Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

ALTERNATIVE WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICES at Emmanuel Congregational UCC Church, 39 West Orvis St., Massena. We are an Open & Affirming Church. All are welcome. For more info, call 315-769-8523 or email: ecucc@verizon.net. Leader: Pastor Judy Van Kennen.

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY ANNUAL “WALK FOR MEMORIES” on Sunday, Jan. 31 at the Cornwall Square. Please join us for a 1-hour indoor walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Around and around the Cornwall Square we will go and when we stop the money will go to help support those individuals diagnosed and their families in our community. Whether you’re walking solo, with family or with a Team, come celebrate and help us raise $25,000. For information on how to register or volunteer for the walk, call Chantal, 613-932-4914 ext. 26 or by email: alzheimerrdcoord@one-mail.on.ca or visit: www.walkformemories.ca.

ANNUAL FAMILY SKATING PARTY for members of the Knights of Columbus, Council 755 and their families on Sunday, Feb. 7 from 1pm-3pm at the Bob Turner Arena, followed by refreshments at the K of C Hall, 205 Amelia St. 613-932-7600.

CANADIAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND ~ White Cane Week, Feb. 7-13. Flag Raising will take place on Monday, Feb. 8 at 1:30pm at City Hall. There will be a display at the Public Library during the month of February and a display table at the Cornwall Square on Feb. 11 & 12 from 10am-4pm. All are welcome!

COMMUNITY SENIORS ~ Are you a senior living alone or know a senior who lives alone that would like to receive a friendly daily telephone call to see how you are doing? There is no cost for this service. If interested in the Telephone Assurance Program, please contact the Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge Outreach Department at 613-933-3384, ext. 250.

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women new to the area within the last 3 years. Next monthly dinner is Tuesday, Feb. 2. Call 613-933-6425 or email: cornwallnewcomersclub@yahoo.ca.

CORNWALL OUTDOOR CLUB DE PLEIN AIR ~ Jan. 30: Moonlight Ski, Snowshoe, Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary. Jan. 31: Downhill Ski, Titus Mt. N.Y. Feb: 6: Snowshoeing, Baker Mt., Winter Carnival & Supper, Saranac Lake, N.Y. Feb. 7: Snowshoeing, Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary. 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.

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

GLENGARRY STARGAZERS next meeting will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m., at Alpha & Lisa’s house. Topic will be “The Kepler Mission”. 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, Feb. 2, 7:30-9:30pm in Alexandria at the YFC Coffeehouse (69D Main Street) behind Gaetan’s Chip Stand. This week’s topic: “When Your Spouse Dies”. 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.

KNITTING AND CROCHET ~ All levels, every Thursday afternoons at 1:15pm at the Cornwall Seniors Club, 119 Pitt St. Beginners welcome! Info: 613-932-0980.

PARENT INFORMATION on the Impact of Separation/Divorce on Children in February, 2010. No Fee. To register, call 613-933-8666.

SÉANCE D’INFORMATION POUR PARENTS sur l’impact de la séparation/divorce, en février, 2010. Aucun frais. Pour vous inscrire, composez le 613-933-8666.

SENIOR GAMES FUNDRAISER. Ontario Senior Games, District 8 is once again teaming up with the Cow Patti Theatre Company in a fundraising effort on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Ramada Inn. Part of the proceeds from the performance of Cookin’ with Gus will go to support Senior Games activities. For tickets or more information call Monique Dawkes at 613-534-2036.

SMART CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB will be presenting a demonstration meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6:45-8:45pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 415 Second St. West. Come and see for yourself what a Toastmasters’ Club can offer you! For more info, contact Claudette at 613-938-2394.

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 MOCCASIN RAILROAD CLUB will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7:30pm at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Hall, 1509 Second St. West, Cornwall. The Moccasin Railroad Club is a group interested in the growth and development of model railroading in the area. It is also interested in the preservation of the history of railroading, its operation and development. Guests are welcome.

VALENTINE’S DAY FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST ~ The 7th Cornwall Pathfinders and 7th Cornwall Girl Guides Mosaic 2010 invite you to breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 9am to 1pm. Cost: $5/person. Children (ages 5-10): $2.50. Children under 5: Free. Info: 613-938-9532.

VDAY CORNWALL 2010 is hosting a cabaret evening benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues on Mar. 6 at the Ramada Inn, Simon Fraser Ballroom at 7pm. Proceeds to Sexual Assault Support Services for Women of SDG&A. Tickets available at: Strung Out Guitars, 601 Montreal Rd. and Seaway Valley Tourism, 11 Water St. West.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to work in various Community Homework & Afterschool Programs. Gain valuable teaching experience, as well as make a meaningful difference in your community. Especially in need are Agapè CHAP and Rothwell-Osnabruck CHAP. Contact Tri-County Literacy Council at 613-932-7161 or email: tricountyliteracy@on.aibn.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ~ Volunteer from the comfort of your own home! The Telephone Assurance Program is in need of volunteers to make a daily friendly phone call to a senior living along. This call provides a safety check as well as increases their peace of mind and security within their home. If interested, please call the Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge Outreach Program at 613-933-3384, ext 250.

WINCHESTER CHAPTER #310 OES invites you to come and enjoy an evening of Gospel/Country Music with REV & the Choir Boys (The Keelers & the Gaudets) on Friday, Feb. 5, 7pm at Henderson Hall, 518 Church St. Winchester. Light Refreshments. Advanced tickets: $10. At the door: $12. Info: 613-984-2609 or 613-774-2193.

WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION Saturday, Feb. 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, the talk is “Brother André, a Saint in our midst”. It will be given by a priest from St. Joseph’s Oratory. A free-will offering of $5 is appreciated. Info: Carole 613-938-3465 or 613-938-4701.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE ~ Are you directly or indirectly affected by Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia and are seeking ways to cope? Call us at the Alzheimer Society to find out more about support groups and educational sessions near you. Ask for Laurie Kennedy, 613-932-4914 or 1-888-222-1445. We can help!