May 2016

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

The Great Lemonade Race Saturday May 7th Lemons $2 each Lemons will be dropped at 11am from the McCutcheon Bridge followed by a BBQ at the Peterson Bridge finish line. Proceeds will be going to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and The Village Square.

Both Great Causes! To order your lemons please contact Barb at 705-645-3706 The Village Square Board is seeking a Canada Day Convenor for this year's event. If you are interested in taking over this position, please contact one of the Board Members or send an email to [email protected] for further information on the responsibilities involved.

Layout Audrey Ley: 705-646-1492 E-mail: [email protected]

Formerly the Uffington Store

OPENING THIS MAY! We are almost ready to open our doors and are excited to be able to serve this great community. Whether it’s for your morning coffee, hand scooped ice cream, a few groceries or just to chat, we’d love to see you. Watch for our sign! Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 7am – 9pm Friday & Saturday 7am – 11pm Sunday 8am – 8pm Northern Necessities 2049 Hwy 118 East 705-645-2888 A special thank you to all those who have stopped in to offer their time during our renovations. Your support means a lot!

Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to Uta & Al Bangay, as Uta’s son Troy was involved in a fatal car accident near Ottawa and her granddaughter was also seriously injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. From all your friends and neighbours

Walking Club The Walking Club will initially meet on Monday, May 2 at 10:00 am. Please come prepared to warm up and then go out for a 45 minute walk. For more information please contact Carolyn at 645-9767.

Progressive Cribbage

EUCHRE At The Village Square Friday May 6th 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Refreshments and Prizes $5 per person Contact: Hilda 645-2939

SEWING WORKSHOP The Board of The Village Square is sponsoring a sewing workshop on

Friday June 3, 2016 between Wed May 4th at 7p.m. 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments and prizes for further information Contact With a Pay It Forward grant, two Catherine at 705-645-3879 retired teachers will teach eight to ten students how to design and sew a BID EUCHRE landscape on computerized machines At the Village Square Sewing machines will be provided. Wed., May 18th 7:00 p.m. sharp 'til 9:30 p.m. This workshop is open to young people Cash Prizes and Treats aged 11 to 14 (some flexibility) living $5.00 per person in or near Uffington/ Vankoughnet and Contact: Carolyn at 645-9767 is totally FREE! Ping Pong at To reserve a space for your daughter The Village Square or son, please phone Carolyn at All ages are welcome!! 705-645-9767. Wed. May 11th & 25th 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. To assist parents on this PA Day, Adults $2.00, Students No Charge the young people will also be For more information, supervised before and after the sewing call or text Jeff at (705) 205-3437 workshop.

Our Annual Pancake Breakfast was very successful We wish to thank our Many Volunteers who helped with the set-up, serving and clean-up A Special Thank You goes out To Len & Deany Golding who donated the delicious Maple Syrup. And to All Who Attended Thank You! 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 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. May 12th at 7:30 p.m New members are always welcome. No experience necessary. Contact Fred at: (705) 645-3310 or email: [email protected]

YOGA at the Village Square Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. $5.00 per class. All proceeds go to The Village Square for further information contact Gwen at: 705-645 5284 The Library will be holding a used book sale on Sat. Aug. 13 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. We welcome any contributions of fairly recent, gently-used books and DVDs. For further information, please contact Carolyn at 645-9767. The Board would like to Thank You for any 2016 donations to the Oak Leaf program already made. Please remember to include an up-to-date email address on your form as we are attempting to further reduce mailing costs in future mailings

BIDE-A-WEE NURSERY Opens on May 6th just in time for Mother’s Day! Put Mom’s name in a draw for a $50.00 gift certificate to be drawn on Mother’s Day at 5pm Hanging Baskets starting at $10.00 and up. Perennials starting at $8.00 and up. Still time to come and build your own hanging baskets. 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 at 705-394-6621

Do you have a special occasion coming up and not enough room to accommodate a large group? Rent The Village Square at very reasonable rates. Contact Hilda 705-645-2939 for further information