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34 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, March 11, 2010 GARAGE SALES CALLING ALL ARTISTS !! Gallery Sale Of Miscellaneous Frames, Glass and Mats. Amazing prices, just cleaning house .... DEATHS IN MEMORIAM Acton Seniors Centre has a young membership By JULIE CONROY Acton Seniors Centre All members who celebrate their birthdays during February and March should expect a phone call shortly inviting them to the Birthday Tea on March 16, 2 p.m. *** Have you got your ticket for the St. Patrick's dinner on Wednesday, March 17. Juke Box will be providing the entertainment, and anyone who had heard them before knows how great they are. Tanners Restaurant will be creating a truly Irish dish, Beef Stew simmered in Guinness, delicious desserts, fresh fruits and lots of door prizes. *** Friday lunches seem to be running fairly smoothly. They have had to limit the amount of lunches they can serve to 40, so if you are interested, get your name on the list early. You don't have to come to the Centre to get your name on the list, you can phone 519-853-5951 and ask the person at the front desk to add your name to the list. *** It was a beautiful cold sunny morning last Friday, and 12 members of the Hiking Club were excited about their planned walk along part of the Guelph Radial railway trail. They headed to the Town Line and walked on the wellmarked trail west towards Guelph. I understand there is a high hill there and the view is incredible. *** At the Acton Seniors Recreation Centre's Annual General Meeting, held recently, Donna Rowley, chair of the Looking to the Future (LTTF) committee thanked all 25 members who attended the Feb. 8 town council meeting in support of the proposed expansion to the Centre. The LTTF fund paid the architect's fees for the plans, which were there for everyone to see. She asked for input on the conceptual designs-- comment to anyone on the committee or to staff. Bill Krever, CEO for Better Health and Living, gave us an update of the 26 centres that participated in the Building Bridges survey; 2,700 members and 700 non-members completed the survey province-wide. Bill said it was certainly the largest seniors survey in Canada and possibly North America, and was important in shaping future plans for seniors. Acton has one of the younger memberships compared with the rest of the Province. It was interesting to see comments from non-members as to why they hadn't joined centres in their areas including "old people sitting playing cards and eating muffins." Little do they know there is a lot more going on at our Centre! It was interesting to note that Acton members felt they got most of their information from local newspapers and friends, so we have to thank our local papers. *** I know this is a long way off, but we are planning another joint dance with the Georgetown Seniors Centre. It was such a success last time we felt we should hold another. It will be on June 4 during Seniors Month. If anyone would like to be on the committee, give me a call. We have booked the Acton Legion and the same disc jockey as last time. Everyone enjoyed the variety of music he played and it wasn't too loud, so you could either dance, enjoy listening to the music or even talk. *** The fundraising committee was busy planning the upcoming Spring Bazaar last week. They are hoping that lots of people use their various baking talents and bring in lots of baking. We always sell out really early, and it would be great if we could have the tables filled to overflowing like several years ago. Donna Rowley has offered to store baking in her freezer if you would like to contribute, but might not be able to deliver on the day. I know it seems like a long way off, but time flies. We will have a Granny's Attic and a paperback book table again this year. So if you are springcleaning, or downsizing, please keep us in mind. The only problem is we have absolutely no storage space, so items would have to be kept until the first week of May. The bazaar is on Saturday, May 8. *** There is still room for a couple more people for the Dinner Theatre at the Mohawk Race track on Saturday, May 1. (This is a new venture for Mohawk and is before the track opens for the season). The price includes the show, dinner, gratuities and the bus. We are also going to Mohawk for the races on Monday, June 21. You can enjoy the races, a great buffet dinner, and have a little flutter on a horse that takes your fancy. Both signup sheets are hanging in front of the front desk. If you would prefer some barbershop entertainment we have seats reserved at the River Run in Guelph for March 26 when you can enjoy the Royal City Ambassadors. Betty and I are arranging this one together. All three trips will be using a Tyler school bus. Art Effects Gallery 348 GUELPH STREET Saturday March 13th at 8:00 am 905-877-7491 GARAGE SALE Friday, Saturday and Sunday March 12th, 13th and 14th 9360 WELLINGTON ROAD, 124 (between 6th and 7th Lines) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Circa 1900 oak diningroom suite, jewelry and gold, coins, household and collectibles, Ford truck cap, boat trailer, band and table saw. ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH Annual Community Auction Sale Saturday March 27th 89 MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD, SOUTH Viewing 8:00am. Pre-auction breakfast 8:00am Auction 9:00am to 12:00pm Shop local and get great deals on "NEW" merchandise, professional and personal services and crafts Meagan Nicola Joubert March 1981 - March 1998 12 years have passed Meagie, it feels like a lifetime. 12 years of missing your gorgeous smile, your boundless energy and enthusiasm for everything you did, your complete love of life. Whatever you chose to do, you gave it your all. Our lives have changed so much since you left, wish with all our hearts that you could be back with is again. We miss you so much and will love you endlessly. Keep on Dancing Meagie! All our Love, Mummy and Daddy BIRTHS FISHER, Bryan (Douglas Cahusac) Sarah and Ray are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, born February 25th, 2010 weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington. We would like to especially thank Grandma Jan and Aunt Cortney for their tremendous support and coaching throughout the labour and delivery. Welcoming Bryan into the world are his Great-Grandmother's Joan and Shirley, Grandparents Jan and Dean Cahusac and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Thank you to everyone for your congratulatory wishes and gifts and the tremendous staff at Joseph Brant. BIZARRO, Manuel April 1944 - March 2000 Time speeds on, 10 years have passed, Since death its gloom, its shadow cast, Within our home, where all seemed bright, And took from us a shining light. We miss that light, and ever will, His vacant place there is none can fill, Down here we mourn, but not in vain, For up in Heaven we will meet again. Deeply missed by his loving wife, Maria and children, Nancy (Iain), Judy, Lisa and Kevin DEATHS ROLFE, Robert Ashley "Bob" Peacefully on Sunday March 7th, 2010 at the Georgetown Hospital. Beloved husband of Daphne for 59 loving years. Dearly loved father of Ashley (Jane) of North Carolina and Gaynor (Brian) Taggart of Stayner, ON. Very proud Grampy of Susan, Kelly, Jarrod (Christine), Fawne (Ryan), Megan and Rebecca and GreatGrampy of Stone, Gage, Mason, Kaden, Maisha and Wynter. Dear friend of Les and Mary Bond. A very heartfelt thanks to Dr. Paul Zeni and all the wonderful nurses in the Palliative Care Unit at the Georgetown Hospital for their loving care and compassion. At Bob's request a private family memorial service will be held on Friday March 12th, 2010. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of f lowers, contributions to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation-Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements entrusted to the J.S. Jones and Son Funeral Home, Georgetown, 905-877-3631. CARNEY, Elwood Peacefully on Saturday February 27th, 2010 at the Muskoka Landing Care Centre, Huntsville ON. Elwood (formerly of Norval, ON), in his 91st year, is survived by his sister Eleanor Hyatt. Predeceased by brothers Frank, Bert, Elmer, William, James and sister Vera. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown, 905-877-3631 on Saturday March 13th, 2010 from 10-11 am. Memorial service will be held in the chapel at 11:00 am. Reception to follow in the Trafalgar room. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com PEPPER, Shayne Suddenly on Monday March 8th, 2010 at South Lake Hospital, Newmarket. Shayne, in his 22nd year, beloved son of Diane Pepper and Mike Pepper and step-son of Dale Cooze and Deanna Jackson. Loved brother of Dustin and adored by his little sister Shannon and his little brother Aaron. Loving grandson of Barbara Lucas, Ralph Melton, Joan Pepper and the late Gordon Pepper. Dear nephew of Cheryl Westlake, Larry Melton, Laura Stewart, Kim Hardcastle and Mike's sister Dianne Pepper, Alex Pepper, Jennifer Pepper and Helen-Lee Meredith. Cherished friend of Ryan Morehouse and Kat Bervoetz. Shayne will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown 905877-3631 on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. A celebration of Shayne's life will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 2 pm. Cremation has taken place. In memory contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com ...for these flyers in your area BULK BARN* FOOD BASICS ZELLERS SOBEYS PRICE CHOPPER DELL COMPUTERS CAN TIRE RCSS MARKS WORK WAREHOUSE MICHAELS FUTURE SHOP RED PLUM SHOPPERS DRUG METRO SEARS HOME HARDWARE BASS PRO SHOP THE BRICK TOYS R US ATLANTIC WINDOWS PHARMA PLUS GUARDIAN DRUGS ROGERS RETAIL JOHNSONS SOBEYS For Flyer Information, contact Nancy Geissler, 905-873-0301, Ext 228 look inside CLASSIFIED... STILL THE BEST FOR LOCAL COVERAGE * full distribution