BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO – Cornwall & Area Board of Directors are looking for new members to fill a vacant position for the 2008/2009 two year term. If you are interested or for more information please call Suzanne Hirst 613-936-1455.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Ramada Inn & Conference Centre (805 Brookdale Avenue) – Simon Fraser Room will be held Wednesday and Thursday, July 2 & 3 from Noon to 3:30 p.m., and 5-7:30 p.m. To book appointment call 1-888-2 DONATE (English) or 1-866 JE DONNE (French).
C-WAY SOUND, a male barbershop harmony chorus, meets to sing/fellowship each Wednesday from 7-9:30 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church (105 Second St. West). For more information call 613-936-9151 or visit: www.cwaysound.ca
CAMP KAGAMA located on Morrison Island (east of Upper Canada Village), offers week-long residential camps. There are openings in all junior camps and the senior boys camp. For further information and registration forms, please visit: www.campkagama.ca
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 544, Lancaster (119 Military Road) on Saturday, June 28 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
CORNWALL OUTDOOR CLUB de PLEIN AIR have various activities such as Biking, Hiking and Wilderness Canoe Camping. Activities every weekend. Looking for new members. Information: 613-932-5254.
CORNWALL SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB (119 Pitt St.) is hosting Canada Day festivities on Monday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come in for a sandwich and cake! It’s free! Everyone aged 55+ and older are most welcome. Info: 613-932-0980.
CORNWALL TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY will hold their 30th Anniversary Celebration pot-luck dinner at Noon on Saturday, June 28 (downstairs) in the Raisin River Heritage Centre, St. Andrews West (behind the school). Guest speaker will be Township of South Stormont Mayor, Brian McGillis. Please bring your favourite dish or a friend with arrival time of 11:30 a.m., for this special occasion. Everyone welcome. Information: Dale 613-534-2463.
ENJOY DRIVING? ENJOY MEETING NEW PEOPLE? Meals on Wheels may be right for you. Volunteers deliver hot meals to seniors in the City of Cornwall who need our help. Meals are delivered over the lunch hour and you may choose to deliver one or more times per month. Flexible schedule – mileage reimbursed. To join our team call 613-933-3384 ext. 263.
FESTIVAL ALEXANDRIA at the Abbey for the Arts. The magic of classical music in an exquisite country setting every Sunday at 3 p.m., from June 29 to July 27. Reserve seating and pre-concert gourmet lunch available. Tel: 613-347-1602. www.theabbey.ca Tickets are $20.00. The Abbey for the Arts is located at 21489 Butternut Lane, R.R. #1, North Lancaster. Sunday, June 29 concert series will feature Music from Russia.
FRIENDS OF THE WILLIAMSTOWN PARK have organized a Street Dance on Friday, June 27 featuring The Shiners performing in Paul Rozon Memorial Park located in Williamstown. Everyone welcome!
GLENGARRY STARGAZERS meeting will take place on Saturday, July 5 at the home of Sharon and Adrien at 7:30 p.m. Topic will be on the subject of Wolf-Rayet Stars. Anyone who would like to join or for more information may call Aprile or Richard at 613-525-1541.
GLEN WALTER PRE-CANADA DAY FESTIVAL will take place on Saturday, June 28 at Glen Walter Regional Park from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. featuring theShiners performing at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.
KNITTING/CROCHETING CIRCLE meet on a bi-weekly basis at Café Connectionz (Water St. East). For more information call Mylène 613-930-2265 or e-mail: woolarts@yahoo.ca
LANCASTER OPTIMIST CLUB is in need of volunteers for helping out at the Canada Day celebrations taking place at Charlottenburgh Park on Tuesday, July 1. To learn more contact by email: lmcewen1@cogeco.ca
LINE DANCING every Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion (corner of Second St. West and Cumberland). Just drop in!
NEW FRIENDS & ACQUAINTANCES (N.F.A.A.) will be holding a meeting Monday, June 30 at 7 p.m., at Spinners Diner (118 Pitt St.). This is your opportunity to come and see what our group is all about…..activity schedule and calendar of events for July and August will be finalized. This meeting is open to all single/unattached. For more information call 613-933-5903.
OUR LADY OF GRACE/ST. PIUS X Catholic Women’s League are sponsoring a Summer Supper on Monday, June 30 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall (Ingleside). For advance tickets please call Julie 613-363-3408 or tickets may be purchased at the door.
R.C.A.F.A. WING 424 (240 Water St. West) upcoming event: Wings ‘n Things Wednesday, July 2 at 5 p.m. Information: 613-932-5334.
RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN for our wounded and disabled troops will be at Wal-Mart on Saturday and Sunday June 28-29 and at Canadian Tire Saturday and Sunday July 5-6. Please support our troops.
ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Church St.) South Lancaster are having a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 28 from 8 a.m. to Noon. Rain or Shine.
ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL is celebrating their 25th anniversary July 4-5-6, 2008. Register on-line at www.sjss25.com or call the school office at 613-932-0349.
ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY CEMETERY annual memorial service will take place on Sunday, June 29 at 2:30 p.m. (rain or shine under the tent on the cemetery grounds). Guest speaker will be Monsignor Rudy Villeneuve. Please bring a lawn chair. Everyone welcome.
SEAWAY M.E./F.M. SELF HELP GROUP (for Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) has aquatic classes at the Cornwall Aquatic Centre every Tuesday and Friday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. Information: 613-933-2952. Everyone welcome.
SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB (1010 Guy St. at Eleventh St.) will have T’ai Chi at 9 a.m., and Cribbage/Dominoes/Upwords at 1 p.m., on Monday, June 30. The club is closed for Canada Day holiday (Tuesday, July 1). For more information on any of these activities please call 613-932-4969.
SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR WOMEN Monthly Women’s Support Groups. Second Tuesday of each month: for women survivors of sexual assault; fourth Tuesday of each month: self-esteem building workshops. Groups will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information call Kim 613-932-1755 ext. 26.
SMART CITY TOASTMASTERS will be having summer meetings on the third Wednesday for the months of July and August at the Royal Canadian Legion (415 Second St. West) – upstairs – at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting will take place July 16. Toastmasters will help you develop better communication skills, leadership skills, listening skills and boost your confidence. Come visit us for a meeting or two. Visitors can attend as many times as they want for free. Contact Bob at 613-932-4792 or email: smartcitytoast@hotmail.com
STRAWBERRY SOCIAL & FASHION SHOW. Auxiliary to the Cornwall Community Hospital invites everyone on Saturday, June 28 at C.C.V.S. (437 Sydney St.) in the auditorium from 1-4 p.m. Admission. For more information call 613-933-3751.
SUMMER CAMP taking place at Paul Rozon Memorial Park, Williamstown (rain days at Char-Lan Recreation Centre) designed for children ages 6 – 12 years of age, with many opportunities for youth ages 13 and older to volunteer their time during the summer months in a fun, structured and supervised environment beginning June 30. To learn more about this program call 613-347-2411.
TRI-COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL (101 Second St. West) are in need of volunteers for their Bingo booth at Lamoureux Park on Canada Day. If you want to have some fun and are able to donate a little bit of your time call Carol Anne 613-932-7161 or email: tri-countyliteracy@on.aibn.com.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH (Ingleside) are having a Strawberry Social on Saturday, June 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission. Info: 613-537-2412.
VISIT THE MARTINTOWN MILL on Sunday, June 29 from 1-4 p.m. Water turbine, milling stones, machinery and historic photos are featured plus installation of reproduction windows. The newly renovated second floor will be opened for the first time. Call Ernie 613-528-4997 for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Groupe Renaissance Group is looking for volunteers for our upcoming events this summer. We will be needing responsible individuals who are ready and willing to spend a few hours helping us celebrate our 10th Anniversary. For more information please call Stephanie Durocher 613-938-9889 or by email: sdurocher@grouperenaissance.com
