Omemee Legion hosts fun musical jam sessions this spring

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 497 will hold jams April 14, 28 and May 12 beginning st 1 p.m. Refreshments available. Come and enjoy the music or bring your non-acoustic instrument and join in the fun. For further information call Jim at 705-799-6912.

Tickets are now on sale for the Comedy Night at the Legion, April 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and available at the Legion or by calling 705-934-5095.

Pancake breakfast

The Mount Pleasant Women's Institute Pancake Breakfast is Apr. 21, 8:30-11 a.m. at the W.I. Hall, 2423 Queen Mary St./Cty. Rd. 10. Adults, $9; 5-12 yrs, $5 and children under 5 yrs, free.

Happy Wanderers

The Happy Wanderers, a group working under the Community Volunteers Income Tax Program will be at Trinity United Church, April 13, 9 a.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m. to complete income tax returns for low income residents at no cost. If your income is below $30,000 for singles or $40,000 for couples, you are eligible for the service. Be sure to bring all necessary receipts and paperwork with you.

Beef farmers

The Victoria Beef Farmers' annual banquet will be held April 7 at Fenelon Township Hall, Cambray. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and available from any Director.

Community care

The Community Care of City of Kawartha Lakes offers many invaluable services to the residents of our area. The office number is 705-324-7323.

Footcare is available to seniors and residents with special needs. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 705879-4100 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The clinic is held at Remedy RX, 108 Kent St.W., Lindsay. Upcoming clinics are April 3, 10, 12, 17 and 24.

Meals on Wheels are available at a nominal cost for residents of Omemee and Downeyville. .

A caregiver support group for those assisting someone with a terminal or life limiting disease will be held at 2 Kent St. W., April 25, 2-3:30 p.m.; Apr. 11, 10-11:30 a.m. Call ext. 503 for details or to register.

For those newly diagnosed or undergoing cancer treatment, a Living with Cancer group will be held April 9, 2 p.m. at 2 Kent St. W. Call 705-879-4123 for details.

A Stroke survivors support group will be held at 65 Melbourne St.W., April 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

For those living with illness a support group will be held at 2 Kent St. W., April 23 at 2 p.m.

The Diners' Club seniors' luncheon will be held at Christ Church Anglican, 62 King St. E., Thursday at noon. The luncheon is a joint effort of Community Care and the Omemee Lioness Club. Call the office to reserve a seat.

Food bank donations

If you are interested in donating to the food bank you can make monetary donations at the TDCanada trust branch in Omemee. N

on-perishable food items can be dropped off at local churches or Omemee Foodland. The foodbank is held the third Monday of each month at Christ Church Anglican. If you require the services or need further information call Cathie at 705-799-6847 or Iris at 705-799-5701.

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