June 2016

THE VILLAGE VOICE COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE VILLAGE SQUARE 1198 VANKOUGHNET ROAD Bracebridge, P1L1X1 705-645-7548

Help for the O’Byrne’s John and Leona O'Byrne own a small hobby farm at Bell Creek 1100 Lambert Road close to the end of the road. A few weeks ago John, a skilled woodworker, suffered a small stroke while using a log splitter. His hand is damaged. Later that day John experienced a more significant stroke and he is now in hospital for an indefinite time. Leona must manage the farm, including chickens and horses, while providing respite care for two developmentally challenged adults. Leona is travelling back and forth to the Hospital to support John, make decisions and monitor his progress. As one might imagine all of this is exhausting and overwhelming. One thing members of our community can do to help is to provide a hot meal for four to Leona on a daily basis. There is a website set up for this purpose and here is the link: http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t= MXQN8481 The link will take you directly to the website where you simply follow the instructions by indicating what day or days you can help Leona with some meals. (No computer? Call Jennifer Milne: 705-646-0248 to sign up.) The meals are to be delivered to the O’Byrne’s home, Bell Creek at 1100 Lambert Road at 5:30 pm on the sign up day. If there is no one home place the meals (packaged in disposable containers)

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in the box on the porch. Should you sign up, the website will remind you the day before, it is simple and it helps Leona and her family receive a variety of balanced meals every day. These are our friends and neighbours-please help if you can and know that your help is appreciated. Someday it might be one of us in need of support. To receive email updates on John’s condition please sign up with Deb Crockatt at [email protected]

Canada Day Celebrations Friday July 1st Noon to 4:00pm At The Village Square Horseshoes, Bocce Ball, Silent Auction, Games BBQ, Come for a day of fun! A warm welcome goes out to the family of Dave and Becky Liebau who recently moved from Bracebridge into the Village. Best wishes always in your new home. From your new neighbours and friends.

The Great Lemonade Race Was very successful again this year with a great turn out of spectators, and the weather cooperated. The lemons were dropped from the McCutcheon Bridge at 11:00am and as predicted by Jen Blanchard the lemons arrived at the Peterson Bridge 55 minutes later. The first lemon to arrive was Glen Goodale’s, 2nd was Cam Lambert’s and 3rd was Shawn Weir’s, congratulations to all. The event raised $1,168.75 which will be shared with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and The Village Square Both GREAT causes! Many thanks to our many volunteers and to all who participated, without all of you it wouldn’t have been such a success. Another Job Well Done!

Oak Leaf Programmes TVS Board is grateful for the donations already received and would like to gently remind others to consider an annual Oak Leaf donation to support the on-going activities at The Square.

The Walking Club Walkers meet on Mondays at 10am to walk in and around Vankoughnet. After a very brief warm-up, we walk briskly for 45–55minutes (three to four kilometres), For more info., please contact Carolyn at 645-9767 or by email: [email protected].

Progressive Cribbage Wed June 1st at 7pm Light refreshments and prizes for further info. Contact Catherine at 705-645-3879

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NOTE CHANGE OF DAY Mobile Health Hub has become “very popular for our area,” effective June 2, the Hub will be at the Village Square, 1198 Vankoughnet Rd. Every Thursday. (except holidays) 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Call to book an appointment! 1-866-545-0811. Seasonal visitors welcome!

At the Village Square Wed., June 15th 7:00 p.m. sharp 'til 9:30 p.m. Cash Prizes and Treats $5.00 per person Contact: Carolyn at 645-9767

Ping Pong at The Village Square All ages are welcome!! Wed. June 8th & 22nd 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Adults $2.00, Students No Charge For more info. call or text Jeff at (705) 205-3437

Please join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dan & Marie Allan June 25th, Open House

1-4pm at their Home 2102 Hwy 118 East Bracebridge EUCHRE At The Village Square Friday June 3rd 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Refreshments and Prizes $5 per person Contact: Hilda 645-2939 for more info

SEWING WORKSHOP Friday June 3, 2016 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For children aged 11 to 14 it is totally FREE! To reserve a space for your daughter or son, please call Carolyn at 705645-9767. To assist parents on this PA Day, the young people will also be supervised before and after the sewing workshop.

LADIES QUILTING Everyone is Welcome at The Village Square Every Wed. 9:30 to 11:30 am for further information Contact: Jackie Anderson at 705-645-5649 or Helen Thompson at 705-645-4966

Calling All Ladies Come out to The Village Square at 9:00a.m on the first Friday of each month to enjoy coffee with your friends and neighbours.

Vankoughnet Photography Club Will meet at The Village Square Thurs. June 9th at 7:30 p.m New members are always welcome. No experience necessary. Contact Fred at: 645-3310 or by email: [email protected]

YOGA at the Village Square Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. $5.00 per class with all proceeds to The Village Square for further info. contact Gwen at: 705-645-5284

TVS Library recently received another generous donation of books for both its collection and the Book Sale on Fri., Aug. 12 from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Sat., Aug. 13 between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. Patrons will find many 'new' novels by Mark Billingham, Sandra Brown, Val McDermid, and Nora Roberts. The Librarians are still accepting donations of books and DVDs for the sale.

BIDE-A-WEE NURSERY Come and check out the great selection of zone 4 perennials, Herbs & Tomatoes, All annual bedding plants 4” pots $3.00ea or 10 for $25.00 White and Pink Bleeding Hearts $8.00 ea. while quantities last, Also, a large assortment of Hanging Baskets starting at $9.00 ea. Contact: Barb: 705-645-3706

Sweetwater Maple Syrup Supplies & Sugarbush Josh and Sherri Campbell 1447 Peterson Rd, Bracebridge 705-646-1081 or 705-205-1050 [email protected] www.sweetwatermaple.ca Dealer for

Call us for all of your Maple Syrup Supplies and Equipment needs

Muskoka's Best Cleaning Too tired and no time to clean, let us do the work! Serving Cottages & Homes in the area since 2001.Great rates Call Cheryl 705-394-6621