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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010 19???????????????????????????????????????????The Bazaar was a great success, thanks of events planned to help us celebrate.to everyone who braved the elements on On Tuesday, June 1 we will be holding a such a cold and blustery day. A special New Members Tea at 2 p.m. This is for all thanks to all our members and friends for members who recently joined the Centre. their hard work and support, and especially You will receive a phone call inviting you the high school students with their bound-to this event.less energy. On June 3 we will be Discovering Life Our totals were down a little this year, but at the Halton Regional Centre. It is hosted Bev tells me we cleared about $2,300. The by Halton Regional Elder Services Advis-bake table this year was certainly groaning ory Committee in partnership with Halton LOTS OF TREASURERS: Jane McAllister and Sylvia Mitchell look the part when work-under the weight of all the bakingHills, Milton, Burlington and Oakville ing at Grannys Attic at the Acton Seniors Bazaar last week. Julie Conroy photoThe winner of the beautiful Biscuit de-Seniors Centres. There will be entertain-sign quilt was Frances Giles, and the large ment and speakers, and the tickets are $5 spring basket was won by Debbie Rennie (this includes a boxed lunch). There is also and the smaller basket was won by Shirley a bus to take you there and the cost of the Loucks.bus is $5 which is refundable once you I forgot to mention who won the prizes on have boarded the bus. Tickets are limited, the April Rama Trip. The 50/50 draw was so if you are interested, please call Mar-won by Wilda Tressel, the birthday prize garet Anderson 519 853-3711.by Shirley Bracemont, and in the lucky If you volunteer at either the Acton or seats Cathy Brown, Shirley Loucks, Betty Georgetown Seniors Centres you will re-Brewer, Wilma Champion, Ruth Burke, ceive an invitation by mail to attend the Tony Collucci and Renate Dzieciol.Town of Halton Hills Appreciation evening At Bid Euchre on Thursday afternoon, being held on June 8. As a volunteer you Ruth Burke had the first two mooners. should receive your invitation shortly. Shirley Hunter also had two and Roberta Tuesday, June 24 will be our Seniors Thompson one. This must be a record num-Month Dinner as well as celebrating the ber of Mooners in an afternoon.15th anniversary of the Acton Seniors On Tuesday May 18 we will be celebrat-Centre. The Board members always host, HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS: Avery Unruh, Ashley Kenny, Connor Thurston, ing all members birthdays that occur in serve, and clean up at the June social din-Sarah Nietlispach, and Christian Griffin, kept plates and cups filled and dishes April or May. You should receive a phone ners. This means the social committee gets washed at the Acton Seniors Bazaar Tea last Saturday. Julie Conroy photocall inviting you and a guest to the event. the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy the On Sunday May 30 we will be work-evening. Ronnie and the Corvairs (minus BRANCH ing with the Kinnettes at the Community the Corvairs) will provide the entertain-LEGION NEWS Brunch. What a great deal eggs, ham, ment, so I know we will have a great NO. sausage and pancakes (cooked by yours time.By James Hayes truly), French or plain toast, followed by Also during June, watch for the weekly P.R.O.197fruit salad and goodies, with a plentiful life stories on five of our members who supply of coffee, tea or juice all for $6. have experienced interesting lives, and Comrades,There are posters in the Yours in comradeship,If you have never been before you should have volunteered many hours both at the The Branch and comJim Hayes Branch PRO.-Branch indicating the for-try and drop in. Some people come every Centre and other places.munLadies Auxiliary News ity mourn the passing mat for the evening. Dont month. If you have recently moved into Phyllis Bunn was the lucky winner of the oThank you to all the f our comrade Peter miss out on a great even-town its a great way to meet new people. 50/50 draw on Friday. She won $146.50.Tuladies who volunteered rkosz, a WW 11 veteran ing for a worthy cause.June is Seniors Month and we have lots andtheir time helping with a 58-year member of New MembersBranch 197. The Branch welcomes set-ups, serving, doing He was always on hand the following new mem-dishes and the two cooks Environmental surveywhenpreparing the dinner for his many talents bers who were initiated wethe Branch Elections din-re required, and quietly recently, and sincerely goner.t on with the job. Pete hopes they will choose The Halton Environ-Halton Region who have This survey will be avail-haOur General Meeting s left us several ex-to get involved in the life mental Network (HEN) is a viewpoint on private and able until May 31,and those amples of his handy work of the Branch. They in-and Elections will be held a non-advocacy network of public sector environmental who respond will be entered environmental non-profit or-commitments are asked to in a draw to win an annual with wood this Thursday, May 13 at in the Branch. clude: Joanne Patterson, ganizations operating within take a few minutes to com-vehicle pass or family day Those who had 7:30 p.m. Please show the pleas-Caren Hughes, Norm Mc-the Region of Halton.plete an online survey, which passes from Conservation uyour support and choose re of his company will Namara, Richard Gunter, HEN is currently working can be found at www.hal-Halton. myour new Officers and iss him, but not forget James Gillis, Donna Kra-on an initiative to assist, en-tonenvironment.cahim. Our deepest Executive. See you Thurs-sympa-pek, Elwood Payne, Blair courage, and recognize both day.thy goes out to his family Gilbert, and Anthony Zan-private and public sector aYours in comradeshipt this most distressing ewik.organizations who are work-L.A. Presidenttime. Candlelight Silent ing towards environmental Annemarie Lowing A benefit evening for a Walksustainability. Citizens of Veteran in Distress will be Last Thursday evening, Wade & Linda Vickeryheld tomorrow night Fri-The Candlelight Walk was day (May 14), starting at held in Acton; The Legion and7 p.m.thanks all who contribut-Patrick & Lynn McDonaldAll are invited to attend ed to its success. A special this fundraising event, thank you to the 197 Air are very happyheld to aid veterans. A Cadet Squadron and the to announce the number of individuals Navy League Cadets of ???????????????forthcoming marriagehave already offered Compass Rose.Bring us any current pizza coupontheir talents to make this Sunnybrook Visitof their childrenevening a worthy demon-Our annual visit will be From any Acton pizza companystrationon June 13 this year.Laura & Kyle of the generosity of our members and the There is a list posted for on? ? ? ? ? ? ?citizens and merchants of members who wish to go thSaturday, June 5, 2010Acton.to add their names,And have a greatThe food will be pot Please do it early in case atNew Orleans Pizza experience!luck, bring what you like, we require to book an ex-Rotary Glen, Bramptonand be prepared to share. tra bus.372 Queen St. Acton 519-853-9191