"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take."-- Cardinal Mermillod "I really learned it all from mothers."-- Dr. Benjamin Spock

Yes, it is Mother's Day this Sunday and Verona has a variety of special events to share with Mom this weekend.

Treat Mom to the Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Lion's Club this Saturday, May 9. 3 sausages, 1 drink, all you can eat pancakes with real maple syrup for only $ 6.00. 8:30 am to 1 pm. Lion's Club. Come hungry, leave full!

A carnation will be given to each of the first 55 ladies who visit the Farmer's Market this Saturday, May 9. Don't forget to enter the Special Mother's Day draw. The prize will be Market Moolah to spend at the many diversified booths. 9 am to 2 pm

Mom, you don't have to bake in the hot kitchen this weekend! It is Pie Pie Pie Time! Lots of delicious homemade pies to choose from. Just like grandma used to bake! But hurry to Trinity United Church before they all sell out at this popular annual event. Only $8.00 a pie. Saturday May 9. 9 am to 2 pm.

Spell-bound! Magical! Brilliant! Midsummer Night's Dream was all this and more. Congratulations to the cast and crew who put together this incredible production. It was Inie Platenius's vision that brought Shakespeare to us and North Frontenac Little Theatre did Inie proud. From mischievous Puck to the outrageous Nick Bottom, the play came alive before our eyes. The production team did a tremendous job in transforming a school auditorium into a music filled, wooded fairyland.

Once again, Sisters by Heart provided us with an amazing evening filled with music, laughter and tears. Gardening expert and Verona local, Sharon Sole, provided answers on preparing our gardens now spring is finally here. Now we know what to do with egg shells and coffee grounds. It was an information packed talk and we are all mini experts in gardening now.

Darlene Snider was the second guest speaker replacing Brenda Haggett who couldn't attend due to sickness. Darlene graciously shared her life story. She told us of the tragedies that impacted her life and changed her. Her grief did not scar her. She was able to derive strength through her faith. One of the ways she learned to cope was being grateful for all the blessings that we have in our lives.

Another tool that helped her was the Griefshare program. Griefshare creates a healing process for people grieving the loss of someone close. Each Griefshare session includes a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. Darlene is hosting these free sessions. For further information contact Darlene 613-374-2676.

Rock Lake Seniors will have their monthly meeting at the Lion's Club. Meeting starts at noon. Wednesday May 13 Play Euchre in Bell Rock at the Community Hall Thursday May 14. $ 2.00 admission includes prizes and lunch. 7:30 pm

Debbie Lingen

For more information about Verona, Ontario please contact:
Debbie Lingen

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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