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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 THE NEW TANNER 15 By Julie Conroy What a busy spot the Acton Seniors Centre was on Monday morning when I walked in. People who hadn't seen each other over the past few weeks were catching up on what they had done, and the darts and craft ladies were welcoming new faces. It was great to see Donna back from her extended summer vacation welcoming people at the travel desk. They have great trips planned for fall and winter. I hope you managed to take advantage of some of the programs offered at the Open House at the Acton Seniors Centre this week. Next week, we will be back to our regular programs. New this fall is Bridge on Thursday afternoons. We hope some of the Bridge players will come out and play, if that day turns out to be inconvenient for Bridge players perhaps an alternative day and time can be arranged. Now the children are back in school and not using the community hall for summer programs, we are able to hold our weekly Friday lunches in the community hall which is great, as there is room for the volunteers to serve everyone without bumping into people. The lunch on Friday, September 21 will be butternut squash soup and sandwiches, followed by desert, tea and coffee. Please make sure your name is on the lunch list by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for lunch the following Friday. You can just phone in and the receptionist will add your name to the list, (or take it off if there is a problem.) Friday lunch is a great way to meet new people. Don't forget Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Fridays. On Tuesday, September 4 only six people braved the much needed rain to enjoy the movie. The next movie on Tuesday, October 2 is Marigold Hotel, a comedy drama. Would you consider retiring in India? You can tell fall is in the air when the Program committee is busy organizing the Fall Fashion Show. This year it will be on Tuesday, October 9 at 2 p.m. You will see the latest in colour, style, and wearable fashions from Alia in Milton. Celebrating a birthday in September? Our Birthday Tea will be on Tuesday, September 18 when we celebrate August and September birthdays. It's great to see Faye Pink back on Fridays after her extended stay in hospital, and Betty Green made a short visit to the Centre on Friday morning. We hope all our members who are under the weather make complete recoveries. We miss them. The Centre would like to offer their condolences to Sue Robbins. Her husband Keith passed away last week. He enjoyed coming to the social dinners once a month. Oops, I goofed again. I am sorry to say that Steve Townsley did not win the 50/50 last week, and there was no winner this week, so the prize money on Friday should be just under $200. PAWS TO READ: Acton's Jacob Stubbington, 10, read to Kola, a junior champion Shiloh Shepherd, at the Acton library on Saturday during a meet and greet with Anne Abes, a volunteer with Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Anne and Lola will be back at the Acton branch, beginning October 11, to offer Paws to Read, a program for reluctant readers in Grades one through five. ­ Marie Shadbolt photo EWCS NEWS The East Wellington Community Services Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday, September 19 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Hillsburgh. Light refreshments will be served starting at 6 p.m., with the meeting getting underway promptly at 6:30 p.m. Kindly R.S.V.P on or before September 14 to Angela Shaw if you plan to attend the AGM meeting ­ 519-833-9696 or angela.s@ew-cs.com. Fall Back into Summer Sales Celebrate fall and the last of the summer season at the New to You and Bookends store with our "fall back into summer" sales until September 15, where you can snag some fantastic deals! · New to You (Erin, Hillsburgh and Rockwood) ­ Our New to You stores are featuring the return of our popular bag sale. For just $7, you can fill a bag full of great clothing and update your closet with great fashion... perfect for the change of season. · Bookends ­ With the kids returning to school... it's time to catch up on your reading. All paperbacks in the store are on sale for only $1. Bookends also features a wide variety and selection children's books that are priced for only 50-cents each. Bookends Online Our book store has launched an online site with many specialty, collectable and antique books for sale. These books make perfect gifts, especially for those who are hard to buy for. Check out our online book store by selecting the link on our website (www. eastwellingtoncommunityservices.com) or stop by our Erin Bookends location in person to see the printed list of the books featured on our online bookstore site. Active Adults: Port Perry Discovery Cruise and Adventure Join us on our next day trip September 27 as we discover the beauty of Lake Scugog, Port Perry, aboard a cruise boat while enjoying a hot catered lunch and a narrated tour from Lake Scugog Island Cruises. Afterward, we will discover more interesting and, possibly unknown, facts about Lake Scugog and the Port Perry area at the Heritage Centre and Archives Museum. All transportation (pick up and drop off points available in Erin, Hillsburgh and Rockwood), admission/fees will be included. For more information and to book your place, contact Rick Eller ­ 519-833-9696 or rick.e@ew-cs.com Senior Services and Programs Update Our popular senior programs continue in both Erin and Rockwood. For more information on all programs that are available, contact Sherri Plourde by calling 519-833-0087 or visit our website ­ www. eastwellingtoncommunityservices.com The Free Hearing Clinic will be held in Centre 2000 (Erin) at Yasmin Alinda's office on Wednesday, September 25. To participate in the hearing clinic, you must call the clinic to book your appointment. Math by Music · Lessons · Workshops · Corporate Team Building · Drum Circles · Birthday Parties · Special Events Sam Arnold & Brad Henderson's Saturday September 22nd 2012 Acton Legion 8pm-1am Games! Prizes! Late Lunch! Tickets Available at the Door Buck & Doe! Grace Graham's 80th Open House from 1pm - 4pm Come help us celebrate with Birthday wishes for at the Acton Legion Call now for your Drum for Fun experience Jim Perry 519-731-3100 or 519-853-9047 rhythmandlearn@gmail.com www.guelphdrumguy2.com Saturday Sept. 22, 2012