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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

Bingo on Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. sharp at the A.N.A.F. Unit 318, 300 St. Francis Street, Lennoxville. Everyone is welcome! Info: 819-346-9122.

NORTH HATLEY / LENNOXVILLE

Estria presents a Valentine’s weekend of concerts on Saturday, February 16 at 3 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church in North Hatley and Sunday, February 17 at 3 p.m. at the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre in Sherbrooke (Lennoxville). Oboist Étienne de Médicis and clarinettist (+ saxophonist) Pauline Farrugia will join pianist Tristan Longval-gagné in presenting a selection of romantic and virtuosic works by composers Robert Schumann, Franz Schubert, Francis Poulenc, Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda, Jacques Ibert and Eugène Bozza. Admission charged. Please contact 819-842-1072 or estria@cgocable.ca for reservations or for more information.

BULWER

The Quebec Farmers’ Association, Bulwer Branch, will meet at the Bulwer Community Centre on Thursday, February 14 at 8:30 p.m. Pot-luck lunch. All welcome.

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.

RICHMOND

Chicken Pie Supper, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Richmond Legion, will be held on Saturday, February 16 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Legion, 235 College St. North, Richmond. Admission charged. Music starts at 4 p.m. Tickets must be reserved in advance by calling 819-826-3444.

RICHMOND

CHEP Video Conference: Women’s Heart Health, Wednesday, February 20, starts at 10 a.m. (please arrive early), Richmond Regional High Community Learning Centre (375 Armstrong, Richmond). Free to join; no reservation required.

LENNOXVILLE

Aaron Pritchett – Out on the Town Tour, with very special guest Kira Isabella and featuring David James, will be at The Gait, Bishop’s University, Lennoxville on February 20 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets available at ovation.ca, Centennial Theatre ticket office 819-8229692.

LENNOXVILLE

Lennoxville and District Community Aid is inviting seniors and their caregivers to a public presentation by Canada Revenue Agency on Thursday, February 21 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Amédée-beaudoin Community Centre. Come and find out about benefit and credit payments you could get if you do your taxes every year. The session will include a discussion of pension income splitting, Disability Tax Credit and Disability amount, medical expenses, Canada caregiver amount, and home accessibility expenses. Free admission. For information please call Community Aid at 819-821-4779.

SAWYERVILLE

The Eaton Corner Museum is pleased to present the play, PILGARLIC, on Saturday, February 23 with two performances; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Sawyerville Community Centre. This play was adapted by Janice Laduke from a novel written by the late Bernard Epps. It may be fiction but locals will be able to reminisce about their town in the 1960’s. Admission charged. Tickets may be reserved by calling Elaine at 819-5638700 or picking up your ticket at Black Cat Books, Queen Street, Lennoxville.

SHERBROOKE

Resources for Seniors: Monthly Seminar Series at Grace Village is back February 26 at 6:30 p.m. This month we cover Identity Theft and Online Fraud Protection for Seniors. A small donation is appreciated. www.gracevillage.ca / Seniorsresources for details. 1515 Pleasant View, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 0C6, 819569-0546.

LENNOXVILLE

Got a story to share? Family tradition? Local history? Can it be told in five minutes? Come to the Lennoxville-ascot Historical and Museum Society gathering on Monday, February 18 at 2 p.m. at Uplands, 9 Speid St., Sherbrooke (Borough of Lennoxville). For information, call 819-564-0409.

RICHMOND

Residents of the Wales Home and members of the Richmond community are invited to attend a brainstorming session to discuss with Rev. Wayne Beamer, Pastoral Care Minister, what needs seniors at the Wales Home, or in the community, have and how they can be addressed. This gathering will take place at the Wales Home, in the Main Living Room, on Thursday, February 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

RICHMOND notice.

The Richmond-melbourne United Church, 247 Principale Sud, Richmond, will hold its annual Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, April 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A delicious meal of Quebec raised roast beef, potatoes, salads, homemade rolls, and our famous homemade pies, will be served. Admission is charged. Come and treat yourself to an evening out, and leave the cooking and dishes to us!