O me me eli bra ry branch re locating this week
For any patrons of the Omemee branch of the library you are aware of just how small the facility is. The branch will be relocating as of Nov. 21 to the former Hardware Store location on King St. The new facilities will be much better able to serve the village.
Diabetes talk
The Omemee and District Lions Club will present a speaker about the importance of diabetes knowledge in reducing complications and improving your personal health. The ABCs of Diabetes will be held at Coronation Hall, Nov ,22. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Following the speaker there will be a question and answer session as well as healthy snacks. No admission charge.
Country Christmas
The Mount Horeb Ladies’ Group will host a Country Christmas luncheon and bake sale, Nov .25,11 a.m. at 117 Hill head Rd. For $7 you can purchase a sandwich, beverage and dessert before browsing the Christmas items for sale.
Apple pies
The Om emee Lioness Club members are busy making their famous apple pies. In the past few years the small group have made more than 1,000 pi es annually. The pies are available for purchase for $8 each with the proceeds helping various local activities. To order contact Lioness Bar bat abouttyme@sympatico.ca
Christmas luncheon
The Lioness in conjunction with Community Care will host a Christmas luncheon for seniors at Christ Church Anglican, Dec. 7 at noon. Cost is $6 per person for a traditional turkey dinner. The luncheon is open to anyone 55 years and over. Call705-324-7323 to reserve a seat.
Directors sought
The Omemee Medical Centre is looking for people to sit on the board of directors. The board consists of up to nine members and four will be completing their terms. The current Board has been in place since 2007 so new blood and thoughts are needed. The Board meets four evenings per year. Their goal is to bring healthcare services to Om emee. For information contact president Barry at 705-7996901orbarman2@sympatico.ca
Potluck Nov.28
Omemee Seniors will meet Nov .21 at 1 p.m. at the Omemee Legion for euchre. Cost is $2.50 per person.
Nov. 28, 12:30 p.m. is the monthly potluck, $3 per person. Bring your favourite dish to share along with your cutlery, mug and plate to speed up cleanup.
Annual fee for the seniors is $10. For information call Jean at 705-7996434 or Pauline 705-799-5856.
Luncheon
Janetville Pastoral Charge (Janet vi ll ea nd Mount H or eb United Churches) have several events coming up. A community luncheon will be held Dec. 21, noon at Janetville United. A free will offering is collected for elementary school food programs.
Rock’n Grandma
Rock’n Grandma Et Compagnie will be entertaining, Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available by calling 705-324-4006.
Christmas
The annual Christmas tree lighting will be held beside Coronation Hall, Dec .1 at 7 p.m. Following the lighting guests are invited to visit with Santa and enjoy a holiday treat.
Plans are coming together for this year’s Santa Claus Parade, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. The parade begins at Scott Young Public School, Walnut St. and progresses to the Legion via Hwy.7 There is no official theme other than Christmas. Community groups and businesses are encouraged to create a float for the event. Following the parade, Santa Claus will meet with the younger children at Coronation Hall for hot chocolate and a treat sponsored by the Omemee Lioness. The parade is organized by the Omemee and District Lions Club.
Legion Loonie Auction
The Legion will be holding its first Loonie Auction, Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m. Admission is $5 which includes soup and sandwich. Bring your loonies and join in the fun.
Osteoporosis support
There will bean osteoporosis support group meeting Nov .21,1:30 p.m. at Adelaide Place, 84 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay. Melissa Mc Na nara from the Central East Local Health Integration Network will be speaking.
Farm co-op workshop
There will be a workshop about starting a farm or food co-op 101, Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. at 270 George St. N., Peterborough. The event is hosted cooperatively between Farm sat Work and Local Food and Farms Coop. Cost is $15 per person and information is available at 705-743-7671. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.ca and searching “Starting a Farm ”.
Heart health program
The Beat Goes On heart health program will be held at 65 Melbourne St. W .( Village Housing ), Nov .28 will feature Lauren Gogol, Community Care Registered Dietician talking about Healthy Heart Eating. Call 705-3246111 ext 4145 to register.
Tea and Talk
Tea and Talk for Seniors will be held at 84 Adelaide St. W., Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Call 705-928-4465 to register and for further details.
Legion jam sessions
Jim and the Jammers Jam sessions have returned to the Om emee Legion. Sessions will be Nov .25, Dec. 9 and 23 beginning at 1 p.m. For information call Jim at 705-799-6912.
Community Care programs
Community Care offers many programs and services to O me me ea nd area residents. Information on all programs is available by calling the office at 705-324-7323.
Dec. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. and Dec. 27, 2-3:30 p.m. a Caregivers Support Group will be held at 2 Kent St. W. For further information or to register call ext. 503.
Dec. 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 65 Melbourne St. W. a Stroke Survivors Support Group will be held. Call ext. 111 for details.
Dec .11 at 2 p.m .,2 Kent St. W. there will be a support group for those living with the diagnosis of cancer. Call 705-879-4123 to register. If you have news items you’ d like included in future columns call meat705-799-7064oremail cowsandcranio@gmail.com