December BRAG

DECEMBER  2012

Merry Christmas

Saturday December 8^th

10:30 a.m. children’s Christmas craft time at Burnt River Library.

Sunday, December 9^th     

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 Table 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.

            4:30ish for non alcoholic punch,  toonie table           5:30 for dinner

            6:30 for candlelight parade                                        7:00 for carol service

Wednesday December 12^th  

Diners’ Dinner will begin at 11 a.m. because there will be entertainment.  A country auction will also be featured. 

Sunday, December 23^rd

Burnt River United Church will be hosting their annual CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, in which all of the congregation take part, commencing at 7:30 pm for an hour, with LUNCH served after.  All are welcome.  There are still copies of the Historic Cook Book available…a great Christmas gift.

     

In January I would like to send out a “year-at-a-glance” for 2013 to allow everyone to mark their calendars for the many events held in our community.  Please send any information as soon as possible. 

***I am looking for someone who is interested in taking over the creating of the BRAG each month. Please contact me at wendywat1@gmail.com   If no one is available this unfortunately, will be the last BRAG. 

December Events

8th   Children’s Christmas Craft at the Library

9th   Community Potluck Christmas dinner

12th  Diners’ Dinner with the Ridgewood children’s choir

22nd    Annual Christmas Service Burnt River United Church

Weekly Activities at Community Centre

Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 10– 4 p.m.	Bingo Tuesday  6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.	Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.

November BRAG

BURNT RIVER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

November 2012

Saturday November 3^rd

Community Christmas Craft Sale 10 am to 3 pm, sponsored by the

Burnt River United Church UCW at the B.R. Community Centre.  At this event 28 vendors will be showing their crafts, and our hand-made, queen-size Quilt, and an afghan, will be raffled at approx. 2:30 pm.  Tickets will be available that Saturday, before the items

are raffled.  Proceeds go to the Coboconk Elementary School

Breakfast Fund and the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church.

            There is also a lunch being offered for sale by the ladies of the UCW,

and we are commencing selling of our Historic Cook Book we produced

in the 70's, plus new recipes from the second and third generations of the

families, plus  historic pictures we have gathered of the ladies contributing and the church events in general over the past 50 years or so. We hope you will enjoy it. 

At this time we would also like to thank everyone who has contributed 

to our campaign for funds to put a new galvanized steel roof on our  church.

We have almost reached our goal of $7000 and the roofers are finishing up the project.  It is gratifying to know that we won't have a leaky roof this winter, and we greatly appreciate everyone's generosity.  

Thursday November 8^th  

Free computer lessons at Burnt River Library from 10:00 till 1:00

            Please call ahead for available times and to register. (705-454-9646)

                                                                                                                                             

Saturday November 10^th  

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

            Every Monday children 6-12 are invited to attend “Homework Club” from 4 – 5 p.m.

Sunday November 11^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.                                                                                          

Wednesday, November 28^th   

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

***Burnt River Firefighters would like to remind you to please remember when you return to standard time to check your smoke alarm and replace the battery. Remember, smoke alarms save lives, and it also the law to have working smoke alarms on every floor and out side sleeping areas.

Saturday, December 1st                                                                                                              

Cara Campbell is hosting a pampered chef fundraiser at Fenelon Falls Secondary School for the Spirit of Christmas Fundraiser (giving Christmas to those in the community who cannot afford it)  

* Sampling of 5 Pampered Chef Holiday appetizers, soup and dessert recipes * Silent Auction * Door Prizes at 2pm      * Features a wild Hibiscus sparkling beverage *Purchase cash & carry stock for instant gifts, or place a Pampered Chef order to earn us 10-15% donation *Book a cooking, catalogue, fundraiser or Pampered Bride show to earn us another $4 donation *Products ordered at this event will be delivered December 14. Now’s the time to knock the names of the Chefs in your life off your Holiday List!
*Optional Non-perishable food item donation is appreciated Admission $2.oo

***Burnt River Firefighters would like to remind you to please remember when you return to standard time to check your smoke alarm and replace the battery. Remember, smoke alarms save lives, and it also the law to have working smoke alarms on every floor and out side sleeping areas.

Saturday, December 1^st 

B.R. Blooms Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Village Square at 5:30 p.m.  Come out and enjoy the beginning of this festive season. 

Mark your calendars!  

            Dec. 1^st Tree Lighting Ceremony  &  Pampered Chef fundraiser

Dec. 9^th Community Potluck Dinner followed by a candlelight parade to St. Luke’s Anglican Church and a Christmas Carol Service.

Dec. 11^th Christmas Bingo at Burnt River Centre

Dec. 12^th Christmas Diners’ Dinner at Burnt River Centre

November Events 

3rd  Christmas Craft Sale

8th  Computer Lessons at BR Library

10th Library Story time and craft

11th  Remembrance Day Service

28th  Diners’ Dinner

Weekly Activities at Community Centre

Library Homework Club ages 6-12  4 - 5 p.m.
Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 10– 4p.m.	Bingo Tuesday  6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m.	Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.

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 by Nov. 24th, 2012. 

October 2012

October 2012

Saturday, October 6^th

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.

October 7^th to October 13^th

is Fire Prevention  Week .  Many homes in Kawartha Lakes may not have any smoke alarms, not enough smoke alarms, alarms that are too old, or alarms that are not working. Kawartha Lakes Fire & Rescue Service wants residents to understand that working smoke alarms are needed in every home, on every level (including basement), outside each sleeping area and inside each bedroom. And, if a smoke alarm is 10 years old or older, it needs to be replaced.

Wednesday October 10^th
Open House at the Fire Hall Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. All welcome, refreshments available.

Saturday, October 13^th  

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

Saturday, October 20^th

To celebrate Ontario Library Week there will be a Library Coffee Hour at 10:30 a.m. featuring “Get to Know a Reading Club”.  Have you always wanted to start a Reading Club but never knew how?  Come out and meet some members and find out what goes on at a typical club meeting, what books have been read and what books are planned for the future. 

Wednesday, October 24^h    

           Diners’ Dinners at 12:00 noon.

Wednesday, October 31^st  

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. Treats are available. 

Saturday, November 3^rd   

Burnt River United Church Women present their annual Christmas Craft Sale at the Burnt River Centre from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  This year we have as always there is a wonderful selection of vendors selling their wares. Free entrance to the sale, but a food donation for the food bank would be greatly appreciated!  The UCW is offering a lovely reasonable lunch. The draw for Quilt and other items will be at 3:00 pm.  For table rentals please call Patricia  705 488 3328 .

October Events      

6th  St. Luke’s  Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner

7th - 13th   Fire Prevention Week

10th Open house at Fire Station Burnt River

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

20th  Library Coffee Hour - Burnt River Craft/Sewing Group display

24th Diners’ Dinner at 12 noon

31st Burnt River Fire Hall open on Halloween night

Nov. 3rd  Burnt River United Church Women – A Christmas Craft Show

Weekly Activities at Community Centre

Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 10– 4p.m.	Bingo Tuesday  6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9a.m. – 4 p.m.	Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.

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  by Oct. 20^th , 2012. 

September 2012

BURNT RIVER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

September    2012

Wednesday Sept. 5^th

Meals on wheels will commence.  A nutritious and delicious meal at affordable prices are delivered right to the door through Meals on Wheels to seniors, people with disabilities, and people recovering from illness or injury. Ask about our special diet options, including diabetic, no salt & low fat. Also frozen meals delivered to your door, prepared by apetito. (http://www.apetito.ca)
For more information please call  Community Care at 705-324-7323 to find out costs and delivery schedule. Additional information is also available on our

"Service for Seniors and People with special needs information sheet".

Saturday Sept. 8^th  

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

Wednesday Sept. 25^th    

Mark your calendar for "Community Care Somerville Diner's Dinner Club" at Burnt River Community Centre, 1200 p.m. noon sharp. Enjoy a delicious, hot, sit-down meal.  Everyone is welcome. Also our famous Toonie Auction is included for the month of September.  For more information please call Tess @ 705-324-7323 Ext. 409.  See you there.   

Health Beat outdoor fitness system

I had the opportunity to use the Health Beat outdoor fitness system. The three pieces of equipment available were the cardio stepper, chest/back press and the ab crunch/leg lift. Go to www.playlsi.com, New Products, Health Beat Stretch. A column will come on the left side of the page for you to click and see all of the different systems available. I would like to have some of these available in our community. Anyone interested in checking this out, please contact Noni at 705-454-8007.

Is anyone interested in converting their hand written recipes to computer format? I need help with the computer skills to do this. If you are interested in getting together on Monday evenings to accomplish this task, please call Noni at 705-454-8007.

We are in need of buttons - all shapes and sizes for children’s’ crafts both at the Library and Sunday school.  If you have any, please bring them to the Library or put them in the drop box outside the Library.  Thanks.

September Events

5th Meals on Wheels begins

8th  Children’s Story and Craft at B.R. Library

25th Diners’ Dinner

Saturday October 6th St. Luke’s  Anglican Church Turkey Dinner at the Centre.

Weekly Activities at Community Centre

Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 10– 4p.m.	Bingo Tuesday  6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wednesday 9–4	Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.

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  by Oct. 20^th , 2012. 

August BRAG

August 2012

Saturday Aug. 4^th      

Annual GIANT BAKE AND GARAGE SALE. Loads of good finds, and great baking!   Commencing 9:00 am thru l:30 pm at the United Church. Hall, 196 Burnt River Road. 

 Also BOOK SALE for ART SHOW/2011.

Sunday Aug. 5^th                  

Decoration Day at the Burnt River Cemetery, service commencing at 2:30 pm.

Saturday, Sunday & Monday Aug. 4^th, 5^th &6^th 

Burnt River Bullies Annual Mixed Lob Ball Tournament at Burnt River Ball Park.  Snack Shack Breakfasts available from B.R. Firefighters, Barbecue and liquid refreshments from the B.R. Bullies.  See you at the ball park. 

Saturday Aug. 11^th & 25th

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

Saturday Aug. 11^th   (rain day Aug. 12)

Burnt River United Church is hosting a Garden Tour to help fundraising for the local ART/2012 Show.  A number of patrons have volunteered to show their local gardens from 1:30 to 3:30.  A map will be provided when you register at B.R. United Church,196 Burnt River Road  before you start.  At the end a Victorian Tea will be provided on the lawn, catered by the women of the church.  There is a fee of $9 per person. 

Saturday Aug. 18^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 $14.00  Children 6 -12 years $3.50, Kindergarten, younger free.

Art/2010 Show  held in conjunction from 1 to 7 pm.

Burnt River United Church is starting a fund-raising campaign to help with the cost of installing a new galvanized roof this coming fall.  This is an  immediate necessity since the 16 yr old shingles have not held particularly on the south side.  The goal would be $7000 for a complete roof or $3500 for half a roof.  To donate, contact June Hunter at 454-8045 or 1653.

  August Events

4th  Giant bake and garage sale book sale

5th  Decoration Day at the Burnt River Cemetery

4th, 5th, 6th  Burnt River Bullies Annual Mixed Lob Ball Tournament

11th & 25th Children’s Craft at B.R. Library

11th Garden Tour

18th Summer smorgasbord supper

Weekly Activities at Community Centre

Sewing and Crafts Tuesday 10– 4p.m.	Bingo Tuesday  6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wed. 9a.m. – 4 p.m.	Darts Thursday 7:30 p.m.

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  by Sept. 20th, 2012.