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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 1-888-4242975, www.aa.org
LENNOXVILLE
Easter Brunch at the A.N.A.F. Unit 318, 300 St. Francis, Lennoxville on Sunday, April 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come enjoy eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausages, ham, potatoes, baked beans and much more. All welcome. Info: 819346-9122.
RICHMOND
Please note the RCM Library, 820 Gouin St., Richmond, will be closed on March 31.
MONTREAL
Brain cancer: latest research advances and new treatment strategies, presented by The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre, Mcgill University. The third in a free four-part public lecture series entitled, Understanding cancer research and current treatments: Empowerment through knowledge, will focus on updates in brain cancer. Leading researchers and clinicians will discuss the latest treatments and research, including a patient testimonial. April 11, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Mcintyre Medical Building, 1200 Pine Avenue West, 6th floor, Palmer Theatre, Montreal. Registration: mcgillgcrc.com/events/public-forum.
STANSTEAD
The Volunteer Firefighters of Stanstead invite you to a blood drive to be held on Friday, March 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sunnyside Elementary School (gymnasium), 441 Dufferin Street in Stanstead. The members of the Hémaquébec team and the volunteers hope to welcome 75 donors. Giving Blood: a feel good act!
SOUTH DURHAM
Brunch at South Durham United Church on Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu includes ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, maple syrup, toast, etc. Everyone welcome!
LENNOXVILLE
HCC Senior Luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday, March 29 at Hope Community Church, 102 Queen St., Lennoxville. Entrance from parking lot, wheelchair accessible, elevator available. Everyone welcome. The next luncheon will be held on April 26.
AYER’S CLIFF
English Grief Support Group. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, L’envolée (Palliative care volunteers) will be offering a free 10-week support workshop. This will take place in Ayer’s Cliff beginning in April. A maximum of 10 participants will be accepted. Hosted by Claudie Séguin, Lorraine Holt and Liette Compagna. For more information call Lorraine 819-868-8641.
LENNOXVILLE
Cribbage Tournament to be held at the A.N.A.F. Unit #318 “The Hut,” 300 St. Francis, Lennoxville on Thursday, April 5. Registration at 7 p.m. Profits to go to the Breakfast Program at L.E.S. Everyone welcome, bring your partner.
LENNOXVILLE
You are cordially invited to join us at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 6 for our annual “Service of Hope and Inspiration” to be held at the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church Street, Sherbrooke (borough of Lennoxville) when we will honour family members and friends whose lives have been affected by, or lost to, a lifethreatening illness such as cancer. If you wish to join us in honouring your loved one with a floral tribute please call Frankie Noble (819-842-1035) between April 2 and April 25 or simply join us on May 6 and be inspired. Proceeds of sales of flowers will be shared between La Maison Aube Lumière and Leucan (Shaved Head Project).
LENNOXVILLE
Prom Fairies Family Bingo on Sunday, April 8. Noon: Opening of the canteen, spinning wheel, Fairy Drop and bottle caps games. 1:30 p.m. sharp: Bingo starts with paper cards being used, so please bring your dabbers. Adult and child winner each game. Location: Alexander Galt Regional High School, 1700 College Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville)
LENNOXVILLE
11th annual dart tournament for the benefit of the Breast Cancer Society on Saturday, April 14 at the Old Lennoxville Golf Club. Starts at 1 p.m. Mixed doubles (bring your own partner). 5 games 301. For information: Mary Dezan 819-8232600. Everyone welcome.
NEWPORT, VT
Osher Lifelong Learning Lecture series, Spring 2018. Wednesday, April 4: Katie Wood-kirchoff, Shelburne Museum Associate Curator, presents “Andrew Wyeth’s World” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hebard State Office Building in downtown Newport, 2nd floor conference room. Admission charged, season passes available. Beverage and conversation to follow. More info? www.learn.uvm.edu/osher or Suzi at 802-673-9499.
HATLEY
Hatley United Church. Easter Sunrise Service at 6:15 a.m. with Rev. Linda Buchanan at Kent Road, right off Route 208 entering Hatley from Route 243 south. Pot-luck brunch to follow at Hatley United Church, 57 Main Street, Hatley. All welcome.
AYER’S CLIFF
Roast Turkey Supper on Saturday, April 14 at Beulah United Church, 967 Main St., Ayer’s Cliff. Come and enjoy a delicious meal of roast turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, cranberry sauce, bread, tomato juice, coffee and tea and a slice of pie for dessert. Settings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reservations only so please call Dean Young 819-838-5815 or Wendell Cass 819-846-7180 to reserve your tickets. Everyone welcome! Thank you to everyone for your continued support of Beulah United Church.
STANSTEAD
David Parker Memorial Open Dart Tournament on Saturday, March 31 at the Stanstead Legion. Registration: noon to 1 p.m. Admission charged. Mixed doubles or women’s doubles. Bring your own partner. Trophies and prizes. Info: 819-876-5016.
SOUTH DURHAM
Easter Service at South Durham United Church on Sunday, April 1 at 9:15 a.m. Lay preacher Tracey Badger leading the worship service. Everyone welcome.