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January 2015 THORNDALE
THE WILDS OF MADAGASCAR
Issue 78
THAMESFORD SKATING CLUB
Sat, Jan 10, 2-4pm at the Beaty Room, Thamesford Library. Sandra
McLellan will be showing photos from and talking about her recent trip
to Madagascar. A very unique & truly amazing adventure. (This is a
free event so please bring your own refreshments.) Hope to see you
there.
Happy New Year from the Thamesford Skating Club. Registration is
now open for the winter skating sessions. Learn to skate 10 week program runs Tuesdays & Saturdays, starting Jan 10 & 13. Check out our
website for more info, www.thamesfordskatingclub.com or call Teresa,
519-285-5556. Volunteer opportunities are available for students
ATTENTION ALL EUCHRE PLAYERS
INGERSOLL NATURE CLUB
Every Wednesday 7:30pm at St. John's
Anglican Church Hall, Thamesford (no stairs to
climb!). Everyone welcome. Please tell your
friends and come out. Info 519-285-2375.
We meet Tues Jan 13 "The Ontario Badger", with guest speaker Josh
Sayers of Ontario Badgers, Ingersoll Public Library Meeting Room
7pm. Come & learn about this rare, elusive creature. Details at
www.ingersollnatureclub.com or call Dave 519-842-6508.
FOREST CITY DECORATIVE ARTISTS
THAMESFORD ARENA SKATING
Forest City Decorative Artists, FCDA, is an organization made up of a
group of people who love to paint. We offer a variety of classes that
are facilitated by knowledgeable & fun teachers. Our classes consist
of acrylic, oil & water colors with a variety of other mediums. We welcome everyone from beginners to advanced to come out and enjoy
any of our classes. If you would like more information or to see our
upcoming classes please check our website www.fcdartists.com,
email fcdaregistrar@live.ca, or call Karen 519-434-6361.
AL-ANON
Friends, families & adult children of problem drinkers find understanding & support at Al-Anon meetings. There are no dues or fees, we are
self-supporting through our own contributions.
Call 24 Hours 519-434-2613, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca.
Sun 7:30pm Avondale United Church, 60 Harvey St, Tillsonburg
Tues 8pm St Paul’s Church, 56 Thames St S, Ingersoll
Wed 8pm
First Baptist, 603 Adelaide St, Woodstock
ROBBIE BURNS SUPPER
Knox Presbyterian Church, Embro "Robbie Burns Supper" Wed, Jan
21, 3 sittings: 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30pm. Hot Turkey Dinner, Haggis and
Dessert Bar. Adults $15, Child (6-12 yrs) $6. Advance tickets only Al
Matheson 519-475-4909 or McKay's Food Town, Embro.
Public Skating every Sunday 2-3pm (except holidays, ends Mar 22)
Parent/Tot Skate every Tues until Mar 24, 9:30-10:30am
Adult/Seniors Skate every Tues until Mar 24 10:30-11:30am
FREE Public Skating Sponsored by Tim Horton’s Jan 4, 2-3pm
Higgins Old Shifters Tournament Jan 22-25 (Dance Jan 24)
Minor Hockey Las Vegas Night Feb 9.
COIN CLUB
Ingersoll Coin Club meets every 3rd Monday at 7:30pm at Ingersoll
Services for Seniors. Features a brief talk on coins & coin auction.
THORNDALE LIBRARY CALENDAR
Tues Jan 6 & 20..................VON Blood Pressure Clinic 2:30-4:30pm
Wed Jan 7..............................................................Book Club 2:30pm
Wed Jan 7 & 21 ...................................................Chess Club 6:30pm
Wed Jan 14 ...............................................................Art Club 2:30pm
Wed Jan 28 .....................................................NFB Film Club 3:00pm
Wed Jan 28 .......................................................Stitch ‘n Chat 7:00pm
Thurs Jan 22 ..........................................................Book Club 7:00pm
Fri Jan 9 – 30 .......................................OEYC Play & Learn 10:45am
Fri Jan 9 – 30 .................................................Seniors Tai Chi 1:30pm
Fri Jan 16, 23 & 30................................................Storytime 10:00am
Fri Jan 16 ....................................................PA Day Fun 2:30-4:30pm
Fri Jan 16 .................................................Family Movie Night 7:00pm
FREE PA DAY SKATE ~ THAMESFORD
Come on out to the Thamesford Arena Fri, Jan 16, for a FREE PA Day
Skate. This event runs from 10-12 noon & is open to everyone in the
community & surrounding area. Truth Community Church, a new congregation in Thamesford, is sponsoring this event. Free refreshments
will also be provided. Truth Community Church meets weekly on
Sunday mornings at 10am at the former St. Joseph's School location.
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THORNDALE FALL FAIR YOUTH MOVIE PROJECT
For our 3rd year in a row, I Love Thorndale is encouraging the youth
of Thorndale to create a video project as an entry for the Thorndale
Fall Fair. The 2015 entries will again be creating a music video and
must be based on the fair's theme "We Have a Good Thing Growing."
Check our website under the "Fall Fair" tab for complete details and a
peek at previous years' videos. Cash prizes will be awarded!
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EMBRO & ZORRA AGRICULTURE
SOCIETY
Embro & Zorra Agricultural Society Annual Meeting
will be Mon, January 19, at Embro Legion. For more
information, contact Carol 519-533-3962.
INGERSOLL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Happy New Year! It is time for our new year program. Our first speaker for 2015 will be Brenda Aarts from London Orchid Society bringing
lots of info & speaking on the ease of growing orchids. They can add
colour for most of the winter as their flowers can last 3 months. Our
meetings are held at St. James Anglican Church Hall, 180 Oxford St,
Ingersoll. Meetings start at 7:30pm and the date is Jan 27. Hope to
see you there, bring a friend, memberships will be available.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I would like to introduce myself as the new branch supervisor at the
Thamesford Library. My name is Jessica Beeton and by the time this
issue of the Village Voice is published I will have been working at the
Thamesford library for a little over a month. I'd like to thank everyone
for welcoming me into the community. I appreciate the opportunity to
get to know our library patrons so stop into the branch & say hello.
Thank you to everyone who brought in Food for Fines in December,
your generous donations supported the Ingersoll & District InterChurch collection. I'd like to also thank TPLAC (Thamesford Public
Library Advisory Committee) for providing 2 Christmas crafting workshops in November. Drop by the library on Jan 3 for our first monthly
Saturday story time of 2015, 10:30-11am, no registration required.
Our chess club continues on Jan 14 & 28, 6:30-8:00pm, sign up at the
library, 519-485-3219 or jbeeton@ocl.net. If you are currently seeking
a job don't forget that the library hosts a consultant from Community
Employment Services every Thursday 1:30-4:30. Call Stephanie
White 519-485-6088 to book an appointment. There was a tie
between "The Stone Carvers" and "The 100 Year Old Man Who
Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared" for our book club's
favourite book of 2014. Check out our web calendar to see when our
book club & writing group meet. Watch for news at the library about
our upcoming 2015 Family Literacy Event. There may be times this
winter when the severity of the weather will make driving conditions so
hazardous; our staff may not be able to make it in to work safely.
PLEASE - in the event of severe weather, phone ahead, or check the
library's homepage/ Facebook page to make sure the library is open,
before you venture out.
TEEN CHALLENGE FARM TEAM
ALL ELECTRICAL NEEDS
United Church Women invite you to attend a pot luck supper & presentation by the Teen Challenge Farm Team Wed Jan 6, 6:30pm at
Union Church. Bring some food to share & be inspired by the stories
of graduates of the program. Teen Challenge offers hope in the face
of despair. Call 519-349-2768 for more information.
For Free Estimates Call Mark
(519) 461-1050 • Cell: (519) 521-6534
goriselectric@bell.net
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
CHALMERS UNITED CHURCH
As we look back over the past year, it seems almost surreal that we
accomplished so much for our special year of celebrations. I am sure
I would miss someone if I named each of you personally, so I will say
"Thank you" to all the folks who helped with any or all of our "100
years" celebrations. I am so pleased with all that we did, and all that
we are doing at Chalmers United in Kintore. By the time you read this,
our Christmas Eve service will have taken place & the new year will
be upon us. God places desires in our heart, and it is a desire of mine
to draw even closer to God and share His love with as many people
as possible. If you are thinking about your new year & wondering how
God could fit into your life, please consider Chalmers as your starting
point. We offer a wide range of programs for adults, and over the next
year it is a hope of many that we can meet the needs of our youth in
a fresh approach to programming. Our church building is the centre of
activity for Kintore, we are a meeting place for groups, a place of
study, a place of fellowship, hospitality, outreach & a place of worship.
A place for all who seek to be a part of the greater community of
Christ. If we can help you in anyway, please contact us and let us
know how we can help. You are welcome at any of our activities, we
are always pleased to meet a new friend, and reconnect with old
friends. For more information you can call Gail at 519-283-6408 or
email gailkavelman@aol.com.
Philippians 2:1-4 "Therefore if you have any encouragement from
being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common
sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my
joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one
in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain
conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking
to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."
Respectfully submitted by
Gail Kavelman Worship Committee member.
HOME • AUTO • FARM
& COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
Matt Langford
Agent
194 King Street, PO Box 83, Thorndale, ON N0M 2P0
Tel: 519-461-9408 • Cell: 519-281-0507 • Fax: 519-461-9409
matt@mattlangfordinsurance.com
Serving Thorndale & Area.
OXFORD MUSEUM SCHOOL
The Museum School is going to be a beehive of activity this coming
New Year! We have set the dates for our special project of workshops
for those interested in learning more about display methods and
preparing an exhibit. Instructors will be from the museum & heritage
fields, and in a casual atmosphere, we’ll cover a number of techniques
& skills to help the participants’ develop their own projects, or ones
with an institution they are involved with. This would help people who
arrange display for libraries, in schools, in public buildings, or for service clubs. These workshops are open to all ages. Please join us for
any one of these free workshops. There is a one-time registration fee
of $5. Please email us at info@museumschool.ca or leave a message
at 519-926-0206. If you would like to learn more about the workshops
before registering, please feel free to contact us.
Feb 11, 9am - Research Your Project - Where do you begin? What are
primary sources and how do you find them? We’ll show you how to
make your way through the mysteries of researching and directing
your work to meet your planned project.
Feb 11, 1pm Wall Text: preparing a script that visitors want to read.
How often have you averted your eyes from a text panel at a museum
because it’s just too wordy? There’s a way to prepare information that
you want others to read.
Feb 25, 9am Accessibility in the Museum. It’s more than just steps &
doors. It’s lighting, it’s moving through the exhibit space, it’s understanding spoken words, it’s being able to sit still & follow a program
and so much more.
Feb 25, 1pm Developing an Educational Program. It’s a great exhibit,
but if schoolchildren can’t relate to it, what’s the point? We’ll look at
curriculum & linking the program to it, devising hands-on activities,
time-management skills, and how to promote the program.
Mar 11, 9am Artifact Handling. Sooner or later, you’ll have to touch an
artifact, and you need to do it the right way. Gloves, no gloves, what
type of gloves – we’ll sort through it and show you how to feel more
comfortable handling 100 year old artifacts.
Mar 11, 1pm Exhibit Design: Delight or Dilemma? What makes an
exhibit look like an exhibit and not a pile of old stuff? There’s an order
to it all, and the various steps will be discussed, then put into practice
in class with artifacts, themes, design, and props to bring it to life.
These workshops are made possible with the financial assistance of
the Retired Teachers of Ontario and the Seniors Community Grant.
Funded by the Government of Ontario.
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• New Blind Sales
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
24 Hour Helpline 519 438 - 1122, www.oxfordaa.com
The only requirement for membership in Alcoholics Anonymous is a
desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees, we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
Sunday
Woodstock 10:30am, Old Victoria Public School, 45 Delatre Street
Monday
Ingersoll 1pm, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 56 Thames St, South
Thamesford 8pm, St. John's Anglican Church, 220 Dundas St, West
Tuesday
Ingersoll 8pm, Trinity United Church, 118 Church St @ King St, West
Wednesday
Otterville 8pm, St. John's Church, 23 Dover Street
Tillsonburg 8pm, Christian Reformed Church, 150 Concession St, W
Woodstock 8pm, Church of Epiphany, 560 Dundas St at Wellington
Thursday
Woodstock 10am, Church of Epiphany,
560 Dundas St at Wellington
Woodstock 7:30pm, United Church,
285 Dundas St, West
Friday
Woodstock 8pm, Church of Epiphany,
560 Dundas St at Wellington
Saturday
Ingersoll 8pm, St. Paul's Presbyterian
Church, 56 Thames St, South
CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
Make a commitment in 2015 to save lives by becoming a blood donor.
Please encourage a friend, co-worker or family member to donate
blood with you!
TILLSONBURG BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
Fri, Jan 2 - Tillsonburg Community Centre, 45 Hardy Ave, 2pm-8pm.
INGERSOLL BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
Thurs, Jan 29 - Unifor Local 88 Hall, 364 Victoria St., 4:30pm-8:30pm
To book an appointment download the GiveBlood app, visit blood.ca
or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283). All blood donors are needed, in particular those with type O and A blood.
HALL FOR RENT, THORNDALE
The Thorndale Masonic Lodge is available to rent for functions large
and small. We can accommodate 50 to 100 people. Call Scott Ivins for
more info. 519-461-0785.
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Thanks to everyone who
donated to the Thames
Centre Food Bank at our
Santa Claus Parade!
Happy New Year!
From Our Club to Your Family
Dave Rutledge
thames developments
Design/Build • Custom Home & Renovations
Impressed Concrete
519-536-0168
thamesdev@rogers.com
GLEN MURRAY GETS CARDED!
“Are you really sending Christmas cards to Mr. Murray?” That was the
question as a 2nd heap of them was dropped off for him, and “Are they
rude?”. Now why would anyone expect rudeness from an Oxfordian
toward Glen Murray! Actually the cards were the lovely greeting cards
often received from various charitable organizations by donors to
good causes, but in this case, written to the Minister of the
Environment with messages like “All I want for Xmas is No Dump in
Oxford” or with “All I want is clear air & clean water”. Not a rude word
was uttered, not with Xmas fast approaching. Clearly, the local community does not accept Walker’s dump proposal and expects Murray
to reject it soon. As children, we likely all wrote a card to Santa Claus,
and best of all, got a reply. How about answering these, Mr. Murray?
EVENING OF A CAPPELLA MUSIC!
We're back and we're going bigger and better than last year! Forest
City Fire, a premier men’s a cappella ensemble, based out of south
London, is pleased to announce our upcoming annual show. Join us
on Sat, Mar 28, 7pm for an a cappella experience you won't soon forget! A single show will take place at Forest City Community Church on
Bostwick Road in London. Enjoy music from many different groups,
including special guests, Round Midnight, masters of contemporary a
cappella arrangements & Vocal Spectrum, a super-exciting world
champion a cappella foursome. Tickets are only $20, and can be purchased through Mark Stevens at 519-461-0002 or tickets@forestcityfire.ca. Forest City Fire is a non-profit group comprised of men from
all over Southwestern Ontario, including Seaforth, Thorndale,
Tillsonburg, St. Thomas, Essex, Kitchener, Sarnia, Chatham &
London. We perform a wide variety of music from standards to contemporary, doo-wop to barbershop. See www.forestcityfire.ca or find
us on Facebook and Twitter. Round Midnight is an award-winning "a
cappella" quartet of music educators. They demonstrate how close
harmony can be applied to different musical genres such as R&B,
pop, jazz & rock. The quartet has been featured in an array of showcases, contests & master classes spanning the world from Carnegie
Hall in New York City to Riga, Latvia in Eastern Europe. Vocal
Spectrum has become one of the most sought-after young quartets in
the world, with appearances in Germany, Sweden, Russia, Japan,
England and throughout the United States. They have enthralled audiences across the country and around the world. FCF is thrilled to have
both groups take part in our annual fundraiser.
TAOIST TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS
Have fun, find balance, reduce pain - do Tai Chi. Join a Beginner
Class starting: Tues, Jan 13, 7-9pm; Wed, Jan 14, 1-2:30pm; Sat, Jan
17, 9-10:30am. Open Houses: Mon, Jan 5, 7pm and Wed, Jan 7, 1pm
& 7pm. Register at an Open House or a First Class. 467 Dundas St,
Woodstock across from Museum Square 519-421-9956, www.taoist
.org/woodstock.
THAMESFORD FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Friendship Club will meet on Jan 28 at Westminster Hall, 12:30pm for
a pot luck lunch. An interesting time will follow. All 55+ in Thamesford
and area are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there.
Bus:
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ARLENE WRIGHT
Fax:
1-800-264-0088
(519) 271-5900
(519) 271-6320
824 Ontario Street
Stratford, Ontario
N5A 3K1
arlene.wright@stratfordmotorproducts.com
THAMESFORD GUIDES
Wow, December just flew by! We had so much fun singing at the
Lion’s Carol sing & working on our ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
float for the Christmas parade. We hope you enjoyed it too. Thanks so
much to John Markarskey for all your help building & lighting our float
and also for driving it in the parade - we couldn’t do it without you! Of
course, we also made time for a big Christmas party with all the
Sparks, Brownies & Guides together, made some pretty awesome
crafts and earned a few badges along the way! We’re hoping we get
lots of snow soon so we can play outside & maybe even go tobogganing - maybe we’ll see you at the hill one Wednesday night! When we
get back together in January, we’ll be turning our focus to science &
technology. In the meantime, Happy New Year everyone!
CURL FOR KIDS SAKE
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ingersoll,
Tillsonburg and Area as they host their annual
Curl for Kids Sake event, sponsored by
Scotiabank Tillsonburg. Come on out and get
your "Groove on" dressed in your best 70's
attire. Lots of fun to be had and prizes to be won!
Jan 24 at the Ingersoll Curling Club and Jan 31 at the Tillsonburg
Curling Club. For more info please call 519-485-1801 or visit
www.sharethefun.org.
ART IN THE HEART
A New Year! I love the idea of idea of a New Year it’s like a new slate
or a blank piece of canvas, not to make corrections or rewrite but
rather to try something completely new & fresh. Last month I used the
phrase if your youngsters are a little younger & enjoy creating crafts...
well I’m not a youngster but I do still enjoy creating crafts. So I am
going to let my heart do the talking & describe some craft type arts.
Besides the needle crafts usually done by adults, needle point, and
embroidery, sewing and quilting there are variations of these that can
create outstanding artwork. And if you think quilting isn’t an art, (and
don’t say that out-loud) stop in at the Ingersoll Creative Art Centre and
be awed by the quilts adorning the walls in the quilting room. ICAC is
open: Mon-Fri 9-12 & 1-4, Sat & Sun 2-4, closed holiday weekends.
Check it out online at: creativeartscentre.com. Molas are a form of
fabric cutting art that is beautiful & amazingly made. Layers of different coloured fabrics are sewn together with minuet stitches. (Imagine
this in the size of a 10x12 inch rectangle). The sewing is done in the
shape of an outlined drawing or design. Very carefully, sections of the
fabric between the lines are then cut away to expose the desired
colour(s) below. More elaborate than the craft of cutting snowflakes is
the art of paper cutting, paper folding or leaf cutting. Look these up on
line & you will find this artwork nearly impossible to describe never
mind try to envision creating them. Don’t be intimidated by these arts
but rather use some of the ideas to launch your own artwork or crafts
in the year 2015. Crafting doesn’t need to be that detailed for us to
enjoy it though, whether these creations are worn by us or our walls
or proudly displayed over a guest bed. If you do hang your fibre art on
a wall be sure to keep it away from heat sources such as heaters for
safety’s sake. And also keep it away from moisture & strong sources
of light as they will cause the colour to fade too quickly & compromise
the strength of their fibres. Framing your stitchery with matting is most
always recommended. The mat serves to preserve the art as well as
enhancing it. Below is a recipe for modeling clay that will harden to a
pure white colour. Roll it out onto butcher paper and use templates of
hearts for valentines, eggs, butterflies & sunflowers to cut out your
shapes that once dried can be painted with acrylic paint. Once
stamped or cut out, use a straw to make a hole near the top for a fine
ribbon to be tied to it. Be sure to carefully turn your pieces over daily
& within a couple of days they should be dry. These pieces can be
hung from suction cups on your window. Let the kids form the left over
scraps into whatever their artistic hearts’ desire. If you like to help your
children prepare things ahead of time, use some of your Christmas
cookie cutters to stamp out images of stars, Christmas trees, Santas
& gingerbread men. When these are 100% dry, tuck them in a plastic
container cushioned by paper towels, pull them out next November &
have the children paint them. They will then have handmade
Christmas ornaments that can be given as gifts. They will be pretty but
also fragile, take care when handling.
Recipe for White Modeling Clay:
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups baking soda
1 ½ cup water
Combine ingredients in a pot with a handle. Turn heat to medium &
with a wooden spoon continuously stir up the mixture making sure it’s
not sticking to the bottom. After it has started to cook it will become the
consistency of matched potatoes. Remove from heat, let it cool in a
bowl with plate on top to stop from drying. When cooler, divide it up
among the kids and let them enjoy the feel of kneading it before it’s
rolled out. Enjoy the New Year and let me know if you have some
crafty ideas you would like to share with others! Reach me at bwwarner@rogers.com or 519-295-0054.
North Oxford History
To buy or pre-order a history book call Pauline at
519-485-0578.
The cost of the book will be $75.00.
Reserve your copy of the book today.
Make sure you get your
copy of our history.
The North Oxford
History Book Committee
HEATING & COOLING
Install Gas & Oil Furnaces • Furnace Service &
Maintenance on ALL types of furnaces
Air conditioner install & maintenance • Ductless Splits •
HRV’s • Humidifiers • BBQ Lines • Hot Water
Heaters • Gas Dryer Hook Ups • Fireplaces
www.formanelectric.com
519-284-0833
HISTORICALLY BOUND
Historically Bound: The History of Embro and West Zorra: Copies
available at Zorra Twp. Office; Beachville Museum, Embro Cheese
House; Merrifields Book Store, Woodstock; Oxford County Genealogy
Society, Woodstock; Stratford-Perth Museum and Stratford-Perth
Archives; St Marys Museum, JC Graphics, Thamesford or email
ewzhistorybook@execulink.com or by calling Helen 519-475-4874
$100, 2 volume set.
HILLCREST LEGION BRANCH 119
1st Sunday of every month Roast Beef Supper 4-5:30pm $12
Mon 7pm Ladies Darts
Tues 7pm Euchre
Wed 1pm Pot Luck Euchre Wed 7pm Mixed Darts
Thurs 7pm Mens Darts
Fri 7:30pm Bingo
Sat Cribbage Pot Luck. 211 Thames St N, Ingersoll, 519-485-2580.
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ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT WORKSHOP
I Love Thorndale is organizing a group workshop at Bella Casa in
Exeter to learn how to use the popular Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and
finishes. Workshop Details: $75 + tax for 3 hours. Payable to Bella
Casa. You learn four finishes, smooth finish, two tone distress, one
coat with a wash and rustic. You also learn lots about both clear and
dark wax. You get to take all 4 boards home along with cheat notes
from the class! GIFT CERTIFICATES are available and can be purchased by phoning the store (519-235-CASA). A workshop will be
booked in February & space is limited. Email: info@ilovethorndale.ca
or call Becky at 519-461-9852 if you are interested. There is also an
event created on our facebook page.
I LOVE THORNDALE CLOTHING
I Love Thorndale Clothing for the whole family! I Love Thorndale is
pleased to offer our clothing in sizes for the whole family, from infant
onesies to adult t-shirts and hoodies up to 5XL. Complete details and
order forms can be found on our website www.ilovethorndale.ca.
SCRAPBOOKING FUNDRAISER INGERSOLL
STUMPS REMOVED
Grinding of stumps up to 4 feet high.
Fence wire? No problem! Free estimates.
John Conway 519-461-1839
DAVE CROWLEY
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
Farm - Residential - Industrial
519-349-2319
On Feb 20 & 21, Hi Way Pentecostal church will be holding their 8th
annual "Crop for a cause" Scrapbooking fundraiser. This fundraiser
will send a missions team to Port Gibson, Mississippi, over March
Break 2015, where they are "Hands of Christ Extended" performing
acts of kindness to help increase quality of life, through improvements
to their homes, increase in hope & encouragement. Ladies, come and
scrapbook without interruptions, enjoy some snacks Friday and 2
meals on Saturday, prizes & valet service, while getting those precious photos into albums. The cost for both days is $45. This event is
held at Hi Way Church, 584118 Beachville Rd, Ingersoll. For more
details please contact Jane Parker 519 485-1778 or jmp107@live .ca.
REGISTERED MASSAGE
THERAPY
CranioSacral Therapy and Reflexology
Call Marjolyn at Egan Therapeutics
Thamesford
(519) 614-1080
Gift Certificates Available
MARIE’S PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Painting
Find me on facebook Call 519-494-5254
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Children with Neurological Conditions. This program offers children a
safe & inclusive environment to develop fundamental movement skills
in a fun & engaging atmosphere. This camp runs Saturday mornings
10am-12:30 staring Jan 24. The program is held at Sir Frederick
Banting High School located off of
Wonderland Rd. For more information
& to register,visit www.epilepsysupport.ca/gameon, call 519-433-4073 or
email gameon@epilepsysupport.ca.
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A fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous meets Friday nights at 7pm at St
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Train of Thought...
Good resolutions are simply checks that
men draw on a bank where they
have no account. ~Oscar Wilde
ICAC NEW EXHIBIT
Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre starts the new year with an exhibit from
fine artist Sarah Cowling. "A Painting A Week" will have its opening
reception Sun, Jan 11, 2-4pm with the exhibition running until Feb 1.
Hours M-F 9- Noon & 1 - 4pm; S&S 2-4pm. For details 519-485-4691
or on Facebook at www.creativeartscentre.com.
CAMP TANNER
CUCKOO’S NEST CONCERTS
Sun, Jan 18, Eh?! is the new collaborative
fiddle-based trio of Anne Lederman, James
Stephens & Joe Phillips. Solidly rooted in traditional styles, Eh?! is dedicated to bridging
the gap between traditional & contemporary
Canadian folk music. Think of it as music
with deep roots, soaring branches & birds
leaving the nest, heading for distant horizons. All 3 core members of Eh?! sing & play several instruments as
well as fiddle: voices, piano, mandolin, guitar, feet, percussion &
accordion. Since Eh?! is devoted to collaboration & improvisation,
anything can happen at an Eh?! event.
Sun Feb 15, Allison Lupton Band (Allison Lupton, Ian Bell, Andrew
Collins, Shane Cook, Denis Rondeau) In 2008, Allison Lupton was
honoured with a nomination in the "Traditional Singer of the Year' category by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Allison's band, which has
never yet submitted to being named, is composed of a stellar group of
musicians, including renowned veteran of the Canadian folk scene Ian
Bell, Ontario's busiest bass player Denis Rondeau, mandolin wizard
Andrew Collins, and acclaimed Ontario fiddler Shane Cook.
Mar 15, Alan Reid & Rob Van Sante (ex-members of Scotland's legendary Battlefield Band)
Mar 28, Nominee for “Traditional Singer of the Year” Lizzy Hoyt is an
award-winning Canadian vocalist and songwriter who also happens
rank among the top Celtic instrumentalists in the country. With the
voice of an angel, Lizzy delivers music and stories with soaring
melodies rooted in Celtic and folk traditions.
Apr 26, Irish America Singer/Songwriter Kitty Donohoe. Ann Arbor
based songwriter and Michigan Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe is not
just an Irish/Celtic singer, although she clearly draws from that part of
her heritage, as well as her American roots, as an artist. Iconic WFMTChicago folk DJ Rich Warren calls Kitty “far above and beyond most
singersongwriters.”
May 31, Scantily Plaid is a remarkable fusion of Celtic and roots music
- traditional and original, old and new - a hundred years of musical
experience, played now, with joy, with respect, and from the heart.
June 21, Direct from England, The Dovetail Trio. Presenting England's
traditional songs with a bold and fresh approach, The Dovetail Trio
explores familiar narratives and modern
themes with infectious energy and a passion for musical heritage.
All Cuckoo’s Nest concerts begin at
7:30pm and are at Chaucer's Pub, 122
Carling Street, London. Special Advance
$60 Multi-Ticket Available only at the
Concerts $60 = 5 Concerts for the Price
of 4 (applies to regular priced concerts
only). For more info call 519-473-2099
or email folk@iandavies.com,
www.folk.on.ca.
LITERACY MENTORS
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for mentors for our Literacy program. This program is a group that provides children & youth in
Grades 2-8 in elementary school with a friend & role model to assist
students with their academic skills & self-esteem. Matches meet during the school year at their local library branch to improve skills. We
welcome all inquiries 519-485-1801 or check out our website at
www.sharethefun.org.
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summer staff who wish
to work with young
people ages 7-15.
Preference will be
given to applicants
who meet the following
requirements -a previous leadership and/or
camping experience -education and/or experience working with children & youth -current CPR & First Aid C certification -positive teamwork & communication skills -interest in youth program development
& facilitation -ability to work with/without supervision -availability to
commit to working at a residential camp for up to 6 weeks throughout
with summer with Saturday off -commitment to attend all training sessions & pre-camp meetings offered by Camp Tanner. Interested candidates should send resume, 2 letters of reference & cover letter specifying position of choice as listed below to the attention of: Camp
Tanner Staffing Committee, c/o Sandra Schurman 355548 35th Line,
RR#4, Embro, ON N0J 1J0
2 Camp Directors - born in 1995 or earlier, available for up to 6 weeks
1 CIT / Craft Director born 1997 or earlier available for up to 6 weeks
1 Senior Camper Director born 1995 or earlier
1 Lifeguard fully certified, born 1997 or earlier, avail for up to 6 weeks
1 Asst Lifeguard fully cert., born 1999 or earlier, avail for up to 6 weeks
8 Male Counsellors born 1998 or earlier available for up to 5 weeks
8 Female Counsellors born 1998 or earlier available for up to 5 weeks
1 or 2 Kitchen Support Workers available for up to 6 weeks
Houseparents (live-in) available for up to 6 weeks
1 Nurse (live-in) available up to 6 weeks
Resumes will also be accepted for volunteer positions for counsellors
in training born 1999 or earlier. Due date for all applications is Feb 1.
ST. ANDREW’S DAY CELEBRATED
...by the Scots and want to be Scots in Embro
By Laura Green
In Scotland, and many countries with Scottish connections, St
Andrew’s Day is marked with a celebration of Scottish culture with traditional Scottish food, music & dance. Not to be out done by fellow
countrymen, the Zorra Caledonian Society held their 78th celebrations
on Nov 28, at the Embro Community Centre – 2 days before the actual feast day which is Nov 30. Janice’s Fine Country Catering provided
a delicious roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings including
Christmas pudding with rum sauce. The oatmeal cookies were made
by the Brooksdale Women’s Institute. The Haggis was made by
Richard Moon of Embro. Mayor of Ingersoll Ted Comiskey led the
audience of 200 with the singing of God Save the Queen and O
Canada. The address to the Haggis was recited by Lize Giffen, new
to Canada & working at the Stratford Festival. Haggis Bearer was 1st
Vice president Steve MacDonald. Sim School of Highland Dance,
Embro provided a short program of dance and the Ingersoll Pipe band
played a medley of pieces. Guest speaker was James Brisbin from
Exeter. Celtic entertainment was provided by Ted Comiskey, Bob
Breen and Jin Gonder. The evening of celebrating the Scottish
Heritage of the village of Embro and Township of Zorra and the successful Embro Highland Games ended with the singing of “Auld Lang
Syne”. And remember “Cead Mile Failte”.
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Thank you once again for your generous support,
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KINTORE / THAMESFORD CUBS
We would like to thank all those who attended our Christmas Bazaar
Nov 8 to help us raise funds for our Sleeping Children Around The
World fundraiser. Through your donations & support we were able to
raise enough funds for 26 bed kits. This is a 100% charity, where
every dollar goes to a child in a 3rd world country (NO administration
fees), and also helps to create employment in the same country. We
are so proud of our Cubs for helping to make our world a better
place. To find out more visit www.scaw.org.
JOHNSON
In memory of a father, grandfather & great-grandfather,
Murray Johnson who passed away January 24, 2007.
You will forever be in our hearts and always on our minds.
Helen & Family
FERGUSON
Howard & Lorna wish to thank everyone for the telephone calls,
cards & visits honouring Howard on his 90th birthday, and for the
kindnesses of friends & family after Lorna’s fall. A huge thank you to
all those who contributed to the “Book of Memories”.
We will treasure it always.
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Thanking You - OUR CUSTOMERS
When a resolution requires you to change how you behave daily, it is
a usually a major challenge. So when the board of directors of Oxford
People Against the Landfill decided to reduce their household waste,
it was against a background of “Oh, I only have a full can of garbage
every 3 weeks or so!” and “I see recycling is listed here, so do I have
to report it too?”. As expected, OPAL directors are already engaged
personally, locally & more broadly in initiatives to reduce waste. Then
someone said “Isn’t zero the target?”. Of course, that is the case,
when OPAL represents people wanting to stop Walker’s proposed
dump from threatening our air, water and land. When you think about
it, everything you discard is a form of waste: Precious resources &
energy went into making it. It is not more virtuous, then, to put out 5
bins of recycling than only one. It is better to avoid the recyclables in
the first place. Waste diversion is only a step; waste aversion is the
solution. Like many, members of the board of directors will begin with
renewed enthusiasm to adopt the 5 R’s of waste reduction in the New
Year. They will refuse to purchase products which will be discarded
soon & they will refuse over-packaging. They will rethink the necessity of acquiring new objects, offering vintage gifts, homemade treats &
experiences over material goods. They will reuse often, share &
repair. They will continue to recycle. They will rot down food scraps &
plant matter to make compost. If a sixth R is needed, they will respond
to the challenge and they will pass it forward. So OPAL has officially
thrown down the gantlet to the Oxford Coalition for Social Justice:
“Will they take the challenge? Will they vie for the record for the most
waste reduction?” Moreover, will the readers of the Village Voice take
the challenge too? Results of the challenge between OPAL and the
Coalition will be made public at the end of January. Further challengers have yet to be seen. Waste reduction in the GTA and Golden
Horseshoe would mean that Walker’s proposed dump would not be
necessary at all. Let’s show the way.
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Alzheimer's Society ........................................................421-2466
Canadian Blood Services ........................................888-236-6283
Canadian Cancer Society........................................888-939-3333
Canadian Red Cross ......................................................539-0265
Citizens on Patrol ....................................................519-268-7007
Communities in Bloom ............................................519-461-0257
Crime Stoppers........................................................800-222-TIPS
Dorchester Fair........................................................519-268-3375
Embro Fair Board ...........................................................475-4437
Embro & Zorra Agricultural Society ................................475-4437
Epilepsy Support Centre epilepsysupportcentre.com ...433-4073
Girl Guides - Thorndale ...........................................519-461-9009
Harrington & Area Community Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . .519-475-0060
Horticultural Society
- Dorchester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-268-3196
- Thorndale gardenontario.org/site.php . . . . . . . .519-461-0042
I Love Thorndale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .email: info@ilovethorndale.ca
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Middlesex Women for the Support of Agriculture . .519-461-0515
Nissouri Manor (Non-profit Seniors Complex) . . . .519-461-1446
North Dorchester Fair Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-268-7007
Ontario Early Years Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-539-9800
Oxford County Jr. Farmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469-3281
St Marys Friendship Centre.....................................519-284-3272
Scouts - Dorchester.................................................519-268-3375
Thames Centre Community Choir...........................519-461-1679
Thames Valley Trail Assoc. .....................................519-461-0793
Thorndale Fair Board ..............................................519-461-1600
Thorndale Area Policing Committee........................519-461-0944
Thorndale Lions Hall Rental ....................................519-461-1723
VON Senior Support................................................519-268-7028
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West Nissouri Historical Society..............................519-461-1646
Women’s Institute - Nilestown .................................519-268-6647
- Thorndale ..............................................................519-461-0943
- Harrietsville............................................................519-269-3686
- Crumlin ..................................................................519-461-1136
Zorra Caledonian Society ...............................................475-6765
LIBRARY
Thorndale Library............................................................461-1150
SPORTS Baseball - Thamesford (Minor)......................285-5521
Thamesford Men’s Slo Pitch ..................................519-268-2232
thamesfordslopitch.com
Embro Minor Ball. ....................................................475-4012
Lawn Bowling - Thamesford ...........................................285-2936
Hockey - Thamesford (Minor).........................................285-3401
Thamesford NBC League................................519-639-4507
Thamesford Jr Hockey Club....................................285-3107
Embro Minor Hockey Assoc. ............................519-535-2620
Zorra Girls Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-852-4509
Soccer - Thamesford (Minor)..........................................285-9936
Kintore (Minor)............................................................349-2120
Embro Minor Soccer www.embrosoccer.ca .............475-0460
Skating - Thamesford Skating Club .......................519-285-5556
- Zorra Skating Club ........................................519-475-4391
ENTERTAINMENT
Purple Hill Country Music Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-461-0538
Beachville District Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-423-6497
Cuckoos Nest Folk Music cuckoosnest.folk.on.ca . . . .519-473-2099
Fanshawe Pioneer Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-457-1296
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Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts (ITOPA) . . . . . . . .519-485-3070
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SERVICE CLUBS Harrington Community Club..........475-4376
Optimist Club, Thorndale ................................................461-0323
ROCK THE FUND BONSPIEL 2015
Join us for Rock The Fund 2015 curling bonspiel on Sat, Feb 7 at the
Woodstock Curling Club. $240/team includes 4-4 end games with fun,
silent auction, lunch, snacks & goodie bags
for all! To register contact Gord at
glittke@casoxford.on.ca or 519-539-6176
Ext. 389.
More details at www.casoxford.on.ca!
Children's Aid Society of Oxford County,
"Promising Futures for Children", 712 Peel
St, Woodstock, tel 519-539-6176 / 800-2507010.
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Jan 1
New Years Levee Day Celebration 11am-5pm
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Jan 7
General Members Meeting 8pm
Jan 25 Terry Gardhouse Sunday Brunch 10am-12:30pm
Got some spare time? We are looking for volunteers to help in all
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Students: call us to serve your community hours.
Thurs night Euchre 7pm
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ALLISON LUPTON BAND FUNDRAISER
The Ugali Growing Project presents the Allison
Lupton Band in concert as a fundraising event in
support of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. The 5
piece band will perform Sat, Feb 21 at Foldens
United Church, 374097 Foldens Line (Cty Rd 6) at
Sweaburg Rd (Cty Rd 12) just south of Hwy 401
(interchange 222) west of Woodstock. Doors open
7:30pm, concert at 8pm. International treats will be
available during intermission. Advance tickets $25 can be obtained by
contacting Kevin Rivers/Allyson MacDonald 519-423-6797 or kevinandallyson@xplornet.com. Lupton's interest in music began in the
rural Ontario community of West Zorra Township where she learned
to sing harmony in the church choir. Her career in music began playing folk music with the band Killiecrankie which was regularly featured
on CBC Radio’s legendary Max Ferguson Show. Lupton has performed at various festivals & venues including Mariposa, Lunenburg,
and on CBC’s Vinyl Café. In 2008, Allison was honored with a nomination in the “Traditional Singer of the Year” category by the Canadian
Folk Music Awards. Most recently, Allison was named “Musician-InResidence” at McDougall Cottage in Cambridge, ON. The Allison
Lupton Band is composed of a stellar group of musicians, including
renowned veteran of the Canadian folk scene Ian Bell, acclaimed
bass player Denis Rondeau, Grand North American Fiddle Champion
Shane Cook & CCBA’s Mandolin Player of the Year Andrew Collins.
Delighting listeners with their beautiful renditions of traditional & original songs & tunes, the group features exquisite, 3 part vocal harmonies & captivating arrangements highlighting flute, fiddle, guitar,
accordion, mandolin, banjo & acoustic bass. Traditional music from
Ireland and Scotland is Lupton's specialty. “Allison has a beautiful,
clear singing voice, an eclectic capability and sensibility and the ability to tell a story with her flute. She is a wonderful musician and a lovely person.” (Stuart McLean, The Vinyl Cafe, CBC Radio). The
fundraising concert will feature tunes from Lupton’s recently released
3rd album, “Half My Heart”, acclaimed as one of her best compilations
yet. Lupton has two previous solo recordings: “My True Love” (2001)
and “Fly Like Swallows” (2007).
HARVARD HAPPENINGS AT TILLSON. AIRPORT
Don’t let the snow stand in the way of a good time! The Canadian
Harvard Aircraft Association is active all year long & always looking for
more volunteer members! Feel free to drop in on us on Tuesday’s as
our Restoration Team does its amazing work in CHAA’s South Hangar
at Tillsonburg Regional Airport. Plus, our Maintenance & Service
crews are always busy on Tues & Sat in Hangar One. Monthly meetings of the membership are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month
from 10am to Noon. All members & guests are welcome. 2015 marks
CHAA’s 30th anniversary and we have some exciting plans to mark
this milestone. Be a part of it all! Please check us out at www.harvards.com. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and as always, clear
skies, smooth flights & safe landings!
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PURPLE HILL COUNTRY MUSIC HALL
Ye Ole Tyme Country Show
Sunday, February 1st - Show Time 2pm
Don’t Miss... February 14th
A Show for You & Your Sweetie!
Patsy Cline & Loretta Lynn Show
www.purplehillcountyhall.com Call Anna Now! 519-461-0538
PURPLE HILL: ONLY IN CANADA OPRY SHOW!
Thank you fans for your dedicated support! Purple Hill is proud to
showcase "Great Canadian Talent". Larry Delany, Country Music
News", says that entertainers are looking at Purple Hill Opry as a performing destination. And country music fans are adopting Purple Hill
Opry as their Country Music Home. The Opry Shows are always the
1st Sunday of the month, showtime is 2pm & always includes a Roast
Beef Dinner at 5pm. The Purple Hill Country Show Band "The Boys of
Purple Hill" is one of Ontario's premier show bands and no question is
the motor that drives the Purple Hill Opry Shows! The Band is an
absolute all-star line-up on it's own. Band member John P. Allen
(Country Music Hall of Fame) says the Remembrance Day Special, "I
believe that that was the best show that we have ever played!" Band
leader Guy Melanson says, "The band is at a new high!" At the next
show, Sun, Feb 1, the Opry will showcase The Boys of Purple Hill in
all genres of music. See special guests: The Fabulous Wayne Mach always a great showman. Wayne was a regular performer of the former Nashville North Show and has preformed on just about any stage
where top country music is played. The Show Band will welcome the
singing songbird Caroline Danowski Burchill and "The Men of the
Choir" with a tribute to the music of Rita McNeil and the Men of the
Deep. MC and hosts George & Anna Taylor are proud to welcome
back to the Purple Hill stage First Nations Canadian Recording Artist
Hector (Hammer) Sturgeon from Chippewa on the Thames. Hector
has a full rich voice singing any song. John P. Allen & his fiddle will
play the jigs & reels for Tiffany Fewster (3x Canadian Step Dancing
Champion). Our hometown boys, Don Bentum "The Silver Fox", a
popular recording artist from Thorndale will take you down memory
lane with his time honoured love songs! Donnie will be joined by Les
Holmes and Elizabeth as they preform one of the most loved dances
of the 60's & 70's. You must see this action-packed "jive dance" as Les
& Liz leave it all on the stage! Also, a special treat will be auctioneer
& yodeler Heath Taylor. See Eric Shain, a pioneer in Canadian
Country Music - Eric has toured back & forth across Canada for many
years (from BC to Newfoundland) promoting and recording country
music and memories under Eric Shain & the Shain Gang. Eric has just
now recorded his newest CD, this time with the Purple Hill Show
Band! Eric's newest CD's will be available at the February Show! Mark
your calendar Valentine's Day Special: Sat, Feb 14, 7:30pm at the
Opry "An Intimate Evening with Your Sweetheart!" It's the Patsy Cline
& Loretta Lynn Show! See Amberley Beatty and the Riding High Band
as Patsy and the Sweet Dreams as well as Loretta Lynn and the
Honky Honk Boys. NOTE - This show has raving reviews! Make your
plans now! Wine and Beer available for you & your special Valentine
at the Purple Hill country Music Hall where country music memories
are being made today. You're
Invited! It is a one-of-a-kind
tribute show at the Opry.
Phone Anna 519-461-0538.
PURPLE HILL COUNTRY MUSIC HALL
This has been a great year for the Oxford Community Foundation with
the following grants & scholarships being awarded since July 2014:
Scholarships July-Dec 2014
Lorna & George Roberts Scholarship - D. Karn, CASS - $2,000
Pat & Barry Smith Scholarship - S. Cameron, IDCI - $500
A. Coghill, WCI - $500 - T. Prudholmme, IDCI - $500
Laurie Hawkins Memorial Bursary - D. Buglass, IDCI - $619.57
Grants July-Dec 2014
Lessif Family Fund
Children’s Aid of Oxford - $1,000 Infant mattress and crib program
Tillsonburg Little School – Playground equipment - $900
Rolph St. School – Snack program - $500
Jr. Achievement - $1,000 “Learning by Doing” program in Tillsonburg
2001 Canada Summer Games Grant
Special Olympics Ontario - Woodstock – Awards night -$1,900
Oxford County Environmental Legacy Fund - $864
Ken & Lynda Whiteford Fund - Ingersoll Nature Club - $1,183.70
DASO – Triple basketball net - $750
Navy League, Woodstock – Whiteboard for classrooms - $500
Alabastine-Wilkinson Fund
Fusion Youth Activity & Technology Centre, Ingersoll – $1,000
“Learn to Run” program equipment & shoes
Tillsonburg Senior Centre – $500 - Materials for tactile boards for
Alzheimer & dementia patients
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ingersoll, Tillsonburg & Area – $1,000
New computer & software
Oxford Drug Awareness Committee – Train the Trainer - $300
VON Oxford – Computer for Sakura House medical staff - $900
Doug & Yvonne Eckel Fund
Jr. Achievement of London & District – $1,000
“Economics for Success” program in Woodstock
Alzheimer Society – $991.74 Two iPads for memory strengthening
South Gate Centre – New directional signage - $900
Brian & Rosemary George Cultural Fund
Ingersoll Choral Society $1,000 Rent & expenses Dinner Theatre
Friends of Otterville Park – Repairs to the Cenotaph - $500
Woodstock Art Gallery – $600 Chairs for “See You @ the Movies”
The Joland Family Field of Interest Emerging Fund
Cowan Park $1,000 Enhance walking track with motivational quotes
Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre - $500 - Upgrade computer software
OCF is also pleased to announce the establishment of a new
Endowment, the Henning Hansen Memorial Fund. This fund will
become part of our Community Fund and has been created by the
generosity of the Family of Henning Hansen, who died in 2002, as a
last memory by wife Inga and children Allan, Jan & Karen. This will be
my last report on behalf of the Oxford Community Foundation as I
retired Dec 23. The Foundation is in very capable hands of
Administrative Assistant Katie Cunnington until a replacement is
announced. I wish to extend to everyone in Oxford County my sincere
appreciation to you for your ongoing support in helping OCF continue
to grow & be a vibrant part of what makes Oxford County such a very
special place to live, work & enjoy. A special thanks to Linda
Schwientek of JC GRAPHICS for allowing Not for Profits/Charities like
OCF an opportunity to share their message with the community. The
Village Voice is a very important vehicle of expression of ideas and
information in our community. Thank you! Happy New Year!
Keith Hudson, Executive Director (for one last time), Oxford
Community Foundation.
CAMP TANNER COORDINATOR REQUIRED
Camp Tanner requires a camp coordinator May 2-June 26. Duties
include promotion of Camp Tanner at churches, community events,
radio stations, schools, camp open house, etc. Help plan & implement
staff training events, leadership development, CIT training & other
related duties. Send resume & 2 reference letters to S Schurman
355548 35th Line, RR #4, Embro, N0J 1J0 by Jan 9.
INGERSOLL LIBRARY
Homestead Country
Market
established 2009
Meat, Poultry, Preserves & other good things
Bob & Melanie Sorensen and Family
21654 Purple Hill Rd, Thorndale
STORE OPEN SATURDAY 8am-12
Or by calling 519-461-0116 or direct 519-857-7795
•On site raised beef & chickens
•Locally raised pork
•No growth stimulants
•No unnecessary medications
•Using care & compassion in handling
•Happy & comfortable livestock
LOCATED JUST 2 MILES EAST OF THORNDALE
30 seconds South on Purple Hill Rd from the Thorndale Rd
Wishing
Everyone a
Healthy &
Fulfilling
2015
THORNDALE WINTER CARNIVAL PLANNING
A friendly reminder
to the service clubs
and groups that are
teaming up with I
Love Thorndale to
create a Winter
Carnival for Family
Day 2015. The next
planning meeting is
Mon, Jan 12 at
7:30pm at the
Community Centre. Members of the public who are interested in planning or volunteering for this event are also encouraged to attend.
The
Village Voice
DEADLINE for the
February edition is...
Jan 21st
TEL: 519-285-3249 FAX: 519-285-3239
EMAIL: linda@jcgraphics.ca WWW.jcgraphics.CA
Friday Movie Matinees are at 2pm, free & for adults only. Movies are
also subject to availability & we may need to offer a substitute if the
film is unavailable.
Jan 2 - Magic in the Moonlight. A romantic comedy about an
Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal &
professional complications ensue. Starring: Emma Stone, Colin Firth.
Jan 9 - The Good Lie. Inspired by true events, "The Good Lie" follows
a young refugee of the Sudanese Civil War who wins a lottery for relocation to the United States with 3 other lost boys. Encountering the
modern world for the first time, they develop an unlikely friendship with
a brash American woman assigned to help them, but the young man
struggles to adjust & feels guilt about the brother he left behind.
Jan 16 - Boyhood. Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard
Linklater's Boyhood is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen
through the eyes of a child named Mason, who literally grows up on
screen before our eyes. Starring Ethan Hawke & Patricia Arquette.
Jan 23 - Gone Girl. On the occasion of his 5th wedding anniversary,
Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy
(Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police
& growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to
crumble. Soon his lies, deceits & strange behavior have everyone
asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?
Jan 30 - Love is Strange. Ben & George take advantage of New York's
new marriage laws & tie the knot after being together for 39 years.
Unfortunately, the Catholic school where George teaches does not
approve & they reluctantly fire him, forcing the couple to split up and
stay with friends while they sell their apartment and look for cheaper
housing. George crashes with 2 gay police officers, while Ben, who's
a painter, bunks with his nephew's family in Brooklyn.
Family Literacy Evening - Thurs Feb 12. Join Miss Gail in the children’s area for lots of family fun; stories with Gail, and sing-a-long
songs with Paul Droog, celebrated children’s entertainer. Paul was
such a huge success last year that we made sure to invite him back!
7pm. For families with any age children.
INGERSOLL CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE
Winter & Spring Classes for 2015
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Pottery - Paulette Robertson Adult & Child Pottery - Sydnie Crockett
Rug Hooking - Stacie Littlejohn
Teens Acrylic Landscape Painting
Zentangle - Audrianna DeSouza Paper Quilling - Audrianna DeSouza
Alcohol Inks - Audrianna DeSouza
Thank You Cards - Audrianna De Souza
ADULT FINE ARTS
Watercolour Monoprints: Plexigass Plate - Linda Trowell
Painting Luminous Watercolours - Anita Woods
Painting Powerful Watercolour Landscapes - Anita Woods
Painting a Believable Landscape - Cathy Groulx
Acrylics - Kate Innes
Mixed Media - Ruth Davis
Beginner Watercolour - Heather MacIntosh
How to Write An Artist Statement - Pat Deadman
IPad Fundamentals - Dave Knox
ADULT POTTERY
Learn to Pot - Potters Group
Beginners Wheel - Sue Rayner
Michael Kifer Inspiration Series
ADULT QUILTING
Maple Cabin - (for newer quilters) - Gladys Bidner
Free Motion Machine Quilting - Lorraine Stevens
Dancing Ribbons - (Paper Pieced - non-traditional) - Gladys Bidner
Inserting a Line of Flying Geese - Susan Clark
Twister Quilts - Gladys Bidner
Toe-Up Sock Knitting - Anita Cox
Log Cabin Basics - Lorraine Stevens
Freezer Paper Needle-Turn Applique - Jim Wilford
Drafting - Stars - Jean Hillis Combining Odd Size Blocks - Sue Clark
String Piecing - Cobwebs & Stars - Jean Hillis
Classes are open to members and non-members!
Look for full descriptions of all classes at www.creativeartscentre.com
or call 519-485-4691 M-F 9-Noon & 1-4pm; S&S 2-4pm.
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Booking for January & February
Offering Free Pick Up & Delivery
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WINDOWS, DOORS, TOOLS & MORE
3066 Osler St, London
519-451-5633 fax: 519-686-0088
WINDOWS • WINDOWS • WINDOWS
Over 5000
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Casements,
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Windows &
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• Patio
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• Doors with
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• Steel
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And MORE.
Specialty Architectural
Doors.
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8-5 • Closed Wed • Sat 9-2
Come in & see Jeff & Jamie
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RICK ACKERTS
519-425-9996
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Ingersoll
Serving
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HOURS:
MON.-THURS. 8-5:30 FRI. 8-8 SAT. 8-5
THORNDALE LIBRARY
The Thorndale Library has new hours. We are striving to better meet
the needs of our community! As of Monday, January 5 the library will
be open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 2pm-8:30pm; Friday
10am-4:30pm; Saturday 10am-2pm; closed Sunday & Monday.
Daytime Book Club will meet Wed, January 7 at a new time - 2:30pm.
The book for discussion will be The Orenda by Joseph Boyden.
The Brush-up! Art Club is moving to the 2nd Wednesday of the month
from 2:30-4:30 pm. We invite you to join other amateur artists to work
on your current art project or to get inspiration to start a new project.
Chess Club is held the 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 pm. Join
us to learn how to play or to hone your skills with Robert Kavelman.
All ages and abilities welcome.
Storytime has a new day. Friday, January 16th at 10:45 am will be the
start of the 8-week winter session. It will follow the OEYC Play & Learn
which starts at 10am. Bundle up your baby or toddler for lots of fun
with stories, rhymes, songs and play!
‘Happy Birthday Winnie the Pooh’ is the theme for the PA Day on
Friday, January 16th. Drop-in between 2:30-4:30 for stories and
games with Pooh Bear, Tigger and Friends!
Free Family Movie Night will be held on Friday, January 16th at 7pm.
Bring out the entire family to enjoy a free showing of a classic favourite
film on our 10 ft. screen. Snacks will be for sale prior to the start of the
movie. Contact the library if you would like to know what’s showing.
The NFB Film Club showing of ‘Status Quo?’ takes place Wednesday,
January 28th at 3:00 pm. This feature documentary zeroes in on key
concerns such as violence against women, access to abortion, and
universal childcare, asking how much progress we have truly made on
these issues. A group discussion follows the film.
Stitch ‘n Chat is the name of the program for knitters and crocheters
to be held on Wednesday, January 28th at 7pm. You can work on your
item while enjoying a conversation and
light refreshments.
Evening Book Club will meet on a new day
- Thursday, January 29th at 7pm to discuss
a book of your choice by Alice Munro.
Watch for our new local history and Wi-Fi
area coming soon!
For more information please contact the
library at 519-461-1150 or visit us at 21790
Fairview Rd. www.middlesex.library.on.ca .
INGERSOLL CHORAL SOCIETY
No time for a cruise this winter? The Ingersoll Choral Society invites
you to “Sail Away With Us” on a gala musical journey featuring songs
from around the world - more affordable too! Our Dinner Theatre
‘cruise’ sets sail at the Elm Hurst Inn, Ingersoll, Fri Jan 30 and Sat Jan
31 with a full dinner theatre at 7pm and a Sat Dessert Buffet Matinee
at 1pm. Tickets available at Patina’s, Ingersoll or contact Glenn 519485-1938 or sevorgfarm@xplornet.ca. Visit www.ingersollchoralsociety.com or find us on FB.
GRIEF WORKSHOP
Westminster United Church, Thamesford, is offering an 8 week workshop on grieving starting Wed Jan 14, 8pm. Catherine Cannon, certified Edu-therapyTM specialist will be conducting the classes. There are
over 60 different kinds of losses, including death of a loved one, relationship problems, loss of health, childhood issues, loss of confidence,
job loss, retirement, etc. We ALL grieve due to one or more of these
losses. Our reactions to that grieving are normal. The problem is, we
haven't been effectively taught skills for coping with our reactions. In
fact, some of the things we have learned have been counterproductive. This program can help you cope with your current grief in a more
healthy way & can provide tools for the future. Cost for the course is
$20. See www.chcannon.ca for more information. Please call
Catherine 519 619 8108 or Gerard 226 781 2498 if you have any
questions.
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519-485-3496.
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The Zorra Skating Club is still accepting registrations for the 2nd winter skating session. Skating
begins in January through to the end of March.
The annual “I Love My Skater” dinner auction will
be held Sat, Jan, 31, 6pm. The dinner will be
catered by Julie Cook. Tickets are $20/person and
are available from any member of the club. The
Zorra Skating Club’s annual carnival will take
place Sun, Ma 15, with shows at 2pm and 7pm.
For additional information about any of these
events, please contact Becky at 425-4514 or
check our website:
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EMBRO FAIR PRIZES
Attention all elementary age students in Zorra
Township... We need your submission for the
Embro Fair Junior Prize Book – need to have the
following info included: Embro Fair; Dates: Sept
18-20, 2015 & our theme this year is “Exploring 4H”, Celebrating 100 years of 4-H in Ontario.
Please use pencil as colour does not count. Only
1 entry/student. Deadline is Feb 3, 2015. Please contact Carol 519533-3962 for further information or to arrange delivery of your art
work. Prizes: 1st $50; 2nd $30; 3rd $20.
CAMP TANNER DINNER AUCTION
The Camp Tanner Inc. Dinner auction will be held Sat, Feb 7, at the
Embro West Zorra Community Centre. Viewing is at 5:30pm, dinner
at 6:30pm. The meal is provided by Janice’s Fine Country Catering.
Tickets are $18 and are available from Sandra 519-475-4833 or
Sheila 519-349-2768. There is a silent & live auction including theatre
tickets, sports tickets, restaurant vouchers and many other items.
Septic Tank Pumping
YES,
we still pump
tanks in the
wintertime
Well Drilling
Water Pump
Sales & Service
MERVIN JONES
DRILLING LTD.
519-461-0956
SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Ingersoll Services for Seniors offers a wide variety of services assisting older adults in maintaining their independence. We can coordinate
transportation to & from your appointments, social visits & errands all
for very reasonable rates. Remember that we offer transportation in
the communities of Salford, Kintore, Thamesford, Beachville & Embro.
Give us a call today to set up a ride. Are you needing a night off cooking or finding it more difficult to prepare meals? Ingersoll Services for
Seniors Frosty Meals or Meals on Wheels, are great options, nutritious & delicious. We now offer in house foot care services as well as
appointments here at the centre. Give your feet the care they deserve
(especially in this dry weather). If you are needing some help with yard
work, housekeeping, errands odd jobs, or personal care give us a call.
Our Home Help & Maintenance Services program will provide you
with names of trusted individuals in the area who are able to help you
at reasonable rates. We also have assisted devices available to loan
out for free, to anyone of any age. New "Grocery Buddy" service, have
your groceries delivered by a trusted individual, small fee for service.
Financial assistance or subsidy for services is available for qualifying
individuals. Contact Ingersoll Services for Seniors for more info about
the services we have to offer, 519-485-8826.
20th ANNIVERSARY DINNER Jan 20 an elegant, 3 course prime rib
dinner. Social 5:30, dinner 6:30pm. Dancing to follow. RSVP Jan 16.
ANNUAL WELLNESS DAY Jan 23, 10-12 noon. Guest speaker
addressing hot topics, tips & advice on being the best you can be!
Free admission, door prizes, free refreshments. Pre-reister by Jan 20.
stay for lunch (healthy soup & salad $6).
“NEW” MASSAGE THERAPY CLINIC Welcome Kelly Kupezyk! Kelly
has relocated her RMT clinic to our Centre! This partnership compliments our Centre philosophy of active, healthy living. Kelly’s clinic will
also promote our Centre to the community. Kelly comes highly recommended by several of her clients who are members of the Centre. For
Kelly’s hours & rates you can reach her at 226-973-8673.
KNIT-CROCHET & CHAT Thursday 1pm, knitting & crocheting for all
levels. Everyone helping each other!
FRIDAY LUNCH 12 noon, $8 for a full course meal, $6 for a light meal.
Reservation required by Thurs 4pm. No tax, no tip, great deal!
ART DROP-IN For all levels of painters, share knowledge in a relaxed
atmosphere. Every Wed 1pm.
PEGS & JOKERS Thurs 7pm a game that challenges you & can irritate your friends! Free lessons, new players welcome.
MAH JONG Tues 1:30-3:30pm.
NEW RECIPE CLUB 3rd Thurs of each month 2pm. A new club for
those looking to break out of the boredom of cooking & baking. Jan
15. Make a small pot of healthy soup & bring it along with the recipe
for all to enjoy a small sample. As part of the club, members are creating a mini recipe collection of all recipes tried. Sound yummy?
BOOK CLUB Are you a passionate reader? Do you love sharing a
great new read? Join us: Jan 22, 1pm.
NEW LADIES BILLIARDS Tues mornings 10am-12 noon beginning
Jan 13. Are you a pool shark? Always wanted to be but the pool rooms
wouldn't let you in? Tues mornings are just for the ladies. Come & give
it a try, please let us know if you plan to attend.
TRAVEL CLUB We meet the 1st Tues of the month. Travel Club is a
great place to gain information on potential destinations or just listen
to the adventures of others. Jan 6 Carlson Wagonlit Winter Vacation
destinations from your local London airport. Feb 3 Madagascar with
Sandra McLellan.
ADVANCED IPAD WORKSHOP Please leave your name at the front
desk if you are interested. A class will be based on response.
NEW WINTER FITNESS SCHEDULE
Jan 5 - Feb 27 Registration is ongoing. New classes being offered:
Hula Hoop Class, Restorative Yoga,
Men's Fitness, Wii Fitness, Clogging
Demo, Beginner Fitness Workshop
For questions, or more info please call
the Ingersoll Seniors Centre 519-4853869.
REMEMBER... DON'T HIBERNATE...
PARTICIPATE!
MUSEUM MUSINGS
The Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum will be getting a lot more
athletic in 2015 especially when it opens the next new exhibition.
"You're A Good Sport" will look at the history of sports in & around
Ingersoll, from curling and skating on frozen ponds and early rinks to
Olympic competitions. Local athletes will be featured as well, especially inductees of the Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame. "You're A Good
Sport" will open Jan 18 and run until April 18 so that it can coincide
with the Ontario Men's Curling Championship being hosted by the
Ingersoll District Curling Club in February, and to promote the upcoming Pan Am Games in Toronto later this summer. Lots of new special
events and many of the family favourite festivals will be taking place
in 2015 at the museum so be a good sport, give us your best shot. You
never know what pearl of wisdom you might score! Ingersoll Cheese
& Agricultural Museum, 290 Harris St, Ingersoll, 519-485-5510,
www.ingersoll.ca, @IngersollMuse1. Preserving the history of
Ingersoll since 1977.
CANADIAN RED CROSS
House fires happen most often during winter. House fires happen
without warning & they can be utterly devastating. They make up 97%
of our emergency responses and we always see an increase of these
calls during the winter months of December and January. Each winter,
Canadian Red Cross Disaster Management volunteers come face-toface with Canadians who have been forced from home due to a fire or
other personal disasters. These individuals & families urgently need
food, warmth & comfort to make it through this difficult time. We are
able to provide that help thanks to the generosity of Canadians like
you. You can ensure that the Canadian Red Cross is ready and able
to help those affected by personal disasters this year. $12 can provide
a comforting teddy bear for a child or $30 can provide family groceries
for a day. By giving a gift that matters this year, you’ll be helping keep
vulnerable Canadians fed, warm and safe. Canadian Red Cross.
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wishes for a a Bright and
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Thorndale-Zion United Churches
Reynolds Creek United Church
519-425-1174 7180 Hamilton Rd., Putnam, Pastor Mary Dillon.
Worship time 11am, Sunday School 10:15am
Truth Community Church
Join us Sunday mornings for our 10am Worship Service
at the former St Joseph School, Thamesford
Nursery care & children's program provided during the Worship
Service. For more info, contact Pastor Shawn Robinson tccthamesford@gmail.com, www.truthcommunitychurch.ca
Kintore
Rev. Douglas Peck, cell 519-872-6011, Office hrs: M&Tu 9-12pm
www.kintorechurch.com
For church bookings email gailkavelman@aol.com
Church Service - 1st Sunday of month - 9:30am (with coffee)
All other Sundays - 11am (followed by coffee time)
Sunday School during 11am services
MON
Knitting & More 9:30am & 6:30pm
TUES
Jan 6/20, 10:30am Bible Study-“Joy” (readings & study of
the book of Philippians)
TUES
Jan 13/27, 9:30am OEYC Play & Learn
Jan 4
9:30am service: a video study by Timothy Keller, a fresh
look at a parable of Jesus-“The Prodigal God”
Jan 8
12:30 noon UCW potluck & meeting
Jan 8
7pm Koffee House hosted by Candice Irvine
Jan 9
6-9pm Sanctuary needs to be cleared of Christmas
decorations, if you can help out in any way for any length of
time, please let Gail know.
Jan 11/18 11am services with Anne Hollis
Jan 15 7pm Official Board Meeting
Jan 20 12:30pm Over 50’s potluck & speaker program
Jan 21 2pm Movie “Courageous” refreshments will be served
Jan 25 Service 11am with Ann Osborne
Jan 28 2pm Movie “Heaven is for Real”
Jan 29 7pm “Beat the Blah’s Board Game Night” Call Gail to let us
know you are coming (bring your favourite board game &
share with others, refreshments will be served)
519-461-1771 Pam Wilcox www.tzuc.ca
Zion United (Medway & Clarke Rds)
Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:45 a.m
Thorndale United (245 King St.)
Sunday Worship, Sunday School & Nursery 11 a.m.
A warm
Dec 24
Dec 25
Dec 28
welcome to all!
Christmas Eve Service 7:30pm
Christmas Day Worship 10:15am
Joint Worship Service at Zion United 10:15am
Tel: 519-268-3154
Dorchester United Church 4100 Catherine St.
Service time: 10am Everyone Welcome. Hope to see you!
Dorchester United Church
Chalmers United Church
South Nissouri Presbyterian Church
17358 Oliver Rd at Heritage, Thorndale
Rev. Heather Paton 226 236 2055
Worship 11am
Sunday School available, all are welcome.
St George's Anglican Church
172 King St., Thorndale
Rev Larry O’Connor 519-318-3393 • All Welcome!
Join us in fellowship for refreshments after the 11am service.
St. Luke’s Crumlin Anglican Church
1268 Crumlin Rd., London
Services at 11am
Everyone is invited to come out & see this historic little church.
Community Bible Church
24294 Adelaide St., N., Lucan,
519-225-2580 Office Hours: Tues, Wed and Fri, 9-5
Hardcore Ministries Canada
Tom and Sharyn Sherman, 519-461-1822,
www.hardcoreministries.ca
JANUARY
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Feb 2-8 Ontario Men’s Curling Championship
Feb 7 Camp Tanner Dinner
TUESDAYS
• Parent/Tot Skate
9:30am Thamesford
• Adult/Seniors Skate
10:30am Thamesford
• AA Trinity Church,
Ingersoll 8pm
WEDNESDAYS
1
• Ingersoll Legion
Pot Luck Euchre 1pm • Beachville Legion
• Ingersoll Legion
Levee 11-5pm
Mixed Darts 7pm
• Euchre at St Johns
Thamesford
4
• Taoist Tai Chi
• Thamesford FREE
Open House 7pm
Public Skating 2-3pm • Ingersoll Legion
• Ingersoll Legion
Ladies Darts 7pm
Beef Dinner
• Purple Hill Opry
6
• Firearms Safety
Course begins
• Teen Challenge talk
• Ingersoll Legion
Euchre 7pm
7
11
12
13
• ICAC Exhibit
Opening
• AA 1pm St Pauls
Ingersoll
FEBRUARY...
5
• Public Skating 2-3pm • Winter Carnival
at Thamesford Arena Planning Meeting
Friday
2
Saturday
• Tillsonburg Blood
Donor Clinic
• Ingersoll Library
Matinee Movie 2pm
• Beachville Legion
Darts 8pm
3
8
9
10
• Thorndale Library
Book Club 2:30pm
• Taoist Tai Chi
Open Houses
1pm & 7pm
• Thamesford Library
Career Counsellor
• Beachville Legion
Euchre 8pm
winter session starts
• Ingersoll Library
Matinee Movie 2pm
• Wilds of Madagascar
• Ing Legion Bingo
•NA St Pauls, Ing 7pm
• AA 8pm St Pauls Ing
• Hunter Safety
Course begins
• Thamesford Skating
winter session starts
•Ingersoll Nature Club
14
15
16
• Grief seminar begins • Ingersoll Legion
• Thorndale Library
Mens Darts 7pm
Art Club 2:30pm
• Thamesford Library •Bchvll Legion Euchre
Chess Club
• AA 8pm St Pauls Ing
• Thorndale Library
Free Family Movie
• FREE Skating 10am • Cdn Harvards meet
•NA St Pauls, Ing 7pm
• Thamesford Library
Story Time 10:30am
• Thamesford Skating
PA DAY
17
18
19
• Embro/Zorra Agri
• Thorndale Library
• Higgins Old Shifters
Chess Club
Hockey Tournament
• Public Skating 2-3pm Annual Meeting
• Ingersoll Legion
• Thamesford Library
at Thamesford Arena • Ingersoll Legion
Euchre 7pm
Ladies Darts 7pm
• Burns Dinner, Embro Career Counsellor
• Cdn Harvards
• Ing Srs Book Club
•Cuckoos Nest concert • AA 1pm St Pauls Ing restoration work
Village Voice
• Ingersoll Coin Club • Ing Srs Anniv Dinner
Deadline
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21
22
23
• Higgins Old Shifters
Hockey Tournament
• Ingersoll Library
Matinee Movie 2pm
• Ing Legion Bingo
•Ing Srs Wellness Day
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
• Public Skating 2-3pm • AA 1pm St Pauls
at Thamesford Arena Ingersoll
• Ingersoll Pipe Band
Robbie Burns Dinner
• Thorndale Library
• Ingersoll Horticulture Status Quo? movie
• Ingersoll Seniors
• Thamesford Library
Ladies Billiards
Chess Club
• TD Farming Event
• Thamesford
Friendship Club
IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911
• Ingersoll Blood
Donor Clinic
• Thorndale Library
Book Club 7pm
• Higgins Old Shifters
Dance
• Curl for Kids, Ing.
• Ingersoll Minor Ball
registration 9am
• Epilepsy Game On
• Zorra Skating: I Love
• Ingersoll Choral
My Skater
Society “Sail Away”
• Curl for Kids, Tills.
• Ingersoll Library
• Ingersoll Choral
Matinee Movie 2pm
Society “Sail Away”
•NA St Pauls, Ing 7pm • Epilepsy Game On
O.P.P. DIAL 1-888-310-1122
Shop Local ~ It Makes a Difference!
Don Brown
Thamesford Accounting & Financial Services
Your Kitchen & Bath Specialist Since 1976
519-857-9670 • dondb@rogers.com
519-285-2499
Income tax & bookkeeping services
Elgie Bus Lines Limited
Tipping Computer Consulting
Transporting students safely throughout Zorra Township
519-461-1227
Computer Repair & Service
Paul Tipping 519-636-0478 www.tipping.ca
JC Graphics Printing & Promotional Items 519-285-3249 • www.jcgraphics.ca
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