Brome County Community Bulletin Board
November 16
Annual holiday soup, dessert luncheon and bake sale. All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham. Thursday, November 16. Bake sale starts at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon at noon. Donation $10. Cards will be played immediately following. Reservation: Claire 450-295-2349 or Mary 450263-3329. Remember “always fresh – nothing frozen.”
November 18
The Brome County Museum’s Centennial Building and Children’s Museum are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit our free special exhibit, “Between the Lines: The Lawrence B. Rogers Letters” and browse in our “Bounty of Brome County” gift shop. Admission to the Children’s Museum is free for BCHS members and $2 for non-members. Info. 450-243-6782 or bromemuseum.com
November 18
Open house and bake sale at the Maison des Jeunes Sutton “Le Spot,” 7 Academy, second floor entrance at the back. Saturday, November 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a bowl of soup or chili. Information 450-538-7494.
November 18
Fundraiser to benefit the family of Ethan Marshall, recent victims of a house fire in Dunham with the tragic loss of their son and all their possessions. Featuring Jimmy Edward Country Folks band. Saturday, November 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Blvd. Davignon, Cowansville. All proceeds go to the family. Admission $10.
November 18
Christmas sale, Sutton Saturday Market. November 18 at 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2 rue Curley Street, Sutton, Que. Canteen available.
November 18
The Brome County Rug Hookers invite you to a hooked rug show and demonstration at the Brome village hall, 330 Stagecoach, Brome. November 18, 9.a.m.–4 p.m.
November 18
Sutton Junction community hall lasagna supper, salad, and home-made desserts on Saturday, November 18 to benefit the hall. Wine and beverages available on-site. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for adults, $5 for kids under 10. Come and join us for supper among family and friends and support a good cause!
November 19
Please join us for “Hymn Sing” at 7 p.m. on Sunday November 19 at St. James Anglican Church, Foster, 725 Lakeside, Foster. Those present choose the songs we sing so if you love to sing and make a joyful noise, this is the place to be. Join us afterwards in the hall for refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Info 450539-1123.
November 20
Monday, November 20, Health Matters revisited, “The importance of proteins” with Dorothy Moffat, 6–8 p.m., Free! Brome Lac Community Centre, 270 rue Victoria, avantebarb@hotmail.com.
November 21
Tuesday, November 21, Travel with Nancy “Visiting Scotland” with Grace, 68 p.m., Free! Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530, avantenancy@bellnet.ca.
November 22
Wednesday, November 22, Crocheting 101 with Crystal, 6 – 8 p.m. Free! bring a hook; we have yarn to get you started. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530, avantenancy@bellnet.ca.
November 22
Kayla’s school for women under 40, Wednesday November 22 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon, “Work-life Balance,” Free! Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530, avanteoutreach@outlook.com.
November 23
Thursday, November 23, Quilting/sewing. Bring a project, with the materials needed and we’ll git-rdone! 3–5 p.m. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530, avantegayl@bellnet.ca.
November 25
Christmas bazaar Saturday, November 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St Paul’s United Church, 4929 Foster St., Waterloo. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Handicrafts, food and candy table, and a silent auction which closes at 1 p.m. Come and do your Christmas shopping.
November 26
The orchestra “Les Cordes à Vent” has two objectives: education and social cause. This year the concert benefits Parkinson Quebec. It is dedicated to one of our violinists, Christine Beaudoin. You will hear well-known sopranos Nathalie Bédard and Lyne Genest, instrumental soloists Françoise Turcotte, Stéphanie Néron, Jean-françois Vaillancourt, Lorraine Vilder and others under the direction of Anne Lauber. Works of Barber, Bach, Schubert, Schumann, Pergolesi, etc. It will take place on Sunday, November 26, 2 p.m., at Saint-andré Church, 91 Principale, Sutton. Tickets available at Boutique Nath’elle, 22 Principale, Sutton or at the door. To donate by cheque: Parkinson Quebec, a/s Françoise Turcotte, 312 Darrah, Sutton, J0E 2K0 (tax receipt issued).
November 26
Fundraiser Avante Women’s Centre is hosting a fabulous Christmas market Fundraiser on November 26 and December 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Centre de Santé Euro-spa, 455 rang de l’église Sud, St-ignace. Come do your Christmas shopping among the 50 artisans on site and find that one-of-a-kind work of art you’ve been searching for. There will be something for everyone, from macramé to crocheted mittens and slippers, from hand painted barn-wood signs to intricate artwork, from home baked goodies to upcycled goods, from quilts to rock art, from maple products to honey, and much more. Get unique gifts while supporting a community organization! For more information call 450-248-0530.
December 2
Christmas bazaar will be held on December 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Trinity Anglican Church, 409 Sud, Cowansville. Handicrafts, baked goods. Lots of Christmas goods and decorations. Light lunch available. For information or table rental call: Jane 450 378-8692.
December 9
Handel’s Messiah! L’harmonie des saisons and Festival Classica will present this masterpiece on five occasions between December 7 and December 10 (www.harmoniedessaisons.org). With four internationally renowned vocal soloists, professional choir, and baroque orchestra on period instruments, under the musical direction of NY maestro Eric Milnes. Saint-lambert, Repentigny, Granby, Boucherville, and Saint-constant. Granby: Saturday December 9, 2 p.m., at Église St-eugène, 97, rue Laval Sud, Granby. Tickets available at www.festivalclassica.ca or reservations: 450-912-0868 — ext. 101, or at the door. Adults: $30 plus service fees and taxes, students $25 plus service fees and taxes.
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: 450-5388108.
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 10 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville. Everyone is welcome.
CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE
Sunday, November 19 – worship and music: 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 this Sunday. 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: Deborah Beattie. 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 450-295-3573. 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 to 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).