DECEMBER BRAG

2010

Saturday December 4th
B.R. Blooms Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Village Square. (Fire Hall) Come out and enjoy the beginning of this festive season.
Sunday December 5th
A Prayer Service in remembrance of members of Burnt River families who have recently passed away will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Burnt River Centre. Both local ministers, Rev. Jeanette Lewis from St. Luke’s Anglican and Rev. Robin Thomson from Burnt River United, will be leading the service. Should anyone wish, they may bring a small memento in remembrance to be displayed during the service. Refreshments will be served after.

Saturday December 11^th

Burnt River Firefighter's are holding a food drive at Foodland in Coboconk from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. All food collected will be taken to the Kawartha Lakes Food Source for distribution to local food banks in time for the Christmas Season.

During the Christmas season the Burnt River Firefighter's Association would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and have a safe and wonderful Christmas Season.

Lost and found report:  In 2009  possibly about January, I picked up my coat and departed back to Toronto. Some time later I used my coat and then found it was not mine, in the top part of the coat was written Chris D. Both coats are the same color and same size, both "MOORES". Just in case this person wants his own coat back arrangements can be made for the exchange. Call John at 705-454-8577 for more information.

Wednesday December 8th
Diners’ Dinner will begin at 11 a.m. because the children’s choir of Ridgewood Public School will be presenting their annual Christmas concert. A country auction will also be featured.
Saturday December 11th
10:30 a.m. children’s Christmas craft time at Burnt River Library.
Sunday, December 12th
St. Luke’s Anglican Church and BRASS present the annual Community Potluck Christmas dinner at the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. There will be a Toonie Auction as well as a delicious dinner. Following dinner, there will be a candlelight parade to St. Luke’s Anglican Church for a special carol service. Come out and join in for any or all of these events.
5:00 for non alcoholic punch, cider, toonie table 5:30 for dinner
6:30 for candlelight parade 7:00 for carol service
St. Luke’s church is creating a tree of warmth for the Christmas season. This tree will be decorated with mittens, hats, scarves, socks with special focus on adult men and women sizes if possible. If you wish to donate to this, please bring them to the potluck dinner or call Wendy at 454-8878 or Marian at 454-1708
Sunday, December 19th
Burnt River United Church will be holding their annual Christmas Service at 7:30 pm and all are invited. Bring a pair of new socks for the kids at Covenant House in Toronto with you and should you have any gently used running shoes and winter boots you could donate, please bring them along as well. The program is varied and put on by the members and friends, with refreshments served after.

Remember you can check the BRAG online at www.brbrag.blogspot.com .
Have your BRAG conveniently sent directly to your own email address by emailing wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com
Free access to the internet is available at the Burnt River Library as well as at the Burnt River Post Office.
December Events
4th Tree Lighting Ceremony Fire Hall
5th A Prayer Service to remember family members who have recently passed away
8th Diners’ Dinner with the Ridgewood children’s choir
11th Children’s Christmas Craft at the Library
12th Community Potluck Christmas dinner
19th Annual Christmas Service Burnt River United Church

Weekly Activities at Community CentreSewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m.
Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m.
Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m. (Call first 454-8045)

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by Jan. 20th, 2011.

The pictures in this blog show some of the damage from strong winds on October 13th.

Sunday November 7th
There will be a Remembrance Day Service at 9:00 a.m. at the Burnt River Cemetery. The Kinmount Legion Colour Party will be in attendance. All are cordially invited.

Saturday November 13th
Story time and craft at Burnt River Library at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday November 17th
P.A.C.T. meeting at the fire hall at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, November 24th
Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.

Friday, November 26th
Games Day at Burnt River Centre starting at 1 p.m. Bid Euchre, euchre, scrabble etc. Come out and have fun!

Mark your calendars!
Dec. 4th B.R. Blooms Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Village Square at 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 8th Christmas Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre
Dec. 12th Community Potluck Dinner followed by a candlelight parade to St. Luke’s Anglican Church and a Christmas Carol Service.
Dec. 14th Christmas Bingo at Burnt River Centre

Thought for the Month: The kids had to go….the cat was allergic.

December Events
7th Remembrance Day Service
13th Story time and craft at Burnt River Library
17th P.A.C.T. meeting at the fire hall
24th Diners’ Dinner


Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m. Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m. Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m. (Call first 454-8045)

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by Dec. 20th, 2010.

OCTOBER 2010

Sunday October 3rd to Sat. Oct. 9th

Fire Prevention Week kicks off starting Sunday Oct. 03. Be sure to check your smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors.

Monday October 4th
Open house at Fire Station #20 Burnt River, noon until 4:00 p.m. and again in the evening from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Be sure to drop by for a chat and a coffee.
All kids be sure to drop by the Library in Burnt River and pick up a Halloween bag compliments of the Fire Service.

Saturday October 9th
Story time and craft at Burnt River Library at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, October 9th
St. Luke’s Anglican Church is sponsoring their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner at the Community Centre from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Admission is $12.50 for adults, $6.00 for children and preschoolers are free. Come and enjoy a delicious meal.

Saturday, October 30th
Burnt River United Church is holding its Christmas Bazaar at the Burnt River Centre from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Tables are available for rent at $10.00. Lunch is available there. Come and do your Christmas shopping early! It’s also your last chance for a ticket on the quilt. Draw will be made at the Bazaar.

Sunday, October 31st
Again this year the Burnt River Fire Hall will be open on Halloween night. Parents can bring the children in to the hall any time from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for hot chocolate and a tour of the hall. All parents are welcome.


October Events
3rd - 9th Fire Prevention Week
4th Open house at Fire Station #20 Burnt River
9th Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library
9th St. Luke’s Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
30th Burnt River United Church - Christmas Bazaar
31st Burnt River Fire Hall open on Halloween night


Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m. Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m. Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m. (Call first 454-8045)

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com

September 2010

Saturday Sept. 11th
Story time and craft at Burnt River Library at 10:30 a.m.

Cancelled - CPR anytime had to be cancelled for September. We are looking to do another session
sometime in November.

Home Smoke Alarm program is in progress. The Fire Department could pay a visit to your home.
This is an in home check on smoke alarms.

Burnt River P. A. C. T. meeting was held on Wednesday Aug. 18/10 with 18 members in
attendance. Our new liaison Officer is Sgt. A. Creaser. Our next meeting is Wednesday Nov. 17/10.

Friday Sept. 24th
Games Day at Burnt River Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. Come out for the afternoon and enjoy a variety of card and word games or bring your own. Mark your calendars now for Fri. Oct. 22nd and Fri. Nov. 26th

Our community does not have a permanent sign to let travellers know what is happening at
our community centre. Anyone interested in rectifying this issue, contact Noni Campbell at 454-8007.

October 03 until October 09 is fire prevention week. Watch for "Open House" at the Fire Hall.

Thought for the Month: If a journalist, a novelist, a biographer and a poet all move on to the same street, is that the beginning of writers’ block?

September Events
11th Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library
24th Games Day


Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m. Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m. Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m. (Call first 454-8045)

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by Sept. 20th, 2010.

AUGUST 2010

BURNT RIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE
From time to time the Management Board receives inquiries as to whether the Community Centre is self-sufficient operating in the black. The simple answer is “NO”—not without substantial financial support from the City. To illustrate, in 2009 the Volunteer Management Board’s operating budget was approximately $26000 which included a $15000 subsidy from the CoKL with the balance ($11000) coming from local rental income, donations etc. The Management Board’s mandate is to cover general maintenance and custodial expenses. In addition to the $15000 subsidy, the City also covers heating and electrical costs which in 2009 amounted to approximately $20000; as well the City covers the mandatory water and fire inspections and on-going maintenance; telephone expenses; grading, graveling and snowploughing; seasonal rental of one outdoor toilet for park; and all Capital expenses-such as the current project to replace the tired heating system estimated to cost about 15000. The 2009 total operational expenses for the Burnt River Community Centre was approximately $50000 with the City covering over 75% of that amount. In summary, we have a wonderful Community facility, thanks to the efforts of volunteers, user groups and particularly the on-going financial commitment by the City of Kawartha Lakes. Much appreciated!

Sat., Sun., Mon., July 31st , Aug 1st and 2nd

Burnt River Bullies Annual Mixed Lob Ball Tournament at Burnt River Ball Park. Snack Shack Breakfasts available from B.R. Firefighters, Barbecue and more from Burnt River Recreation Association and liquid refreshments from the B.R. Bullies. See you at the ball park. For more information contact Ruth at 454-8327 or Noni at 454-8007.

Saturday July 31st

Burnt River United Church GIANT GARAGE/BAKE SALE All kinds of home-made baking and many, many great bargains. Commencing at 9:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. at the Burnt River United church hall. Also a chance to buy a ticket on a hand-quilted queen-size quilt, the proceeds of which go to local charities.


Saturday July 31st
GIANT BOOK SALE on the post office lawn in Burnt River. Boxes and boxes of all kinds of great books. Proceeds to the funding of the ART/2010 Show at the Burnt River Centre on Aug. 21st.


Saturday Aug. 14th
Story time and craft at Burnt River Library at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Aug. 18th

Burnt River P.A.C.T. will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall in Burnt River. Anyone interested can attend.

Saturday Aug. 21st

Burnt River United Church is serving its Summer Smorgasbord Supper, both hot and cold entrees and all kinds of home-made pies for dessert! At the Burnt River Centre from 4 pm thru 6:30 pm. Adults $13.50, Children 6 to 12 years $3.50, Kindergarten and preschoolers free.

Saturday Aug. 21st

Art/2010 Show at the Burnt River Centre from 1 to 7 pm, showing the work of local artists and the school children from Coboconk and Fenelon Falls elementary schools, as well as a snapshot contest for all interested photographers. All snapshots must be regulation size and entries should be turned in at the Burnt River Post Office by noon on Friday, Aug. 20th.

Friday Aug. 27th

Games Day at Burnt River Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. Come out for the afternoon and enjoy a variety of card and word games or bring your own. Mark your calendars now.
Sept. 24th Oct. 22nd Nov. 26th Dec. TBA

Saturday Sept. 25th

A CPR any time course will be held at the Fire Hall in Burnt River, starting at 9:00 a.m. Anyone interested can call John at 454-8577 to register by Saturday 18/10.

Mystery Quilt 2010

Burnt River Arts & Crafts are offering a Mystery Quilt project starting September 28, 2010 at the Burnt River Centre. Skills to be perfected are foundation paper piecing machine appliqué (satin stitch) trapunto- 60 degree angle piecing making and working with templates
Fabric Kit must be ready for the first class.
For more information contact Noni Campbell at 454-8007 or Wendy Watson at 454-8878. Picture of the quilt will be available on line at: brbrag@blogspot.com
Thought for the Month: You say that you’re multi-tasking, but really all you’re doing id messing up more than one thing at a time.

August Events

1st,2nd Burnt River Bullies Annual Mixed Lob Ball Tournament
14th Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library
21st Summer Smorgasbord Supper
21st Art/2010 Show
27th Games Day

Weekly Activities at Community Centre

Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m. Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m. Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m. (Call first 454-8045)

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by Aug. 20th, 2010.

July 2010

Children’s Summer Reading Program is running again at Burnt River Library as well as all other Libraries in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Come in and sign up now. Children are encouraged to read books and participate in special events. It is a jungle theme this year. Story and craft days are being held on Sat. July 10th at 10:30, Sat. July 24th at 10:30 and Thurs. July 29th at 11:00.

Saturday July 17th 9:00 a.m. St. Luke’s Pie Sale at St. Luke’s Anglican
Church Burnt River.

Sunday July 18th at 9:30 a.m. St. Luke’s Annual Outdoor Church service. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a lawn chair.

No Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre during July and August. They will resume in September.

Friday, July 23rd Games Day at Burnt River Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. Come out for the afternoon and enjoy a variety of card and word games or bring your own. Mark your calendars now. Aug. 27th Sept. 24th Oct. 22nd Nov. 26th Dec. TBA
Sat., Sun., Mon., July 31st , Aug 1st and 2nd
Burnt River Bullies Annual Mixed Lob Ball Tournament at Burnt River Ball Park. Snack Shack Breakfasts available from B.R. Firefighters, Barbecue and more from Burnt River Recreation Association and liquid refreshments from the B.R. Bullies. See you at the ball park. For more information contact Ruth at 454-8327 or Noni at 454-8007.

Saturday July 31st
Burnt River United Church GIANT GARAGE/BAKE SALE All kinds of home-made baking and many, many great bargains. Commencing at 9:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. at the Burnt River United church hall. Also a chance to buy a ticket on a hand-quilted queen-size quilt, the proceeds of which go to local charities.

Saturday July 31st
GIANT BOOK SALE on the post office lawn in Burnt River. Boxes and boxes of all kinds of great books. Proceeds to the funding of the ART/2010 Show at the Burnt River Centre on Aug. 21st.

V.I.B.E. Children’s Summer camp Burnt River Somerville Centre in the afternoons from
July 19th – 23rd . Call June Hunter 454-8045.

Mystery Quilt 2010
Burnt River Arts & Crafts are offering a Mystery Quilt project starting September 28,2010 at the Burnt River Centre. Skills to be perfected are foundation paper piecing machine appliqué (satin stitch) trapunto- 60 degree angle piecing making and working with templates
Fabric Kit must be ready for the first class.
For more information contact Noni Campbell at 454-8007 or Wendy Watson at 454-8878.

Thought for the Month: “ We are going to have to cut down on our spending,” said the distressed husband.
“Well, we can start by not buying any more of your beer,” replied the irritated wife.
“How about wiping out all of your cosmetics bills?” retorted the husband.
“But those are to make me look pretty for you,” said the wife coyly.
“That,” said the husband, “is what the beer is for!”

July Events
10th Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library
17th St. Luke’s Anglican Church Pie Sale
18th St. Luke’s Anglican Outdoor Church Service
23rd Games Day

24th Children's Story and Craft at B.R.Library
29th Children's Storytime at B.R. Library

31st Burnt River United Church Giant Garage/bake Sale
31st Giant Book Sale ART/2010 Show
Jul 31st , Aug 1st and 2nd Burnt River Bullies Annual Mixed Lob Ball Tournament

Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m.

Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m.

Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m. (Call first 454-8045)

Remember you can check the BRAG online at www.brbrag.blogspot.com . Have your BRAG conveniently sent directly to your own email address by emailing wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com Free access to the internet is available at the Burnt River Library as well as at the Burnt River Post Office.

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by July 20th, 2010.

June 2010

Sunday June 6th
Burnt River United Church 122nd Anniversary. Service begins at 11 a.m. with George Bradbury speaking, followed by a pot luck lunch on the lawn, weather permitting. The choir prepares a singing number for this. All are invited to come and share in the celebration.
Burnt River UCW have their annual quilt on frames at the church hall to be hand quilted. Any quilters are welcome. Call June at 454-1653.

Saturday June 12th
Story time and craft at Burnt River Library at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday June 23rd
Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon. No dinners during July and August. They will resume in September.

Friday, June 25th
Games Day at Burnt River Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. Come out for the afternoon and enjoy a variety of card and word games or bring your own. Mark your calendars now.
July 23rd Aug. 27th Sept. 24th Oct. 22nd Nov. 26th Dec. TBA

Saturday June 26th
Burnt River United Church hosts its annual Strawberry Supper, smorgasbord style, with both hot and cold entrees, and lots and lots of strawberries for dessert! Starting at 3:30 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. at the Centre. Adults $13.50 Children 6-12 $3.50 Kindergarten and preschoolers free.

Burnt River Firefighters
Burnt River P.A.C.T. met in May at Burnt River Community Centre. A few local topics were discussed and the next meeting date was established. The next P.A.C.T. meeting will be held at Burnt River Community Centre Wednesday August 18 - 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Any one can attend to find out what is happening in our community. For more information call John @ 454-8577.
Coming July 03 - 2010, Burnt River Firefighter's Association Annual Car Wash and Tailgate Sale. Time: 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Hot dog and pop $2.00 each. Car wash $5.00 donation. Information booths, Sparky and Sparky's Car will be at the Car Wash. Spot for your sale items available at $10.00 per spot. Come out and support your local firefighter.
To reserve a spot for the sale call John @ 454-8577 before July 01 - 2010.

Red Cross Swimming Lessons, Summer 2009
Operated by the City of Kawartha Lakes, the lessons will take place at the boat launch at the end of Hillside Drive. The Four Mile Lake session is available July 5th -16th July 19th – 30th Aug. 9th – 20th 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lessons cost $25.00 per week (Mon. to Fri.) per child with the 4th wk/child free. Registration starts June 1st by:
Mail - Acquatic Co-ordinator , City of Kawartha Lakes C/O Lindsay Service Centre
180 Kent Street W. Lindsay, On. K9V 2Y6
Phone - 705-324-9411 Ext. 1558 toll free 1-888-822-2225
In Person - Lindsay Rec Complex , Forbert Pool,
Forbert Pool Bobcaygeon
Monday each week of lessonsAt the boat launch (beach) July 6th 9-10 a.m.
Registration forms are available at Burnt River Library.

Mark your calendars for
V.I.B.E. Children’s Summer camp Burnt River Somerville Centre in the afternoons from July 19th - 23rd . More information will be available in next month’s BRAG or call June Hunter 454-8045.

Mystery Quilt 2010
Burnt River Arts & Crafts are offering a Mystery Quilt project starting
September 28,2010 at the Burnt River-Somerville Centre.
Skills to be perfected are foundation paper piecing, machine appliqué (satin stitch), trapunto- 60 degree angle piecing making and working with templates
Fabric Kit must be ready for the first class.
For more information contact Noni Campbell at 454-8007 or Wendy Watson at 454-8878. Picture of the quilt will be available on line at: brbrag@blogspot.com

Thought for the Month: A swimming pool is a small body of water completely surrounded by neighbours.

June Events
6th Burnt River United Church 122nd Anniversary
12th Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library
23rd Diners’ Dinner
25th Games Day
26th Strawberry Supper


Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m.
Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m.
Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m. (Call first 454-8045)


Remember you can check the BRAG online at www.brbrag.blogspot.com . Have your BRAG conveniently sent directly to your own email address by emailing wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com

Free access to the internet is available at the Burnt River Library as well as at the Burnt River Post Office.

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission

to wendywat1@gmail.com or

May BRAG 2010

Saturday May 8th
Story time and craft at 10:30.

Saturday May 8th
Coboconk-Norland United Church Walkathon for Mission and Service. A beautiful 6 km walk through Joyce Bartley’s sugarbush with lunch after at Norland’s Church Hall. Forms are available at the Burnt River United Church.

Thursday May 13th
Our Congo ladies (2 or 3) supported by the UCW for the past 2 years, for the development of a school addition in the Congo, will be attending the women’s UCW meeting at Burnt River United Church around 2 pm and onwards. They will stay for tea and a visit. Please feel free to join us to hear how the project is progressing.

Saturday May 22nd
St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Burnt River is hosting their annual roast beef dinner at the Community Centre from 4 – 6:30. Adults $12.50 Children 5-12 $6.00 Under 5 free Don’t miss this delicious meal!

Wednesday May 26th
Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.

Friday, May 28th
Games Day at Burnt River Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. Come out for the afternoon and enjoy a variety of card and word games or bring your own. Mark your calendars now.
June 25th July 23rd Aug. 27th Sept. 24th Oct. 22nd Nov. 26th Dec. TBA

Burnt River Firefighters
had a sell out at their 5th annual Jewellery, Brunch and Fashion show. All 139 people had a great brunch consisting of biscuits fresh from the oven, baked home fries, sausage, peameal bacon, regular bacon, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and jams, tea and coffee. After brunch the fashion show was presented by the Village Shop in Fenelon Falls with clothing from, Simon Chang, Royal Robins, Tribal Sports Wear, and French Dressing. Thanks to those who donated door prizes, The Big Event - Fenelon Falls, Handley Lumber Fenelon Falls,, M.A.P - Fenelon Falls, Sam Hopkins Burnt River, Kawartha Lakes EMS, Fire Chief Dave Guilbault, John Blackmore, Burnt River Firefighter Association, Kawartha Lakes Volunteer Firefighter's Association. Some of the money raised was donated to The Salvation Army - Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes Food Source, A Place Called Home, and Ride For The Cure (cancer). John Blackmore has challenged all Firefighters to donate to the Ride For The Cure, George Skerratt a Paramedic will ride his bicycle 200 miles on June 12 and 13 - 2010 from Toronto to Niagara Falls. With this challenge we hope to put George over the top. For more information you can call John at 454-8577. We are looking forward to our 6th show next year.

Sunday June 6th
Mark your calendars for Burnt River United Church 122nd Anniversary. Service begins at 11 a.m. with George Bradbury speaking, followed by a pot luck lunch on the lawn, weather permitting. The choir prepares a singing number for this. All are invited to come and share in the celebration.

Thought for the Month: By the time you wait for your ship to come in, the cargo may have shifted.

May Events

8 th Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library
8th United Church Walkathon
13th Congo Women at B.R. United Church
22nd Roast Beef Dinner at the Centre (St. Luke’s)
26th Diners’ Dinner
28th Games Day at B.R. Centre


Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m. Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m. Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m.


Remember you can check the BRAG online at www.brbrag.blogspot.com . Have your BRAG conveniently sent directly to your own email address by emailing wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com Free access to the internet is available at the Burnt River Library as well as at the Burnt River Post Office.


The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by May. 20th, 2010.

APRIL 2010

Library Events
On Saturday April 13th while children are picking up their favourite books to read, they can also check out the Drop-in craft activity.

Sunday, April 18th at 10:30 a.m.
Burnt River Firefighters Association presents their 5th annual Brunch, Jewellery and Fashion Show at the Burnt River Community Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Brunch begins at 12:30 p.m. Fashion Show from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 each
Every is one welcome to come and browse the jewellery and accessories before brunch, enjoy a great meal and sit back and enjoy the fashions from "THE VILLAGE SHOP" Fenelon Falls.

Thursday, April 22 at 9 a.m.
B. R. Blooms Earth Day Clean-up. Meet at the post office at 9.00 a.m.
Come dressed warmly with boots and gloves and bring garbage bags. We will attempt to better our last year’s endeavor by increasing the area to include both sets of railway tracks, as well as the Village from the South Bridge to the North Bridge.
All are welcome. The more people that turn out, the earlier we will be finished.

Wednesday, April 28th
Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.

Friday, April 30th
2nd Games Day at Burnt River Centre will start at 1:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:30.

Canadian Cancer Volunteers are active in our community. Our residential door-to-door campaign in the month of April gives you a chance to make a donation and get a tax receipt. Our local volunteers are Helen Boldt (454-8330) and Noni Campbell (454-8007). If we call when you are not home, please call us. The proceeds of this drive support the local 'drive' program.

Thought for the Month: By the time you wait for your ship to come in, the cargo may have shifted.

April Events
13th Children’s Drop-in Craft at B.R. Library
18th Fireman’s Brunch, Jewellery and Fashion Show
22nd B. R. Blooms Earth Day Clean-up
28th Diners’ Dinner at B.R. Centre
28th Burnt River United Church Women’s Group Church Service

For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by Apr. 20th, 2010.

MARCH 2010


Tuesday March 9th at 9:30 a.m.
Make a serged vest. Class is being lead by a professional instructor.

April 20th Make a reversible quilt. Log cabin squares must be made before the class. We do have machines available for you to use if anyone wants to learn to sew. For more information call Noni at 454-8007.

Saturday March 13th at 10:30 a.m.
Soap Carving for Kids - March Break Fun at the Burnt River Library

Thursday March 18th at 11 a.m.
Learn about Fire Prevention & Safety and about the job of a firefighter at the Burnt River Library.

Wednesday, March 24th
Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.

Friday March 26th at 1:00 p.m.
Come out to Games Day at the Community Centre. Doors open at 12:30. Games start at 1:00 p.m. Games could include Scrabble, Crib, Boggle, Trouble, Yatzee and more. There will be a Toonie Table and light refreshments.

Sunday, March 28th at 7:30 p.m.
Once again our Women’s Group of Burnt River United Church are inviting the community and surrounds to join us in an evening of worship at our church in Burnt River. Our speaker for the occasion will be from the KAWARTHA LAKES HOSPICE ORGANIZATION. The volunteers of this organization work with families needing grief counselling, and with palliative care patients throughout our area, and we felt we would like to know more about this very needed work they do. Lunch will be served after.

A Special Thank you
to those responsible for the building of the community skating rink and its maintenance. The weather as usual did not quite co-operate but the skaters from as far as Lindsay enjoyed the great ice.

B. R. Blooms Update
Burnt River Blooms wishes to thank all participants of our Chili Cook-Off, the Competitors, the Advertisers, those who volunteered or were drafted into helping, those who donated prizes for our TOONIE draw and Door Prize and all who came to our event to support us.
The Winners of this year’s Chili Cook-Off were Michelle Sheehey in the Mild Category, Bill Campbell in the Medium Category and Sam Sheehey in the Hot Category. They have consented to be our Judges in the next year’s event.
We hope everyone enjoyed this event.
If anyone is interested in volunteering or becoming a member of B.R. Blooms, please feel free to come to any of our monthly meetings which are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Centre. We are in need of Volunteers for this summer’s gardening season. Our Earth Day Village Clean up will be held on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2010. We will meet in the Village Square in front of the Post Office at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to help out.

Thought for the Month:
Reading gives us someplace to go when e have to stay where we are. - Mason Cooley

March Events
9th Sewing & Crafts Serged Vest
13th Children’s Soap Carving at B.R. Library
18th Fire Prevention & Safety for children at B.R. Library
24th Diners’ Dinner at B.R. Centre
26th Games Day at B.R. Centre
28th Burnt River United Church Women’s Group Church Service

Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m. Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m. Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m. Hall Walking Monday – Friday 9 a.m.

Remember you can check the BRAG online at www.brbrag.blogspot.com . Have your BRAG conveniently sent directly to your own email address by emailing wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com Free access to the internet is available at the Burnt River Library as well as at the Burnt River Post Office.

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by Mar. 20th, 2010.

FEBRUARY 2010

Tuesday, February 2nd
Try out your luck at the first Bingo of 2010. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the games start at 6:45 at the centre.

Wednesday, February 10th
Burnt River P.A.C.T. meeting will be held at the Burnt River Fire Hall at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call John at 454-8577.

Saturday, February 13th Children’s drop-in craft at the Library anytime between 10 and 11:30a.m.

Saturday February 13th Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner POSTPONED
Unfortunately, the 3rd annual Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner has been postponed. Watch for it in the Spring.

Wednesday, February 24th
Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.

Saturday, February 20th
Help celebrate Herb Blackmore’s 90th birthday, to be held at Burnt River Community Centre, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Best wishes only. For more information call John @ 454-8577.

Sewing & Crafts Tuesdays at the Centre
March 9th Make a serged vest. Class is being lead by a professional instructor.
April 20th Make a reversible quilt. Log cabin squares must be made before the class.
We do have machines available for you to use if anyone wants to learn to sew. For more information call Noni at 454-8007.

Arts Program
coming to Burnt River Recreation Centre. First session, draw and paint your own greeting cards. For more information, come on Tuesdays to the Community Centre between 12 and 4, or contact Brenda Mulhulland at 488-1574 or Noni Campbell at 454-8007.

Burnt River Community Centre Update
At the Management Board’s Annual General Meeting held earlier this month, the following details were confirmed. Erin Handley stepped down as chair and George Heath was elected to that position. Janis Kadai continues in the position of Secretary and likewise, Hugh Armstrong, as Treasurer and Lynne Johnston, as Booking Agent. Erin will continue as a member of the Volunteer Board of Management and our sincere thanks go out to her for her past and on-going contribution and commitment to our community. The 2009 Financial Statement for the Volunteer Management Board was presented and approved and has been forwarded to the CoKL’s accounting department. For your information, a copy has been posted at the Centre.

Thought for the Month:
Whoever wrote the Valentine’s Day proverb “True love never grows old” hasn’t seen my husband lately.


February Events
2nd First Bingo of 2010
10th Burnt River P.A.C.T. meeting
13th Children’s Drop-in craft at the Library
24th Diners’ Dinner

Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Sewing and Crafts Tues. 12– 4p.m.

Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wed. 9a.m. – 4p.m.

Darts Thurs. 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m.

Hall Walking Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m.

Have your BRAG conveniently sent directly to your own email address by emailing wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com

Free access to the internet is available at the Burnt River Library as well as at the Burnt River Post Office.

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by Feb. 20th, 2010.

BURNT RIVER ACTIVITIES GUIDE
JANUARY 2010

Saturday Jan. 9th Burnt River Library Events
Children’s Drop-in craft between 10:30 and 12 noon.

Saturday, Jan. 16th
The annual Robbie Burns Dinner and evening of Scottish entertainment will take place at the Community Centre at 6:00 p.m. Ticket sales in advance @$17.50 per adult. Event licensed by AGCO. Tickets available from June at 705-454-1653 or 454-8045.

Wednesday, January 27th
Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.

Saturday, January 30th
B.R. Blooms presents its 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost is $7.00 per person. Licensed under AGCO. Toonie Table. Competitors please call Ruth Ann 454-1231 or Erin 454-8627 to enter.

Hall walking has started Mondays to Fridays at 9 a.m. at the Centre.

No Bingo during January. It will recommence on the first Tuesday of February.

Remember you can check the BRAG online at www.brbrag.blogspot.com .

Have your BRAG conveniently sent directly to your own email address by emailing wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com

Free access to the internet is available at the Burnt River Library as well as at the Burnt River Post Office. A copy of the BRAG will be posted on the bulletin boards of the Community Centre and the Post Office.

If there are BRAG readers who do not use a computer, special arrangements can be made by calling Angela at 454-2656 or Wendy at 454-8878.

January Events
9th Children’s Drop-in craft at the Library
16th Robbie Burns Dinner
27th Diners’ Dinner
30th 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Shuffleboard Mon. 7-9 p.m.

Sewing and Crafts Tues. 12– 4p.m.
Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.

Adult Day Care Program Wed. 9a.m. – 4p.m.
Euchre Thurs. 12:30 p.m.

Darts Thurs. 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m.

Hall Walking Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m.

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact Angela Gorman 454-2656 or email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com by Jan. 20th, 2010.