Willow Leaf NOV 2014

Willow Leaf
November 2014
Upcoming Events
Birthdays
Elders
Bill Fukes—Nov. 3rd
Scott Bartlett—Nov. 7th
Mona Langille—Nov. 9th
Ruth Pye—Nov. 15th
Walter Miller—Nov. 19th
Peggy Hill—Nov. 25th
Staff
Cathy Rafters—Nov. 4th
Candy Allison—Nov. 4th
Lynn Carruthers—Nov. 5th
Colleen Mattatall—Nov. 9th
Laurie Treen—Nov. 12th
Betty Matheson—Nov. 13th
Lori Ann MacNutt—Nov. 13th
Karen Congdon—Nov . 16th
Chris Bezanson—Nov. 19th
Enid Clark—Nov. 21st
Mary Beth Sutherland—Nov. 24th
Brittany Chapman-Veno—Nov.
30th
CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR
We will be holding our Annual Tea and Bazaar on Nov.
28th from 2-4pm. If you are
interested in a table please
contact someone in the recreation department. Willow
Lodge also will be putting in a
table and look for donations
of baked goods and crafts.
Lest We Forget
Nov. 1st
Annual Christmas Sale—CG Fulton Pharmacy—9am—6pm, Oct.
31st—SENIORS ONLY (60 years
& older) 9am—7pm
Pie & Cake Sale
Sedgwick Presbyterian—St. Andrews Hall 9am—Noon.
Nov. 1 & 2
Ed Sealey—Sunrise Baptist church
Saturday 7pm, Sunday 11am &
6pm
Nov. 2nd
Relay for Life Dinner
Malagash Hall, 4-6pm
Dinner: Beef Stew, Apple Crisp, tea
& coffee. Adults ($10) & under 12
($5), preschool free.
All proceeds to Canadian Cancer
Society—Sponsored by the Guardian Angels Relay for Life Team
Warwick Mountain Rec. Club
Open Mic—2-5pm local talent,
freewill donation. Door Prizes
50/50 draw. Funds for building
maintenance.
Nov. 5th
Story Time Sign up @ Tata Library Ages 3-5.
Nov. 7th—9th
Tata Center—30 Days to a Novel
w/ Stephanie Domet call 902-6572231
Nov. 9th
Musical Jam Session, St. John’s
Hall River John @ 7pm. Admission
$5.00
Nov. 9th continued
World of Song in honour of Remembrance Day on Nov. 11rh
West New Annan Heritage
House—3pm
Freewill offering for local
legion
November 11th
Remembrance Day Parade
10:30am—Tata Legion
Nov. 12th
Ladies Night—Tata Home Ctr.
Tickets $10 proceeds for Tata Fire
Dept.
Nov. 14th
Chili / Soup Luncheon, Sharon
United Church 11:30am—1:00pm
Chili or Homemade Beef Soup,
Dessert, Tea & coffee. Take out
available—902-657-2699
Nov. 15th
Titans Supper Fundraiser for
Minor Hockey. Take Outs Available Adults ($12) Child ($8)
Nov. 16th
Breakfast/Brunch
10am—1pm, Tata Legion
Nov. 22nd
3rd Annual—One Month Until
Christmas Craft Sale
North Shore Rec. Ctr. 9am—1pm
Nov. 28th
Christmas Tea & Bazaar
Willow Lodge 2-4pm
Nov. 30th
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies
Auxiliary—Annual Tea & Craft
Sale 10am—3pm
Willow Lodge News
October 2014 will be a month that we will reflect on
for years to come with the loss of two soldiers not on
a battle ground but on our own Canadian soil. How
very sad, words cannot express how our nation feels.
At this time we also think about the 3 RCMP officers
that we lost earlier this year as the trial for the man
accused comes to an end. Through all of this we not
only learn to love more and to reach out to those in
need. Maybe that is the true message in all these
senseless acts.
Our 5 LPN students are returning in November for a
few weeks as they work towards completing their
hours of training required to graduate in the spring of
2015.
Once again the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk was a
great success; I wanted to specially acknowledge Dot
Bell and Bev Mingo for having the most sponsor
monies, great job ladies.
Hard to believe that Christmas craft markets have
started. The Tea and Bazaar here at Willow Lodge
will be Nov. 28th. I would welcome anyone who
wishes to have a table to contact me at 902-6573101 / 902-957-0662 or by email
[email protected]. It will be our regular fair of Specialty Desserts which are to die for..
Our fundraiser last year to help
Movember
raise awareness of men’s health issues as well as
money for research got off to a slow start until Adrian
MacCallum threw his hat into the ring offering to get
a Mohawk if we raised 500.00, the race was on. This
year the anti has been upped to $1,000.00 and Adrian
will get a mullet and a new recruit David Black, he
will get a Mohawk. John Sellers and Eric McDonald
are also on the team as well as Scott. Greta Tratt has
kick started this campaign with a very generous donation towards Adrian’s campaign as she says “we are
lucky to have an award winning Fireman on staff,
who knows the building, knows the elders and knows
the staff. Thanks Greta!!!
Our goats will be leaving us this winter. We will be
sad to see them go but Doug has found a good home
for them. They are a lot of care. Barney will be
boarded out for the winter returning in the spring.
As Halloween approaches staff member Bev Turple
is busy getting ready for Halloween and has invited
the people here to come for the festivities. The bus
is coming from Truro and they will head to River
John for some Halloween fun. There are treat bags
and hot chocolate, decorations and fireworks, thanks
Bev what a treat.
Staff News***
More than ever I am glad that we supported the ALS
Society with the Ice Bucket Challenge. Ron Hupman,
husband of Brenda Laurie’s sister Angie was recently
diagnosed with this disease. We are hoping that a
cure is in the works and that Ron is a success story.
Thinking of you Angie and Ron.
Laurie Treen’s Granddaughter Kerri Veno who is attending St FX. University will be heading to Boston
in February where she will participate in the Harvard
National United Nations Model. This is a mock conference where the participants are giving roles for the
various occupations within the Model Parliament.
What a great experience.
Carol Tattrie is celebrating the arrival of Granddaughter born in Truro on October. This is Carol’s 5th
Grandchild.
CCA Randi Munro was heart broken this week to
lose Marbles her cat. When she first got her she
would bring her to Willow Lodge when she was
working. Marbles fit right in. She had leukemia and
was quite sick and had to be put down. But never fear
some kind soul deposited a new kitten for her in the
front yard. Ummm, or was it so kind.
Just for laughs
Time to share a funny story told by Patsy Waugh.
Robert was down on hands and knees one day (only
one day) doing some scrubbing and some how the
discussion turned to how much elbow grease was being used. Which brought to mind this story Patsy remembered about her Grandmother. Patsy was 12
years old at the time, helping her grandmother clean
when her grandmother asked her for some elbow
grease. She said she went looking in the cupboard
and her Grandmother asked her “what she was looking for” Patsy replied “Elbow Grease.” Her Grandmother just gave her the look. Patsy said that they
were never spoiled by her Grandmother and were expected to help out.
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Elder News***
Dean Hilchie had a busy month for visitors. Her
friend Barb (Cox) Dalrymple of Mill Lake formerly
of Sterling Brook was to visit. As well as her Nieces
Janice Langley from Fall River and Bonnie Bownes
from Faro in the Yukon time. Bonnie reported that
they had already had their first blizzard of the season
on October 1st. Guess we can count our blessings.
Elder Bill Fukes’ wife Nancy recently attended the
Aberdeen School of Nursing Dinner, where she was
presented with her 50 year Gold Cap pin along with
29 of her class mates.
George Carter has acquired two new Gerbils after
losing the last of his previous gerbils this past
month. They have no name as yet, maybe in the future. The cats seem pretty interested.
Henry James’s daughter Sara Bonnyman recently
received an award for Colchester County Exporter of
the year. She ships her pots all over the world. One
of the most popular items that she has shipped to
places like Afghanistan is the “Moss Skuttle “Yes,
Dr. Moss, a man who likes a good shave designed
this skuttle. I hear that he is doing well and eventually hopes to be back to work full time.
Yvonne E’don celebrated her 98th birthday with her
three daughters and spouses. Her brother came to
visit from the French shore the day before.
It is always nice when daughters come home, Nonie
Ritcey enjoyed an extended visit from her daughter
Carol and son in law Tim Herbert of Oakville, Ontario in mid October. During the visit, a family dinner took place at her daughter, Janet and son in law,
Terry Hallett's cottage at Cape John. Nonie also
had unexpected visitors one afternoon. Her nephew
Ken Cox and his wife Donna, from Beaverbank
were staying at Cambra Sands, Malagash for a few
days and dropped in.
Richard Sweeny had lots of calls on his birthday as
well as special guests from England to visit earlier in
the month.
Community News***
involvement in the girl guides. There were twelve
members of the guild present they came from Pugwash, Debert, Elmsdale and Truro. Congratulations
Kay.
I see signs in the Stedman’s window that say 25% off
selling out sale. That will leave a big hole in our community as Pam and Doug Turnbull have been there for
40 years. Hard to believe, just another sign of my age.
I can remember going in the store when the Whites
were running the store.
I wanted to say Happy Birthday to John Ross who just
turned 50 in October. Family and friends gathered at
his home to help him celebrate. There were a lot of
laughs and stories being exchanged.
A house has sold in Tatamagouche, Don Christian’s
on Main Street. Rumor has it that Cara Carruthers and
partner are the new owners.
The new Bed and Breakfast on the corner of Pine and
Main Street has finally opened its door for business. It
looks very nice from the outside.
Our community has suffered our own losses this
month. Our Barber and friend Harold Church passed
away unexpectedly. We will miss his visits and hair
cuts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to wife Bonnie
and daughters Nichol and Cindy
Two other people we have lost are Vince Sellers and
Mabel MacLanders, some of us here at Willow Lodge
would have worked with them at the hospital. Vince
was the father –in-law of Nita Sellers who spent some
time here at Willow Lodge as a private care giver for
one of our elders. Our thoughts and prayers are with
these families as well.
The first Village supper was held at the Tatamagouche
Fire hall on October 22nd and was a great success with
96 people being served. It was a community effort
with support from Dorja Denma Ling at The Falls who
provided wonderful roasted vegetables, Tatamagouche
Center who made cornbread for us and Brenda
Halverson who made the apple crisps. Then there are
all the people who volunteered as well as the Odd Fellows. Our next meal is planned for the 26th of November all are welcome.
The Trefoil group which is the adult senior guiders
held their October meeting in the board room of
Willow Lodge. This was a special occasion as Kay
Mattatall was given an award celebrating 55 years of
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Back When: 20 years ago-Peggy Halverson’s son Darren was married this
month.
-Rev. MacLeod of the presbyter in church has
moved to Cape Breton.
Halloween Costume Party Fun
Right: Cutest Costume Winner
Below: Best Costume Winner
Remember to get your
ticket...Winnie The Pooh Crib
Quilt 46” X 55”
Made by Winnie Colpitts
Tickets $2.00 or 3 for $5.00
Proceeds to purchase a fire pit
for the Lodge
Draw Date: November 28th
Tickets available at front desk
Thanks for your support
Left: Special Visitor—Helen
enjoys holding a Gecko that
a volunteer student brought
in.
Lynwood House was
the winner of
Best Neighbourhood
Representation
More fun Halloween
Party Photos
Above: Scariest Costume Winner
Left: Most Creative Costume Winner
17th Annual
Tree of Love Campaign
Thank you everyone for your support over the past 16 years making donations for Christmas
bulbs in memory or honour of someone special in their lives. Your gifts are truly appreciated.
Lighting of the Tree will take place on Friday, December 12th at 2:30pm in Lynwood House. We
will have a candle lighting ceremony and reading of the names followed by Lighting of Tree of
Love.
If you would like to make a donation to purchase a bulb, detach the gift form below and mail or
deliver to Willow Lodge along with your donation.
Willow Lodge P.O. Box 249, Tatamagouche NS B0K 1V0.
For further information contact us at Willow Lodge – 657-3101
Tree Bulb Gift Range
Name:
Silver
$
Gold
$ 10.00
Green
$ 15.00
Postal Code:
Red
$ 20.00
In Memory of
Violet
$ 30.00
Blue
$ 50.00
Tree Top
$250.00
Send Card to:
5.00
Address:
Tel #:
In Honour of
Name:
Address:
Province:
Postal Code:
Charitable Income Tax Receipts Available.
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