New cafe already busy after opening in Norwood
Connor’s Cones and Cafe is located on Colborne Street
The village of Asphodel Norwood has experienced substantial growth in the last few years with many new homes being built and many new businesses opening up.
The ceremonial opening ribbon was recently cut to open the village’s newest business venture, Connor’s Cones and Café. The unique café is located on Colborne St. directly across from the Royal Bank. Owner Phill Farrugia offers a large variety of coffees, bubble teas, ice creams (including his own handmade flavours), malted milkshakes, frozen yogurt, sandwiches, soups, some rather tasty Maltese specialties and he is also offering up a pretty good traditional breakfast.
The café was originally started in Havelock. However the opportunity to move to Norwood came up and he has not looked back since, “I really like the friendly atmosphere in Norwood,” said Phill. “We had over 1,000 customers since we unofficially opened four weeks ago; the community has been extremely supportive.”
An evening of music
Knox Presbyterian Church in Havelock hosted a delightful evening of music and fellowship called “Friends Sharing Songs of Blessings” on Nov. 2, featuring a nine-piece band from St. John’s Anglican Church, Lakefield. A good crowd of approximately 70 filled the church to listen to a large variety of music, singing and stories.
A free will offering was collected and raised $450 for the Havelock Food Bank. Afterwards guests enjoyed sandwiches and goodies in the church hall.
A special thank you goes to Rolf Joss for the use of his popcorn maker and related supplies plus himself to actually operate it.
Celebrating 50 years
Norwood Minor Sports and the Norwood Figure Skating Club are celebrating their 50th year and a large variety of unique events are planned from Nov. 29 through Dec 2 to mark the milestone.
Events will include special hockey games including a Boston Bruins Alumni Game, the one and only Bobby Hull will be a guest speaker at a special Saturday luncheon.
Kurt Browning will also be in town as a guest speaker for the Sunday luncheon, later Kurt and Alyssa Czisney will perform during the figure skating program. Many exhibits and mementoes will also be on display during the celebrations and there will be several opportunities for free public skating.
Please note that both luncheons require advance tickets, for a full list of events, times and where to purchase tickets please visit “50 Years and Growing” on Facebook or call 705-639-2342
St. Andrew’s Bazaar
Norwood’s St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 19 Flora St. is hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar, bake sale and luncheon this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pick up some of the church’s famous shortbread, butter tarts, fruit pies, frozen meat pies and more. Find the perfect gift at the craft and Sunday School tables and enjoy a tasty soup and sandwich lunch for $8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pleasant Meadow Crafts
Pleasant Meadow Manor, 99 Alma St., is hosting their annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and find a tasty treat or two from the bake table or a unique Christmas gift from the craft table. All proceeds will be used to ensure that all the residents receive a present this Christmas.