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TOWNSHIPS
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424-2975, www.aa.org
LENNOXVILLE
The gallery at Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre is proud to present the works of six Aboriginal and local artists from November 12 to December 17, 2017: Christine Sioui Wawanoloath, Joyce Panadis, Ena Greyeyes, Debbie Everett, Lucy Doheny and Caroline George. The exhibit wraps up the series of activities presented as part of Uplands’ Canada 150 project, “From Nikitotegwasis to Lennoxville”, discovering the richness of Aboriginal history, culture and arts. Uplands, 9 Speid Street, borough of Lennoxville is open Wednesday to Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Info: (819) 564-0409.
RICHMOND
Christmas Tea at St. Anne’s Church, 171 Principale Street South, on Saturday, November 25 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – a lovely Tea of dainty sandwiches and delicious squares amidst the bustle of a food sale, attic treasures table and a silent auction ending at 3 p.m. Don’t forget the door prizes, too. Get your Christmas shopping done and enjoy a lovely cup of tea.
LENNOXVILLE
St. George’s Church, 84 Queen St., annual Christmas Bazaar and Tea, Saturday, November 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Silent Auction, delightful muddle, home cooking, candy, jewellery and hand knit or crochet items, along with other hand crafted items make interesting sales tables. Admission charged for the tea. All welcome.
AYER’S CLIFF
The U.C.W. of Beulah United Church, Main St., Ayer’s Cliff will host a pre-christmas Bake Sale and Coffee Party, along with the sale of donated items (new and used), knitwear, glassware, books, jewellery, toys, etc., along with homemade doughnuts, breads, pies, baked beans, jellies, pickles, etc., will be offered. Please join us on Saturday, November 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Coffee, tea, doughnuts, scones and jam will be served throughout the morning for your enjoyment. All welcome.
COOKSHIRE
Health Link in Cookshire: Preparing for Winter. Thursday, December 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Manoir de l’eau vive, 210 Principale Est, Cookshire-eaton. Lunch provided – donation (must reserve). To reserve, call Brenda 819-566-5717.
LENNOXVILLE
HCC Seniors lunch November 30 at 12:00 noon at Hope Community Church, 102 Queen St., Lennoxville. Entrance from
AYER’S CLIFF
70th annual Turkey Bingo on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Barthelemy Parish Hall, 911 Clough St., Ayer’s Cliff. Benefit for the Parish. Lots of very nice door prizes.
HUNTINGVILLE
We are back at last! Three Link Fraternity, Princess Rebekah Lodge #4, would like to invite you to our Chicken Pie Supper on Sunday, November 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 4150 Route 147, Waterville (Huntingville). Chicken, sauce, biscuits, all the “fixins,” with fruit cocktail for dessert. We have a family price. This is all you can eat! We offer “takeout”. Give us a call at 819820-5672, tell us what time you will be by and pick up your order. This is a great opportunity to support our community projects. If you would like more information on any of our projects, please come to our supper or contact Princess Rebekah Lodge, IOOF at princess4ioof@yahoo.ca or 819562-3222. Come on out, have a great meal, and help us help you and your community!
STANSTEAD Colby-curtis Museum Christmas Tea on Saturday, December 2 from 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at 535 Dufferin St., Stanstead. Admission charged. Reservations only before November 29. info@colbycurtis.ca, 819-876-7322.
LENNOXVILLE
The St. Mark’s Chapel Choir on Bishop’s University campus invites you to their annual Festival of Lessons & Carols. This special candlelit service will feature traditional anthems and carols to usher in the Advent and Christmas season. A freewill offering will be collected to support local charities. Saturday, December 2, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 3, 4 p.m. Parking is free. All are welcome.
RICHMOND
There will be a Crib tournament on Saturday, November 25 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #15, Richmond, 235 College St. N. Come and join in the fun. Entry fee charged at the door.
RICHMOND
The Richmond Legion, Branch #15, 235 College St. N., will be featuring “MEMORIES,” Sam Morrissey & friends, on Saturday evening, December 2, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Nashville style music. Admission charged. Everyone is welcome.
TRENHOLM
Trenholm United Church. Worship and song await you at our monthly service on Sunday, November 26 at 11 a.m., followed by soup and sandwich lunch. Everyone is welcome! Also, please mark our Christmas Candlelight Service on your calendar. It will take place on December 17 at 7 p.m.
LENNOXVILLE
St. Francis Valley Naturalist Club meeting, Wednesday, November 29 at 7 p.m. at the Amedee Beaudoin Community Centre, 10
Anna leaves to mourn her children Peter (Cynthia), the late John, Henry (Lisa Crosby) and Johanne (Brian Taber). She was grandmother “Oma” to Jeremy (Maryse Chagnon), Jason, Sarah, Chris (Isobel Lupien), Marisa, Andrew and Brandon (Katrina Raymonde). Great-oma to Zachery, Anthony, Fredrick, Riley and Adrian. She will be missed by numerous relatives and friends in Canada and Holland.
Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Principale St. S., Richmond, on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 25 from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at the Ste-bibiane Church, Richmond at 2:00 p.m.
The family would like to thank the Wales Home and especially all of the Norton 3 staff for the excellent care given to Anna.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte 243 N., Cleveland, QC J0B 2H0 would be gratefully appreciated.
Samuel Gratham St., Lennoxville Borough. Program: Mark Vellend of Universite de Sherbrooke will speak about “Changing Ecosystems of Mont Megantic.” Everyone is welcome. Advance notice: the annual Audubon Christmas bird count will be on Saturday, December 16.
STANSTEAD
Annual Christmas Celebration, Saturday, December 2, Granite Museum, 14 Notredame Blvd. West, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free entry. Craft and food tables, Santa Claus from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Face painting by Bobbi. Door prizes. Live music. Coffee, tea, light lunch or snacks available. Donations at the door for Haskell Free Library.
AYER’S CLIFF
Come join us for our 5th annual Christmas Bazaar/tea/coffee Time at St. George’s Anglican Church, 1002 Main St., Ayer’s Cliff on Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Baked goodies, gifts, Christmas decorations, etc. Sponsored by St. George’s ACW. DANVILLE
The Christmas Country Gospel Hour will be held on Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m. at St. Augustine Anglican Church in Danville. Dave Mcburney and friends will provide the music, some young people will entertain you with a play, Christmas treats will be served and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for Gifts for Mission. We hope you can join us for this heart warming
afternoon.
LENNOXVILLE
Mental Health Estrie is offering a new bilingual and free services in the Lennoxville area – Mon Shack. Tuesday, November 28, 1 p.m., walking group with Mrs. Josee Parent (this will be offered every other week). Thursday, November 30, 1 p.m., Yoga course with Mrs. Lysanne Prevost, certified instructor (this will be offered every other week). Tuesday, December 5, 1 p.m., group cooking with Mr. Stephane Houle, cook (this will be offered every other week). Registration: 819821-0515 or email direction@monshack.ca. Priority of given to people living with mental health issues, 18 to 35 years old, but are also open to the community. Come alone to meet new people, come with a friend or family member.
LENNOXVILLE Lennoxville and District Community Aid is hosting a free information session, open to all in the community and offered by CAAPESTRIE. This conference, “What is the CAAP and what it can do for you? Learn about your rights to receive health and social services in English.” This event is presented in English and is dedicated to the general public. This will take place Thursday November 30 at 2 p.m. at the Amédée Beaudoin Community Center, Borough of Lennoxville. For information, please call 819-821-4779.