Brome County Community Bulletin Board
February 9
Hema Quebec blood drive – sponsored by the Brome Bolton Fish and Game Club, from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Depanneur Rouge, 483 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton. For information: 450-2435885.
February 10
Harmonie des Saisons: Baroque music concert in Waterloo. Saturday, February 10 at 2 p.m.: St. Luke’s Church, 420 rue de la cour. Meslanges: Baroque music for ensemble of violas da gamba and harpsichord, coproduced with the viol consort, Les Voix Humaines. Concert will also be given on Friday evening at Église St-eugène, 97 Laval in Granby (7:30 p.m.). Pressale tickets ($30), are on sale at Fruiterie Aux Belles Recoltes in Waterloo and at Brome Lake Books. Also available by calling 450-539-1309. At the door: $35 adults, students $12 and free for children under 12.
February 10
Come to the Valentine country dance with variety at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South St. Cowansville. Saturday February 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. Music by Jimmy Edwards Country Folks band. Door prizes, 50-50 drawing. Support the church and food bank. Donation $8. Canteen on premises.
February 11
Legion 99 Cowansville 120, Blvd. Davignon. Breakfast, February 11, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. $8 per person.
February 12
Monday, February 12, Knowlton Coffee Break: “Couponing,” how to save a ton of money, with guest Mona. 1:30– 3:30 pm. Free! Brome Lac Community, 270, rue Victoria, Knowlton, avantebarb@hotmail.com.
February 13
Pancake supper, Tuesday, February 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Odd Fellows hall, 480 Knowlton Road, Lac Brome. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, beans, maple syrup. Information: 450-243-5742 or 450-243-6778. Admission: adult $8 and under 10 is $5. February 13
Pancake supper at Holy Trinity Church, Iron Hill on Tuesday, February 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pancakes, real maple syrup, sausages, and homemade beans. Adults $8 and children under 10 are $5. Take a break from winter and bring a friend. Information: 450-2632579.
February 13
Tuesday, February 13, Kayla’s women under 40: “Meditation for Beginners” with Jen. 6 p.m. Free. Meditate and allow your mind a moment of peace. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530. avanteoutreach@outlook.com
February 15
Thursday, Feb. 15, “Sewing string quilt blocks” 9:30 a.m. Learn your machine and create colorful blocks for a fundraising quilt (all levels welcome). Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530, avantegayl@bellnet.ca.
February 16
Friday, February 16, Health Matters Live “Foot Care: happy, healthy feet” with Rachel Zecius, 10 a.m.–noon (followed by a soup lunch). Everyone Welcome! Cowansville, CLSC, 397, rue Rivière, avantebarb@hotmail.com.
February 19
The Town of Brome Lake Wellness Volunteer Centre will hold the annual general meeting on Monday, February 19 at 10 a.m. at the Centre Lac-brome Community Centre, 270 Victoria. All Wellness volunteers, supporters, clients, and any interested TBL residents are invited to attend.
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, February 11 – 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 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: Norman Haslam. 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: 450-538-8108 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. Our next worship service will take place on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 11 a.m. 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 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).