Brome County Community Bulletin Board
September 27 Sutton Legion Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St. Sutton. Jackpot of $200 or more. Start at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and lucky charms. Info: 450 538-2864.
September 29 New this fall! A duplicate bridge club in Brome Lake. Every Friday from 12:304 p.m. at the Brome Lake Community Center (270 Victoria, Knowlton). Bridge will be every week on Friday’s! Cost is $4 per session (includes snacks). Come play with us. We look forward to seeing you! For more information, contact Roger Rouleau at 450-955-1410.
September 30 The Mental Health & Well-being Support Group. Please phone Linda: 450-2430928 or pleasantvalley001@gmail.com for the location of the meeting. Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement, and acceptance. Having support makes all the difference!
September 30 Caregivers’ Café — Know Your Rights and Protect Yourself! Sarah Dougherty, lawyer with Éducaloi for over eight years, will discuss powers of attorney, protection mandates and advance medical directives. Éducaloi is an independent non-profit organization that explains the law to Quebecers in simple language. 10 a.m. to noon at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 24 St. Paul Road, Knowlton. The Caregivers’ Café meetings, which are open to all, offer an opportunity to come together to exchange resources and learn from each other. For more information email: mycaregiverscafe@gmail.com.
October 1 All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion. Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty). Donation of $10 for adults, children 6 to 8 yrs $4, little ones are always free. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., everyone welcome. 2 Curly St Sutton, Qc. Information: 450 538-2210.
October 1 St. James Anglican Church – Foster. We open our doors to welcome you on Sunday, October 1 at 9:15 for our Harvest Service of Holy Communion, Rev. George Campbell officiating. We are the little church on the hill, 725 Lakeside, Foster. Join us afterwards in the hall to visit over refreshments. Everyone is welcome.
October 2 The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley, monthly meeting October 2 at 2 p.m. The Auberge West Brome on Rte. 139. Speaker: Jim Ferrier Environmentalist. Topic: Wildlife and Woodlore. Nonmembers welcome for a $10 fee. Information: 450-372-4562. For lunch reservations at the auberge call 450-2667552/1-888-902-7663 or please visit our web page http://www.canadianclub-yamaskavalley.ca
October 2 Monday, October 2 , Knowlton Coffee Break: “Advance Medical Directives” with Notary Marie-josée Gagné, free, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Brome Lac Community Centre, 270 rue Victoria, 450-248-0530.
October 3 Tuesday, October 3, What are women’s centres for anyway? Discover the answer at our potluck supper, fun activity and video screening with Gayl and Kayla. 6 p.m. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530, avantegayl@bellent.ca.
October 5 Avante Women’s Centre is taking to the road this fall and we’re going to Sutton. We’re looking forward to meeting women of all ages at the town hall on Thursday, October 5 at 6 p.m. Why? So you can meet the team to brainstorm what we can offer you and to enjoy some tasty refreshments. Please call 450-2480530 to sign up.
October 4 Wednesday, October 4, Kayla’s school for wayward women under 40: “Personal Finances” get more bang for your buck. Part II with Lise 9:30 a.m. Free! Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530, avanteoutreach@outlook.com.
October 6 The Town of Brome Lake Wellness Volunteer Centre invites all TBL seniors to a Thanksgiving dinner at the Centre Lac Brome on Friday, October 6 at noon. Seating is limited so please reserve by Monday, October 2 at 450-242-2020. Donation of $5. Transportation is available if needed.
October 7 Township Toddlers annual benefit Saturday, October 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Roast beef and pork BBQ. $15/person, $8 for 7-12 yrs., and 6 yrs. and under free. Auction (arts/crafts) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dance with Smokin Country from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5/person. Salle des Chevaliers de Colomb 224, rue Christophe Colomb, Cowansville 450-263-5080. Reservations (Ross) 450-266-1716.
October 11 Parish of Brome - fall soup luncheon October 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church of the Ascension, West Brome. Admission $7 includes soup, crusty bread, dessert, and coffee or tea. Come and bring a friend!
October 28 Early pre-christmas craft sale: To be held at Emmanuel United Church, 203 Principale, Cowansville, on Saturday, October 28, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rental of tables: $20 each or two for $35. For rental, please call Norma at 450-263-3448 or the church office at 450-263-0204. A light lunch will be served at noon, Lunch proceeds to go for church camperships and the Fordyce Women's Institute.
CHURCH BULLETINS
ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH – DUNHAM
Sunday services at 10 a.m. – all welcome! The Reverend Sinpoh Han. Information: 450-295-2045.
ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME Services are at 9 a.m. First Sunday of the month — Holy Trinity, Iron Hill; second Sunday of the month — St. John the Evangelist, Brome; third Sunday of the month — Church of the Ascension, West Brome; fourth Sunday of the month — St. Aidan, Sutton Junction. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-538-8108.
BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
You are warmly welcomed to join us each Sunday for an uplifting spiritual experience. We welcome you and your ideas as we provide a safe place where individually we seek out a greater purpose for our lives. Every Sunday at 10 a.m. join our community in either Bedford, Stanbridge East, or Mystic. Services in Bedford and Stanbridge East are followed by coffee and snacks. The address for each church can be found on our website: bedfordpastoral.org. For more information please contact Wendy Near at the church office on Thursday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. by phone 450-248-3044 or call 450-248-2739, or by email at Bedford.pastoral@yahoo.ca.
CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m. followed by a coffee hour at 10 a.m. in the church hall. Information: 450-538-0530.
COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville. Everyone is welcome.
CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE
World Communion Sunday, October 1 — worship and music: Sacrament of Holy Communion at both worship services. Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton service and Sunday school, at 9 a.m. St. Paul’s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Dave Lambie, minister. For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129. EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Come together for a thoughtful and spiritual experience and give yourself a good start to the week. Sunday worship is at 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is every third Sunday of the month. We serve the United Church communities of Brigham, East Farnham, Farnham, and Cowansville…but really anyone can find a home here. Give it a try and sample a Sunday. Wheelchair accessible. Worship leader: Frances Jones. Church office: 450-263-0204. Website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.
ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST. ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH
366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton. You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (side door). The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers. We welcome beginners and experienced meditators. Regular attendance not required. Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.
GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-538-8108 or visit our website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.
GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children. Be a part of the family. 101 rue Principale, Granby. Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services. guc-eug@bellnet.ca.
KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE
Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville, and Vale Perkins. Worship service at 11 a.m. at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078). A warm welcome is extended to all. Handicapped access available. Should you require the services of the minister, please contact the Rev. Steve Lawson at 450-242-1993.
LIVING HOPE CENTER Living Hope Center, a full gospel church, meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at 101 Albert Street, suite 1000 (under Uniprix) in Cowansville. For more information call pastor Tony Farrugia at 450295-3573. Come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.
ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m. All welcome. Bienvenue a tous. Reverend Richard Gauthier, rector. Information: 450-372-2197.
ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St. Paul’s Road, Knowlton. St. Paul’s — a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services (traditional, contemporary and modern music and format). Please check out our new website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca. Messy Church every third Wednesday of the month from 5-7 p.m. Everyone welcome! Telephone: 450-242-2885.
TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 409 South Street, Cowansville. All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God’s loving will. We’d love to welcome you. Reverend George Campbell. Information: 450-955-3325 (leave message).