November 2011

Sunday November 6^th

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 12^th  

Story time and craft at Burnt River Library at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday November 17^th

P.A.C.T. meeting at the fire hall at 2:00 p.m. The topic is "Home invasions".  Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, November 23^rd  

            Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.

Sunday, November 27^th

B.R. Blooms Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Village Square at 6:00 p.m.  Come out and enjoy the beginning of this festive season. 

Mark your calendars!  

Dec. 14^th Christmas Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre

Dec. 11^th Community Potluck Dinner followed by a candlelight parade to St. Luke’s Anglican Church and a Christmas Carol Service.

Dec. 13^th Christmas Bingo at Burnt River Centre

 

November Events 

6th   Remembrance Day Service

12th Story time and craft at Burnt River Library

17th P.A.C.T. meeting at the fire hall

23rd   Diners’ Dinner

27th Tree Lighting Ceremony

 

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)

B.R. Blooms Special Announcement

Now that the weather has finally changed and our gardens are getting ready for winter we would like to thank all the people and businesses that helped out during our bloom season  2011. 

-To the five members and one honourary member of Blooms, without your dedication and commitment our gardens would be weeds not flowers. 

-To the Hermans for looking after the watering of the barrel at the Centennial Park.

-To Hugh Armstrong for his care of the garden at Centennial Park and his donation of day lilies that have been planted.

-To the City of Kawartha Lakes Parks/Recreation and Culture Division, Community Partnership and Development Fund for the grant we received in the spring which enabled us to care for and maintain our four gardens in Burnt River.

-To Craig Shanks & Jen Johnson from Parks/Rec and Culture Division for their help.

-To Dudman Construction for their kindness, patience and prompt response to our cry for help this past year.

-To everyone who has supported our group in any way, past or present. We hope that you continue to do so in the future.

It takes a lot of planning, planting, kindness, patience and community spirit to accomplish our goals each year. Thank you. 

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

September BRAG

September 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th

Burnt River United Church has its SNACK BAR CONCESSION at the

Kinmount Fair, in the Arena building –our famous beef-on-a-bun, fresh sandwiches,

hot dogs, home-made butter tarts.  Come and see us there!

Saturday Sept. 10^th  

Story time and craft at Burnt River Library at 10:30 a.m.

Home Inspections

During the months of July and August Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue have been conducting "Home Inspections" checking for fire hazards and working smoke alarms in homes in our area. Over 50 homes were visited.

    

BR Blooms

wishes to thank Hugh Armstrong for his generous donation of his prize day lilies that he planted at the Burnt River Centre.

Wednesday Sept. 28^th    

Diners’ Dinners begin again at 12:00 noon.

  

September Events

2nd 3rd 4th Kinmount Fair Snack Bar

10th  Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library

28th Diners’ Dinner

Mark your calendars for these October events. Details will follow in October’s BRAG.

October 9^th  – 15^th  is fire prevention week.Check your smoke alarms

Saturday October 10^th St. Luke’s  Anglican Church Turkey Dinner at the Centre.

Wednesday October 12^th   Open House at the Fire Hall from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Saturday October 15^th  Library Coffee Hour featuring Burnt River Craft/Sewing Group display of their crafts

Saturday October 29th  Burnt River UCW Annual Fall/Christmas Bazaar at the Centre.

Monday October 31^st    The Burnt River Fire Hall will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for the children and parents to visit, refreshments for all who come to the Hall.  Parents: Be sure to pick up reflective Halloween bags from Wendy at Burnt River Library for your children.

 

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 email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com  by Oct. 20^th , 2011

August BRAG

August 2011

Saturday Aug. 13^th  

Story time and craft at Burnt River Library at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Aug. 20^th  

          Burnt River United Church is holding its annual summer smorgasbord supper           commencing at 4 pm thru 6:30 pm. 

Both hot and cold entrees, and home-made pies for dessert at the Burnt River Centre.

Adults $13.50  Children 6 -12 years $3.50, Kindergarten, younger free.

Saturday Aug. 20^th  

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. 19^th.

Sept. 2^nd , 3^rd  &  4^th  

Burnt River United Church snack bar concession at the

Kinmount Fair, in the           Arena building –our famous beef-on-a-bun, fresh sandwiches, hot dogs, home-made butter tarts.  Come and see us there!

  August Events

13h  Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library

20th Summer Smorgasbord Supper

20th 2011 Art Show

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 email your submission to wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com  by Sept. 20th, 2011. 

Saturday June 11^th  

Story time and craft at Burnt River Library at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday June 22^nd 

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

Saturday, June 25^th

Burnt River United Church is hosting its annual STRAWBERRY SUPPER
—Smorgasbord style.  Commencing at 3:30 pm thru 6:30 pm

 Both hot and cold entrees, and all the strawberries you can eat!
 Held at Burnt River Rec Centre.

                   Adults  $13.50   Children 6 to 12 yrs  $3.50, Kindergarten and

                   younger FREE.

June 25^th  thru October  29^th    

QUILT tickets go on sale for our annual queen-size, hand-quilted item made by the ladies of the church—these are beautiful keep-sakes and you might get lucky!

Saturday July 2^nd  

            Burnt River Firefighters are holding their annual car wash and classic car show.

Wash starts at 9:00 a.m., classic cars start at 9:30 a.m..

Come in, have your vehicle washed and look at the classic cars on site.

Wash is a $5.00 donation. Food is available

Hot dog, coffee and/or pop $3.00.

Pea meal bacon on a bun, coffee and/or pop $5.00.

All proceeds to Community and Association service projects.

Place: Burnt River Fire Hall

June Events

11th  Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library

22rd  Diners’ Dinner

25h Strawberry Supper

Thought for the Month

           

Mona's daffodils announce it's Spring
To Burnt River people, they make us sing
Their blast of yellow, they brighten our day
As they shout to us, once again it's May
Thank you Mona, for your garden so bright
For all of us, it's a beautiful sight

by Carol Orr

 

Weekly Activities at Community Centre

Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m.	Bingo Tuesday  6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wed.  9a.m. – 4p.m.	Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m. (Call first 4545-8045)

Mark your calendars for these events in Burnt River this summer.  Full details will be in the July and August BRAG.
Coming events for the Summer

Summer Red Cross Swimming Lessons
July 2nd  Car wash and classic car show	July 9th  & 23rd  Children’s library program
July 16th  Pie sale	July 17th  Outdoor church service
July 18th  to 22nd  Vacation bible school	July 30th  Giant bake and garage sale
July 31st Decoration Day Burnt River cemetery	August 4th & 13th  Children’s library program
August 20th  Summer smorgasbord supper	August 20th Art show

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, 2011. 

BURNT RIVER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

MAY  2011

Saturday May 14^th  

Story time and craft at the Library at 10:30.  

Saturday May 14^th  

Approximately 45,000 cardiac arrests occur in Canada every year. 85% occur in public places or private homes. Less than 5% survive. However, when defibrillation is applied with CPR in the first few minutes, it can dramatically improve the individual's chance by up to 75%.

CPR Skills & AED Awareness Event

Burnt River Fire Hall from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon.

To register, please call 705-328-1976 or call John 705-454-8577.  Every one welcome. Enrolment is limited.  This is a FREE EVENT.

Saturday May 21^st

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

Saturday May 21^st and Sunday May 22^nd  9 to 4 and Monday May 23^rd  9 to 2. 

Giant multi family estate sale at

25 River Bend Dr.

, Burnt River.  Come out and find some treasures!

Wednesday May 25^th

Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.

  May Events

14th  Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library

14th    CPR Skills & AED Awareness Event

21st  Roast Beef Dinner at the Centre (St. Luke’s)

21st, 22nd,23rd  Giant multi family estate sale

25h  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 June 20th, 2011. 

BURNT RIVER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

MARCH 2011

Thursday March 17th 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Safari Adventure - Discover how you can use the computer to learn about Jungle Animals, go on Safari and do some fun crafts at the Burnt River Library.


Wednesday, March 23rd
Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.


Mark your calendars for Sunday April 10th Spring into Fashion

Burnt River Firefighter's Association presents their 6th annual Brunch, jewellery and fashion show.
Location: Burnt River Community Centre
Time: Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Brunch: 12:30 p.m

Fashion Show: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $15.00 each

Everyone welcome, come and browse the jewellery and accessories before brunch, enjoy a great meal, sit back and enjoy the new fashions.

Fashions by "The Village Shop" - Fenelon Falls featuring:

French Dressing, Tribal Sportswear, Simon Chang, Royal Robins and others.

Tickets available at: Watson's Village Shop Fenelon Falls

Handley Lumber Fenelon Falls

Any Burnt River Firefighter

PLANT YOUR GARDEN TO LAST A LIFETIME!!!

Consider the new generation of Hybrid Day Lilies. To see the colours available in either single or double bloom format, call Hugh Armstrong at 454 8085 or visit his garden at # 8 Kawartha Lakes Rd. 44. Plants available for spring planting at a cost of either $5 or $10 depending on variety.




March Events


17th Children’s Safari Adventure with computers at B.R. Library

23rd Diners’ Dinner 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.

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, 2011.

February BRAG

BURNT RIVER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

FEBRUARY  2011

Saturday, February 12^th   Children’s craft at the Library 10:30a.m.

Wednesday, February 23^rd    

Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre will start at noon.

             

Burnt River Community Centre Update

At the Management Board’s Annual General Meeting held earlier this month, the following details were confirmed.  The executive members remain the same for the coming year –namely, Chair-George Heath, Sec.-June Hunter, Treas.-Hugh Armstrong, and Booking Agent-Erin Handley.  The 2010 Financial Statement for the Volunteer Management Board was presented and approved and has been forwarded to the CoKL’s accounting department for audit.  For your information, a copy has been posted at the Centre and if you have any question, do not hesitate to ask any of the Board Members for clarification.  Once again, the Board would be most appreciative of new members wishing to become more involved and contributing to the community.  We are a Board of nine positions and there are current vacancies. It is certainly advantageous if all Community Organizations or small groups who use the Centre have a representative member on the Board.  If interested in serving or for more information, please call the Chair of the Management Board, George Heath at 488-1211.

February Events

13th  Children’s Drop-in craft at the Library

24th  Diners’ Dinner

Weekly Activities at Community Centre

Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 12– 4p.m.

Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9 – 4 p.m

Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m.  ( 454-8045)

Hall Walking Mon.-Thurs.  9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, January 4th
The indoor walking program will start at the Burnt River community centre from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. The cost is $1.00 per week.


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


Saturday, January 29th
B.R. Blooms presents its annual Chili Cook-Off at the Burnt River Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m. Enjoy chili, salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee or tea. Cost is $8.00 per person. Licensed under LCBO. Toonie Table. Competitors please call Ruth Ann 454-1231 or Erin 454-8627 to enter.


Burnt River Firefighters
On December 11, Burnt River Firefighter's held a food drive at Foodland in Coboconk. We collected 208 items for the food bank. Thanks for your donations. You made some families happy over the Christmas season.
On December 13, Burnt River Firefighter's donated just over $1,700.00 to the Salvation Army Fenelon Falls for their Christmas Cheer baskets and family support.


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


Have your BRAG conveniently sent directly to your own email address by emailing wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com
January Events
8th Children’s craft at the Library
26th Diners’ Dinner
29th 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off


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