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LENNOXVILLE
Have you started looking for those perfect Christmas presents for your friends and family? What could be better than original objets d’art crafted right here in the Townships by local artists? At Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre, from November 4 to December 16, just in time for the holidays, you will find a wide selection of gift ideas at Bonheur d’hiver, our annual “prelude to winter” group exhibit. Lucy Doheny, Debbie Everett, Caroline George, Stuart Main, Michael Royea, Natacha Sangalli and Kathy Teasdale will be exhibiting and selling their creations at wonderfully affordable prices. Uplands, 9 Speid Street in Sherbrooke (Borough of Lennoxville), is open Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Info: 819564-0409.
LENNOXVILLE
The Lennoxville and District Community Aid will be holding a Blood Pressure clinic on Tuesday, December 11 at 164 Queen Street, Suite #104, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WATERVILLE
The Lennoxville and District Community Aid will be holding Blood Pressure clinic on Tuesday, December 4 at the Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
NORTH HATLEY
The Lennoxville and District Community Aid will be holding a Blood Pressure clinic on Friday, December 7 at the Library, 165 Main St. North, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
HUNTINGVILLE
Sherbrooke Connection (for men and women) will meet on Thursday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Village, 1515 Pleasant View St., Sherbrooke (J1M 0C6). “An Ornamental Christmas” - natural and wood ornaments crafted by Laura Deadman. Christmas tunes with soloist Rebecca Brouillette. A Rock for all Ages – Francine Lilford will share her faith journey. Admission charged. For more info call Pauline 819-563-8061 or sherbrookewc@yahoo.ca. rsvpministries.com. Come for fun, food and fellowship!
NORTH HATLEY/LENNOXVILLE
The Saint Francis Regional Ministry of the Anglican Church is organizing Christian Meditation sessions. The approach used is centering prayer. This is a contemplative Christian practice which involves sitting in silence, letting go of thoughts and emotions in order to rest in the presence of God. All are welcome to join us on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St Barnabas’ Anglican Church, 640 Sherbrooke Road in North Hatley and on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St George’s Anglican Church, 84 Queen Street in Lennoxville. The sessions have already begun. For more information, please contact Sam Borsman at 819 620 6058
LENNOXVILLE
The Saint Francis Regional Ministry of the Anglican Church is organizing a group discussion on Seeking God in a Secular age. Charles Taylor, a Roman Catholic Québécois, is considered one of the world’s most important philosopher and his book, A Secular Age, will be at the center of the discussions. The group meets every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 84 Queen Street, Lennoxville. The discussions have already begun. For more information, please contact The Rev’d Canon Giuseppe Gagliano, ggagliano@quebec.anglican.ca, 819-570-3433.
AYER’S CLIFF
72nd annual Turkey Bingo will be held on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. at the St. Barthelemy Parish Hall, 911 Clough St., Ayer’s Cliff. Benefit for the Parish. Lots of very nice door prizes.
LENNOXVILLE
The Carol Service at St. Mark’s Chapel on the Bishop’s University Campus will take place on Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 at 4 p.m. Free will offering for local charities. Free parking. All welcome.
AYER’S CLIFF
Ayer’s Cliff Magical Christmas Village on December 8 and 9. There will be 65 artisans throughout the town, children’s activities at the Elf Workshop, sleigh rides, spaghetti supper (ACES), Christmas music, a visit by Santa (Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and lots more. Open Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 819-838-5006.
WAY’S MILLS
The annual Christmas Carol Service will be held at the Church of the Epiphany in Way’s Mills on Saturday, December 8 at 4 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend. A social and refreshments will follow in the Way’s Mills Community Centre.
BISHOPTON
Bishopton United Church Carol Service and White Gift Sunday with Rev. Tami Spires on Sunday, December 9 at 7 p.m. All welcome.
LENNOXVILLE
Scott Woods “Old-time Christmas” Concert: Championship Fiddler Scott Woods will host a benefit fundraiser concert for the Dr. W. J. Klinck Foundation for Grace Village. Concert will be Monday, December 17 at 7 p.m. at Hope Community Church (102 Queen, Sherbrooke). Tickets can be purchased at Grace Village or Clarke & Sons, or by calling 1-855-7268896.