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2008
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Laurier Optical Eye Exams |
JANUARY 2008
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Jan 1 |
Anniversary
Celebrations Begin |
The Renfrew 150 Committee is in the
process of finalizing details of the opening event of the 150th
anniversary year.
As well as a raising of the 150 flag at Renfrew Town Hall at
noon on Jan 1, there will be a breakfast hosted by the Eastern
Ontario Miss Teen Pageant committee. The breakfast will be held
near Low Square from 10:30 to 11:30 am to make it easy for those
attending to also go to the noon hour flag raising.
That ceremony will include entertainment by many members of an
inter-denominational massed choir. |
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Jan
26 |
Renfrew Highland Pipes & Drums 9th Annual Robbie Burns Dinner |
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Renfrew Highland Pipes & Drums 9th Annual Robbie Burns Dinner.
Saturday January 26, 2008 at Mat-Te-Way Activity Centre. Social
Hour is 6:00 - 7:00 p.m and Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Haggis with all
the trimmings and Scottish entertainment featuring The Pam Reid
Scottish Dancers and The Helferty Family. Tickets are $25.00 per
person and available from band members, Home Hardware and
Renfrew Legion until January. 21, 2008. |
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NOVEMBER
MISC
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Computer lessons
for beginners |
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Thursdays, beginning Nov. 15
9:00 – 10:15 am
10 lessons for $25.00
Call Eganville & District Seniors
613 628-2354. Registration limited. |
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Senior Shuffleboard |
Seniors floor shuffleboard in Renfrew is looking for new players
The Champlain Seniors (55+) hold floor shuffleboard games every
Tuesday at 1 pm at the AFAC Wing at 164 Argyle St. in Renfrew.
New players are welcome to come and learn and have an afternoon
of fun and friendship.
For more information, pleas call Lavonne at 613-433-3824 or Marg
at 613-432-2560.
Many of Renfrew's shuffleboard players also participate annually
in the Renfrew County Seniors Games. The 2007 games will be held
in Eganville on June 7th. |
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Adult High School
Credit Program |
You may receive up
to 26 credits through the Prior Learning Assessment and Review
Process for mature students (M-PLAR). Under M-PLAR mature
students may be credited up to 26 credits of the 30 credits
required for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Other
students may qualify for 12 credits under the Mature Student
Evaluation process and may choose the M-PLAR process.
Literacy Basic Skills and Employment Training Programs include
the following:
~ Computer Training, with the newest software
~ Call Centre Training
~ Retail Sales and Service
~ Upgrading in Math and English Basic Skills
~ Preparation for the M-PLAR process
Classes start February 5, 2007. As there is continuous
intake, register now to ensure a seat!
The locations are as follows:
Arnprior Campus - A.D.H.S. - 613-623-4189 - 8:30 a.m. to 11:45
a.m.
Renfrew Campus - Victoria Education Centre - 613-432-3156 - 8:30
a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Pembroke Campus - Mary Street Education Centre - 613-732-8105 -
8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Petawawa Campus - Petawawa Education Centre - 613-687-2231 -
8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
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Deployed Family Members |
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Deployed family members can drop off
packages going to Afghanistan at the Stone Meadows Kitchen Shop
during business hours. Packages must be wrapped and
properly labeled with the address, return address and contents
clearly marked. Hours of operation are: 9:30 a.m.
- 6:00 p.m. Mon - Thurs; 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fridays; 9:30
a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sundays
Stone Meadows Kitchen Shop is
located at 350 Raglan Street South. Members from Petawawa
will be picking up packages on Monday mornings. |
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Air Cadets
Registration |
| Every Tuesday
from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at their quarters located in the
RCAFA Wing on Argyle Street, Renfrew. You must be 12 years
of age or older to join. Cadets is free. For
information call 432-4863. |
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Card Social |
| Every Tuesday
at 1:00 p.m. The Renfrew Public Library Friends of the Library
invite you to join them for regular afternoons of fun and
fellowship through weekly card socials. The afternoon
bridge and/or euchre card parties will be held at the Recess
Cafe at back of the Renfrew Corporate Centre, facing Bonnechere
Street. Admission to the card socials will be $2.
All money raised will be used to enhance programs and services
the at Renfrew Public Library. The organizers are also
looking for experienced bridge and euchre players to teach and
share their skill with others. For more information call
Blance Dalziel at 433-9631. |
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Coffee Break |
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Every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
Hebron Christian Reform Church, 431 Albert St. N. Story hour for
3-5 year olds and nursery for 2 and under. We will start bible
study on Wednesday, January 19. |
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Diefenbunker Movie Night |
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New film club at
the Diefenbunker Museum. Each film will be preceded by a
brief introduction and discussion. Light snacks and
beverages will be provided. The club will meet the third
Tuesday of every month and is open to the public at a cost of $5
per person, per film. Reservations are required as space
is limited. Please call 613-839-0007 for reservations or
information. |
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Euchre |
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afternoons in the Legion Hall at 1:00 p.m. beginning September
13, 2004. Admission $3.00 per person. Everyone
welcome. |
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Euchre |
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Commencing Sept. 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Every second Thursday, Horton Community Centre 1005 Castleford
Rd. $3.00/person. Light Lunch, prizes.
Everyone welcome. |
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Euchre - Horton
Township |
| The first and
third Thursday of every month starting November 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Horton Community Centre. Light lunch served. $3.
We'll see you there. |
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Euchre - Renfrew
Legion Ladies' Auxiliary |
| Monday
evenings 7:00 p.m. beginning November 1, 2004. Renfrew
Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Open Euchre. Everyone Welcome.
Light lunch following cards. |
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Goshen Flea
Market
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Goshen Flea Market welcomes you to visit its traditional old
style Flea Market, the finest and friendliest in the "Heart of
the Ottawa Valley". Open every Sunday from May to October.
Exit at McCallum Drive, 12 km east of Renfrew, 18 km west of
Arnprior on Highway 17. |
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Jam Session - Douglas
Tavern |
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a jam session at the Douglas Tavern every Wednesday night at
7:00 p.m. If you enjoy playing and singing, or just
listening to country music, come out & join Allan and the gang.
Everybody welcome. |
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Renfrew
Book Club |
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The
Renfrew Book Club is now looking for new members. Visit the
Renfrew Book Store and sign up or call Barb Bristow at 432-6147 for more
information. |
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Ottawa
Valley Book Club |
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The Ottawa Valley Book
Club is a new book club that is looking for members from Petawawa to
Arnprior. The book club will meet once a month to choose a book and then
discuss it thoroughly at its next meeting. The group is also going to
tie in volunteering with a literary twist as well as plan events that
correlate with the topic of the chosen book. The Ottawa Valley Book Club
is a free book club and membership is open to anyone of all ages. Please
contact Erin Blaskie for more information at (613) 281-0641 or you can
e-mail at
ottawavalleybookclub@yahoo.ca or check us out on the web at
www.freewebs.com/ovbookclub
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Reminisce
Ranch |
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Horse drawn sleigh rides,
tobogganing, skating, pony rides, camp fire, canteen. Book your
school trips, birthday parties or family outings now. Call for
details 646-9761, Greg and Charlene Eady. |
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Renfrew &
District Food Bank |
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The Renfrew and District
Food Bank is appealing to the public for donations to replenish
dwindling shelves at the local food bank. Donations of
non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Renfrew Fire Hall or cash
donations can be sent to Box 896, Renfrew, K7V 4H3. |
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Weekly Art
Classes & Workshops |
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Monday-Wednesday sketching
and watercolours, 1-3 pm and 7-9 pm. Limited space - to register
call Bev Wilson Artworks 433-3904. |
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Laurier Optical Eye Exams |
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Every Tuesday
from 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 432-4488 for an
appointment. Eye test are usually conducted at no charge. |
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RAG Art
Gallery |
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The Renfrew Art
Guild invites you to the opening of the RAG Art Gallery at the
Recess Café, 210 Lochiel Street, Renfrew. This is a new venture
for the art world in Renfrew County. With cooperation
Ruth Goodfellow of the Corporate Centre this will be an ongoing
display of art produced by local artists. The membership
of RAG extends from Pembroke to Eganville, Renfrew to Calabogie
and the Pontiac. Come and celebrate with us. For
further information please call Diane at 433-3635 |
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**Source
of most of the above information is the Renfrew Mercury,
Renfrew News and other newspapers.**
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