Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

3RD ANNUAL MARCH MADNESS BASKET AUCTION for Cystic Fibrosis. The Kinette Club of Cornwall invites you on Wednesday, March 31 at the Best Western Parkway Inn, Cornwall. Preview from 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm, Auction 7pm. Price: $18. RSVP by Friday, March 19. Dinner tickets at Scotiabank. Info: Contact Lynn Benjamin, 613-938-1723.

8TH ANNUAL SPAGHETTI SUPPER on Thursday, Mar. 4 at Tagwi Secondary School from 4pm-8pm. All proceeds being raised are to benefit bursaries for the 2010 Tagwi Graduates.

ADULT COMMUNITY HEALING RESOURCE CENTER. Our purpose is to create a relaxing and respectful drop-in center where people who have experienced abuse can come to socially connect. We meet every Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 9pm. Info: email: Adultcommunityhealingresource@gmail.com

AL-ANON MEETINGS SEAWAY VALLEY – DISTRICT #27 (Cornwall area) are held weekly: Sunday: “Flight to Freedom AFG” at 11am, in the hut in the parking lot of St. Francis de Sales Church (434 Second St. West); Monday: “Helping Hands AFG” at Starbright Centre (behind M. John Sullivan Funeral Home – 343 Pitt St.) at 7:30pm; Tuesday: “Lancaster Friendship AFG” The Irvine Hall on Church St. Williamstown (Hall is beside the church), 8pm; “Praying Hands AFG” at United Church Hall (519 St. Lawrence St.) Winchester at 8:30pm; Thursday: “New Lease on Life AFG” 10:30am, in the hut in parking lot of St. Francis de Sales Church (434 Second St. West); “New Hope AFG” Lakeshore Drive United Church (Lakeshore Drive) Morrisburg at 8pm. Info: AFG 613-937-4880.

BEHIND THE SCENES OF MEL GIBSON’S PASSION OF THE CHRIST. Fr. John Bartunek LC will be in Cornwall on Saturday, Feb. 27 starting at 7pm in the auditorium of St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School to speak about his experience working with the cast and crew of Mel Gibson’s movie. For additional info, go to: www.alexandriacornwall.ca

BENEFIT DANCE AND KARAOKE ~ Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Navy Club on 6th St. East from 8pm-1am. The 7th Girl Guides and 7th Pathfinders are fundraising for Mosaic International 2010 Camp. Tickets: Couple $5. Single: $3. (19 and over). Tickets at door or in advance. 50/50 draw with prizes. Info, 613-935-6280 or 613-938-9532.

CASINO TRIP to Lac Leamy, Hull, on Friday, Feb. 26. Bus departs at 4:30pm. Info: 613-932-6534. Proceeds toward St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre.

CLUB D’AVIRON CORNWALL ROWING CLUB will meet on Tuesday, March 2 at 7pm at St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Room 110, as the Cornwall Rowing Club becomes established and prepares for the upcoming season of rowing on the canal. Input, questions & answers, strategy are all on the agenda. Let’s take advantage of the aquatic assets our city has to offer. All are welcome! Info: 613-937-4002.

COOPER MARSH ARTS & RECREATION FESTIVAL will be held on Saturday, Mar. 13 and Sunday, Mar. 14 from 1-9pm at the Cooper Marsh Visitor’s Centre, located on Cty. Rd. #2, west of Lancaster. Raffle prizes, silent auction and contests. Admission is free! There is something for everyone. All proceeds will go towards funding a new boardwalk for Cooper Marsh. Come out and enjoy the world of arts and recreational activities. Info: Nancy Hildebrand, 613-938-3611 or 613-933-4695.

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women new to the area within the last 3 years. Next monthly dinner meeting is Wednesday, March 3. Call 613-933-6425 or email: cornwallnewcomersclub@yahoo.ca.

CORNWALL OUTDOOR CLUB DE PLEIN AIR ~ Feb. 27: Moonlight Hiking/Snowshoeing & Bonfire. Feb. 28: Skiing, Mt. St. Bruno and Smoke Meat Pete’s. New guests welcome. For more info, contact 613-932-5254 or 613-936-1686.

CORNWALL SENIORS CLUB (119 Pitt St.) Weekly Activities: Monday: Exercise 1:15pm; Darts to follow. Tuesday: Line Dancing 9:45am; Hot Lunch 11:30am; Cribbage 1:30pm. Wednesday: Euchre 1:15pm. Thursday: Home Made Soup 11:30am; Bingo 1pm; Busy Bees Knitting 1:15pm; Whist 1:15pm. Friday: Computer Basics 10am; Bid-Euchre 1:15pm. Saturday Night Dances from 8pm-10pm. Info: 613-932-0980.

CORNWALL SENIORS WATERCOLOUR GROUP meet every Tuesday from 9:30am to 2:30pm at St. Matthews Lutheran Church (1509 Second St. West). A few openings for anyone interested in watercolours taught by artist Alan Bain. Beginners welcome. For more info, call Linda 613-933-5392.

DREAM MAKER PRODUCTIONS MARCH BREAK ACTING WORKSHOP, being held March 15, 16 & 17. The workshop will cover many aspects of drama for both stage and film. Info: 613-932-3510.

EUCHRE CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB BONVILLE, Wednesday, March 3, 7:30pm. Lunch provided. For more info, contact Roy at 613-932-9396.

FOUNTAINGATE CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY will present the movie “Fireproof” starring Kirk Cameron, at the Best Western Parkway Inn (Cabaret Room) on Sunday, March 14 at 7pm. Free admission. Info: 613-932-0685.

GLENGARRY STARGAZERS next meeting will take place on Saturday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., at Sharon & Adrien’s house. Topic will be “A Beast of Another Nature”. Anyone who would like to join or for more information may call Aprile or Richard 613-525-1541.

GRIEF SHARE ~ Grief Recovery Support Group 13-week video seminar and support group for those dealing with the death of someone close. Meeting on Tuesday, March 2, 7:30-9:30pm in Alexandria at the YFC Coffeehouse (69D Main Street) behind Gaetan’s Chip Stand. This week’s topic: “The Uniqueness of Grief – Part 2”. To register or for more information, call 613-347-3428 or go to www.griefshare.org.

INSULIN PUMP WORKSHOPS ~ Do you wear an Insulin Pump? Join the monthly support group to get together, share experiences and learn more about managing Type 1 Diabetes on a pump every first Wednesday of every month from 7pm-8:30pm at LaCitadelle HS, McConnell Ave. entrance. Please RSVP to reserve your spot to Christine Landry, 613-932-8926.

JAVEY ENTERTAINMENT presents “Feed the City” Agapè CD Fundraiser on Sunday, March 7 from 2pm-6pm. Fun for all ages. Live entertainment, balloon carnival, food and more. Entertainment by Elite World Artist, Rodney Rivette, Touch Base DJ, Jason Mitchell and more. Adults: $5. Kids under 12: $2. Players Club, 713 Pitt St. Cornwall.

LADIES OF THE GREEK COMMUNITY will hold a Bake Sale at Giant Tiger on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5. All proceeds going to the Cornwall Community Hospital.

LONG SAULT PENTECOSTAL CHURCH invites you to our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:30am as well as Tuesday afternoon Bible Study at 1pm. For further information, call 613-534-2622.

MAISON BALDWIN HOUSE FUNDRAISER in memory of Francine and children on Saturday, March 6, 7pm, at the Navy Club on Sixth St. East. Entertainment by The Country Pals and guests. Lunch will be served. Admission: $5/person at door or for advanced tickets, call 613-938-7617. All proceeds to Maison Baldwin House.

OPTIMIST FAMILY DAY ~ All families are invited to a day of fun at Optimist Park on Sunday, Feb. 28. Public Skating from 1pm-5pm. Indoor fun with colouring contest, animal balloons, arts & crafts. Refreshments, hot dogs, hot chocolate, drinks. Free at Optimist Club.

SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE, 1010 Guy St. invites you to a Pot Luck Social Sunday on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 1pm. Bring your favourite dish and play a game or two of cards or just enjoy the company of friends (old & new) for the afternoon. Info: 613-932-4969 or visit: www.seawayseniors.ca

SENIORS! Come and join us at the Glen Stor Dun Lodge Outreach Services for the Seniors & Special Day Away Programs. These programs will enhance your quality of life with a fun filled day of therapeutic activities. Transportation and a hot meal are also included. For more info, please call 613-933-3384, ext. 234.

ST. COLUMBAN’S CHURCH presents a Fundraising Concert featuring: Kevin Rivette and The Cornwall Centennial Choir on Sunday, March 7 from 2pm-3:30pm. (Concert to be held in the Church at 36-4th St. West). Proceeds going to the Patrons of St. Columban Foundation. Info: 613-933-5099.

ST. PETER’S PARISH LENTEN MISSION, BOOST your connection to Christ, Church & Community. Join Tom Edwards, a Catholic Lay Evangelist as our guest speaker from March 14-17, beginning the evening of March 14 and will continue morning and evening sessions until March 17. All are welcome!

THE 4TH ANNUAL BISHOP CUP will be held on March 24 at the Si Miller Arena at 6pm. Come cheer on St. Joe’s or Holy Trinity’s hockey team!

THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE ~ We need your help! We are looking for energetic individuals who want to see Relay continue to grow! If you’re interested in: Food Services, Entertainment, Logistics or many other areas of the event organization, please contact Lois van Beek-Barrette at: 613-932-1283 or 1-800-669-4181 or email: lvanbeek-barrette@ontario.cancer.ca.

THE FRIENDS OF THE UPPER CANADA MIGRATORY BIRD SANCTUARY will be hosting “A Moonlight Ski” on Saturday(s), Feb. 27 and March 27. Participants are asked to meet in the parking lot at the Sanctuary by 6:30pm.

THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION is currently recruiting committed individuals to serve on the planning committee for the 2nd annual “Give the Gift of Life Walk” being held on Sept. 26 in Cornwall. If you have some time to dedicate to this worthy cause, please contact Greg at 613-330-4250 for more info.

THE MASSENA ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’S 25th Annual Juried Art Exhibit is currently on display at the Massena Public Library. It contains 118 pieces of art in several different media, including many prize-winning entries. They were created by 68 different local and regional artists. The exhibit will remain on display through Friday, Feb. 26. Artists may pick up their work at any time on Saturday, Feb. 27.

THE MOOSE LODGE 1367 is having different live music every Friday, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening with Strait Country, Larry Oke and Frank Rivette. Now serving “Wings & Things” up until closing. Also, they are offering Breakfast every Sunday morning and everyone is welcome from 9am-11:30am for only $3.99. Come enjoy Blair Hamilton’s cooking. 443 Eleventh St. West, 613-938-0666.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre which is composed of 50 Complex Continuing Care beds and 150 Long-Term Care beds is currently recruiting volunteers to assist in Resident Recreations (bingo/special events/crafts/cooking), Pastoral Care, Friendly Visiting, hairdressing tasks, entertainment and much more. High School Teens looking to complete their community hours are welcomed. If interested or for further information, please call Tammie Ménard, Community Engagement Officer, St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre, 613-933-6040, ext. 21167 or by email: tmenard@sjccc.ca.

WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS of Cornwall and Area will meet Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Ramada Inn at 6pm. All Cornwall and area women involved in business are most welcome. Please bring your business card. RSVP Linda at 613-936-2288 or email: estheticsbylinda@sympatico.ca or visit www.wecornwallarea.ca for more info.

WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION Saturday, March 6 from 9:30am-12noon at St. Felix de Valois, 620 Glengarry Blvd. (behind Zellers). The morning includes Mass, Rosary, Confession, speaker and refreshments. This month, Catherine Fournier will talk about “The Wise Architect in Lent”. A free-will offering of $5 is appreciated. Info: Carole 613-938-3465 or 613-938-4701.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER ~ You are invited to join us for this year’s World Day of Prayer celebration on Friday, March 5 at 2pm at Blessed Sacrament Church, 321 Tollgate Rd. East. The theme is “Let everything that has breath praise God” and the focus will be on the women of Cameroon. Light lunch served after the service. Everyone is welcome to attend.