Brome County Community Bulletin Board
April 11
Sutton Legion Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St., Sutton. Jackpot of $200 or more. Start at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and lucky charms. Info: 450 538-2864.
April 11
Lift Your Spirit — Insights into Aging. Knowlton United Church, noon lunch–2 p.m. Cost $7. Guest presenter: Carole Martignacco, “Leaving a legacy of Values.” For details contact Steve Lawson, 450-242-1993.
April 13
St Paul’s Church Women Knowlton bargan day sale, 24 St. Paul’s Road, Friday, April 13 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday, April 14 between 9 and 11 a.m. Any articles for the sale may be left in the church hall, Monday to Thursday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
April 14
Chicken and biscuit supper — Memorial Hall, 20 Academy Street, Stanbridge East. Saturday April 14, from 5 to 7p.m. Donation: $12 — children 10 years and under $6. Bake sale for Butler Elementary school. Maple Leaf Chapter No. 2 order of the Eastern Star. For more information: 450-248-3460. Everyone welcome.
April 14
Country dance with variety at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 south St., Cowansville. Saturday April 14 from 7 to 11 p.m. Featuring Joanne with the Jimmy Edwards Country Folks Band. Door prizes, 50-50 drawing. Canteen on premises. Please support the church and food bank. Donation: $8.
April 14
The Mental Health & Well-being Support Group. Please phone Linda: 450-2430928 or pleasantvalley001@gmail.com for the location of the meeting. Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement, and acceptance. Having support makes all the difference!
April 15
The Knowlton Players are holding a reading/audition for a fall production of Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas directed by Vesta Jorgensen on April 15 at 2 p.m. in the basement of the Knowlton United Church. Looking for men, women, and children ages 12 and up. For information call 450-243-6746.
April 15
St Paul’s In Concert with Shirley Spencer, mezzo-soprano; Sara Creightonwiebe, mezzo-soprano; Tom Ransom, baritone; and Pierre Cabana, organist. Sunday, April 15 at 4 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 24 St. Paul’s Road, Knowlton. A freewill offering ($10 suggested) will be received to finance the upgrade of our Hauptwerk system.
April 15
All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion. Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty.) Donation of $10 for adults, children 6 to 12 yrs. $4, little ones are always free. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., everyone welcome. 2 Curly St, Sutton Que. Information: 450 538-2210.
April 17
Tuesday, April 17, DIY “Plant Hangers” 6-8 p.m. Make your own with an old Tshirt and the lost art of macramé! Free! Avante Women’s centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford. avantebarb@hotmail.com
April 19
Thursday, April 19, Soup Café. Enjoy a bowl of soup with us at noon! Free! Avante Women’s centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford. avantenancy@bellnet.ca
April 20
Friday, April 20, Health Matters: “Keeping your teeth healthy longer” 10 a.m.-noon. Everyone welcome! Free! Cowansville CLSC, 397 rue Rivière. avantebarb@hotmail.com
May 17
Senior Discovery Tours specializes in fully escorted group tours, for the 50plus. Join them for a travel presentation at Theatre Lac Brome Thursday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m., where they will showcase some of their many new tours and destinations. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Spread the word and bring your friends. Admission is free, but registration is required.nplease call to confirm your attendance: toll-free 1-800268-3492. www.seniordiscoverytours.ca
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: 450-538-8108.
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, April 15 – 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: Virginia Wallace. 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. 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).