Brome County Community Bulletin Board
November 28
Fundraiser Avante Women’s Centre is hosting a fabulous Christmas market fundraiser on November 28 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 1
A big sale of watercolours, drawings and soapstone carvings of the late Gerard Schwartz will be held on Friday to Sunday, December 1-3 and December 810. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 100 Ch. Pelletier Sud St Armand Que. 450-248-3832. 50 per cent off. Welcome all.
December 2
Creek Church craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon. Once again, the Creek UCW is offering a wide range of Christmas goodies and crafts to help you prepare for the holidays. Come early for the best selection.
December 2 Honeysuckle Sisters’ Christmas concert on December 2 at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Mansonville: Swing into the holiday season with Christmas tunes from the 30s to 60s and great originals! This concert is a fundraiser for St Paul’s. Admission charged; 12 years of age and under – free. For information and to reserve tickets, call: Judith Ball 450-2923555.
December 2
Pot Pourri Christmas concert. At 4 p.m., Saturday, December 2, Knowlton United Church, 230 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton. Beneficiary “Tales 4 Tots.” Also 3 p.m., Sunday, December 3, Grace Anglican Church, 52, rue Principale South, Sutton, beneficiary “Foyer Sutton.” Tickets $10 at the door. Children under 12 free. Information 450-531 -5431 or 450-242-2333.
December 2
Annual Advent tea at Emmanuel United Church 205, rue Principale, Cowansville, Saturday, December 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. Bake tables, Christmas handicrafts, attic treasures. Come alone or bring some friends and enjoy fancy sandwiches and yummy goodies, coffee/tea for only $8.
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 at 450-378-8692.
December 3
All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham. Sunday December 3 at 2:30 p.m. Freewill offering or non-perishable foods: Proceeds to the “Helping Hands Food Bank.” Trinity Anglican Church, Cowansville, Light refreshments will be served. Everyone Welcome.
December 4
The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley monthly meeting: December 4 at 2 p.m. The Auberge in West Brome, Rte. 139. Non-members $10. Christmas musical program with Deja Deux, one of our local groups. For information: 450-3724562. Lunch reservations at the Auberge call 450-266-7552/1-888-902-7663. Please visit our web page http://www.canadianclub-yamaskavalley.ca.
December 4
Monday, December 4, Knowlton Coffee Break “Paint your own wooded Christmas sign” 1:30 p.m., all materials supplied, suggested donation $2. Brome Lac Community Centre, 270 rue Victoria, avantebarb@hotmail.com.
December 6
Wednesday, December 6, Kayla’s school for women under 40 “Argument or Abuse” with Angie, Horizon pour Elle, starts at 6 p.m., free. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530, avanteoutreach@outlook.com.
December 7
Thursday, December 7, Soup Café from noon to 1 p.m. Free, all women welcome! Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530, avantenancy@bellnet.ca.
December7
Thursday, December 7, DIY with Barb: “Christmas Swags,” 1:30 p.m. Suggested donation $2, RSVP! Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-2480530, avantebarb@hotmail.com.
December 8
“Lift Your Spirit” workshop at Knowlton United Church, Friday, December 8, noon. Lunch and discussion — guest speaker: Dr. Alan Coffey, ophthalmologist. Eye care as part of the aging process. Cost: $7.
December 8
TBL Wellness Volunteer Centre invites all TBL seniors to our annual Christmas tea at Centre Lac Brome on Friday, December 8 at 2 p.m. Come and enjoy a Christmas sing-a-long while enjoying some special treats. Seating is limited, so please reserve by Monday, December 4 at 450-242-2020. Transportation is available if needed. This event is free to all.
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.
December 10
St, Paul’s in Concert. Christmas concert and carol singing with St.paul’s Anglican Church’s praise team. Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 24, Ch. St-paul Rd, Knowlton. A freewill offering ($10 suggested) will be received to finance the upgrade of our Hauptwerk system. Banquet closing the celebrations of the 175th anniversary of the parish served after the concert. Welcome to all!
December 10
Please join us for a special Christmas hymn sing at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 10 at St. James Anglican Church-foster, 725 Lakeside, Foster. You will choose the carols and other Christmas songs that you most enjoy. Join us afterwards in the hall to visit over a selection of Christmas baking and other treats. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend. Information 450-539-1123.
December 16
Chanukah party in the Eastern Townships. For the sixth year, Chabad of the Eastern Townships will be organizing a Chanukah party for the Jews of Brome County, as well as “weekenders” and visitors. Festivities will include the lighting of a five-foot menorah. A delicious buffet, with traditional latkes and doughnuts, will be served. Menorah kits and dreidels will be distributed. The party will take place Saturday night, December 16, at 6 p.m. For more information please contact Chabad of the Eastern Townships, 514-820-6770 or chabadeasterntownships@gmail.com.
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 450248-3044 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
White Gift Sunday, December 3 – First of Advent – 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 Linda Spear: 450-538-2506
GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH
52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-5388108 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 450372-1417 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 450-2953573. 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: 450-2422885.
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).