Common Ground – November 2022
“November glooms are barren.” William Ernest Henley It turns out that I spoke too soon about the ladybug swarming. Here in the valley we had at least four days of it. It was moderate level ladybug swarming this year. In past years there was usually one day of overwhelming prisoner in your house ladybug…
Will Someone Please Be Our Leader? We Will Gladly Help!!!!
In today’s world finding volunteers is difficult, especially for leadership positions. Groups are closing down because no one will agree to be president or chair or whatever leader is needed. I’ve had people come to me in tears. “I’ve served as President of our group for twelve years. I’ve learned so much, received so…
Ganaraska Forest Recovery Continues
The Ganaraska Forest has been closed since the May long weekend, when the severe windstorm that wreaked havoc across the region delivered a particularly devastating blow to this popular recreational hub. There have been occasional updates issued by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) regarding the extensive recovery operations required to allow users back…
Churches on the Move
It will probably not come as a surprise to anyone that the pandemic has provided some interesting challenges for our churches. How can we be the church and serve in our communities during such times as these? Many churches have found new ways of serving during the past few years. Worship services are being…
Plans, Boards and Activities – Library
The phrase “strategic plan” makes my dad’s eyes roll. Why would anyone make a plan that is not strategic? That aside, the CM Library Board started out a year ago to create a strategic planning document that will provide direction for the next several years. In the process of creating the Plan we created…
Regular Community Care Events – March 2023
March Luncheon: Thursday March 16th at noon at the Millbrook Legion featuring Don Van Halteren on the electric accordion. Beef Stew, $15. Call 705-932-2011 for details. Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic: Wednesday Mar. 15th, Clinic # 1 10am – Millbrook Manor, Clinic # 2 12:30pm – Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion. Line Dancing (limited participants) –…