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THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2015 THE NEW TANNER 7 By: Julie Conroy Friday is Good Friday so the Centre will be closed (no lunch). It will reopen on Tuesday, April 7 at 9 a.m. April 13 to 17 is National Volunteer Week. We are celebrating our volunteers a week earlier, on Tuesday, April 7 at 1:30 p.m. Hopefully all 2014 volunteers have responded to accept or decline their invitation. We have 122 volunteers at the Centre. Without them it would not be possible to enjoy such a welcoming, well run and enjoyable Centre. Last Wednesday morning three busy ladies (Shirley Broostad, Mary McDonough and Jane McAllister) arrived loaded with bags and proceeded to set up the penny table ahead of the Spring Bazaar. This is your opportunity to purchase tickets ahead of the Bazaar and put the tickets in the container of the prizes you would like to win. The men's breakfast on Tuesday, March 24 was well attended and 20 men talked about their careers before retirement. The next Men's group meeting will be on Tuesday, April 28 at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are now available at the recep- tion desk for the Alia Fashion Show on Tuesday, April 21. I understand that all the models this year are new members which will give the past models an opportunity to sit back and enjoy the show. 30 members of the Thursday afternoon social dance group added two more leaves to our Tree of Hope on March 26 in memory of Stephanie Westaway, who enjoyed the dancing and exercise it provided. An additional leaf was added from Stephanie's friend Diana Hoey who has moved to British Colombia. Diana's family also donated a leaf in memory of Dr. Vanderbent. That brings the total number of leaves placed on the Tree of Hope to 216. Some of this money was used towards furnishings in our renovated Centre. The Monday morning craft group will resume on Monday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m. after taking a well-earned break over the winter. I know they will be returning refreshed with some great ideas for the Spring Bazaar on Saturday, May 9. The Annual General Meeting was held on March 31 with 76 members present. Pat Bonozew was elected as Fundraising Chair and Louise Marjerrison as MemTickets are on sale now for our election dinner. A roast beef dinner for $10 please get your tickets early. The dead line is April 22 there are no more tickets after that time. On April 18 we have a pot luck dinner and dance with DJ Jesse from 6 p.m. NEW BOARD: Hillsview Active Living Centre Acton's board members for 2015 Vice President /Social Chair Sylvia Mitchell, Public Relations Julie Conroy, President David Maloney, Treasurer Maureen Harvey, Past President Bev Jones, Secretary Lynda Fischer, seated Membership Chair Louise Marjerrison, Travel Committee Wilda Tressel, Fundraising Committee Pat Bonozew, Program Committee Jane McAllister, Reception Committee Pat English. - Submitted photo bership Chair, Sylvia Mitchell as Social Chair, Jane McAllister will be returning as Program Chair. The next social dinner will be on April 13 and the theme is `all things British'. We will be enjoying a good old British standby, Shepherd's Pie plus dessert. Entertaining us that evening will be Norm Mason. He will be bringing his usual flair to the evening. Tickets are available at reception. The cut- off date for tickets will be Friday, April 10 at noon. No exceptions. On April 14 starting at 1 p.m. the movie to 12 a.m. Dinner will be at 7 p.m. Why not come out bring your favourite dish for others to taste? The theme is Spring Fling, this month will be My Old Lady starring Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas and Maggie Smith. "He's in the will, she's in the way'. It sounds like a funny movie. I see that another very special lady has passed away. The Centre would like to pass their condolences on to Mary Irwin's family. Mary always enjoyed playing Bid Euchre on Thursday afternoons. The card players will miss her. The weekly 50/50 was not won this week, so next week the prize money should be around $130. on April 13 at 8 p.m. sharp. Our elections will be held on May 4 at 8 p.m. please come out to support your branch. Branch no. 197 Legion n ews By Sharon Graham P.R.O. The Branch congratulates Wes Kutasienski, one of our past Presidents on being elected District Commander for District B of the Royal Canadian Legion, at the District convention which was held in Bramalea this past weekend. We also congratulate Jack Porter our Zone Commander on being elected District Deputy Commander at the same convention. Our new Zone Commander is Kim Reinhart. Our thoughts and pray- ers are with the Irwin family, on the loss of Mary Irwin a WW II Veteran and a long-time member of the Branch so wear something spring like to get rid of old man winter I think we have had enough. Next general meeting is Ltd. Brokerage Helen McLean Platinum Award 2014 Sales Representative Since 2004 Resident of Acton Since 2000 www.iProRealty.com It's Worth The Call To... HomesByHelen@hotmail.com 905-691-8934 www.HomesByHelen.ca Best New aNd Used tire deals! 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