

“With enhanced CCTV systems, the Kawartha Lakes Police Service will be better equipped to serve and protect the people of Kawartha Lakes” said Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. “Initiatives like this help police services identify and address criminal activity to ensure our communities and loved ones are safe”.

The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is one of 24 police services across the province receiving funding with more than $2.8 million being allocated through the 2023-24 CCTV Grant program.

“Our government is taking action to keep Ontarians safe,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “CCTV surveillance systems are an important part of local police work to detect, prevent, and deter criminal activity. The systems also enhance police efforts to investigate crimes and provide evidence necessary to lay charges.”

KAWARTHA FARMFEST

Kawartha Farmfest is returning for the 19th year on Saturday October 7, 2023 from 10am to 4pm. The self-driving tour features 14 stops, including nine operational farms, local farmers’ markets and Kawartha Dairy. Health and safety protocols will be in place to

ensure the safety of participants.

Kawartha Farmfest is a family event that connects people to local food producers. It showcases some of the region’s agricultural producers, sellers and retailers and provides a safe and welcoming hands-on experience. During the one-day event, participating host farms open their doors to provide tours and answer questions about their operation. Kawartha Farmfest is both a celebration of agriculture and brings the community together to explore, learn and grow.

Kawartha Farmfest Passports are given at your first stop on event day and are used to collect comments and suggestions about the sites. Passports are also a Contest Ballot for a draw for a basket of items from Kawartha Farmfest sites. Be sure to drop your Passport in the draw box your last farm stop of the day.

Farms on the Tour

• Crow Hill Farm, Cameron –Sheepfest

• Lunar Rhythm Gardens, Janetville – Veggiefest

• Mariposa Woolen Mill, Oakwood – Woolfest

• McQuaid’s Country Market, Omemee - Mazefest

• O’Brienview Organic Farm, Cameron – Organicfest

• Salem Alpacas, Manilla –Alpacafest

• Stellmar Farm, Little Britain –Pumpkinfest

• Three Forks Farm, Bobcaygeon – Pigfest

• Valentia Equine Retraining Center, Little Britain –Horsefest

Farmers’ Markets

• Bobcaygeon Farmers’ Market

• Lindsay Farmers’ Market

• Kinmount Farmers’ Market

Kawartha Dairy

• Kawartha Dairy Bobcaygeon

• Kawartha Dairy Lindsay

Participants will select in advance which stops they wish to make and book while purchasing tickets; they can make as few or as many stops as they choose. To regulate the flow, reduce overly large crowds, and reduce waiting and line ups each site will again have hourly Farm Site Entry tickets. They will be limited in number and may sell out before the event.

Be sure to plan your day and get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Admission is $5 and kids under 14 are free. All admission and farm site entry tickets should be purchased in advance of the event day. Each person will need a general admission ticket plus a timed Farm Site Entry Ticket for each farm they plan to visit for the time they plan to arrive. Online ticket sales will end at 12noon on Friday, October 6, 2023 or earlier if sold out.

You can find out more and download a printable map or a map for your phone at www. kawarthafarmfest.com.

COMMUNITY FUNDING FROM COMMONWELL

Ontario communities throughout ‘Commonwell Country;’ (the smaller places and wide-open spaces of Eastern, Central and Western Ontario that The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group serves) have the green light to apply for grants from $10,000 up to $50,000 to fund community programming and infrastructure programs on the local level.

To continue reenergizing learning, education, and engagement in these communities, The Commonwell has added $50,000 for the 2023 L.E.A.F.

(Learning and Engagement Accelerator Fund) initiative for a total of $350,000 now available to fund community-led initiatives.

As with the 2022 grants, L.E.A.F. is continuing to zero in on funding learning initiatives. Eligible projects must have a goal related to learning in their community and building strong communities for the future.

“In this, our third year of the L.E.A.F. program, we’re looking to expand the meaningful work that our grant recipients are doing by bringing new communities and new initiatives into the program,” said Tim Shauf, President and CEO of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group. “Learning is a key component to The Commonwell’s philosophy of philanthropy as that is what keeps communities strong and resilient. We also feel that the what’s, how’s and where’s are best decided by the outstanding organizations and volunteers in our local communities.”

Local community-led initiatives in the areas that The Commonwell operates across Ontario that support learning programming or the places where communities gather to learn. Think libraries, schools, and community centres.

For communities to earn their share of the fund, residents can nominate an eligible project through the submission portal at thecommonwell.ca/leaf.

Once projects have been submitted The Commonwell will be looking to those communities to rally support for the project by commenting and sharing photos on the project’s page at thecommonwell.ca/ leaf. Community engagement is a factor in deciding the winning proposals.

Applications close on November 10, with community support pages for projects closes November 17. Recipients will be announced December 11.

OSPREY HERITAGE AWARDS

The City of Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee is now accepting nominations for the Osprey Heritage Awards.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this event has not taken place since 2018 and they are excited to bring it back! This year will be a ‘catch-up’ year and eligible nominations will encompass 2019 to 2023 projects and contributions to the promotion and preservation of community heritage.

Going forward the Osprey Heritage Awards will be offered bi-annually, alternating with Doors Open.

The submission deadline is November 1, 2023. Award recipients and their nominators will be contacted no later than November 29, 2023, with a letter of Congratulations and details of awards reception.

Submit your nominations online at www. kawarthalakes.ca prior to November 1. You can also complete a PDF nomination form and submit it to heritage@kawarthalakes.ca or to 180 Kent Street West, Lindsay (Development Services Hub).

AWARD CATEGORIES

Publication and Research: This award goes to nonfiction work about Kawartha Lakes archeological, built, cultural and/or natural heritage (example: exhibits, books, articles, etc.)

Community Heritage: Awarded to a volunteer-based organization or individual that promotes and/or protects heritage in the City of Kawartha Lakes Heritage Restoration/Adaptive Reuse: This award goes to a property owner (residential or business) that has completed:

• preservation work that protects, maintains and stabilizes the original form, material and integrity of a historic place;

• rehabilitation work involving sensitive adaptation of an historic place or individual component for a continuing or compatible contemporary use;

• restoration work that reveals, recovers or represents the state of an historic place or individual component as it appeared at a particular period in its history;

• property and buildings well maintained.

NOMINATION PROCESS

Nominations will be accepted for any individual, organization or businesses in Kawartha Lakes that has had an impact on local heritage in one of the award categories. Posthumous nominations will be accepted.

Please note that posthumous nominations will only be accepted in the 2023 award intake.

Nominees must be informed of and consent to the nomination. You may self-nominate.

Individual nominees must reside, work or invest in the City of Kawartha Lakes Business and organization nominees must have a location in the City of Kawartha Lakes Projects and programs being nominated must be completed before they are eligible for an award.

All property uses are eligible (residential, commercial, institutional, private, public, etc.)

All heritage categories are eligible (archeological, built, cultural, and/or natural, etc.)

Active members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee and all related committees and working groups are not eligible for award nomination.

HERITAGE MILESTONE AWARD

The City of Kawartha Lakes is excited to announce that the Municipal Heritage Committee will be further celebrating community heritage with a new award, the Heritage Milestone Award. This award acknowledges, in 25 year increments, the dedication of heritage organizations within the City of Kawartha Lakes.

This award will be presented to the heritage organization recipient(s) the same date as the Osprey Heritage Awards. Heritage organizations are defined as community museums, archives and historical societies. Organizations may be nominated for this award using the award nomination form. Please provide background information on the organization being nominated, as well as its year of establishment.

The nominations will be adjudicated by a panel of judges that consist of members of the Municipal Heritage Committee and the Outreach Subcommittee. The judges have the discretion to place any entry into an alternate category with the nominator’s permission. All decisions are final.

CONNECT TO CARE FOR KIDS

Submitted by Bill Eekhof

Families who have concerns about their child’s development can now easily click and connect to care that’s close to home.

The launch of the new SmartStart Hub at Five Counties Children’s Centre makes it easier for parents and caregivers with concerns about a child or youth’s development to get the help they need. The online portal is available to families in Peterborough, Northumberland County, City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County who have children/youth up to age 19 (or age 21 if still in school).

Families can use the visit SmartStart Hub portal to register their child and request services. All information shared through the SmartStart Hub is confidential and secure; no referral or diagnosis from a physician or other professional is needed either. Once the request for services is submitted, Five Counties staff will follow

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up with the parent/guardian to do a more thorough intake assessment to refer them to the most appropriate service for their child.

“Think of the SmartStart Hub at Five Counties as the front door to go through to find support and services in your community for concerns about your child’s development,” says Alex Cranfield, a Program Manager at Five Counties.

While families are being encouraged to use the SmartStart Hub at Five Counties, Cranfield notes that others can also use the online portal for referrals, including: schools, health care providers and other community agencies.

The SmartStart Hub at Five Counties can connect families to support for any child development concerns relating to:

• Moving around.

• Performing daily tasks like feeding and eating.

• Speaking with and being understood by others.

• Getting along with other people.

• Taking part in routine activities.

Services provided through the SmartStart Hub include: speech and language therapy, occupational therapy physiotherapy, parent coaching, assessments, and much more. “Services are provided in a friendly, supportive and culturally-safe environment that includes the family as a full partner in the care being provided,” Cranfield adds.

SmartStart Hub is being spearheaded by Five Counties, with the support of other partner agencies including; Peterborough Public Health; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents; BGC Kawarthas; Oak Valley Health System (Infant Hearing Program/Blind-Low Vision Program); Kinark Child and Family Services; Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services; and Northumberland Child Development Centre.

“Accessing the SmartStart Hub doesn’t prevent families from directly contacting a service provider if they know what their child’s needs is and where to go for help,” Cranfield notes.

Five Counties Children’s Centre is one of 22 Children’s Treatment Services offering SmartStart Hub services across Ontario. Five Counties provides speech, physio and occupational therapies, as well as other kids’ treatment services, in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton. Services

are provided through Centre sites in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Campbellford and Minden, as well as in area schools and other venues in the community.

This past year, Five Counties served more than 6,200 children and youth in its region – the highest number of clients in its nearly 50-year history. To learn more, visit www.fivecounties.on.ca.

A HARVEST HAUNT

Impact 32 and the Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce are planning a new community event. On October 21, it’s the Harvest Haunt with some Fall and Halloween Fun. This is the same date of the KSV Haunted Village and organizers are hoping to extend the celebrations into other areas of town from 10am to 4pm.

Plans are in the works and include a merchant pumpkin decorating contest, kids’ costume pumpkin hunt, kids’ games, face painting, a beer crawl and more. More details will be released as they are confirmed. Stay tuned for a Facebook event page and more information on the VisitBobcaygeon.com website.

Businesses are invited to join the fun with an event, activity, or promotion. Please let the Chamber know if you have any ideas and plans that you may have and they’ll be added to the event schedule.

The organizers are planning to hold a pumpkin carving contest for the businesses and local organizations, and the public will be asked to vote for their favourite pumpkin. We will provide pumpkins to interested businesses.

If you are looking for ideas on how to participate here are a few suggestions:

• In-store discount or promotion

• Special menu items

• Plan a special event for the same weekend

• Free giveaway for kids (stickers, tattoos, take home craft, colouring page)

• Sponsor an activity (face painter, entertainment etc.)

The participation fee for this event will be $20, which will cover the fee for your pumpkin, contribution

Spelling Bee

to kids’ treat bags and the social media promotion of your business. Send your questions and plans to organizers at www.visitbobcaygeon.com.

IT’S FAIR TIME IN BOBCAYGEON!

Submitted by Candace Jermyn

September 28 to 30 marks 165 years since Bobcaygeon held its first fall fair in 1858. The fair was organized by the Verulam Agricultural Society, later known as the Verulam Bobcaygeon Agricultural Society and, as of 1974, the Bobcaygeon Agricultural Society.

The first parade was held in 1895, and is now an annual happening every year. This year, there is a time change for the parade. It will start Saturday at 10:30am. The route is to be announced, check our website or Facebook page to keep up to date.

People once travelled to the fair by horse and wagon, trains and boats. On Saturday, you can use the free shuttle bus from Tommy Anderson Park to the fairgrounds.

Here are some other highlights for 2023:

Thursday, September 28

• Gates open at 3pm with the midway starting at 4.

• The exhibit hall in the Curling Club is open from 5 to 7pm.

• Vendors will be available for shopping!

• Back again is the ProRider Freestyle FMX Show starting at 6pm followed by the Demolition

Sheepdog Herding Demonstrations Friday and Saturday

Derby at 7:30pm, both in front of the Grandstand.

Friday, September 29

• The day begins with the Hunter Horse Show at 8:30am (gates open at 9).

• A new Sanctioned Goat Show starts at 10am and there are Sheepdog Herding Demonstrations at 11am and 2pm in front of the Grandstand.

• Enjoy Circus Jonathan, the Ag Education Tent, Pony Rides, Livestock displays, Exhibit Hall and more.

• The midway opens at 4pm

• The Tractor and Truck Pull at 6pm.

• The Ambassador Competition of Senior, Youth and Mini is in the Byron Martin Emporium at 7pm with North Country Express as entertainment.

Saturday, September 30

• Gates open at 8am.

• The annual Parade starts with a new time of 10:30am followed by a Sheepdog Herding Demonstration at the Grandstand.

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• The Dog Show is also at 1pm.

• Craft Beer Tasting runs from 12 noon to 5pm upstairs at the BME.

• This year, there’s a new show -- Off Kilter Equine Show -- at 3:30.

• Come and dance to the Limestone Cowboys inside the Community Centre. Doors open at 8pm for this all-age event. Tickets are $20 per person.

• The Talent show, Spelling Bee and Partner Calling Contest are indoors at Byron Martin Emporium building.

• Live Entertainment is at the outdoor show stage (a new location) featuring Brennen Wilson and band “Without Question”, the Sean Jamieson Band and Circus Jonathan.

• The new starting time for the horse pulls is 1pm at the Grandstand.

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Gate and Dance tickets are available in advance by QR code. Visit www.bobcaygeonfair.com, follow us on Facebook or call 705-738-3445 for more information about “The Daddy of ‘Em All!”

HARVEST CRAFT SHOW – A THANKSGIVING TRADITION

The Harvest Craft Show at the Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC) has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many people in the area and beyond. This year’s show offers some exciting vendors of home decor, jewellery, clothing, toys and much more.

“From the feedback from visitors, we’ve found that many of them come back year after year to see what’s new and pick up something as a gift or for themselves,” says Meghan Arnott, Signature Events & Youth Program Coordinator for the BCC. “With more than 60 artisans at the show, you will no doubt find what you’re looking for.”

The Harvest Craft Show is recognized as one of the premier shows of its kind in the Kawarthas, presenting high-quality handcrafted items. The show takes place at the BCC in the main building and Festival Park in 11 enclosed pavilions.

The show runs Saturday, October 7 from 10am to 5pm; Sunday, October 8 from 10am to 4pm; and Monday, October 9 from 10am to 3pm. General admission is $5 and children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Your admission gives you the chance to win a $100 Shopping Spree at the 2023 Buckhorn Harvest Craft Show. There is free parking and a free shuttle bus from the upper parking lot to the show.

Meghan says, “This show is also your last chance to purchase tickets for our Shed Raffle and tickets to win the Eagle Wood Carving by Levi Caya and Stained Glass Window Hanging by Freddie Dennis. The draws all take place on Monday. All the money raised supports programs at the BCC.”

The Buckhorn Community Centre is a not-for-profit organization and raises funds with events including the two craft shows, the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts in August, dinner theatre in Spring and Fall and a lot more. Please visit www.buckhorncommunitycentre. com for more information about the show and the BCC.

MUSIC COUNCIL NOTES

Submitted by April Scott

Did you know that we are entering our 20th Season? We have Andy Harris to thank for initiating

the Music Council and was the founder and the first Chairperson. So we have been bringing wonderful music and concerts to Bobcaygeon every year since then, except of course for the Covid time.

We start this season’s Music Alive concerts with a group named Joy Ride. They will be here on Saturday, October 21 at 7 pm at the best venue in town…44 William Street…yes, it is the United Church. Just wait until you hear them. Go to www.bobcaygeonmusic. com where you find more information on artists and ticket sales (tickets.bmc@gmail.com).

On September 23, the Music Council will be at the Farmers’ Market in Bobcaygeon. Please come by and say hello and find out more about what we are, what we do and the concerts that are coming your way.

Until next time….

COBY CHAMBER HAS NEW GM

The Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce has a new General Manager. Jeni Sherry has accepted to role, left vacant by the “retirement” of Jennifer Wilson.

In an email to members, Jeni said, “I am so excited about this opportunity and our potential future collaborations and cannot wait to start getting to know you all more personally. The impact each of you has in this community by supporting the chamber, volunteering your time and resources and continued membership is the reason we are able to achieve so much. From our wonderful community events, to updating and beautifying our towns and more. None of it would be possible without you as members so, from the bottom of my heart I thank you for all you do for our community.”

Jennifer had this to say, “I can’t tell you how much my time as GM of the Chamber has meant to me since we opened our doors for the first time in 2014. It has been my absolute privilege to work with all of you. Getting to know all of you over the years and championing our communities’ voices has been deeply rewarding for me and I am proud of what we have accomplished together during our first 10 years as a Chamber.”

Welcome Jeni!

FALL DINNER THEATRE IN BUCKHORN

For a fun night full of laughs and good food, get your tickets for the Fall Dinner Theatre at the Buckhorn Community Centre. Tickets go on sale in person at 9:30am on Wednesday, September 27. The phone lines will open at 10:30am.

The Hall’s Bridge Players, the resident volunteer acting troupe at the BCC, will present three one-act comedies. Two of the plays will be performed after

Dance Limestone Cowboys

dinner, while the third will be your post-dessert treat! Each play runs about 20 to 30 minutes.

• Tech Support: We’ve all been there ... calling for support from a help line for our technology.

• Radio KRZY: Come along as we see behind-thescenes at a radio station with a cast of characters who put on a radio play. Think Orson Wells ... but without the aliens!

• On Hold at 30,000 Feet: Ever sit beside a nervous passenger on an airplane? Let us introduce you to one flier who takes the nerves to the next level!

Tickets are $45 per person and include a threecourse dinner and the show. Performance dates are November 3 to 5 and November 10 to 12. Call the BCC at 705-657-8833 for more information and to get tickets after 10:30am on the 27th. Tickets sell out quickly, so don’t delay.

FOOD BANK WINS AWARD

On June 27, Executive Director Heather Kirby received The Excellence in Food Banking award in Edmonton, Alberta as part of the Food Banks Canada national conference.

sepTember

28th, 29th & 30th, 2023

Thursday 28 th

Gates open at 3pm • Midway opens at 4pm

Exhibit Hall • Curling Club open from 5-7pm

BACK AGAIN! ProRider Freestyle FMX Show starts at 6pm @ the Grandstand

Demo Derby starts at 7:30pm @ the Grandstand plus lots of outdoor Vendors!

Friday 29 th

Hunter Horse Show starts at 8:30 am • Gates open at 9am

NEW! Sanctioned Goat Show starts at 10am

NEW! Sheepdog Demonstrations at 11am & 2 pm

Circus Jonathan - live show at the outdoor stage at 11:30 am

IT’S BACK! Ag Education Tent opens at 9 am - in the beef barn and coverall tent Lots to do & see! Pony Rides, livestock displays + more!

Exhibit Hall - Curling Club opens at 4 pm

Lots of Vendors inside the Byron Martin Emporium + outside starting at 2 pm

Midway opens at 4 pm

Tractor & Truck Pull - Grandstand at 6 pm

IT’S BACK! - Ambassador Competition

- Senior, Youth & Mini in the Byron Martin Emporium starting at 7 pm with live Entertainment featuring nortH CountrY eXpress

Truck & Tractor Pull at 6:00pm

The Excellence in Food Banking Award 2023 honours the most outstanding food bank in the Food Banks Canada network for going above and beyond the core mission of providing food to those needing help. Award recipients play an instrumental role in improving the communities they serve through creative, efficient and successful programs and services and exemplify the highest standards of operation.

Fund development, technology, volunteer development, capacity building, community leadership and mentorship are aspects of operations that were used to adjudicate the applications.

“It is an honour to be recognized by our national peers for the work we do to reduce food insecurity.” Heather Kirby, Executive Director shared “We work diligently to build and sustain confidence in our agency, have expanded to deliver our own programs that directly serve the community, and provide employment readiness opportunities to build essential skills in those entering the workforce.”

While in Edmonton at the national conference,

Off Kilter Equine Show

Saturday 3:30 pm

Saturday 30th

enjoy the full farm experience!

Gates open at 8 am

NEW TIME - Annual Parade starts at 10:30 amroute to be announced

NEW LOCATION - Talent Show, Spelling Bee & NEW Partner Calling Contest taking place in the Byron Martin Emporium with registration starting at 12pm, shows start at 1pm

NEW LOCATION - Live Entertainment

at the outdoor show stage featuringBrennen Wilson with band “Without Question”, Sean Jamieson Band & Circus Jonathan

Dog Show starting at 1 pm at the Dog Show Ring

Back by popular demand! Craft Beer Tasting from 125pm upstairs at the Byron Martin Emporium

NEW TIME - Horse Pull starting at 1 pm at the Grandstand

NEW SHOW - Off Kilter Equine Show at the Grandstand at 3:30 pm

NEW SHOW - Sheepdog Herding Demonstration after the parade at the Grandstand

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Doors open at 8pm - $20 per person

Advance ticket sales www.bobcaygeonfair.com

Kirby attended sessions that included Systems Changes and Innovations in the Food Security System, Government Relations, and Logistics and Food Procurement. As part of the conference Kirby had a tour of the Edmonton Food Bank, the first food bank established in Canada over 40 years ago. The opportunity to see how other distribution centres and food banks operate was inspiring.

There are countless reasons why someone must knock on the door of a food bank and ask for help. Kawartha Lakes Food Source is very grateful for support from Food Banks Canada, Feed Ontario, and to this community for their support in helping us answer the door.

“We are pleased to support our friends, neighbours and family who many need just a little bit more. We will also continue to advocate for positive policy changes so that our friends, neighbours and family do not need to knock on any doors.” shares Heather Kirby.

If you would like to learn more, volunteer or donate to Kawartha Lakes Food Source please call 705-3240707 or visit www.kawarthalakesfoodsource.com.

FUNDING FOR A PLACE CALLED HOME

A Place Called Home has received funding from the Canadian Government’s Services Recovery Fund to help them develop a new develop a new five-year strategic plan. The organization applied for the funding in February, and recently got word they will receive $29,450 to help with this project.

A Place Called Home (APCH) has been on a challenging pathway of unexpected growth and change ever since the organization was forced to uproot themselves from the very home that has served as the only emergency homeless shelter for the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton for over the past 25 years.

The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic forced the agency to make some seriously tough decisions when they were unable to meet the mandated Covid-19 restrictions. In March of 2020, staff and clients of A Place Called Home tentatively moved into the Knight’s Inn Motel to meet Covid – 19 requirements to keep everyone safe. Shortly after moving into the hotel the Board of A Place Called Home made the daunting decision to build a new shelter and embarked on the agency’s biggest fundraiser they had ever endeavoured in an attempt to raise 1.5 million dollars to build a new “purpose” built shelter. With support from the community, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and other government grants, A Place Called Home successfully raised the funds required to build the new shelter. In June of 2022, the shelter staff and clients moved into their brand new, efficient, and much larger shelter. Renovations to the old shelter buildings and to their newly acquired transitional house were completed, offering client’s leaving the shelter with new stable, and more affordable housing options.

With the organization securely housed and the addition of their new transitional and permanent housing units, the agency is looking towards building

a positive and sustainable future to support those experiencing homelessness in the community.

Jen Lopinski, Fund Development Coordinator at A Place Called Home says: “The Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF) has given our agency an incredible opportunity to create a new strategic plan, built on valued feedback from our clients, our staff, our board, community partners and based on the needs of the homeless. We are so grateful to receive this greatly needed funding that will provide our organization with the essential tools to build a strong foundation for a successful future for our both the clients that we serve and our community. Thank you!”

To learn more about the services A Place Called Home provides, please visit www.apch.ca

GET YOUR PET VACCINATED

This fall the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is teaming up again with participating veterinarians throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes, County of Haliburton and Northumberland County to provide Reduced-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics so more dogs and cats can be protected.

The Reduced-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics are intended to assist pet owners with financial challenges to ensure all animals have access to important immunizations. Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the central nervous system of warm-blooded mammals, including humans. The most common transmitters of the disease in Ontario are bats, foxes, skunks, and raccoons; however infected pets and other domestic animals can also spread rabies. Rabies can be transmitted to humans when there is contact with the saliva of an infected mammal through a bite, scratch or licking of an open wound.

“The HKPR District Health Unit has investigated 375 animal bite or scratch exposures since the beginning of 2023,” says Richard Ovcharovich, Manager of Environmental Health with the HKPR District Health Unit. “You can help protect the health of your four-legged friends by ensuring your dog or cat is up to date on vaccinations. Rabies is fatal, so getting pets vaccinated is an important part of being a responsible pet owner.”

Rabies vaccination of pets and some livestock is the only mandatory vaccination of animals in Ontario. This fall, the Health Unit expects more pets to be vaccinated by partnering with seven veterinary clinics to offer Reduced-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics on multiple dates.

• Friday, September 29, 2023 – 1pm to 4pmCambray Veterinary Services (Haliburton Feed and Seed, 138 Mallard Road, Haliburton)

• Saturday, September 30, 2023 – 8am to 11amKawartha Animal Hospital (130 Angeline Street South, Lindsay)

• Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 9am to 12 noonFenelon Animal Clinic (474 County Road 121, Fenelon Falls); Omemee Veterinary Hospital (128 King Street West, Omemee).

The cost is $40 per animal (unless otherwise specified), cash only. No appointments are needed,

dogs must remain on a leash and cats must be in a secure carrier. Owners should bring proof of their pet’s most recent rabies vaccinations if available.

These clinics do not include an examination of the pets. Owners are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their veterinarian to have their pet fully screened.

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; a day where we reflect on the trauma caused to Indigenous Peoples and communities across the country by the Residential School system.

Please join the City of Kawartha Lakes Council on September 26, at 12pm, for a Flag Raising at 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, on the eastern lawn of City Hall. The flag raising will take place in advance of the Regular Council Meeting at 1pm.

All members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony. Please wear something orange to commemorate the devastating impact of Residential School systems, to honour the children who never returned home, and to acknowledge the survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

In the words of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, “reconciliation starts with education”. For those unable to attend the flag raising on September 26, here are a few different ways that you can observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

There are a number of lunch and learns available from September 25 to September 30.

To register, please visit the website for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

All Kawartha Lakes Public Library Branches will have a display featuring First Nations, Metis and Inuit authors. On Saturday, September 30, the Lindsay branch will host a special Indigenous themed Story Time at 10:30am, geared towards preschoolers, their parents, and caregivers. All library branches will also have a craft workshop taking place on Saturday, September 30, with participants making an Orange Shirt pin to wear and honour the day. All events are free and do not require registration. For more information on ‘Indigenous Reads and Resources” check out the City’s Library resource page.

Here are a couple of other ideas:

• Wear orange and take time to reflect and learn more about the lived experiences of residential school survivors, their families and communities.

• Visit the TRC Bobcaygeon website www. trcbobcaygeon.org to learn more about what Reconciliation means in Canada and locally in Kawartha Lakes.

• Read municipal Land Acknowledgement and First

Nations policies

• Read the Truth and Reconciliation Report

• Visit the Government of Canada website for resources for people of all ages to learn about Indigenous cultures.

• Visit the Peterborough and District Wapiti Métis Council: www.metisnation.org/communitycouncils/peterborough-and-district-wapiti-metiscouncil

• Visit Curve Lake First Nation: www. curvelakefirstnation.ca

• Check out the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Canada: www.inuitcircumpolar.com/icc-canada As Kawartha Lakes Councillor for Ward 3, Mike Perry who is Métis, noted, “This day we reflect on the horrors of residential schools, how they happened, and how they still haunt us. But I still have hope. I saw it most recently when more than 200 people – most nonIndigenous – came out to the Indigenous story pole ceremony in Fenelon this summer. Clearly, we can do what’s needed in the human spirit of truth, love, and generosity to live together better moving forward to honour our ancestors and for our children on this land. We’re all in this together.”

HELP FOR MISSING CHILDREN

The Missing Children’s Society of Canada (MCSC) received a $2,000 donation from Rosemount Memorial Gardens in Peterborough and the Arbor Memorial Fund to support the organization’s mandate to help return missing children to a safe environment.

Through the MCSC rescu app, two missing Sudbury teens were spotted in Lindsay by a local resident, who saw the alert about the teens on the app.

“This incident truly demonstrates the value of the MCSC rescu app,” said Chief Mark Mitchell, Kawartha Lakes Police Services. “An alert from the app led to a tip from a local resident and that tip led to the recovery of the two missing teens. It is tangible evidence that the MCSC rescu app works and will only get better as more Canadians download the app and the Child Search Network expands. Everyone can play a role in community safety and well-being. By choosing to download the MCSC rescu app, you can be part of this important initiative.”

Arbor Memorial is a Canadian company that provides interment rights, cremations, funerals, and associated merchandise and services to thousands of families each year across Canada. Employee donations to the Arbor Memorial Fund are equally matched by Arbor Memorial and together they determine who will receive funds.

Kawartha Lakes is proud to be the first municipality in Ontario to endorse the Child Search Network and the MCSC rescu app. The network and app are vital tools the public can use to aid in the search for missing children, allowing police departments across Canada to reach members of the community whose eyes, ears and voices are critical in the search.

You can join the Child Search Network by downloading the MCSC rescu app today.

Horoscopes

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Slow down, Aquarius. Set aside some time to enjoy the beauty of autumn. Find a space that is calming and peaceful – then go there, physically or mentally!

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Is it time to re-evaluate your goals, Pisces? Maybe, but only you know if this is so. Don’t let others guide your decisions during this phase.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Continue to expand your knowledge of the world, dear Aries. Find something that intrigues you and delve into its mysteries! What a wonderful way to spend a day.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Motivation: “the general desire or willingness of someone to do something”. What motivates you, Taurus? It’s important to discern what excites you and what makes you want to get ahead. Then you can proceed.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) “On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.”: Thomas Jefferson. So, Gemini, you can choose to follow the crowd on less important things, but when it comes to ‘matters of principle’, you need to follow your own values. This may come in handy in the coming days!

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Move on from those nagging doubts that hold you back from realizing your goals. Forget the past and look ahead, Cancer. Every mistake is a learning experience!

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Downtime will definitely be needed during the coming phase, Leo. Prioritize your commitments and learn to say ‘no’. It may be hard at first – but it WILL pay off.

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Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Dear Virgo, we know you want to help others. But sometimes circumstances prevent your good work from achieving your goal. Don’t be discouraged! There will be many more opportunities to share yourself.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) The lovely harvest full moon will soon be upon us, Libra. Known as the corn moon (for helping those gathering corn), it shines its light especially bright and rises early so we can enjoy its fullness. Don’t miss it on Sept 29.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Don’t shut too many doors, dear Scorpio, and walk away. And, definitely, don’t throw away the keys! You may need to backtrack and, while you may not think so now, behind those doors may lead you to the answers you need.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) You can’t give up now, Sag. You’ve come too far. Whatever it is that you are trying to accomplish CAN happen, but, you alone, are responsible for realizing it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) “Do not live half a life and do not die a half death . . . Do not believe half truths. Do not dream half a dream. Do not fantasize about half hopes. Half the way will get you nowhere. You are a whole that exists to live a life,not half a life.”: Khalil Gibran. Capricorn, these are wise words to follow and live by, especially remembering ‘you are a whole’.

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Dump runs

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Private security

Monica Stanley 705-738-6364

HELP WANTED

Hiring carpenters & laborers for custom home build

Contact Rick at 905-999-2251

EVENT

Cameron Community Church FALL CONFERENCE

Join us for a weekend of whorship and fellowship: Friday Sept 20 - Sun. Oct 1 Location: 4075 Hwy 35 N, Cameron

For more information and to pre-register contact Pastor Ralph Whyte whyterd@gamil.com

705-879-4376

Text: 289-385-2545

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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 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

NATHAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES

Carpentry, flooring, drywall, painting, eavestrough clearing, dump runs, and demolition. Now booking fall projects. 705-731-9373

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