Women’s group has plenty on its agenda
The South Berwick Women’s Institute continues to be a strong presence in the community.
During a recent gathering, president Keshia Forsyth opened the meeting at the community hall. After a warm welcome, the Mary Stewart Collect and the flag salute were recited.
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Fourteen members answered roll call by saying what their favourite flower and favourite apple were. Minutes of June 8, 2016 were read by Judy NoelWalsh while Forsyth read the treasurer’s report.
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A thank you was received from the AGM organizing committee team for the 125 tote bags that were sewn by “A Time for all Things” for the annual general meeting held in Port Williams in August. A thank you was also received from the Berwick Fire Department for the donation in memory of Blair Rhodenizer.
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A notice was received from Cathy Kinsman, president of Kings West District Women’s Institute, that the production of “Calendar Girls” at Centre Stage is being organized for WI members to attend on Oct. 2 beginning at 2 p.m. Any member that is interested may call 902-678-8040 to secure a seat.
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The district fall rally will be held on Oct. 26 at the South Berwick community hall.
*** Women’s Institute members Joanne Hill, Vivian Nichols, Margaret West, and Esther Chute, who turned 103 years old earlier this year.
Janice Lutz introduced the gathering’s guest speaker, Sarah Callow-Fisher. Callow-Fisher is a 25-year-old who grew up on the Brow Mountain Road and was al-
ways interested in gardening, just like her mother.
She opened her business “A Beautiful Wild” about a year ago on Alyesford Road. It is a flower farm and floral design, sustainably grown, and she makes beautiful bouquets using seasonal flowers from her garden. She is very passionate about her business and believes in no pesticides and no sprays. Her bouquets can also be bought at North Mountain Fine Coffees in Berwick and she can be found on Facebook.
Ruth Weir thanked CallowFisher and presented her with a small gift.
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Some members visited life member Margaret West who just celebrated her 104th birthday.
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The next meeting will be Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the South Berwick community hall.