Community Columns, January 11th, 2024

Jan 10, 2024

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

Table of Contents

• Arden
• Battersea/Storrington
• Cloyne - Northbrooke
• Denbigh
• Godfrey
• Harlowe
• Harrowsmith
• Henderson
• Inverary
• Maberly-Bolingbroke
• Mississippi
• Ompah
• Parham-Tichborne
• Perth Road
• Plevna
• Sydenham
• Verona

Arden
by Wanda Harrison

Welcome to 2024. Looks like our mini Covid outbreaks left town and most folks were able to celebrate the holidays without sickness.

The Sharbot Lake and District Lions told me they have had a big enough holiday so they are starting their “All You Can Eat” Breakfast January 13. Everything is the same, Oso Hall 8am to 11am, $10.00 per person and please bring your own plates & utensils.

Most of the district’s outdoor rinks are open for pleasure skating. Please check their Facebook pages for updates.

Most activities that were regularly in place last year will continue in January.

The plans for Family/Heritage weekend are well underway. Look for tons of promotions for the various events.

Thinking of you, Elda Petersen.

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Battersea/Storrington

And we're back! Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and welcome 2024! What's a cow's favourite holiday? MOO year's day! (With a shout out to all of our hard-working farmers!)

Happy birthday to Nicholle on January 12th!! A big one! (But I won't say which one!) Love from the fam!

So much to do around the community! Don’t let the winter blues get you down... Fill up your calendar!

SAVE THE DATE! South Frontenac Township's second annual Snow Social is Saturday, January 20th from 11-4 throughout the village of Sydenham.  Live music, family fun, food, vendors market. Check out www.southfrontenac.net/snowsocial for everything you need to know!

Happening at the Storrington Centre... on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, bring WHATEVER you craft from 9-12. Whether you paint, draw, knit, laugh, scribble, doodle, rug hook, crochet, quilt or embroider, this is the place to be social and visit. 

Then, on the 3rd Thursday of each month, it's a book club with a difference! Grab what you are reading and come and share it! What a great way to be introduced to new authors and genres.  

For both of these events, please contact Theresa at 613-387-2094 for more information. 

Happening at the Lion's Hall... Monday night line dancing! Put your best foot forward, spin around and do-si-do from 7-8 Monday nights! Cost is $5 per evening.  Contact Crystal at 613-453-6303 for info and to register.  

Get out and about with your little ones from birth to 6 years old.  Rural Frontenac Community Services offers EarlyON programming throughout the Township.  Check out their website, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact Marcie at 613-279-3151 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for all the details. 

Concerned about global issues and how you can make a difference? Join Transition Storrington on Saturday, January 13 from 1-3 at the Storrington Centre in Sunbury.  Contact Sharon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info. 

Storrington Stinger News... Welcome back, Stingers, after a well-deserved Christmas break!! Looking forward to seeing how you will amaze us in the new year! 

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

News from Land O’ Lakes Community Services: “This is what your donations to the Christmas Hamper Program look like! (See picture) Every year the food alone takes up our entire boardroom!

We would like to thank you all for your generous donations! Also a huge shout out to Northbrook Foodland! Without their help and generosity this all would be next to impossible!

We are thrilled to have the support of such a great community. Through your donations we have been able to help over 130 families and individuals this Christmas! You truly make the difference, and we are extremely grateful!”

News from Pine Meadow: “Pine Meadow had a fantastic and fun-filled holiday season! From baking, to Christmas bingo, lots of sing-a-longs, lots of turkey, visits from family, friends and the man in red himself, the spirit of the season filled the home! We were moved by the generosity of our community, families and of our own staff. Residents and staff were treated to donuts before being entertained by carolers, another family cooked an entire meal for staff, along with the countless donations of holiday goodies we received! Staff helped to decorate our front entrance, another purchased a beautiful Christmas tree, some brought their little helpers to work while another sponsored some holiday programs with the purchase of dessert trays, yummy eggnog and such treats. Residents received the gift of handmade bags to use on their walkers/wheelchairs to store items from a joint effort of staff and family, as well as the countless homemade cards that were delivered to each resident from a number of organizations. To say we felt the love would be an understatement!”

News from the Lions Club of Land O’ Lakes: “Music and Friends Open Mic will be starting up again on Sunday, January 14th from 2-5 at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. Please come and join the music, fun, dancing and food on the 2nd Sunday of every month.”

The Cloyne and District Historical Society is presenting a screening of a National Film Board of Canada historical production about logging in the local area. Everyone is welcome. Information: Carolyn at 613=336-6858.

With the New Year, try to “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet and philosopher

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

Happy New Year

Denbigh Rec Committee is hosting cards on Friday, January 12 at 7pm at the Denbigh Hall.  Come join the fun!! Every other week there will be cards at the Denbigh Hall.

The New Apostolic Church will be hosting a Celebration of Life for Martha Lips on January 13, 2024 at 11am with fellowship to follow at the Denbigh Hall.   Martha and her husband Werner operated the Swiss Inn in Denbigh for decades.

The Matawatchan Hall would like everyone to know they are having two music events later this year for you to plan on.   There will be Suzie Vinnick on June 8 (https://www.suzievinnick.com) and David Francey on November 2 (https://www.davidfrancey.com).   Details to follow later this year.  You can also check the Matawatchan Hall Facebook page.

Denbigh Diners was well attended earlier this week, with great food and fellowship.    Land O Lakes Community Services thanks everyone for coming.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Happy birthday to Stefan Duerst!

Thanks to CF Roads for grabbing the roadside garbage bags last week!

Kindle your inner light this winter as four Holistic practitioners are gathering their wisdom and energy to create 5 weeks of wellness workshops to support their community. Every Thursday evening in February they will be gathering in the cosy community space of the Sydenham library from 7-9pm. The month will begin with a free taster evening where each practitioner will offer a mini session of sound therapy, yoga, nature therapy and EFT to share a little bit of what their week's session will be. Over the next four weeks you'll receive wisdom and guidance to support your wellness journey through the Winter and into the Spring. Here's what will be included in this incredible month-long offering;

-iRest® Yoga Nidra and Mudras/Hand Yoga Postures with Maria Teglas of 'Ready Blessings Yoga'

-Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) with Ellie Steele of 'Evolution Wellness' ,

-Sound Therapy and so much more with Laura Ireland of 'Expressions for the Soul' ,

- 'Whispers of the Forest' immersive nature therapy experience with Claire Beach of 'Among the Trees Forest Therapy,”. Their intention with this workshop series is to bring wellness home. To support the community through the Winter and create a nourishing environment where we can all thrive. Find them on Facebook.

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Harlowe
Marie White

People from Open Mic joined Ray Bradshaw and his band, Country Sky, at the Selby Hall in the months of September through December, and everyone had a ball. The hall had been idle for a few years and we brought it back to life for the past four months. Lots of Open Mic entertainers and dancers showed up, and a lot of laughs were had. We started with fair crowds and then larger ones in December. In October there was a witch with her broom getup at the hall and a few stops (Ok, it was me) good thing I did not get a speeding ticket riding my broom home. Then at Christmastime, there was Santa (me again) with his elf (Gladys Spicer). With a great crowd, we closed the hall for Christmas with lots of fun.

After the excitement of those four months, with a house full of quality bands, we are going back to Selby, starting in February on Valentine’s Day, the 14th (Sweethearts Day), from 1pm - 5pm, followed by a potluck. The best news is that we are back on the second Wednesday of the month until June.

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and staff at Gilmour's Market on 38 on the passing of Nick Gilmour.  

Food Bank donations from Gilmour's Market and more recently, Prime Takeout, totalled $757.65 for 2023.  The Harrowsmith Beautification Committee collects these funds and turns them over to the Food Bank.  They would like to offer a big thanks to both businesses for collecting and to all of our donors.  Gilmour's Market has also been donating prepared, frozen individual meals since September on a weekly basis and Prime Takeout donated a 25lb turkey for the Holidays.    

Brenda Crawford is taking another $100 to the Food Bank from the sale of her warm things at the Harrowsmith and Sydenham Pharmacies, and the Sydenham One Stop Convenience store. 

Saturday, January 13, 2024 the Social and Athletic Club will again be hosting their Euchre Night.  Start time is 7pm.  Members are $5 and non-members are $7.  

Sunday, January 14, is the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mike at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Open at 1 until 5pm followed by dinner.  Cost is $15.00.  Please bring a dessert to share.  For more information, call 613-372-2410.  

Sunday, January 21, 2024 there will be a TAKE-OUT beef dinner at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith.  Advance tickets only with a cutoff date of Wednesday, January 17, 2024.  Cost is $20.00.  Tickets available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith and Hartington as well as Asselstine Hardware in Verona.  Dinner pick-up between 4pm and 5:30pm.  For informatio, call 613-372-2410. 

February 2, 2024 there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, from 7 - 9:30 for public school children.  Cost is $7.00.  For more information, call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Christmas worship services were led in the area by Rev. Kaitlyn Ostrander at Henderson United Church, Service leader Siobhan Flinn at Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church, Jack Plazir at Harlowe Wesleyan.

Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Gerald Ferguson who taught in our village years ago, marrying the late Gwen Newton of Henderson who pre-deceased him. He is survived by his son Brian (Sharry) of Kingston and Grandchildren Emily and Marshall and family members John Newton (Lorraine) and their daughter Heather of Bowmanville. He was pre-deceased by his brother-in-law Lyle Newton of Henderson.

Our own reporter and friend Pearl Killingbeck is now settled in at Moira Place in Tweed which is of course the town where Elvis took up residence “a while back”. We love you to pieces, Pearl!

Rev. Patsy Henry who once served in our area had an emergency appendectomy on Christmas Eve afternoon spending Christmas Day in hospital. Patsy is home now and feeling improved.

Pine Meadow rocked the holiday season- from baking, to Christmas bingo, ugly sweater party, lots of sing-a-longs, turkey, visits from family, friends, Santa and the Grinch. Thanks to the community, families, staff for many events including donuts before being entertained by carollers, special meals, dessert trays, eggnog, baking, decorating of front entrance, Christmas tree, and the gift of handmade bags to use on walkers/wheelchairs, along with homemade cards that were delivered to each resident from area organizations.

Special thanks to Ken Hook and others from the Cloyne & District Historical Society for recently photographing and posting the 260 graves from St. John the Evangelist Church in Flinton to the Flickr Cemetery site. The site is easily searchable by family name with instructions on the first photo.

Special thanks to Marylin Bolender and many helpers for organizing a Christmas dinner on Christmas Day for the 15th year in a row at the Land O’Lakes Hall in Northbrook. Marylin (who is a Past President of the club), received a small certificate of appreciation and a gift for all the care and dedication given.

This coming Sunday, Jan. 14, Friends and Music will rock the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes Hall in Northbrook with an open mic and music jam from 2 – 5. Food is available to purchase and the canteen is open. This is a monthly Sunday afternoon happening on the second Sunday of the month.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a good 2024!

Toe Tapping Concert with Chris Murphy! Sunday, January 14th at Inverary United Church at 2pm. Scottish music in honour of Robbie Burns Day, with special guest Jess Wedden. Free will offering. A great musical start to the New Year!

Cards, Games & Conversation on Thursday, January 18th from 1 to 4pm. Everyone welcome

for any length of time! Tea, coffee and cookies provided. Cost is $5 for Inverary United.

Food Bank - Next collection is on January 19th between 1 and 5pm at the Storrington Lions Hall. All donations gratefully accepted. Wish list includes cheese; butter; eggs; milk; vegetables and fruit both canned, frozen or fresh; bread; peanut butter; cheerios; school snacks (nut free); crackers; salad dressings.

Snow Social Saturday, January 20th beginning at 11am at The Point Park in Sydenham and throughout the village. Please stop by the fire pit and enjoy s’mores with Storrington Lions Club.

Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, January 27 at the Storrington Lions Club Hall from 5 to 7pm. Enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, caesar salad, dessert and tea/coffee. All yours for $20. Children 6 to 12 $8, under 6 are free. Cash bar available. Eat-in only. Call 613-449-4744 to reserve your seats.

Storrington Stingers Hockey Dance on February 3rd at Storrington Lions Club Hall. Includes music, buffet and raffle. Free parking and cash bar. Doors open at 8pm. Text for tickets: 613-929-9793.

Pickleball Courts available at Storrington Lions Club. Call 613-353-6920 to book yours!

Line Dancing from 7 to 8pm every Monday night at the Storrington Lions’ Hall. The cost is $5. Contact Crystal to reserve your spot: 613-453-6303.

Hall Rentals: Inverary Church Hall – contact Judy Borovskis 353-1768 or cell: 613-545-5017. Battersea Church hall – contact Roberta Smith 353-2846.

VON SMART Exercise & Fall Prevention Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am to 10:30am at the Storrington Centre. To register, call Danielle McTaggart at 1-800-301-0076 ext 3414.

Yoga Class every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm. at Inverary United Church Hall. Also, Pilates & Foam Rolling. Full schedule at nomadyogini.ca or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the Storrington Centre the second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a home cooked meal. Everyone welcome!

This Grandma is trying to find a Ford Ranger truck for my grandson (or something similar). 2008 to 2012 in good shape. To be honest I have no idea what it looks like.... but I think a good starter for college and apprenticeship!

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Introducing partner dance classes at the ABC Hall on Sunday, January 7 from 2 to 4pm. Each session will include a basic lesson followed by an hour of dancing to various styles of music. No experience necessary, pairs and singles welcome. $5 per person, bring clean indoor shoes. For more info, email Tom at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The classes will already have started by the time you read this but if you are interested, email Tom and you can probably start late.

Jan 12, 10 to 11am, Line Dancing at ABC Hall. This is a great way to get a fun workout! Beginners are welcome. $5 at the door toward hall maintenance. For more information, contact Rhonda Aisbitt (613) 885-8543 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Perth and District Historical Society January 18, 2024 Meeting 7:30pm. Frost & Wood of Smiths Falls: An Illustrated and Oral History. We welcome Doug Phillips, who will talk about, display artifacts, photographs, manuals/catalogues relating to the history of Frost and Woods. Doug is a retired school teacher from Smiths Falls. The Frost & Wood Company was founded in 1839 by partners Ebenezer Frost and Alexander Wood and closed its doors for the final time in 1955 when it was demolished down to the last brick. The Perth and District Historical Society is dedicated to learning about and popularizing our history and is a forum for discussion and celebration of our area’s rich culture and heritage. The meetings are open to the public, at 7:30pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Perth-Upon-Tay, Branch 244, home of the Hall of Remembrance, 26 Beckwith St. E. in Perth. The usual “Toonie Fee” applies for each meeting. For information, contact Ellen Dean at 613-264-8362. Our website at www.perthhs.org has additional information about us and items of interest related to Perth and district. Article submitted by the Perth and District Historical Society.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

Hello 2024! I hope this year goes better than last year as out of 12 months, I’ve spent 6 months in hospital. I have not been doing well and seem to have lost track of some days and visitors as my arm is too sore to write things down. I can’t sit for very long and have not been able to do my walking either.

Erma Millar and her daughter Anna from England stopped in on Christmas Eve. I hope they enjoy their Christmas in Canada. On Christmas Day, my daughter Pam, Holly, Rowan, Maddie Pearl and Lillian came in to visit. Thank you for the peameal bacon and sausages and toast though I wasn’t very hungry. It was a lovely visit and I really enjoyed the bacon the next morning.

Bob and Rose Riddell came on Boxing Day and brought me some new slipper socks and some coffee. Valerie was in on Wednesday but it was not a good day for me so she heard a lot of whining and complaining (my apologies). Alice and Harriet came in on Thursday and I was in a better mood. It was so nice to see them and have a nice chat.

Sympathy to Keith and Sandra Hollywood on the sudden passing of their son Cody.

Also had visits from Myles, Sharon and Amber, Shauna and the boys and I don’t remember who else.

On Wednesday, January 3rd I will be leaving Perth hospital to move to Tweed and I know I will miss all my friends – you are all so good to me. I feel depressed but hope to make new friends in Tweed. I hate that I will be so far away from all of you. I wonder what new adventures I’m going to have. I am sure there will be some nice people there and that helps. My family has all my stuff sorted and ready to move – thank you – that was a lot of work.

Thank you to all the nurses who have been wonderful and caring during my time here and to all my friends and family for their visits, meals, treats, coffee, hair sets, foot care, etc., etc. You all know who you are and I love you all so much. Please keep in touch. Don’t forget me. Love and kisses to all.

Pearl

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

No column; check back next week!

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas break.  Happy New Year.  Wishing all our readers a health prosperous one.

Big Thank you to those who came to the Christmas Eve Service and to those who helped with the readings.

Most of Parham got to see the beautiful fireworks that lit up the sky on Dec. 26 and 31st.

Sympathy to the family of the late Joan LeClair, Murray Middleton, Doreen (Warren) Kirkham and Dawnalda Wilson.

Thinking of all those with the flu bug and/or Covid also to Kathleen Goodfellow who fell and broke her hip and to Dave Knox.

Rev Micheline Montreal led the Dec. 30 Church Service.  Relatives of her late husband Rick McGee had their son Callum James Reid Baptised.  Callum is the son of Ian and Michelle Reid of Smith Falls, Lunch was enjoyed by all who stayed after.  Great to see all ae groups who attended this special event.

Jan 13 is the next Lions Club Breakfast so please come out and support them as the proceeds of this event goes to support the blind dog building project.  Don't forget to bring our utensils and cup!

Did you get your Calendar from District #4 Recreation Committee??  They are beautiful and only $10!  The pictures featured are from the area and have been taken by community members!  We couldn't have done this without our sponsors, all local to our area so please check out the page/month they sponsored and take note of the business cards on the back page - please support them when you can!  We are so lucky to live in such a generous community!  If you haven't received your calendar but are interested a few are available at Hope's store in Parham or contact Christine Teal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get yours.

District #4 Recreation Committee is also in the process of planning their Annual Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction.  Only 90 tickets are available and we know they will sell fast!  Tickets will go on sale January 12th.  We are also looking for donations of prizes so please feel free to reach out to any member of the Rec Committee or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - thank you so much!

Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association is holding their 4 on 4 tournament at the Tichborne Rink on January 27th (weather permitting)  if you are interested in putting in a team please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Happy Birthday to those celebrating in January:  Brandie Abrams, Jen Cox, Steven Teal, Mitch Barker, Natalie Lowery, Holli Kraftchick, Barb Barker, April Teal, Penny McGonegal, Brad Quinn, Sam Lafaso, Melissa Brooks, Skylar Howes, Linda Lowery, Jane Knox, Violet Gardiner, Kathleen Goodfellow, Levi Teal, Jamie Steele, Joyce Burke, Skyler Peterson, Keith Harper, Lenard Gardiner, Jessica Hole, Brad Teal, Penny Hartwick, Christopher Teal, Colleen Steele, Joy Knox, Owen Tryon, Sherrill Hannah, Sage Dupuis, Gloria McEwen, Jackson Crain, Beth Sproule, Alyssa Teal, Avery Teal, Aliyah LaFaso, Jessica and Aundrea Vinkle, Debbie Green, Lori Sproule, Mairina Jackson, Jackie Conway, Eileen Whan, Porter Badour, Donna Brown, Bill Young, Bernie Quinn, Ken McEwen, Nicki Gowdy, Philip Fox, Roz DeCaire, Paddy O'Connor, Dorothy Verbeek, Avery Lowery, and Cindy Cox.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

PERTH ROAD UNITED CHURCH: Sunday services continue at 10am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0.

TUESDAY LUNCHES at Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Cr. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert.

For information about The Sunday School Hall rentals, please call Vera Shepherd at 613-353-2470 or Stephen Bach at 343-364-1033

YOGA, Pilates and Foam Rolling in South Frontenac. Including 3 classes a week at the Perth Road studio.

See full schedule at nomadyogini.ca, Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Welcome back to another year of Plevna Community News! Hello 2024!!

One Member in our Community Craig Schonauer of Schonauer's Maintenance had an unfortunate injury from a bad fall off a ladder on December 22nd. He suffered several injuries; including a shattered pelvis, hip and several other injuries to his one side. Craig has a rough road ahead of him. As we all know when you own your own small business, you are out of luck when you get hurt. His friends have organized a Benefit Raffle to help raise money for Craig. So many businesses have donated incredible prizes to the raffle like a $1000 voucher for a load of gravel, a chainsaw, a bushcord of wood and so much more! If you would like to buy some tickets, you can find them at North of 7, Lookout Home Hardware, the Plevna Library, Cloyne Milligan Meats and Sharbot Lake Sargeant Tree Removal. Alot of his family and friends are selling tickets too. If it is easier for you to buy a ticket electronically, you can message Brooke Ross and etransfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Good luck to everybody who buys a ticket and all the draws will be held on Sun Feb 4th and Get Well Wishes to Craig!

The Township of North Frontenac opened the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) Skating rink back up on Friday January 5th. The Rink will be open daily from 8am-11pm. Please have fun, but keep these rules in mind, so we can all continue to enjoy the rink at its best throughout the skating season; no smoking, vaping or alcohol is permitted in the change room or on the ice surface. Please leave the heat at 15 degrees and ensure the lights are turned off when you leave the rink and change room. Please ensure doors in change room are kept closed and don't skate on the ice if it is soft or has any large holes or cracks and always remember as the rink is unsupervised, in a medical emergency call 911. If you have any comments or concerns, you can contact Brooke Ross, Manager of Community Development at 613 479-2231 Ext 233 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Winter can be such a dull lonely time for some people. If you want to get out and have some fun and meet some new friends, you are invited to come to the Clar-Mlll Community Volunteers Grocery Poker Chip Bingo and Lunch! It is coming to the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall every second Tuesday starting January 9th (weather permitting). You are invited to come out between 11-1pm to enjoy a delicious soup and sandwich lunch with a dessert and drink for $10 and if you want you can take a FREE Bingo Card and enjoy Grocery Bingo! Extra Bingo cards will be $2 each. The Always Entertaining Bingo Caller Lonnie Watkins will be on site to call out our numbers and you don't need a daubber as we will be using poker chips and reusable cards! Its going to be SO Much Fun and you just might go home with some new groceries!! We hope to see you there!!

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) will be hosting a FREE helpful and informative presentation on Tues Jan 16 from 11-1pm at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne regarding Senior Home Supports Services with Land O'Lake Community Services and Rural Frontenac Community Services. To Register you can contact Rural Frontenac Community Services at 613 279-3151 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you would like to learn to replace kitchen or bathroom faucets, Canadian Handywoman Tammy Watson will be hosting a FREE workshop of Wed Jan 24th from 10-11am via Zoom. If you are interested, register early, as there are only 25 seats available. For more information you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 613 464-2273.

Enjoy the musical stylings of the ladies gospel trio "New Journey" at the River of Life Christian Fellowship (7064 Road 506). They will be Ministering on Feb 4th at 10:30pm and there will be a delicious potluck for everybody to enjoy after the service.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

No column; check back next week!

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Enjoy breakfast with friends at the Winter Warm-Up Breakfast at Trinity United Church on Saturdays in January. Next breakfast is January 13. Breakfast from 8:30 am to 11 am. Eggs, sausage, ham and bacon, toast and home fries, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice and muffins. Payment by donation. This is hosted by Trinity United Church and the Verona Community Association.

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturdays January 13 and January 27 from 10 am to 1 pm. Style Revival provides gently used clothing, free of charge. They are also open every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm.

The Robbie Burns Day Celebration will be held January 20 from 12 to 2 pm at the Verona Lions Hall. Join local MP Scott Reid for this annual drop in celebration featuring live music, food and friendship. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-257-8130

The second ever Snow Social happening on January 20 from 1100 am – 400 pm at The Point Park and throughout the village of Sydenham. This event is a true celebration of the winter season and will feature lots of family-friendly activities including kid’s games, face painting, fire pits, live music, a vendor fair, and much more. Check out www.southfrontenac.net/snowsocial for more information. Volunteers are wanted! Get involved today by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Winter parking restrictions are now in effect. There is no parking on Township roads and village streets from 12 midnight to 7 am until March 31, 2024 so crews can keep roads clear and safe.

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