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36 The IFP · Halton Hills, Thursday, April 26, 2012 By JULIE CONROY Acton Seniors Centre Senior volunteers are feted April 15-21 was Volunteer Week across Canada. To show their appreciation the Town of Halton Hills invited all volunteers from the Acton and Georgetown Seniors Centre to an appreciation afternoon tea. They enjoyed light refreshments, camaraderie and music. It was great to renew acquaintances with members from the Georgetown Centre. Nonie Crete delighted us with her singing while playing the guitar and mouth organ. I noticed during the final song, Danny Boy, many people got out their Kleenex and wiped away a few tears. As usual, the moment the music was suitable for dancing there were people up dancing. It took a lot of hard work organizing everything, and thanks go out to Sherry Mitchell, Terri Forbes, Wendy Krever, Michelle Durham, Simon Hickson, Mandy Kellar, and Director of Recreation and Parks Terry Alyman, who helped make the afternoon so enjoyable. On behalf of the Town, Mayor Rick Bonnette expressed gratitude for all the hours members spent volunteering. Also present were Councillors Jane Fogal, Ann Lawlor, Dave Kentner and Bryan Lewis. Everyone enjoyed the trip to Fallsview Casino. One person who was in the money was Barb Weldon as she won the 50/50 on the bus. If you are interested in going to see Forever Plaid please sign up as soon as possible so I can reserve tickets. We will be using Tyler school bus and after the show will enjoy dinner at the Mandarin. May 8 will be the Birthday Tea and people celebrating their birthdays in April or May will be invited. Mary Walsma was a little disappointed last week. She and Gerri Kroezen made it to the Ontario Senors Games cribbage semi finals. They lost to Burlington. Well done Mary and Gerri. There were lots of happy bingo players at the latest fundraising venture on Saturday evening. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves; some were our regular Friday Bingo players plus quite a few new faces. Donald Anderson won the weekly 50/50 last Friday. He received $375. Acton Legion to hold Candlelight Vigil May 3 By SHARON A. GRAHAM Acton Legion news The next executive meeting will be on April 30, 7:30 p.m. Please remember to mark your calendar as May 3 is our Candlelight walk. We will meet at the Hide House at 7 p.m. and will walk from there at 7:25 p.m. to the Cenotaph (on Mill St. in front of Trinity United Church). All are welcome to attend. We want to encourage the children to come out and honour and recognize the sacrifices of the veterans who fought for freedom. On May 4, we will have a barbecue from 6-8 p.m. in the evening just before the Brett Baker show and dance in the games room starting at 8:30 p.m. until 11:30. p.m. I am sure there will be lots of line dancing as well. Put on your dancing shoes and have some good old country fun. All members as well as members of the public are welcome. It is a great country show. On May 15, is our election starting at 8 p.m. We hope to see you come support the branch. *** Ladies Auxiliary notes By Peggy Harris, president The April meeting was held with 25 members. Annemarie Clarke won the door prize. Initiation was held for Joan Maloney; welcome Joan! Congratulations to our member Julie Conroy who is the 2012 Citizen of the Year here in Acton. Thursday, May 3 meet at 6:45 p.m. at the Hide House for the Silent Candlelight Walk in memory of our veterans. If you cannot walk meet at the Cenotaph to place your candle at 7:20 p.m. I would like to see as many L.A. members out as possible for this tribute to our veterans who fought for our freedom. Next General Meeting has been changed to Thursday, May 10 so please mark your calendars as this will be Election night and positions are available. We need you to run for a position in order to keep our Auxiliary alive. Remember this Auxiliary has been going for 67 years a real tribute to our older members who have had years of service and hard work within our organization.