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NORTH HATLEY
The Festival Musique Massawippi will be taking place on Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 at St. Elisabeth’s Church, 3115 Capelton, North Hatley. Pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m. and Concert at 8 p.m. Artists include the early music ensemble Les Voix Humaines, Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster Jonathan Crow, Montréal Symphony Orchestra’s principal flautist Timothy Hutchins and the young and talented Sherbrooke pianist Tristan LongvalGagné. This event will sell out quickly so buy your tickets early! More information at: http://pages.globetrotter.net/estria/Musi queMassawippi.html or by contacting Pauline Farrugia at estria@cgocable.ca
LENNOXVILLE Advance notice for Friendship Day. It will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015. Everything is the same with a parade, artisans and lots of things for the whole family. Animal petting zoo and games, along with the Lennoxville Firemen’s Association providing food. There will also be various groups with food around town. Info: 819-569-3118.
LENNOXVILLE HCC Seniors Lunch will be held at noon on Thursday, May 28 at Hope Community Church, 102 Queen St., Lennoxville, entrance from parking lot, wheelchair accessible. Everyone welcome. This will be the last lunch until September.
NORTH HATLEY
The Festival Musique Massawippi will be taking place on Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 at St. Elisabeth’s Church, 3115 Capelton, North Hatley. Pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m. and Concert at 8 p.m. Artists include the early music ensemble Les Voix HumainesToronto Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster Jonathan Crow, Montréal Symphony Orchestra’s, principal flautist Timothy Hutchins and the young and talented Sherbrooke pianist Tristan Longval-Gagne. This event will sell out quickly so buy your tickets early! ($30 per concert or $100 for all 4) More information at http://globetrotter.net/estria/MusiqueMassawippi.html or by contacting Pauline Farrugia at estria@cgocable.ca
SHERBROOKE (LENNOXVILLE)
Friday June 5 at 3 p.m. : Free conference-concert and afternoon tea for seniors at the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre (9 Speid St.). Montréal flautist, Claire Marchand, will be presenting a talk, in French, about « The Genius of Jean Pierre Rampal and James Galway ». In addition, Ms. Marchand, along with spectacular pianist François Zeitouni, will perform works for flute and piano. This talk is part of the « Autumn Genius » series being presented by the Estria Quintet, in collaboration with Uplands. The series pays tribute to composers and performers who have made significant artistic contributions at a later age. Anyone who wishes to at- tend, MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE as places are very limited. To make a reservation, please contact Pauline Farrugia at 819-842-1072 or at estria@cgocable.ca This wonderful series is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Conférence Régionale des Élus de l’Estrie and the Secrétariat aux aînés. More information on the series at http://pages.globetrotter.net/estria
NORTH HATLEY
Friday June 5 at 11 a.m. : Free conference-concert and a light lunch for seniors at UU Estrie Church (201 Main St.). Montréal flautist, Claire Marchand, will be presenting a talk, in French, about « The Genius of Jean Pierre Rampal and James Galway ». In addition, Ms. Marchand, along with spectacular pianist François Zeitouni, will perform works for flute and piano. This talk is part of the « Autumn Genius » series being presented by the Estria Quintet, in collaboration with UU Estrie Church. The series pays tribute to composers and performers who have made significant artistic contributions at a later age. Anyone who wishes to attend, MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE as places are very limited. To make a reservation, please contact Pauline Farrugia at 819-8421072 or at estria@cgocable.ca This wonderful series is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Conférence Régionale des Élus de l’Estrie and the Secrétariat aux aînés. More information on the series at http://pages.globetrotter.net/estria
DRUMMONDVILLE The directors of St. George’s Church Foundation are pleased to invite everyone to its annual Feast of St. George fundraising barbecue to be held on Saturday June 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Church Hall, 276 Heriot St. Drummondville.
AYER’S CLIFF
Music Fest, to benefit the Children’s Wish Foundation, all weekend long, June 6 & 7, at the Ayer’s Cliff Fairgrounds. Fun for the whole family! Lots of children’s activities, silent auction, canteen, raffle. Music by many bands. Admission charged. Cheques made out to the Wish Foundation please. Info: www.themusicfest.org, or call: 819-8232009.
LENNOXVILLE A spaghetti supper will be held at “The Hut”, A.N.A.F. Unit #318, 300 St. Francis Street, Lennoxville on Saturday, May 30 at 6:00 p.m. This is a special fundraiser to benefit the Ladies Auxiliary. Bring the children, special family price. Tickets are available at Fleuriste Lennoxville, Clark & Sons or call Cheryl Porter at 819-569-7191.
LENNOXVILLE Workshop on End-of-life Legal Issues. Wills, incapacity mandates, more. Me. Tim Leonard, Notary. Monday, June 1, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m., at Uplands Cultural Centre, 9 Speid Street. Free. Pre-register at 819-842-4146 or info@uuestrie.ca by May 29. www.uuestrie.ca.
STANSTEAD Colby-Curtis Museum 8th Edition of the Annual Plant Sale May 30, 2015 from 9 a.m. to noon. Gardeners if you have any extra plants please drop them off at the museum on Friday, May 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. or Saturday May 30, before 9 a.m. Please label the plants with their name and sun/shade requirements. Phone Jennifer Sudlow at (819)876-5378 or at the Museum at (819)876-7322. Come and support us and bring friends &
family.
STANSTEAD Lecture/luncheon: Dr. Monique NadeauSaumier (in English) titled: “Sketching out-of-doors.” Saturday May 30, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Colby-Curtis Museum, at 535 Dufferin Rd. in Stanstead. Admission charged, lunch included in cost. For reservation and more information: (819)876-7322.
SUTTON JUNCTION
A General Assembly will be held on Saturday May 30 at 10 :30 a.m. at the Sutton Junction Community Hall, located at 132 A Mont Echo Rd. We invite anyone interested in becoming involved in the hall’s activities or anyone wishing to find out more about how the renovations are coming along to join us.
BURY The Bury United Cultural Center card parties are scheduled for Mondays, June 1 and June 8. They begin at 2 p.m., followed by a great lunch. On June 18 we will hold a Military Whist! To reserve a table call June (819-872-3736), Grayce (819-832-1083) or Serena (819-875-5210) by June 15. Proceeds from the Military Whist will go towards the Children’s Christmas party. Please come and enjoy. On June 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m., there will be a Musical Coffee House at the Cultural Center. As usual, we are appealing to the very talented Townships’ musicians to come and jam. If you enjoy good music please come and join us. Everyone is welcome. Thanks to Terry for providing the sound system and for his continued support.
BULWER Military Whist on Tuesday, June 9 at the Bulwer Community Center, 2 p.m., followed by a hot turkey supper with Angel cake and ice cream. Call Serena Wintle 819-875-5210 to reserve a table of 4, or for yourself, by Sunday, June 7. Sponsored by the Bulwer Community Center. Admission charged.
ORFORD Townshippers’ Association’s annual general meeting on Friday, June 5 in Orford. Along with the AGM, come celebrate the winners of this year’s Excel in the Estrie essay contests and the unveiling of a new booklet the ‘Socio-Demographic Profile of the English-speaking Community of the Historical Eastern Townships, 2011 Census of Canada and National Household Survey.’ AGM at 5:30 p.m. at the Hotel Cheribourg, 2603 chemin du Parc. Light refreshments will be served and cash bar available. Info and to RSVP by May 29: 819-566-5717 (1-866-566-5717) or ct@townshippers.qc.ca.
DANVILLE The Danville-Asbestos Trinity U.C.W. are holding a Brunch on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Church Hall. Menu: ham, sausages, eggs, potatoes, pancakes and maple syrup, fruit, cookies. Everyone welcome.
COOKSHIRE Classical Concert, in support of CSSS du Haut-Saint-François Foundation, at Trinity United Church, 190 Principale Ouest, Cookshire, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6. Admission charged. Everyone welcome.
SHERBROOKE The Sherbrooke Lions Club (lionssherbrooke.com) is hosting the Purina Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. at Parc Jacques Cartier in Sherbrooke. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides are trained not only for the visually impaired persons but for five other disabilities affecting individuals. Dog Guides are totally free for qualified applicants and the Lions Foundation does not receive any government funding. If you have a dog, take him along on this very special day. Rain or shine, registration for the Walk is on Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. at Parc Jacques Cartier. Come and show your support to the Sherbrooke’s Lions Club Fundraising for Dog Guides by registering. Together we can change lives! Info: Lion Denis Corbeil 819-563-0386.
AUSTIN M.S. Branch 2000’s Fun Afternoon will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Municipal Hall, Millington Road, Austin. Music by Jimmy Edwards and the Country Folks. We’d like to ask all of you to send your thoughts and Prayers out to Buck Sayers, one of our fine musicians, very ill at this time. B.Y.O.B. Chips and soft drinks for sale. Please bring sandwiches or dessert to help with costs. Free lunch, tea and coffee. Half and half. Admission charged. Please be sure that the boots or shoes you are wearing do not make black marks.
GEORGEVILLE St. George’s Anglican Church, Georgeville will bring its choirs’ singing year to an end with a Service of Choral Celebration on Sunday, May 31 at 10 a.m. The Occasional Choir with the Georgeville Choristers will lead Becket Senchur’s communion setting of the Mass of Hope. Anthems will include Howard Goodall’s ‘Vicar of Dibley’ setting of the 23rd Psalm and David Ouchterlony’s Peter on de sea, sea, sea, sea. There will be saxophone and euphonium solos and all your favourite Trinity Sunday hymns! Everyone is welcome! Information: Sarah Hoblyn Trevecca@axion.ca, 819-843-0886.
NORTH HATLEY
The ETVAC annual Antique Car Show & Shine is on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Hatley Municipal Park, 3125 Capelton Road.
DANVILLE Country Gospel Hour featuring Dave and the Wranglers on Sunday, June 7 at 2 pm at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 73 du Carmel St., Danville. Ice cream Social to follow. These country musicians will be playing many of your favourite gospel hymns, so if you would like tickets or information contact Marilyn Mastine 819-839-2554 or Lynn Dillabough 819-239-6902. Tickets are free but necessary.
RICHMOND The St. Pat’s Society annual golf afternoon will take place Sunday, June 7, 2015, at 1 p.m., at the Richmond-Melbourne Golf course. Everyone is invited to join us. You can come alone, or with a friend(s), or as a foursome. Green is the color of the day! For more information, please call Joe Kelly 819- 826-3929 or Hugh Lancaster at 819-826-3495.