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February 2015
SOUTH WEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP
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.
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.
KIWANIS
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing
the world, one child and one community at a time. We meet on the 1st,
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Sept-June at the Ingersoll Seniors
Centre. We have over 30 active members. Check us out on Facebook,
kiwanisingersoll.ca or call: Gary VanKooten 519-485-4310.
INGERSOLL LEGION KARAOKE
Join us for Ingersoll Legion Karaoke night on Saturday Nights from 81. Come on out & enjoy and evening with your friends and meet new
friends. All welcome, open to the public, free admission, free fun!
HIGHLAND CEILIDH
Issue 05
ROED ~ UNIQUE VALENTINE’S GIFTS
I know it’s what you’ve all be thinking about, isn’t it? In the midst of a
cold & frosty February, we pause to celebrate the relationships we
have with those we love. You’re probably wondering what Valentine’s
Day has to do with economic development. February 14 is another
one of those days that we can influence our local economy by shopping close by. When we buy in Oxford County, we keep dollars circulating in our community. We support business owners who then go on
to spend money within the community, including paying employees as
well as sponsoring community events & activities. The Rural Oxford
Economic Development Corporation would like to challenge you to
shop locally this Valentine’s. Avoid shopping online or driving to a larger urban centre to find that perfect gift. Whether it’s Tavistock,
Thamesford or somewhere in between, we want you to get creative &
think of the unique & wonderful gift ideas that are produced or sold
locally. Buy close by, shop locally, and see the difference that it can
make in your community.
MINI PARAPAN AM GAMES
You’re invited to the Mini Parapan Am Games on Mar 19! This one day
Olympic style event is for children ages 4-12 with neurological conditions. It will take place at Saunders Secondary School. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9:30am. The day will be filled with exciting sports
opportunities including learning sports skills from local star athletes!
Friendly competition & new friends will be celebrated in a Closing
Ceremony starting at 3pm. For more information and to register,
please contact Tabitha at 519-433-4073; tabitha@epilepsysupport.ca
or visit www.epilepsysupport.ca/gameon.
Sat, Feb 28 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 6pm. Adult $20
Children (6-12) $10, advance tickets only. Tickets available by calling
the church office 519-485-3390. Includes: Beef & haggis on a bun,
coleslaw, baked beans, veggies, cake, highland dancing, piping, folk
music, trivia, Gaelic storytelling & much, much more!
Join us for the Ingersoll Ice Girls Hockey Valentine’s Dance on Fri Feb
13 at Unifor Hall Ingersoll, 8pm-1am. D.J, light lunch, silent auction,
door prizes. Tickets $10, available from all hockey families or contact
Robyn 519-485-5915.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
SALFORD LEISURE TIME CLUB
The Ingersoll Christian community invites you to join us for The World
Day of Prayer, Fri Mar 6. This year's host is St. Paul's Presbyterian
Church, 56 Thames St S, Ingersoll. Service begins at 2pm, and will be
followed by refreshments. The theme this year is Jesus said to them,
"Do You Know What I Have Done to You?", written by the women of
The Bahamas. Communities around the world will pray with and for
the people of The Bahamas. All faiths are welcome to attend as long
as you understand and are comfortable with participating in a
Christian service.
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INGERSOLL ICE GIRLS HOCKEY
Everyone is welcome! We need new recruits! Now is your chance to
come on out to Salford Community hall & have some fun. Join us each
Wednesday for Shuffleboard 9:30-11am. it is only $1 per person and
this includes cookies & coffee. The 2nd Monday of each month is our
Pot luck Dinner at 12:30, followed with a short program and euchre
until 3:30. Euchre is played on the 4th Monday 1:30-4:00 and a lunch
provided by the members follows the game. Day trips and lunches out
are also on the schedule. Come on out and join the group, we hope
to see you soon. Memberships are available. For more information
call 519-485-3652.
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THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!
Multiple sightings of a pair of bald eagles perched high in trees along
the Beachville Road near the Quarry Lake have nature lovers all excited. Not only are eagles majestic birds, but their presence speaks to
the vitality of the ecosystem in and around the Quarry Lake itself.
Eagles are at the top of the food chain, which makes them an indicator of the health of other species, even if they contribute to the death
of some species: fish, ducks & other birds. According to baldeagleinfo.com, Bald Eagles can consume about a pound of fish in a minute.
Table manners are not their speciality. Actually, they are not picky
eaters either: they will also eat carrion – road kill, even deer they find
dead. Eagle watching & ice fishing are popular tourist activities in
British Columbia, according to the Star on Jan 17. Caution should be
exercised, especially after the recent thaw, for anyone thinking of ice
fishing. Some would even argue that by doing so you are competing
with the Bald Eagles for their food. Whatever the case, it will be exciting for residents of Oxford County to observe & photograph these top
predators and perhaps to invite friends and family from other places
to come see them too. Add Eagles to Oxford’s tourist attractions.
ROCK THE FUND BONSPIEL 2015
Sat, Feb 7, at the Woodstock Curling Club. Join us for this fun-filled
curling bonspiel with proceeds to our Endowment Fund providing
scholarships & summer camp experiences! $240 team ($60 each
player) for 4 - 4 end games. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for
a portion of your entry fee. Teams may be men, women, or mixed and
all must be 16+. Lunch and snacks included. Full details at
www.casoxford.on.ca.
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!
Feb 3 Thorndale Community Centre, 275 Upper Queen St., 5pm-8pm
Feb 16 Ingersoll Blood Donor Clinic - Monday, Feb 16, (Family Day)
Masonic Centre, 190 Thames St. S., 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.
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Brownsville Community Centre is having their annual general
meeting Mar 4 at 7pm. Anyone is welcome to attend or join the board.
The BCC will be hosting an indoor yard sale Mar 28, 9am-2pm. The
cost for a table is $10. There will also be a lunch counter. Contact
Janet 519-877-2798 or Wilma 519-983-9307. Our 26th Community
Night Dinner will be Apr 17, 5pm happy hour, dinner at 6pm. Tickets
are $25 each & with each ticket there will be a door prize.
Entertainment for evening will be "Two of a Kind". Get your tickets
early as they sell out quickly. Contact Janet, Wilma or Milt 983-6424
or any board member.
Just West of
Thamesford on
Purple Hill Rd.
PURPLE HILL COUNTRY MUSIC HALL
Patsy Cline &
Loretta Lynn Show
Saturday
February 14th
A Show for You & Your
Sweetie!
www.purplehillcountyhall.com Call Anna Now! 519-461-0538
Exercise and Brain
Health Research Study
Dr. Robert Petrella and his research team at Western
University & Lawson Health Research Institute are
conducting a research study looking at how either a
standard exercise program or a standard exercise
program combined with mind-motor exercise,
impacts memory, thinking skills, and other health
outcomes in older adults.
If you are 55 years of age or older and answer
YES to the following question, you may
be eligible to take part in our study:
“Do you feel that your
memory or thinking skills
have gotten worse recently?”
Exercise programs will take place at a community location in
Woodstock. Classes will run for 60 minutes,
3 times/week, for a 6-month period.
There will be no fees associated
with the exercise program.
If you are interested
in hearing more about the study,
please contact our research office at
Parkwood Hospital: 519-685-4292 ext. 42315
INGERSOLL SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Ingersoll Services for Seniors offers a wide variety of services assisting older adults in maintaining their independence.
Transportation 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 as well.
Meals 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.
NEW Meals on Wheel in Thamesford We are looking to expand our
Meals on Wheels program to clients in the Thamesford community. If
you live in Thamesford and would be interested in receiving Meals on
Wheels, please call 519-485-2269.
Foot Care Ingersoll Services for Seniors now offers in house foot care
services as well as appointments here at the Centre. Give your feet
the care they deserve (especially in in this dry weather!).
Help in Your Home Are you needing 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 who are able to help you at reasonable rates.
Assistive Devices We also have assistive devices available to loan
out for free, to anyone of any age.
Grocery Buddy 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 information about all
of the services we have to offer! 519-485-2269.
NA MEETING
A fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous meets Friday nights at 7pm at St
Pauls Church, Thames Street, Ingersoll.
TOWNSHIP OF
SOUTH-WEST OXFORD
Civic Corner
The Township is pleased to welcome the
Village Voice to South-West Oxford Township.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS:
1st Tuesday of each month 9am • 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7pm
February 3, 2015 9:00 a.m.
Regular Council Meeting
February 17, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting
March 3, 2015
9:00 a.m.
Regular Council Meeting
March 3, 2015
4:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting
Grants Night
March 17, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting
Council meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend
*Check the Township Website for Agendas and Minutes at www.swox.org
NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2014-2018 Municipal Council
Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario was established in 1993 as
Habitat London and expanded to Oxford Middlesex & Elgin counties
in 2012, then into Stratford-Perth in
2014. We are a non-profit, nondenominational Christian housing
organization. We welcome partners
without discrimination to help us
build simple, decent, affordable
homes with low-income families.
100% of the ReStores revenue supports the administrative costs of
Habitat for Humanity Heartland
Ontario. We believe that by offering
a family a hand-up, not a hand-out,
we empower low-income families to
become successful homeowners.
Habitat Heartland Ontario is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity
Canada, who works with corporate,
individual & faith-based donors & volunteers to help low-income families realize a more stable future through our home ownership program. For more information about Habitat For Humanity, please visit
us at habitat4home.ca or call 519-455-6623.
SCRAPBOOKING FUNDRAISER
Mayor
David Mayberry
519-485-2161
mayor@swox.org
Ward 1
D. Anne Vanhoucke
519-842-8659
519-688-2278 fax
Ward 2
David Hayes
519-983-7592
Ward2@swox.org
Ward 3
Valerie Durston
519-485-2698
Ward3@swox.org
Ward 4
George Way
519-485-0140
Ward4@swox.org
Ward 5
Jim Pickard
519-456-3425
Ward5@swox.org
Ward 6
Gerry Mitchell
519-423-6624
A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT
Ward6@swox.org
519-423-6624 fax
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. There the team will be "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 & scrapbook without interruptions, enjoy snacks Friday
& 2 meals on Saturday, prizes & valet service on arrival & departure!
The cost for both days is $45. The 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.
Annual Salford Landfill Liaison
Committee Meeting – March 19
The annual meeting of the Salford Landfill Liaison Committee will be
held at the Salford Community Hall located at 383908 Salford Road in
Salford on Thursday, March 19, 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come and
learn about the County landfill operation as well as the proposed service
improvements for garbage and waste collection in Oxford County.
STATUTORY HOLIDAY GARBAGE /
RECYCLING COLLECTION
If you regular pick up day is: Monday, February 16, 2014 (Family day)
Your holiday pickup will be: Friday, February 13, 2015
*Please review the 2014-15 Oxford County Waste Management Calendar.
2015 Dog Tags
The form to order 2015 dog tags will be included in the 2015 interim tax
billing. In addition it is available on the Township website www.swox.org
or by calling the Township office at 519-485-0477.
2015 Interim Tax Due Dates
1st installment – February 25, 2015
2nd installment – May 27, 2015
Township of South-West Oxford
312915 Dereham Line, Mount Elgin, ON N4G 3X7
519-485-0477 or 519-877-2702 www.swox.org
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS
The only requirement for membership in FA is a desire to stop eating
addictively. There are no dues or fees, we are self-supporting through
our own contributions. There is a solution!
Saturday 10am The Rock Comm. Church, 1140 Nellis St, Woodstock
Tuesday 9:30am Church of Ascension, 2060 Dundas St, London
Wed 6:30pm World Gym meeting rm, 4465 Wellington Rd S, London
Thurs 6:30pm World Gym meeting rm, 4465 Wellington Rd S, London
Call Gayle at 519-537-5057 for more information or visit our website
www.foodaddicts.org.
JC
Train of
Thought...
Who, being loved, is poor?
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH NEWS
ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER
Trinity United Church continues with Fundraising...
Annual Pancake Supper on Tues Feb 17, (Shrove Tuesday) in our
Fellowship Hall from 5-7pm. Cost Adults: $10, Children 6-12: $5,
Children under 5 free. Call the office: 519-485-0820 or Cliff Martin
519-266-6009. Menu: Pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, fruit
salad, cookies & beverages. Join us for Community Fellowship.
THE WOODSTOCK CHORALAIRES IN CONCERT
In the 2nd of a series of fundraisers for our renovation project, Trinity
United Church Ingersoll is offering topnotch entertainment by presenting a performance of The Woodstock Choralaires. Mark your calendar
for 7:30pm, Sat, Feb 21. Please note that the performance will take
place in St. Paul’s Presbyterian sanctuary. St. Paul’s has generously
offered their sanctuary to meet our need for a large venue. The
Choralaires’ collective talent has led it to perform for international
audiences which received this community choir with standing ovations. By supporting our fundraising events, you can help us to continue as a faith community in Ingersoll. The 2nd phase of our project
involves renovating an interior area of our building to accommodate
our need for a designated worship space with a built-in flexibility to
accommodate a variety of purposes. As a congregation, Trinity continues in its transformation to become, not a copy of its 210-year-old history but a vibrant optimistic institution determined to last another 200
years (or more). Admission to this performance is $15. Tickets are
available at Trinity Church office on King Street (519-485-0820),
Patina’s, St Paul's Presbyterian Office (519-485-3390) or by calling
519-266-6009. We want this to be a "Sold Out" concert so please help
us out Ingersoll & area!
FEBRUARY DELI FOOD ITEMS
For the month of February the ladies will be in the kitchen making
Lasagna and Beef Barley Soup. Lasagna will be in two sizes: Small:
$7 Large (family size) $16. Beef Barley Soup: 2 cup $3, 4 cup $6. We
will start taking orders Feb 23. Pick up of your orders will be Sat Mar
21, 10-11am in the Trinity Fellowship Hall. Orders can be made
through the church office: Hours 9:15am-12:30pm Mon-Fri 519-4850820. We had a huge success with our meat pie fundraising effort &
hope to continue selling good homemade food items in support of
raising funds for phase 2 of restructuring our worship space within the
walls of Trinity United Church. Thank you for your support!
EMBRO MINOR SOCCER 2015 Player Registration
The 2015 season is fast approaching! Registration for all players will
take place in the lobby of the Embro Community Centre:
Tues Feb 10, 6-8pm • Tues Feb 17, 6- 8pm • Sat Feb 21, 9am-12
COED Recreational divisions will be offered for players born between
1995- 2011
Peanuts Tykes 9U
11U
13U
15U
17U
21U
‘10&’11 ‘08&’09 ‘06&’07 ’04&’05 ‘02&’03 ‘01&’00 ‘98&’99 ’95,’96,’97
Tue
Tue
Tu&Th Tu&Th Tu&Th Mon,Wed Wed, Fri Fri, Sun
$55
$55
$100
$100 $100
$100
$100
$100
Team sizes are limited. Avoid the waiting list &
register early. Absolutely no refunds of your registration fees. Late fee of $20 will apply to all
registrations
received
after
Mar
15.
www.embrosoccer.ca. email us at embrosoccer@gmail.com. Club registrar can be reached
at 519-475-0460.
OXFORD COUNTY MS WALK
Luncheon & Progressive Euchre Tournament, hosted by: Team
Zvonkin as a fundraiser for the MS Walk held in May 2015. Sun Feb
15 at St. John's Anglican Church Hall, Thamesford. Luncheon starts
at noon & cards to follow. Cost: $15 per person in advance or $20 at
the door (advance registration preferred). Call Cheryl at 519-2853804. Prizes to be won and some fun to be had! Look for the Team
Zvonkin Fundraising Easter Bake Sale on April 4.
"Every life is worth remembering,
every family deserves our very best"
Helen & Bill Friesen
Please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day.
177 Dundas St. W., P. O. Box 152 THAMESFORD, ON N0M 2M0
Phone: (519) 285-2427 Fax: (519) 295-0103
RESTORE ~ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore located at 1058 Parkinson Rd in
Woodstock, is open to the public & sells quality new & gently used
building supplies, home furnishing, appliances & décor. Shopping at
the ReStore is tax free & is a socially conscious decision, as revenue
generated is used to fund the administration costs of Habitat for
Humanity. That means 100% of money donated to Habitat goes
directly to building homes for low-income families. As well, shopping
at, or donating used items to the ReStore is an environmentally conscious decision, as much of what is sold is product that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Shop, donate or volunteer by calling 519-421
0003, and help to end poverty in your community! Store hours are
Tue, Wed, Fri 9-5, Thur 9-6, Sat 9-4.
KEY CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Kiwanis Key Club of the Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute will
be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at Trinity United Church in Ingersoll on
Thurs, Feb 19. The cost will be $10 for adults and $5 for children.
KIWANIS TRIVIA
February will see the semi-annual Trivia Night Feb 28. Activities will
commence with the questions at 7:30pm. The Cash bar (if you wish to
partake) and general camaraderie that precedes every set of games
will begin from 6:45 on. The Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll are honoured to
be your hosts & will provide snacks as the evening progresses. Want
to enter a Team of 8 people please call Gary Van Kooten at 519-4854310 or email me at gkooten1@hotmail.com.
THAMESFORD FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Friendship Club will meet at Westminster Hall Feb 24, at 12:30pm.
Come & join us for a delicious potluck lunch, fellowship and a trip to
New Zealand through the eyes of Jonathon Glendon. Jonathon spent
a year there learning & experiencing this part of our world. All are welcome.
The
Village Voice
DEADLINE for the
March edition is...
Feb 20th
TEL: 519-285-3249 FAX: 519-285-3239
EMAIL: linda@jcgraphics.ca WWW.jcgraphics.CA
INGERSOLL SENIORS COMING EVENTS
CLASSIFIEDS
FIND
WHAT YOU NEED
MUSIC LESSONS
• Guitar • Piano • Drums • Voice • Accordion
• Banjo • Ukulele • Keyboard • Mandolin • Bass
Ingersoll Music Academy 40 King St. E, Ingersoll
519-485-1213 www.IngersollMusicAcademy.ca
KEN’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR LTD.
SALES & SERVICE
Chainsaws, Trimmers, Gas Generators
Mowers, Lawn Tractors, Snowblowers
79 Victoria St. Unit #1, Ingersoll 519-425-4466
STUMPS REMOVED
Grinding of stumps up to 4 feet high.
Fence wire? No problem! Free estimates.
John Conway 519-461-1839
McKINNON CUSTOM
FRAMING & ART SHOP
Creative Custom Framing
Art, Needlepoint, Photography, Laminating
Home Consultation Available
1-855-765-4192 mckinnonframing@xplornet.com
RICK ACKERTS
519-425-9996
160 Whiting St,
Ingersoll
Serving
Oxford
County’s
FLOORING
NEEDS
Since 1979
HOURS:
MON.-THURS. 8-5:30 FRI. 8-8 SAT. 8-5
Ingersoll Senior Centre 250 Ingersoll St. S, Ingersoll 519-485-3869
WINDSOR CASINO: Wed, Feb 11, leaving the Ingersoll Sr. Centre at
8:40am. $23/person: includes bus transportation & buffet lunch OR
$15 Food Coupon or $15 slot play & 5 hours casino play.
2015 DAY TRIP PRESENTATION: Fri Feb 20, 10am. Join our hosts
“Great Canadian Holidays” as they reveal our Day Trip destinations
for 2015. Also included will be highlight of overnight & extended tours.
Break out of the March Cabin Fever! Join us for a day away – out of
the house as we arm-chair travel to “Kansas”
WIZARD OF OZ , DUNFIELD THEATRE CAMBRIDGE
Your day includes: Ontario Christian Gleaners: Today we travel to
Cambridge for a tour of Ontario Christian Gleaners. They are an interdenominational charitable organization with many volunteers who prepare, process & dry surplus produce into a nutritious soup mix &
donate it to relief organizations. While touring the facility, the volunteers love to share stories about the work they are doing. Enjoy a delicious Buffet Lunch at the Holiday Inn Cambridge in their Fireside
Lounge. Following lunch we are off to the Dunfield Theatre for their
presentation of: The Wizard of Oz: After a twister hits her Kansas
farm, Dorothy is transported somewhere over the rainbow & embarks
on an epic journey accompanied by a Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly
Lion & her faithful dog Toto. Click your heels & venture down the yellow brick road for a truly magical theatre experience. Starring AJ
Bridel from CBC’s Over the Rainbow as Dorothy. Members: $103.
Price includes: Great Canadian Deluxe Motor Coach, Hot & Cold
Buffet, Matinee Theatre Tickets. RSVP by Feb 23.
PANCAKE TUESDAY LUNCHEON: Feb 17, 12 noon. Menu includes:
Pancakes, Sausages, Bacon, apple Pancakes & French Toast
Casserole and of course, Maple Syrup. $8/person. RSVP Feb 13.
CHINESE NEW’S CELEBRATION LUNCH: Fri Feb 20, 12 noon.
RSVP Feb 12. (we cannot guarantee MSG free).
Has the winter months given you cobwebs in your brain? Shake them
out, with some invigorating new information to energize your brain
cells. Here are just a few of our “General Interest Programs”:
CURRENT AFFAIRS: every Friday afternoon 1pm-3pm. Lively discussions and shared information on the world around us. Don’t just
live in your own bubble – burst it wide open!
HISTORY: Tuesday mornings 9:30am. As we get older, we realize
that what we were learning in high school was important! Our instructors bring history back to life, with new perspectives on the past.
EUCHRE, BRIDGE, BID EUCHRE & PEPPER: If you love your card
games – then we have at least one / day for you to choose from. Don’t
know how to play? Someone is always on hand to show you how (with
the exception of bridge, experience is required).
RECIPE CLUB: meets the 3rd Thurs of each month. This month we
all sampled “Healthy Soups” and we are following up in February with
“Anything Chocolate”! Next meeting is Thurs Feb 19.
BOOK CLUB: we meet the 4th Thursday of each month
PEGS & JOKERS: every Thursday evening from 7-9pm enjoy this fun
card & board game. New players always welcome.
KNIT CHAT & CROCHET: Just an afternoon of sharing tips & stitches amongst friends. Every Thurs 1pm.
TRAVEL CLUB: Tues Feb 3, 1pm. Our guest speaker is “Sandra
McLellan” sharing her adventures to “Madagascar”.
(Note: most General Interest Programs have a small user fee)
2015-2016 MEMBERSHIPS: Memberships are now being received
for Apr 2015-Mar 2016. For $30 your membership gives you access
to a wide variety of programs, fitness & fitness centre, bus trips, workshops, educational seminars, lunches, special events, woodshop and
MORE! “NEW” this year: all members will receive a membership card
to be shown at all programs & events.
SWEABURG, TOMMY WILLIAMS ICE RINK
This ice rink has been built and maintained by the committee with help
from the community and as of this writing has been open for weeks.
We would like to thank the 4 young men visiting Martin Sissing, from
out of town for shovelling all the wet snow off the rink on Sunday
morning. Volunteers that will shovel snow and/or water are always
welcome. Contact Alice at alicesells@hotmail.com for more info.
Thamesford Accounting & Financial Services
INVITATION TO ATTEND AN INFORMATION SEMINAR FROM
DON’T LET YOURSELF BE
TRAPPED BETWEEN
CANADA &
THE UNITED STATES
How many days (personal or work) are you in the US? (Substantial Presence)
Do you hold any real estate in the US? (Cash or Equities - T1135)
Do you hold any US Investments?
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
CHANGES IN THE RULES / ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AFFECT
MORE PEOPLE THAN YOU MAY REALIZE!
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday February 24, 2015
6:30 pm sharp
Beaty Room, Thamesford Library
Guest Speakers:
Justin Thomas - Fidelity Investments Canada
District Vice-President
“CAPITAL MARKETS & U.S. SOLUTIONS”
Rhianna Goldhawk, CORPORATE TAXATION DIVISION
Thamesford Accounting & Financial Services
“P.F.I.C. and 2015 TOP TAX TIPS”
Darrell K. Dobbie, FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.
136 Dundas Street, Thamesford, Ontario N0M 2M0 519-285-2499
“2015 MARKET OUTLOOK”
Sponsored in part by:
RSVP to Jean by February 18, 2015
at 519-285-2499 or
jean.thamesfordaccounting@rogers.com
* Mutual Funds are distributed through Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.
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COMEDY & COCKTAILS
The Thorndale Agricultural Society once again presents, 'Comedy and
Cocktails - Thorndale Ladies Night'. This popular event takes place
Fri, April 10 at the Thorndale Community Centre starting at 6pm with
a Social hour, Silent Auction & Photobooth, followed by Dinner & Yuk
Yuks Entertainment. Tickets for this fundraiser sell out every year and
will go on sale Sat Mar 7, 10am at the Thorndale Library. Tables available of 8, 10, 12 & 14 (limited number of each), individual tickets also
available. $35/ticket. Our Silent Auction is an excellent opportunity to
advertise your business to almost 280 women & supports a great
cause, the Thorndale Fall Fair! For more info or to donate to the Silent
Auction contact Amanda 519-671-2515 or amanda_hartwick@hotmail.com.
ZORRA HALTS NEW GRAVEL EXTRACTION
From the air, Zorra Township looks pocked & pitted. It’s a landscape
which escapes view somewhat from the roadside because of the
mounded berms hiding the holes in the ground. Based on concerns
over the negative financial impact of pits & quarries on local budgets,
Zorra Township has moved a moratorium on new and expanded operation. The one-year, interim controlling bylaw also provides time for
Oxford County to review and update its Official Plan. These moves by
the township & county are wise. Some breathing room is necessary
while the Oxford Health Board & Public Health Ontario complete their
study of the health impact of air-borne dust and particulate matter.
Similarly, the Ontario government changed its regulations in 2014
which means that local governments need to review that document
and may need to alter their own rules. Finally, the Aggregate
Resources Act, the provincial law governing the interim use of lands
for pits and quarries (and yes, they are supposed to be only temporary, despite what most people would observe), their rehabilitation and
the effect of the industry on the economy, is also under review.
Monday
February 16
Printing & Promotional Products
519-285-3249
jcgraphics.ca
VON - ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Our program provides seniors & adults living with a disability, an
opportunity to enjoy a day of recreational & social programs with their
peers in a safe environment. Daily attendance includes activities,
guests & outings, all designed & developed by our Recreationist, a hot
meal provided, exercise programs & much more. Our PSW staff
allows us to appropriately cater to any personal-care needs of clients.
Our talented multidisciplinary staff confidently supports diagnoses
such as Alzheimer disease, dementia, stroke, multiple sclerosis, mental health & developmental changes. Our day program not only provides a social atmosphere for clients but it provides respite for caregivers. Those experiencing difficulty bathing at home are more than
welcome to take advantage of our therapeutic tub. The Bathing
Program is open to the community. VON nurses are available to provide you with professional foot care during your Adult Day Program
visit. For all other questions and/or concerns please feel free to contact: Robin Bryce, Program Coordinator, VON Ingersoll & Tillsonburg
Adult Day Program 519-539-1231, ext 238.
HAPPY 100th ANNIVERSARY 4-H ONTARIO!
4-H has been growing skills in community members since 1915. Join
us in celebrating at events & opportunities all year long. The Oxford
County 4-H Association held its Annual General Meeting Jan 30 at the
Embro & Zorra Community Centre. By the time you read this, interested members & leaders will have participated in an organizing meeting
for a Community Project in celebration of the 100th Anniversary, but
you can still join us. Brooksdale, Embro II and Thamesford 4-H Clubs
are spearheading a joint project which will offer a variety of ways to
promote, support and celebrate 4-H now. We plan to meet once per
month, formally, but there will be other participation opportunities,
such as parades, building or crafting sessions. Setting our sights on
Embro Fair, September 18-20, as our potential end date, we’ll see just
what a group of fun-loving people can accomplish! For more information, please contact us through Oxford 4-H.
PURPLE HILL: ONLY IN CANADA OPRY SHOW!
The Purple Hill Opry was named by Larry Delaney, the owner and
publisher of the “Country Music News”, an Ottawa based national
country music newspaper. “The Purple Hill Country Music Hall was
founded in this the Taylor Auction Centre. It is in this setting that country music memories continue to be born. Hall of Famer & Juno Award
winner, fiddler John P. Allen says he loves playing at the Purple Hill
Opry House. It has become a performing destination for entertainers
and the “Purple Hill Country Show Band” always has the dedicated
desire to produce that Special Show! That is what makes the Boys of
Purple Hill one of Ontario’s premier show bands.” Taylor Auction
Centre, built in 1992, has seen several re-incarnations from household & cattle auctions to weddings & country music shows. The last
cow sale was held in 2010, at that time weddings were competing for
calendar space with the cattle sales. However, the weddings and
country shows have since pushed out the auctions of cows. The
Taylor Auction Centre is now home to many country Opry Shows.
Always the 1st Sunday of every month, showtime 2pm. Great
Canadian talent & Anna’s famous roast beef dinners. From Country
Music Hall of Famers & Juno Award winners to Canadian Recording
Artists – you can see them all at Purple Hill’s Country Music Hall’s and
Opry House. The Kick-off show for 2015 is Sun, Feb 1, showtime 2pm.
See hometown, Canadian Recording Artists Caroline Danowski
Burchill & Donnie Bentum with singing Auctioneer Heath Taylor will
join M.C. George Taylor as they welcome 3 X Canadian Step Dancing
Champion Tiffany Fewster, popular Recording Artist Eric Shain,
“Fabulous Wayne Mack”, and 1st Nations Hector Sturgeon from
Chippewa on the Thames. Valentine’s Day Special Sat, Feb 14 8pm.
See Amberley Beatty starring in The Patsy Cline & Loretta Lynn Show!
Enjoy dessert with Amberley and her full band “The Riding High Band”
with Fred Lewis, Paul Newell, Bill Lewis, Dale Rivard and Kylie Joe
Masson – as Patsy Cline’s “Sweet Dreams and Loretta Lynn’s “Honky
Tonk Boys”. Country Music Memories are Being Made Today! Phone
Anna Now 519-461-0538, $25 ea.
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THORNDALE SENIORS
Feb 2 Thorndale Seniors Meeting, 1:30pm at the Thorndale Library.
For more information on this fun group, call Dorothy 519-461-0990.
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 – Tai Chi, 11:30am-12:30pm at Thorndale Library.
Feb 27 Shopping Trip to Stratford, enjoy browsing at the “Festival
Marketplace” Shopping Centre. Depart from Dorchester 9am &
Thorndale 9:30am. The mall offers over 45 stores including: Coles
Books, Tan Jay, Hallmark, Mark’s, Northern Reflections, Payless
Shoes, Reitmans, Sears, Sport Chek, Winners etc. The bus will pick
you up at a designated spot at 2:30pm. Please sign up for this excursion in advance. For more info on these programs call 519-268-2025.
ZORRA CALEDONIAN SOCIETY
The Zorra Caledonian Society Annual General Meeting Mon Feb 23,
at the Embro Legion. Any one interested in becoming a member of the
Society is encouraged to attend. For information please call Jamie
519-475-4033 or jsmcpherson@mac.com. Cost $20 per person.
FOREST CITY DECORATIVE ARTISTS
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.
MARCH BREAK VBS - TILLSONBURG
St. Paul's United Church, 88 Bidwell St, Tillsonburg - mark your calendars for March Spring Break - your kids will have a great time at our
Vacation Bible School program. Call 519-688-0011 or watch our website at www.stpaulsunitedchurch.info. for more information.
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I wish to thank those who sent cards of support & encouragement
at the time of my hip replacement. Thanks for telephone calls,
hospital visits & family support. Thanks to the Woodstock General
Hospital staff for a successful operation.
Jack Hutchison
INGERSOLL & DISTRICT INTER-CHURCH COMMITTEE
Our committee would like to express our sincere thanks to all
businesses, schools & individuals who assisted in making our
Christmas Hamper Program for the year 2014 a great success.
For the day of Distribution we extend gratitude to the following:
Mt. Elgin Fire Department Ontario Provincial Police
GM Management / Unifor Local 88 Lion's Club - Thamesford
Ingersoll Scouting TFT Global
Members of the public who unselfishly gave up some personal time
to help make this event happen.
Thanks to the local businesses who allowed us to place our
collection kettles on their property:
LCBO Giant Tiger Independent
The following businesses provided assistance by collecting food,
clothing or allowing us to place food & toy collection boxes at their
places of business:
Alexandra Hospital Atlantic Packaging Bank of Montreal
Beachville Post Office Community Centre Victoria Park
CIBC Ingersoll Dr. Awadia Dental Office Giant Tiger
Glassford Chrysler Harris Heights Public School Herbal One
Ingersoll Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Ingersoll Home Centre
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute Ingersoll Foodland
Ingersoll Girl Guides, Sparks & Brownies Ingersoll Senior Centre
Ingersoll Library Ingersoll Machine & Tool (IMT)
Ingersoll Paper Box Ingersoll Pharmasave Ingersoll Public Library
Laurie Hawkins Public School McKim Home Hardware
Micacchi, Warnick & Company Miss Ingersoll Family Restaurant
Oxford Manor Oxford Mutual Insurance - Thamesford
Pharmasave – Thamesford Rochdale Credit Union
Roots to End Hair Studio Royal Bank of Canada - Ingersoll
Royal Bank of Canada – Thamesford Royal Roads Public School
Searles Motor Products St. Jude's Catholic School
TD Canada Trust Thamesford Library Tim Horton's Ingersoll
Tim Horton's Thamesford Tremblett’s Independent Grocers
Sincerely,
George Harry - Chairperson, Ingersoll & District Inter-church
56 Thames Street South, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2S9
SHIRLEY WILSON 80th BIRTHDAY
There will be an Open House for Shirley Wilson
to Celebrate her 80th Birthday on Sunday February 15th, 2015
from 2-4 pm at Salford Hall, Salford.
Best Wishes Only please, Your presence is her present
Happy Birthday
Shirley!
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GREAT CLASSES AT ICAC
Great Classes at the Creative Arts Centre in February! No need to
hibernate for the winter months! There's a wonderful line-up of learning opportunities, for young and old, at ICAC in the coming weeks.
For Kids - 8 and up
Colour Play - using alcohol inks Sat Feb 28, 1pm-3pm
Quilling - creating with coiled paper strips Sat Feb 28, 9am-12 noon
The Art of Giving Thanks - card making Sat Mar 7, 9am-12 noon
For Painters
Mono-prints - Making an Impression Tues Feb 10, 3 weeks
Working with Acrylics - Colour Making Fri Feb 27, 1 day
Beginning Watercolours Sun Mar 8, 6 classes
For Potters
Learn to Pot - Call 519-485-4691 to be put on list for a beginner class
Beginners Hand Building with Clay Wed Mar 4-25, 6:30-9:30pm
For Quilters
Dancing Ribbons (non-traditional paper piecing) Sat Feb 21, 1 day
Twister Quilts Sun Mar 8, 1 day
Tips and Techniques Wed Evenings 7-9pm
Log Cabin Basics Feb 11
Freezer Paper/Needle Turn Applique Feb 18
Drafting Stars Feb 25
Combining Odd Size Blocks Mar 11
Toe-up Sock Knitting - rescheduled - call 519-485-4691 for dates
General Interest Classes
Writing An Artist's Statement Sat Mar 14, 9:30am-12 noon
Ipad Fundamentals Tues Feb 24, 6:30-8:30pm
For details of classes, names of instructors & fees, as well as the complete Winter/Spring Program (Jan-June), please visit our website
www.creativeartscentre.com. Why not also enjoy a February Sunday
afternoon visit to our Exhibition Gallery to view the works created by
the talented members of the Fibre Arts Group? The Centre is now
open on Sundays from 1-4pm (new time). All are welcome!
ZORRA SKATING CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS
The Zorra Skating Club’s 2015 skating carnival, ‘Temperature Rising’
will take place on Sun, Mar 15 with shows at 2pm & 7pm. Watch for
information about the Zorra Skating club’s possible upcoming spring
skating school in April.
EMBRO
VALENTINE LUNCH
Valentine Lunch on Feb13 at Embro
United Church. $10, 11:30-1:00.
Ham, Scalloped potatoes, baked
beans & desserts.
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.
WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Monday Mingle every Monday 2-4pm. Drop in to the Centre for assistance with resources, forms, etc. Or come by to mingle, play games,
and craft! Snacks provided each week.
Outreach Support & information. Any Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-11am. We
are here to help you with housing or transportations issues, advocate
for your needs, or find your way through procedures & red tape.
Street Outreach is 12-2pm on Fri throughout downtown Woodstock.
Therapeutic Knitting Group Every Tues 1-3pm. Learn this mindfulness
activity which can help you to decrease stress and pain.
Eating Disorders Support Group 4th Wed 6:30-7:30pm. Support for
those who are struggling with disordered eating. A drop-in group, no
registration required.
Eating Disorders Family & Friends Group 1st Wed 6:30-7:30pm. For
family members, friends & other supports who have loved ones struggling with disordered eating. A drop-in group, no registration required.
Laughter Yoga Feb 11, 18 & 25, 6:30-7:15pm. Laughter Yoga uses
laughing, breathing & stretching to help ease your stress.
I Want to Like Me Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 10am-12pm. A 4 week woman’s
group that will help you learn to love yourself for what you can do and
not what you look like. Increase your self-esteem & accept that you
are unique woman who takes up precious space - flaws and all.
Challenging Thoughts, Changing Feelings Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 10am.
How do thoughts, feelings & behaviours interact & influence.
Eating Disorder Forum Feb 5, 7-8:30pm at Woodstock Colligate
Institute. Come & hear personal stories from individuals recovering
from eating disorders. As well as ask questions of our panel of professionals. Free event. Everyone Welcome!
Cooking on a Budget - Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10am-12pm. You will enjoy
this hands-on cooking class. Learn to eat well “on the cheap”.
Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain Feb 10, 10am-12pm. We will
help you understand your chronic pain & increase self-care so you
can sleep better and better manage the physical & emotional aspects.
Family Adventures – Tillsonburg Feb 10 & Woodstock Feb 11, 4-5pm.
Calling all children & youth! Every program involves games, crafts &
often a messy kitchen! Adult accompaniment required.
Heart to Heart - Feb 18, 10-11:30am. Living with diabetes, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol or other conditions can be difficult, but
being heart-healthy is important.
Spice It Up - Feb 24, 10-11:30am. Learn how to add flavour without
adding salt & sugar to your foods. You will find out which spices taste
good with what and how you can do it all “on the cheap”.
Oxford Addiction Walk-In: Information & Treatment – a safe, supportive confidential place for you or someone you love to get information
and ask questions about substance use, abuse or problem gambling.
Woodstock: 1st Thurs of month 9-11am & 3rd Wed of month 5-7pm at
35 Metcalf St., 2nd floor. Tillsonburg: 1st Tues of month 12:30-2:30pm
at Livingston Centre Ingersoll: 2nd Wed of month 5-7pm 4th Thurs of
month 12:30- 2:30 pm at Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic.
Garden Fresh Box - Anyone can purchase a voucher for a box of
mainly local fresh fruits & vegetables while enjoying the savings of
bulk discounts & supporting local farmers! Now offered in Ingersoll,
Tillsonburg & Woodstock! Vouchers must be purchased by Feb 13 in
the town you want to pick up at. Pick up is Feb 24; a small box for $12
or large for $17. Also purchase online at: www.naturalz.ca. For more
info call: Beth 519-539-7447(WDDS), Trevor at 519-539-1111 ext 215
(WACHC) or Donna at 519-842-4447 (Salvation Army, Tillsonburg).
WACHC: 519-539-1111 • Tillsonburg toll free: 1-877-522-1112
www.wachc.ca.
SWEABURG ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Mark your calendars for Sweaburg & District Lions Club annual Easter
egg hunt. This will be held at the Sweaburg Community & Lions Park.
The date is April 4, at 9am.
Sweaburg Lions would like to thank the following for contributing to
their annual Old Fashioned Christmas: Don & Julie Budd of Leaping
Deer Legend, Ralph Heeney of Spruce Ro Farms, Lianne Minielly
Thompson of Sweaburg Parks & Rec committee and everyone else
who helped turn this in to a great community event and all that brought
a donation for the Salvation Army.
We also would like to remind everyone that the Sweaburg Lions
Pavilion is available for your event or family reunion. For more information and available dates please email Kathy Deweerd masonstella@hotmail.com. The Lions club welcomes new members. To inquire
how to become a member please email John, jomyr@xplornet.com.
INGERSOLL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Please join us upstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion, Thames St N in
Ingersoll for an evening of discussion & learning. We feature speakers & or artifacts relating to the history of the Ingersoll area. Our meeting are held at 7:30om on the 3rd Tues of March, April, May, June,
Sept & Oct. Our annual dinner meeting is held the 3rd Tues in Nov.
Please mark your calendar for our meeting Mar 17. More information
will follow in next month's Village Voice.
OPEN MIC JAMBOREE
Sun Feb 22, there will be an
Open Mic Jamboree at the Mt
Elgin
Community
Centre,
333204 Plank Line, Mt Elgin
from 1pm-5:30pm. The Country
Classic will be the house band
and musician's are welcome to
come & perform with the band. Admission to the Jamboree is $5 with
musicians being admitted free of charge. Immediately following the
Jamboree you will be able to purchase a ticket for a full course dinner
at a nominal cost. If you enjoy classic country music, this is the place
to be Feb 22.
ATTENTION ALL EUCHRE PLAYERS
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 519-2852375.
SALFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Salford Community Centre has a newly renovated Leisure Room with
a nice relaxing couch & chairs that add to your enjoyment. Salford Hall
also has a government inspected & approved Kitchen. The hall is
located in the heart of Salford, just off 19 Hwy, not far from the 401;
perfect for those family gatherings. If you are looking for a spot to rent
for your upcoming supper, family reunion, wedding, showers or just a
casual place to meet up and your place isn't big enough, then contact
Joanne for all prices and available spots that are open to best suit you
and your needs 519-425-2657 or email joannetreur@live.com.
PANCAKE SUPPER, TILLSONBURG
MT ELGIN LIBRARY
Basic computer tutorials for seniors. Call the library to register for this
program. It will be held on Wednesday afternoons 1-1:45 in February.
Winter is a great opportunity to visit the library & use the genealogy
database. Ancestry Library Edition is available for free within the
library only. Our exuberant knitting club members continue to meet on
Thursday evenings. New members are always welcome. Bring your
yarn and needles! Did you receive an eReader for Christmas?
Download free eBooks at www.ocl.net.
St Pauls' United Church at 88 Bidwell St in Tillsonburg will be hosting
a Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday. Doors
open at 5:00 and serving till 6:30pm.
Pancakes, sausages, maple syrup (options
available for those with health concerns) and
dessert. Cost is $7 per adult. Family pricing
is available. For more information call 519688-0011 or check out our website at
www.stpaulsunitedchurch.info.
307 Harris St.
334292 Plank Line
Ingersoll, Ontario
N5C 3J8
Dave Hunt
Ingersoll RV & Trailers
Affordable Family Vacationing
Ph: 226-228-3120 F: 519-452-2238
www.aceautogroup.ca
RV CORNER
Looking at the calendar and realizing that in 8 weeks we are going to
be getting ready to get our campers out of storage, de-winterizing and
getting ready for another season. With the RV show season in its
prime, it is time to start telling yourself or probably safer asking the
better half, should we trade in for a new trailer? Have we grown out of
our trailer, have the kids decided that going with mom & dad isn’t cool
anymore? Remember that leak last year that we just couldn’t fix & the
showers seemed to be colder than what they should be? These could
be an indicator that it is time to shop. With a growing list of manufacturers putting out new floor plans, there is a floor plan that will fit anybody’s needs. In our trailer lines we have 28 floor plans to choose
from & most of which we have in inventory. Once again and it may
seem old news, but Caveat Emptor (buyer beware) do your homework
before you go & do not get caught in the old, this price is only good
today, this is our last one, this is $10,000 off, really freight is $1,600,
if you sign here we can get you a price or everyone is approved!
These are some of the games you will run into in the stores where it
is high pressure to get you to sign on the spot. Do your shopping, then
come & see the dealer that will tell you the honest & straight up facts,
it may cost us a few deals by being honest, but you will not see the
bottom of our heels running away when you come back to the dealership. I was always taught honesty & integrity brings repeat business
and also word of mouth as campers sit around the campfire swapping
stories. Come & see us at the London Boat, Fishing and Outdoor
Show Feb 20-22. We also now have in stock our exciting new addition
for trailers, boats, cabins the ZAMP solar products. I don’t know why,
but as I am writing my mind always drifts off to thoughts of food. Here
is a fun & delicious recipe for breakfast over a campfire or on a grill.
Egg McCampfire: ingredients, English muffins, eggs, cooking spray,
ham or cooked bacon, cheese slice or shredded cheese or what ever
else is in the fridge & a metal muffin tin. Spray the muffin wells with
spray or oil, crack an egg into each one & break the yoke, add any
other ingredient and cook over med heat for 2 minutes or until the egg
is done to your liking, toast your English muffin on the grill, place the
egg on your muffin and top with cheese, ham or bacon and any other
toppings and enjoy, but wait, don’t forget the ketchup, my good wife
thinks it is my third hand or I am trying to cover up her cooking.
Happy Camping, Dave
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.
Sun Woodstock 7pm, Old Victoria Public School, 45 Delatre Street
Mon Ingersoll 1pm, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 56 Thames St, S
Tues Ingersoll 8pm, Trinity Church, 118 Church St @ King St, West
Wed Woodstock 8pm, Church of Epiphany, 560 Dundas St
Thurs Woodstock 7:30pm, United Church, 285 Dundas St, West
Fri Woodstock 8pm, Church of Epiphany, 560 Dundas St
Sat Ingersoll 8pm, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 56 Thames St, S
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
First Baptist, 603 Adelaide St, Woodstock
Wed 8pm
THAMESFORD LIBRARY
Join us as we celebrate Valentine's Day with stories, songs & a craft
at our "Hugs & Kisses" family story time Feb 12, 6:30pm. Please register in advance by calling 519-285-3219 or emailing thamesfordlibrary@ocl.net. Attention Thamesford teens (ages 12+) why not ride
out this Hallmark holiday at our Anti-Valentine's Day Party where you
can seek refuge from all the mushiness and "un-celebrate" Valentine's
Day with activities, snacks & more. This is a drop in program Fri Feb
13, 6-7pm no registration is required. Our monthly Saturday story time
will continue Feb 7, 10:30-11:00am. Still trying to figure out that
eReader you got for Christmas? Check out our eReader guides under
the Quick Links tab on our homepage (www.ocl.net). And don't forget
Oxford County Library patrons can download eBooks free of charge,
contact the library for more information. We would like to put together
a collection of games & puzzles that can be enjoyed at the library. If
you have new or lightly used board games, Lego or puzzles taking up
space in your closet consider donating them to the library. Not sure
what is happening at the library check out our program calendar for up
to date information (www.ocl.net/Branches-hours/Thamesford). We
look forward to seeing you in February.
ICAC ~ NEW WEEKEND HOURS
New weekend hours starting Feb 7th at the Ingersoll Creative Arts
Centre. Open on Sundays from 1-4pm (closed Saturdays). For info:
519-485-4691 or www.creativeartscentre.com. Weekday hours M-F 912pm & 1-4pm.
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THISTLE THEATRE ...the little theatre with a big heart
Please plan to join us Sat, Mar 14 at the Embro Legion for our Annual
General Meeting. We will be having a catered meal by Janices Fine
Country Catering and “ A Time for Improv “ with Joan Veldman. By the
way... at our AGM you wont be “roped into joining a committee or the
board”, as we get that all looked after ahead of time. Just come out &
join us for a great meal, some fun entertainment and find out what
Thistle Theatre has accomplished in the past year & what our future
plans are. This year included in the price of your ticket will be your
2015 membership. Tickets are $30 each and can be obtained from
any board member: Betty Bartram, Ann Parker, Ed Williams, Chris
Cockle, Harold Arbuckle, Phoebe Campbell, Sue Langlois, Abby
Cockle, Norm Northmore, Emily Walton and Sara Stephenson. They
are also available at the Embro Cheese House. We are really excited
to say that Jill Baker will be the Artistic Director for DRAMARAMA our
childrens summer camp. Children between the ages of 7-14 years old
are eligible. Dates this year are July 6-17 and July 20-31. Notices will
be sent out to past participants shortly and Phoebe Campbell will be
accepting applications in Feb. Cost will be the same as previous years
$150 per child per session. This programme fills up really quickly, so
do not delay in sending in your applications. For more information
please contact Phoebe519-475-6033 or fibs2013@yahoo.ca. Plans
are well under way for our 2015 fall musical My Fair Lady based on
the book Pygmalien by George Bernard Shaw with lyrics & music by
Alan J. Lerner & Frederick Loewe. Co-Directed by our award winning
Directors Keith Garner & Joan Veldman, Produced by Don & Sue
Hilborn & Stage Managed by Linda Murray & Norm Northmore.
Auditions will be held Sun April 26 and Mon April 27, 7pm at Thistle
Theatre in the Embro Town Hall. For more information, or if you would
like to be involved in this production in any way please contact Don
Hilborn at 519-532-1522 or 519-535-0511. For more information about
these and other aspects of Thistle Theatre, please take a peek at our
website www.thistletheatre.ca. We are re-doing our website, so if you
want info that is not yet there, please call Chris Cockle 519-475-4201.
Marrying? Moving? Multiplying?
It’s about time we knew where we are in the MOE’s process for
Walker’s application to put a dump into Carmeuse’s quarry near
Beachville. While all indications in the Code of Practice were that the
Minister’s decision would have been made quite a while ago, it
appears that it will fall into the new Minister’s lap. Look out, Glen
Murray. At time of press, no decision on Walker’s Terms of Reference
has been made public. A decision, when it comes, will merely tell us
what needs to be studied in an Environmental Assessment by government and independent scientists. It’s pretty easy to figure that out: air,
land and water. So, it is a wonder that the decision to reject Walker’s
proposal’s threat to all of these hasn’t happened yet. Scientists have
been engaged for a long time now in examining the effects which a
dump will have on our environment. Further, after much insistence
from local councils and residents, Ministry of the Environment staff
have added a requirement for a Health Impact study. That too should
have been a consideration from the start. Allied groups opposed to the
dump remain hopeful that the Minister will not be, in the words of the
official policy, “satisfied” by the documents from Walker. That could
and should lead to an outright rejection of their plan. If not, the Minister
has the right to ask for a far more thorough examination of the impact
on environmental and human health. Such a study would involve a
major expenditure of time, money and energy by scientists, things that
could be saved if the Minister chooses to believe his own staff, community group’s scientists and the tens of thousands of letters from
people in Oxford and across the province. Glen Murray, “No” is the
way to go on this one!
WHAT IS NEW WITH SWEABURG PARKS?
The Sweaburg Parks & Rec. Committee will holding their annual general meeting Wed, Feb 18, in the basement of the Sweaburg United
Church, located at 474425 Dodge Line, Sweaburg. General public
welcome. Come & find out what is proposed for Sweaburg's Parks.
WASTER DIVERSION IS GOOD FUN
Anyone who attended the first 3 giant swap meets called
TrashapaloozAHA would tell you they were fun. What isn’t good about
meeting friends & neighbours, finding great things you need, then getting them for free while knowing you are helping our environment.
April 11 will be even more good fun than past rounds. Zorra Township
will co-sponsor the event at Embro Community Centre. Meanwhile,
the Thamesford Lions will be holding a scrap metal, vehicle battery
and electronic waste collection. In the past, TrashapaloozAHA organizers have always looked for ways to divert those things too. Scrap
has been collected & sold. Electronic waste has been donated for
retrieval or recycling. What a great way for TrashapalooZaha to support the continual work of Lions to help the community! All scrap, vehicle batteries and old computers or televisions, will be given to them to
help them fund their programs. Both organizations are interested in
education around waste diversion. After all, what we do now becomes
our legacy. Nobody wants us to be buried in trash, our resources
wasted or our energy exhausted. The collaboration between the 2
events inspires us all in new efforts to clean up the environment, clean
out the shed or garage & to clear the yard. The organizers of the
Embro Event have made one other alteration, a name change: This
April 11th, the event’s title will capitalize the “z” in TrashapalooZaha,
making the mark of Zorra more evident.
INGERSOLL DISTRICT NATURE CLUB
welcomewagon.ca
Tues Feb 10, 7pm at Ingersoll Library Programme Room come &
learn about a new approach, being demonstrated in Ingersoll, to manage stormwater using simple solutions to reduce rate & amount of
water running off your property, lessening its impact on storm sewers
& water quality. This is a method using simple designs & landscape
features at lot level to manage runoff. Come hear from Teresa
Hollingsworth of Upper Thames Conservation Authority. For further
info. call Dave 519-842-6508 & check our amazing website
www.ingersollnatureclub.com.
FIBRE ARTS GROUP EXHIBITION
The Fibre Arts Group will be showcasing the next exhibit at the
Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre. Connections will be having its grand
opening Sun Feb 8 from 1-4pm with the show running until March 8.
Refreshments will be served and admission is FREE! More info: 519485-4691 or www.creativeartscentre.com. Centre open M-F 9-12pm &
1-4pm & Sundays 1-4pm (Closed Saturdays).
INGERSOLL HORTICULTURE SOCIETY
Ingersoll & District Horticultural Society meets Tues Feb 24, 7:30pm.
We will have Connie Dam from William Dam Seeds speaking. Her
topic will be Seeds for 2015. We meet at St. James Anglican Church
Hall, 180 Oxford St. Ingersoll. Come on out for a great meeting, a few
laughs & bring a friend. All are welcome. See you there.
AUTHORS & HISTORY TOUR
HOME STAR SERVICE
Assisted Living Support
solutions • care • compassion
“Helping you care,
for those who cared for you”
Please contact us for detailed
information on our Senior
Citizen care packages, and
online access to information
of your loved ones.
We look forward to hearing
from you. Sincerely,
Kevin Sageman, Sherrilynn Sageman
and Holly Warden
519-777-9636
www.homestarservice.ca
Caring for Oxford County,
London & surrounding areas.
Robert P.
Rivest
Funeral Director
246 Thames Street South
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 2T7
Tel: (519) 425-1600
Fax: (519) 485-0150
E-mail: mcbeathdynes@bellnet.ca
www.g ffh.ca
Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Woodstock has launched a series of
events called “The Authors and History Tour.” Their goal is to promote
travel, of course, while helping authors grow their readership and at
the same time create a spectacular vacation experience. Elaine
Cougler is a local author that is in the process of writing a trilogy that
brings to life the tales of Loyalists in the American Revolutionary War
and the War of 1812. Elaine’s personal roots are in those struggles,
out of which arose Canada & the United States. The first 2 books are
now complete. The Loyalist’s Wife and The Loyalists Luck are both
real page turners. Elaine & her husband Ron will be on a cruise out of
New York on the beautiful Regal Princess. Readings from the author
& open discussions about places along the Canada and New England
coast such as Halifax, St John, Bar Harbor, Boston, Newport and of
course New York City will make this an exciting event. Come & meet
Elaine at one of her upcoming events: Tillsonburg Library Feb 10,
2pm, Ingersoll Library Feb 11, 2pm or the Woodstock Art Gallary Feb
16, 2pm. Call Bill Shaw 519-537-8333 to get all the details.
MT. ELGIN UNITED CHURCH
Winter is not a time for hibernation in the church. It seems that the
Christmas decorations have barely been put away when it is time to
start thinking about Lent, the 40 days (not counting Sundays) before
Easter which begins this year on Feb 18. For many congregations,
February is also the time for preparing annual reports, holding annual
meetings & setting goals for the year. This an opportune time to reflect
& plan, remember & imagine as we listen for Holy wisdom & guidance.
But these are tasks that cannot be done alone. And so, we gather
together as a community of faith, reconnecting with each other & the
ministry we share, reminding each other of our purpose as the winter
days steadily pass by. This is certainly true at Mt. Elgin United Church
as we are exploring our mission & ministry for 2015. Together we are
looking for ways to use our unique blend of talents, skills & resources
to live out our commitment to loving God & loving our neighbours near
& far. This requires wrestling with difficult questions & world events,
listening to each other & being open to change. It also means identifying where God is calling us in our personal lives & as a congregation and trusting that whatever we are called to do, it will be life-giving
& fulfilling even if it is challenging. May this also be a time of reflection
& community for you. May you also find your purpose & be reminded
that above all, you are a beloved child of God. Everyone is welcome
to join us for worship Sunday mornings at 10am (Sunday school &
nursery care are available) or take part in any of our programs:
VON Exercise for Seniors Tues & Friday 8:30-9:30am
Drop in & shuffleboard Tues 9:30-11am at the Community Centre
Moms & Tots: playtime, conversation, refreshments Wed 10-11:30am
Living Well, cards, conversation, footcare & more Thurs 1-3pm
For more information please check Facebook, website or call 519425-2091. Upcoming Events: Annual Camp Tanner Dinner & Auction,
Feb 7, Embro Community Centre, 5:30 Viewing, 6:30 Dinner, Silent
Auction & Live Auction Advance tickets $18 each. Please call 519475-4833. All proceeds support the activities of Camp Tanner Inc. Mt.
Elgin United Church is hosting a Free Family Movie Night Feb 20,
7pm. Come in comfy clothes or PJ's. Everyone welcome.
KIRBY WATER
Water Softeners
Chlorine Removal
Sulphur &
Iron Removal
Ultra Violet Systems
RENTALS
Call Max
519-285-2731
SALES SERVICE
Pure Drinking Water
MUSEUM MUSINGS
Calling all sports fans! Sports has played a significant role in many
peoples' lives over the years & the Ingersoll Museum is currently honouring that role with its newest exhibition entitled "You're A Good
Sport". On display until Apr 18, this exhibit features numerous photographs & artifacts from the museum's collection as well as items representative of past inductees of the Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame.
Come see the track suit worn by Olympic diver Ken Armstrong during
the 1976 Montreal Olympics and his Commonwealth Games silver
medal, or the autographed baseballs from different provincial championship teams which hailed from Ingersoll. If you or someone you know
is a member of the Ingersoll Curling Club, or are planning to attend the
Provincial Tankard as a fan, this display will be of interest. Feature
items of the exhibit are the exquisite Thomas Seldon Trophy which
was first presented to the Curling Club in 1905, and the wooden carrying case for curling stones. There is even an antique wooden curling "stone"! Do the names Goose, Bummer and Lefty bring back
memories? If they do, you will want to visit the display. If these
monikers are unfamiliar to you, then you should drop in to find out who
these people were. Ingersoll & area has a rich history when it comes
to sports and it encompasses more than just the Ingersoll Reems, the
Ingersoll Marlands and the South Oxford Rural League, or the Climate
Control Juniors or all the many men's & women's baseball teams.
"You're A Good Sport" also looks at horse racing, roller skating,
lacrosse and even boxing and bowling. A visit to the museum may
bring back memories & spark some thoughts of other people or teams
which should be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. Nominations
will be accepted this year for the next round of inductions this fall. For
more info on this display & museum activities, call 519-485-5510.
EMBRO LEGION
Join us for breakfast Sun Feb 1 & Sun Mar 1,9-1pm. $6 Adult $4 kids.
Comedy Night Feb14 $20 pre ticket includes Pizza, 3 Comedians. For
tickets call 519-615-0569. Advance tickets only.
BEACHVILLE LEGION BRANCH 495
Feb 4
General Members Meeting 8pm
Feb 22 Sunday Brunch 10am-12:30pm All Welcome
Got some spare time? We are looking for volunteers to help in all
areas of operation. Call for details. You don’t need to be a member.
Students: Call us to serve your community hours.
Thurs night Euchre 7pm Friday Night League Darts 8pm
February: Friday Night Suppers 5:30pm
Feb 6
Chili Pasta Bake Feb 13 Stuffed Chicken
Feb 20 Hot Turkey Sandwich Feb 27
Beef Stew
Planning a party or family get-together? We supply the bar and entertainment… You supply the people. Call Ray for details. HALL
RENTAL: Banquets, Weddings, Family Gatherings. Open Thurs 6:30,
Fri 4:30, Sat 3:00. Ph. 519-423-6363, rcl495.beachville@gmail.com
http://sites.google.com/site/rclbr495beachville. Working together in
the community with “Beachville Parks & Recreation”
INGERSOLL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Blind date with a Book: No Jacket Required Starting Valentine’s
Day, we will have a selection of Blind Date Books available for checkout that week. What’s a blind date book? A book with the title & author
obscured by a brown paper wrapper, with a few descriptive clues on
the outside. Who knows? It may be the start of a new passion, or a
beautiful friendship, with an author or genre you’ve never tried before!
Adult & Young Adult titles will be available.
Feb 10: The Ingersoll Nature Club will have their monthly meeting and
a guest speaker. The public is welcome to attend the presentation,
starting at 7pm in the program room. The guest speaker is Teresa
Hollingworth of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, who
will be speaking about Ingersoll Low Impact Development.
Friday movie matinees: Friday matinees are at 2pm, free, & for adults
only. Movies are also subject to availability, and we may need to offer
a substitute if the film is unavailable.
Feb 6: The 100 Year old Man who climbed out the window and
Disappeared (Swedish, with subtitles) Runtime 100 minutes.
Feb 13: The Judge. Runtime 143 minutes
Feb 20: This is Where I Leave You. Runtime 103 minutes
Feb 27: St. Vincent. Runtime 103 minutes
For Children at the Ingersoll Library
Family Literacy Evening Thurs Feb 12,7pm. Join Miss Gail for lots of
family fun; stories & 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! For families with any age children.
Regular weekly programs resume the week of February 2.
- Teens Tues Feb 3 & 17, 4-5:30pm
- Learn to Love Your Library for Home Schooled children ages 4-8 is
held Tues, 2-3pm. Registration is necessary.
- Adventures in Learning for Home Schooled children ages 9-13 is
held Thurs, 1-3pm. Registration is necessary.
March Break Madness is back at Ingersoll Library:
Mon Mar 16, 2-3pm Lego for ages 7-12 years. Drop in & bring your
own bucket of Lego & create. All Lego is responsibility of the owner.
Movie Madness Mon Mar 16, 3:30-5pm for ages 7 and up (under 7
must have a responsible adult with them).
Tues Mar 17, 2-3pm Mad Science program for ages 8-12 years, only
20 spaces available. No registration necessary, however the door will
close when the maximum number has been reached.
Movie Madness Tues Mar 17, 3:30-5pm for ages 7 & up (under 7 must
have a responsible adult with them).
Movie titles are chosen randomly based on availability Call the
Ingersoll Library on the day of the movie for the title.
Books, Books & More Books Wed Mar 18, 2-3pm for ages 4-8 years.
Bring a cozy pillow & blanket and hang out in the program room listening to Tumblebooks on the large screen. Must be accompanied by
a responsible caregiver.
Movie Madness Wed Mar 18, 3:30-5pm for ages 7 & up (under 7 must
have a responsible adult with them).
Thurs Mar 19, 2-3pm Mad Science program for ages 8-12 years only
20 spaces available. No registration necessary,
however the door will close when the maximum
number has been reached.
Movie Madness Thurs Mar 19, 3:30-5pm for
ages 7 & up (under 7 must have a responsible
adult with them). Movie titles are chosen randomly based on availability. Call the Ingersoll
Library on the day of the movie for the title.
THORNDALE HORTICULTURE SOCIETY
The Thorndale Area Horticultural Society will resume regular monthly meetings in Feb. The meeting will be Wed, Feb 11, 7:30pm at the
Thorndale Community Centre. The speaker will be Denise Hodgins
who will be speaking on "mini gardens - the next step from fairy gardens". Our meetings are open to the general public so everyone is
invited to attend. "Lug a mug" for your beverage. Hope to see you
there. For information contact Shirley at 519-461-0855 or email thorndalehort@gmail.com, wwwgardenontario.orgphp/tahs
"SOW IT, GROW IT, SHOW IT"
HUNTER & FIREARMS SAFETY
Ontario Hunter Education & Canadian Firearms Safety Course
Firearms Course: Feb 17-19, 5:30-10:30pm
Hunter Education: Feb 24-26, 5:30-10:30pm
Location: 160 King Street,
Thorndale. Cost: $280
(includes all manuals and
testing fees). Everything
you need to apply for your
Possession
and
Acquisition licence and to
buy
your
Hunting
Outdoors Card Apprentice
Hunters (12-15yrs) and
mentors are welcome to
attend. Contact: Brian Kerr
bkerr@ecologistics.com
519-521-6703 (phone or text).
Church
Salvation Army/Hillcrest Church 519-485-4961
192 Thames St. South
Wednesday night Bible Study at 6:30pm at the Thrift Store.
Ladies Craft Night 6:30pm, 2nd & 4th Thurs at the Thrift Store
Ingersoll Christian Reformed Church
Mt. Elgin United Church 519-425-2091
Worship
Tues
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Thurs
Fri
& Sunday School 10am
324105 Mt Elgin Rd W, Mt Elgin
Seniors VON Smart Exercise 8:30-9:30am
Rural Cafe & Shuffleboard 9:30-11am at commty. centre
Moms & Tots 10-11:30am
VON Foot Care
Living Well afternoon games 1-3pm
Seniors VON Smart Exercise 8:30-9:30am
Hi-Way Pentecostal Church 519-485-0961
584118 Beachville Rd. hiwaypentecostal.ca
Sunday Services 10:30am Family Worship Service
6:30 pm Evening Service
Wed 6:45-8pm Kidz Zone Refuel, Laurie Hawkins School Age 3-11
Thurs 7-9:30pm Regeneration Gr 7-12 at Hi-Way
Reynolds Creek United Church
519-425-1174 7180 Hamilton Rd., Putnam, Pastor Mary Dillon.
Worship time 11am, Sunday School 10:15am
First Baptist Church 519-485-3046
"A great place of worship for everyone"
235 Thames St South, www.fbcingersoll.ca
Pastor - Rev. Alan Adams 1stbapting@execulink.com
You can find us on You Tube and like us on Facebook
10:30 Sunday Morning Family Worship
Tues
7pm Prayer & Bible Study
Wed
7pm Youth Ministry Grades 6-12
www.shi.dol.ca 519-485-1802
131 Thames St North
Saturday 5pm & Sunday 10am & 6pm
Sacred Heart Church
Historic West Oxford United Church
354315 Church Line (east of Ingersoll)
Sunday worship at 11am ALL WELCOME
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
439 King St West 519-485-4941 ingersolllcrc.ca
Worship and Sunday School 10am Sundays
MON
Friendship Club 7pm
TUES
Women's Ministry 10am
WED
GEMS girls club 7pm alternate Wednesdays
THURS Cadets boys club 7pm
St James' Anglican Church
184 Oxford St, Ingersoll - Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.
Email: stjamesoffice@execulink.com, www.stjamesingersoll.com
Phone 519-485-0385, Fax 519-485-5963
Parish office hours: Mon-Thurs 9-noon
WED
10am Holy Communion
2nd Wed of each month 1:30pm Bible Study at Oxford Manor
Feb 12 Messy Church 5-7pm
Feb 13 Valentine Luncheon 11am-1pm Tickets $15 available by
calling 519-485-6936 or by calling the church office.
Feb 17 Shrove Tues, Pancake Supper 5-7pm (Adults $10;
children $5.; under 5 free). Tickets will be available at the
door or by calling the church office.
The Olde West Oxford United Churches
Contact: David Van Patter 519-539-2436
Beachville -- 434809 Zorra Line, Beachville 9:30am
Foldens -- 374097 Folden’s Line, Folden’s 9:30am
Sweaburg -- 474425 Dodge Line, Sweaburg 11:00am
West Oxford -- 354395 Church Line, West Oxford Twp. 11:00am
St Paul's Presbyterian Church 519-485-3390
56 Thames St. S., Ingersoll www.stpaulsingersoll.ca
Sunday Worship is at 11am – ALL WELCOME
Trinity United Church 519-485-0820, 118 Church St
trinityingersoll@rogers.com, Rev. Bill Mayoros
Office: Terry-Sue Coventry Mon-Fri 9am-1pm
Service Time 10:30am. Everyone Welcome.
WED
Yoga at 7pm in the parlour. Call church for details
THURS Guided meditation (call for more details)
Feb 17 Pancake Supper
Feb 21 Choralaires concert at St Pauls
Feb 23 Orders taken for lasagna & beef barley soup
Crossroads Alliance Church 519-485-4440
194552 Regional Road 119, www.mycross.ca
Please join us Sundays: Sunday Bible Study: 9am
Prayer 9:30am Nursery 10:30am Coffee Fellowship 10am
Service 10:30am~ Citrus Sun 10:30am ~ Inside Out Kids 10:30am
FEBRUARY
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
• Purple Hill Opry
• Embro Legion
Breakfast 9-1pm
• Hillcrest Legion
Roast Beef Dinner
2
• Men’s Curling
Championships
until Feb 8th
3
• Thorndale Blood
Donor Clinic
• Al-Anon, St Pauls
• SWOX Council
• Ing Srs Travel Club
4
5
• Kiwanis meeting
6
• Beachville Legion
Chili Pasta Bake
• Ingersoll Seniors
Current Affairs
• Camp Tanner Dinner
• Rock the Fund
Bonspiel
• Karaoke Ing. Legion
8
9
10
• Embro Minor Soccer •Thorndale Horticulture • Library Family
registration
Society meeting
Literacy Night
• Al-Anon, St Pauls
• Kiwanis meeting
• Nature Club meeting
11
12
13
14
• ICAC Fibre Arts
Opening Exhibition
• Salford Pot Luck
• Ingersoll Ice
Valentine’s Dance
• Beachville Legion
Chicken Supper
7
• Karaoke Ing Legion
• Legion Cribbage
• FA meeting
15
• Euchre Tourney for
• Ingersoll Blood
Oxford Walk for MS
Donor Clinic
•Wilson Birthday Party
16
17
• Firearms Course
• Sweaburg Parks
• Embro Minor Soccer & Rec. meeting
registration
• Trinity Church
Pancake Supper
• SWOX Council
18
19
• Key Club Spaghetti
20
21
22
•Scrapbook Fundraiser • Zorra Caledonia
• Beachville Legion
Society meeting
Brunch
• Salford Euchre
• Open Mic Jamboree
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
• Embro Legion
Breakfast
FAMILY DAY
• Hunter Ed. Course
• Thamesford
Friendship Club
• Horticulture Society
• Thamesford
Accounting Seminar
• Al-Anon, St Pauls
• SWOX Taxes due
• Kiwanis meeting
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
• Hillcrest Legion
• Hillcrest Legion
-Pot Luck Euchre
Mens Darts
• Salford Shuffleboard • Beachville Legion
• Euchre at St Johns
Euchre
Church, Thamesford
• Al-Anon, Woodstock
IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911
• Scrap for a Cause
• Karaoke at Legion
•NA meeting, Ingersoll • Choralaries concert
•Movie Night, Mt Elgin •Scrapbook Fundraiser
• London Boat &
Fishing Show
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• Beachville Legion
• Kiwanis Trivia
Beef Stew Supper
• Karaoke Ing Legion
•NA meeting, Ingersoll • Highland Ceildh
MARCH...
Mar 6
Mar 7
World Day of Prayer
ICAC Kids Card Making Class
O.P.P. DIAL 1-888-310-1122
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Community Contacts
Telehealth Ontario...............866-797-0000
Poison Info Centre...............800-268-9017
Women's Emerg. Centre ......519-539-4811
Kids Help Phone ..................800-668-6868
Ingersoll Arena ..................................519-485-5023
Big Brothers Big Sisters ....................519-485-1801
Block Parent Program .......................519-485-2062
Creative Arts Centre..........................519-485-4691
Crime Stoppers ............................... 800-222-8477
Fusion Youth Centre..........................519-485-4386
Ingersoll & District Inter-Church ..........519-933-7730
Seniors Services ...............................519-485-3869
Victoria Park Comm Centre...............519-425-1181
Village Voice......................................519-285-3249
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