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10 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012 Branch no. 197 Legion news By Sharon Graham P.R.O. Comrades, Just think, five more sleeps until Christmas and a visit from Santa Claus. On behalf of the Branch we would like to thank Scott Craig for his entertainment on Saturday afternoon. His music was great. Everyone had a good time. There is entertainment in the games room this coming Saturday with Monty Greig from 3 to 6 p.m. All are welcome so come on out. The Branch will be closed on Christmas Day and open from 12 to 6 p.m. on December 26. Levy Day is coming up on January first. Come out to meet your Legion President and the executive. This is a time to socialize with other members. Troy and Jesse will be there to entertain us in the games room. Also your membership chair will be there to collect your membership dues. So why not come out and have a great afternoon? The doors open at noon and the Branch will be open until 6 p.m. Here are some of the events that we have had in this year ­ Our new executive, our zone and district horseshoes, our entertainment on the weekends with a barbeque, also our Fall Fair breakfast, the Ladies Auxiliary Zone and District darts, our Remembrance Day service and dinner, the seniors' Christmas dinner, and our annual turkey roll. This year we have lost so many veterans and members. There have been so many more events it is hard to mention them all. Our New Year's Eve dance with the Body Shop Boys starts at 9 p.m. and will go till 1 a.m. If you have not got your tickets you still have time. The tickets are available at the bar. This year, sales of tickets will be limited to 250 and ticket holders will be required to retain their ticket stubs to be produced, if requested during the course of the evening events. On behalf of the Branch, we would like to with everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. COOKIES, CRAFTS AND CAROLS: A large happy crowd of Acton area kids and their parents celebrated the holiday season with a Christmas story time at the Acton library last Thursday. Cameron Justice (standing) donned some antlers and joined in the fun. ­ Marie Shadbolt photo Keep safe. Remember if you drink please do not drive. Have a designated driver or take a cab. Better to be safe than sorry. Please remember our veterans, seniors and shutins if you have an extra place at your table, why not ask them for dinner. No one should be alone at Christmas. Our MPP Reports by Ted Arnott MPP Wellington - Halton Hills It's Christmas time; a time for faith, family and friends. Many of us celebrate the birth of Christ, and we gather together at home to celebrate the season of giving. Numerous churches and community organizations are actively reaching out to make sure that everyone, especially those in need, shares in the joy of Christmas. These efforts are worthy of our generous support, and all involved deserve our thanks. Christmas is indeed "the most wonderful time of the year." ***** On December 7, I had the great pleasure of participating in "Ted Flanagan's Old Fashioned Christmas Special," organized as part of the Georgetown BIA's "Holiday Magic on Main" Christmas celebration. WINTER YOGA PROGRAMS Deepen your awareness and build on your practice through mindful movement 7:15pm - Gentle/Intermediate Yoga 9:30am - Restorative Yoga Mondays ~ Jan 7 - Mar 4 Tuesdays ~ Jan 8 - Mar 5 Strengthen your core, optimize joint stability, correct muscular imbalances and restore structural integrity Thursdays ~ Jan 10 - Mar 7 Fun class with a 20 min energetic warm up, a 20 min high intensiy work out and a 20 min yin yoga cool down 7:15pm - Yoga Bootcamp Saturdays ~ Jan 12 - Mar 9 A unique, energetic and free flowing power fusion vinyasa class. Great for all levels 10:00am - Yoga Flow "ACT" Now With a minimum 4 month membership, each month we will discuss your weight loss goals, measure, weigh, and provide you with a personalized circuit. Accountablility Circuit Training "AMP" it up with Leanne Can't afford a Personal Trainer? This program is the next best thing. Divided into 3 progressive phases of workouts with program changes every 4 weeks. Monitored weekly (weight, body measurements, food and workout journals). Starts January 7th 2013 Accountable, Monitored Program 519-853-2650 11 Main St. N., Acton wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year and is looking forward to seeing everyone in Spring. - Jenny The Hot Dog Lady Check out our website: www.stayingalivefitness.com It was a lot of fun, and I want to thank the BIA, as well as Ted Flanagan and his team for all the work they did to organize a such a memorable evening. ***** In recent weeks, there has been some discussion about possible boundary changes to our federal Riding of Wellington-Halton Hills. Most likely, the current boundary for the provincial riding of Wellington-Halton Hills will remain intact for the next provincial election, and possibly for several years after that. It has been a privilege for me to serve all the people of Wellington-Halton Hills for the past five years. Thank you for your support. ***** In January, my wife Lisa and I are hosting three events. On Sunday, January 13 from 2-4 p.m., we have our New Year Celebration at the Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus. The following Sunday, on January 20 from 2-3:30 p.m., we have our Acton Family Skate at the Acton Arena. Then, on Sunday, January 27, from 1:30-3 p.m., we have our Georgetown Family Skate at the MoldMasters Sportsplex. Everyone's welcome, and we look forward to seeing all who wish to join us. ***** From our family to yours, Merry Christmas, and all the best in 2013. ***** Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott welcomes your comments. He can be reached at 1-800-2652366. His website address is www.tedarnottmpp.com