Verona News

Published October 27, 2011

Anne McDougall reports that the Trinity United Church Quilt Show was a great success. Congratulations to Helen Hoogsteen who won the beautiful Autumn Dreams quilt. Helen is a quilter herself and was thrilled to win the quilt. The Trinity Quilters Group meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at Trinity United Church in Verona from 9 am to 12 noon. Their next meeting is November 2 and they welcome new members. For more info, call Ann at 613-374-2516.

There will be several free Halloween parties for children this weekend. Verona Pentecostal Church is hosting a Harvest Time Party on Friday October 28. This is a free event for children aged 6 to 11 years old and will be an evening filled with crafts, games and treats. Party starts at 6:30 pm. For more info call 613-374-2976.

K's Klubhouse will be hosting a Halloween Party for children aged 6 to 12 years old. (younger ages may attend if accompanied by adults). The party will be at the Bellrock Hall on Sunday, October 30 from 12 noon to 4 pm. It will be a free event and promises to be a fun afternoon filled with lots of crafts, games and treats. For more information contact Kaye at 613-483-2326.

Enjoy a mouth watering breakfast of all you can eat pancakes and real maple syrup, with a side of 3 delicious sausages and drink. All this for only $ 6.00. The Verona Lions Club will be serving this Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 29 from 8 am to 12 noon at the Verona Lions Club Hall. Proceeds go to the Charity projects.

The Annual Craft and Bake Sale sponsored by local crafters and organised by Joyce Casement will be held Saturday, November 5. Local crafters will be selling hand knitted, sewn, and crocheted gifts as well as a variety of delightful seasonal pieces. This year will again feature a bake table by the Portland and District Heritage Society. Lunch will be available. Trinity United Church. Saturday Nov. 5, 9 am to 2 pm

There will be two flu clinics held in this area during the first week of November. The Sydenham Medical Clinic will hold a Flu Clinic at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 1, from 10am to 3pm. The Verona Medical Clinic will hold a Senior Flu Clinic on Wednesday, November 2, at their clinic in Verona from 10 am to 2 pm.

Verona Diners Club for adults, ages 55 plus, will be held Wednesday, November 2. The program provides full-course, catered meals with the flexibility to meet varying dietary needs. For a cost of $11 per person, you will enjoy a wonderful mid-day meal and entertainment, This is a great opportunity to meet new and old friends, enjoy some local talent, and learn what's up in our community. Noon at the Verona Lions Hall. Reservations are required. Call 613-376-6477. Rural Visions

Have a happy and safe Halloween.

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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