Brome County Community Bulletin Board
September 13 Sutton Legion Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St., Sutton. Jackpot of $200 or more. Start at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and lucky charms. Info: 450 538-2864.
September 13 Lift Your Spirit: Insights in Aging – a study of being mortal to be held at Knowlton United Church from noon to 2 p.m. Lunch served at noon followed by a workshop. Cost: $7. For more information please contact Steve Lawson at 450242-1993.
September15 What is Christianity? Three points of view: George Campbell, Tony Farrugia, John Serjeantson – question, discussion, refreshments. Friday September 15 at 7 p.m., in the hall of Trinity Church, Cowansville, 409 rue Sud. Information call 450-263-0454.
September 15 Once in a lifetime opportunity!... It’s the 100-year celebration of the BMP Hospital Auxiliary! Come and experience the impact of this venerable group with a special tribute written by Laura Teasdale and friends. Supper and entertainment on Friday, September 15 at Auberge West Brome, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 (with a $50 tax receipt) and are available at the hospital boutique, or call Karin at 450 263- 9769.
September 16 Vernisage, “Waterscapes” paintings by Garry Hamilton. A La Carte 1 Lakeside, Knowlton. Saturday September 16 from 1-4 p.m. Refreshments, all welcome.
September 16 The Mental Health & Well-being Support Group. Please phone Linda: 450-2430928 or pleasantvalley001@gmail.com for the location of the meeting. Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement, and acceptance. Having support makes all the difference!
September 17 St. Paul’s in Concert, Pierre Cabana — Organist Sunday, September 17 at 4 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 24 St. Paul’s Road. A freewill offering ($10 suggested) will be received to finance the upgrade of our Hauptwerk system.
September 17 All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion. Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty). Donation of $8 for adults, children 6 to 8 yrs $4, little ones are always free. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., everyone welcome. 2 Curly St Sutton Que. Information: 450 538-2210.
September 17 Soup luncheon at the Memorial Hall, 20 Academy Street Stanbridge East. Fundraiser for Maple Leaf Chapter No. 2 Order of the Eastern Star. Sunday, September 17 from noon to 2 p.m. Donation: $8. Including homemade bread, tea, or coffee. Bake sale table available; proceeds go to Butler Elementary School breakfast program. It’s the “Apple Pie Festival” in the village! Come for lunch then to the festival for some apple pie!
September 17 Please join us for “Hymn Sing” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 17 at St. James Anglican Church — Foster, 725 Lakeside, Foster. Those present choose the songs we sing so if you love to sing and make a joyful noise, this is the place to be. Join us afterwards in the hall for refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Info. — 450-539-1123.
September 18 Monday, September 18, Knowlton Coffee Break: “Managing Stress.” How to say no in four easy steps. Free, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Brome Lac Community Center, 270 rue Victoria, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.
September 19 Tuesday, September 19, Kayla’s school for wayward women under 40: “Yoga” with Astrid. Free. Starts at 6 p.m. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530, avanteoutreach@outlook.com.
September 20 Messy Church is back! – Starting Wednesday, September 20, 5-7 p.m. Fun! Friends! Free food! Everyone welcome! Every third Wednesday of the month from September to April. All ages (adults don’t have to bring children but children should bring an adult). Join us, in an informal atmosphere, to socialize, create an easy craft, celebrate God’s love for all and enjoy a meal. St. Paul’s Church in Knowlton, 24 St. Paul’s Road. Info: 450242-2885.
September 21 Thursday, September 21, “Soup Café.” Enjoy a bowl of soup with us at noon!, Free, 12-1 p.m. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont,bedford,450-248-0530, avantenancy@bellnet.ca.
September 21 Thursday, September 21, “DIY with Barb.” Autumn 3D stars, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., suggested donation $2. RSVP Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford,450-248-0530 avantebarb@bellnet.ca.
September 22 Friday, September 22, Health Matters “Borderline Personality Disorder” with Susan Laporte, OASIS, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, everyone welcome! Cowansville CLSC, 397, rue Rivière, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.
September 22 New this fall! A duplicate bridge club in Brome Lake. The club will start on Friday, September 22 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Brome Lake Community Center (270 Victoria, Knowlton). Bridge will be every week on Fridays! Cost is $4 per session (includes snacks). Come play with us. We look forward to seeing you! For more information, contact Roger Rouleau at 450-955-1410.
September 23 Laura Teasdale and Ralph Steiner present “Being Hank & Patsy.” A comedy musical about the crazy circumstances that brought them together and then broke them apart. Have some laughs and enjoy your favourite classic country tunes. Saturday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Inn (50 Victoria in Knowlton). $20. Tickets are available at Brome Lake Books. For Information call 579-438-8816
CHURCH BULLETINS
ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH – DUNHAM
Sunday services at 10 a.m. – all welcome! The Reverend Sinpoh Han. Information: 450-295-2045.
ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME Services are at 9 a.m. First Sunday of the month — Holy Trinity, Iron Hill; second Sunday of the month — St. John the Evangelist, Brome; third Sunday of the month — Church of the Ascension, West Brome; fourth Sunday of the month — St. Aidan, Sutton Junction. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-538-8108
BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
You are warmly welcomed to join us each Sunday for an uplifting spiritual experience. We welcome you and your ideas as we provide a safe place where individually we seek out a greater purpose for our lives. Every Sunday at 10 a.m. join our community in either Bedford, Stanbridge East, or Mystic. Services in Bedford and Stanbridge East are followed by coffee and snacks. The address for each church can be found on our website: bedfordpastoral.org. For more information please contact Wendy Near at the church office on Thursday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. by phone 450-248-3044 or call 450-248-2739, or by email at Bedford.pastoral@yahoo.ca.
CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m. followed by a coffee hour at 10 a.m. in the church hall. Information: 450-538-0530.
COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville. Everyone is welcome.
CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE
Sunday, September 17 – worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9 a.m.; St. Paul’s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Dave Lambie, minister. For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.
EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Come together for a thoughtful and spiritual experience and give yourself a good start to the week. Sunday worship is at 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is every third Sunday of the month. We serve the United Church communities of Brigham, East Farnham, Farnham, and Cowansville…but really anyone can find a home here. Give it a try and sample a Sunday. Wheelchair accessible. Worship leader: Deborah Beattie. Church office: 450-263-0204. Website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.
ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST. ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH
366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton. You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (side door). The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers. We welcome beginners and experienced meditators. Regular attendance not required. Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.
GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-538-8108 or visit our website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.
GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children. Be a part of the family. 101 rue Principale, Granby. Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services. guc-eug@bellnet.ca.
KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE
Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville and Vale Perkins. Worship service at 11 a.m. at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078). A warm welcome is extended to all. Handicapped access available. Should you require the services of the minister, please contact the Rev. Steve Lawson at 450-242-1993.
LIVING HOPE CENTER Living Hope Center, a full gospel church, meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at 101 Albert Street, Suite 1000 (under Uniprix) in Cowansville. For more information call pastor Tony Farrugia at
450-295-3573. Come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.
ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m. All welcome. Bienvenue a tous. Reverend Richard Gauthier, rector. Information: 450-372-2197.
ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St. Paul’s Road, Knowlton. St. Paul’s — a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services (traditional, contemporary, and modern music and format). Please check out our new website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca. Messy Church every third Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone welcome! Telephone: 450-242-2885. TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 409 South Street, Cowansville. All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God’s loving will. We’d love to welcome you. Reverend George Campbell. Information: 450-955-3325 (leave message).