November 2016

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

Our Quilt Draw Took place at The Village Square on Fri. Oct. 7, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Which was very successful. Many Thanks to our ticket sellers: Lynn & Adam Sharaf (Northern Necessities), Ruth Johnson, Dale McMillan, Helen Thompson, Peggy Lacroix, Jane DeCaire, Greg Readman and Joanne Reesor. And the winners are: Jackie Buessecker of Gravenhurst won the Quilt and Amey Doxey of Portland ON won the Swiss Chalet Dinners for 4. Congratulations to you both! And Big “Thank You” to all who purchased tickets. Volunteers Needed!

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

The Annual Christmas Dinner At The Village Square! Saturday December 3, 2016 We will be serving: Turkey, mashed potatoes, turnip, peas & carrots, coleslaw, stuffing, cranberries, gravy and dessert. First sitting at 5:00 p.m. Second Sitting at 6:30 p.m. Please contact: Hilda 705-645-2939 or email [email protected] to reserve, also, advise as to how many children and ages will be attending as there will be a visit from “Santa Claus”.

We are gearing up for the winter activities at the Village Park. Looking Volunteers would be appreciated! for volunteers to assist Students earn your community credits Murray Pate in park clean-up and rink preparation, Contact Murray A free will donation would be gratefully at 646-0866 if you can help. accepted.

The “Tree of Lights” has become a long-standing tradition in our community. St. David’s Presbyterian Church and St. Stephen’s Anglican Church invite you to participate in the lighting of the tree, an event to be held in St. Stephen's at 4:30 pm on Sunday, November 27. During the season the tree in St Stephen’s churchyard will be lit every evening at sundown. Should you wish to purchase a symbolic bulb for the tree in memory of a loved one (white bulb) or in honour of someone (blue bulb) you may do so by contacting one of Joanne Sutton (645-9363) [email protected] or Jennifer Milne (646-0248) [email protected] or Patti Thompson (645-0037) [email protected] Bulbs are $5.00 for each name remembered. All money collected will be donated in equal parts to Interval House and Out of the Cold Program. The names of those you have chosen to remember will be recognized at the Christmas Eve services at St Stephen’s (4 pm) and St David’s (7:30 pm)

Recent Additions to Our Library Collection Joy Fielding's 2008 thriller Charley's Web, Sue Grafton's 2009 Kinsey Milhone U is for Undertow Iris Johansen's 2015 thriller The Naked Eye, Perrine LeBlanc's 2015 award winning (Canadian) book The Lake Robert Parker's/Ace Atkins' 2014 Spenser novel Cheap Shot Danielle Steel's 2015 novel Country Danielle Steel's 2016 novel Property of a Noblewoman

Goodale’s Snow Removal Dependable, Local & Affordable Residential snow blowing and shoveling. Servicing your snow removal needs. On call 24/7, Servicing Vankoughnet and surrounding area. Contact Adam at 705-641-9981 or email [email protected] today for a free quote. Bid Euchre At the Village Square th Nov. 16 , 7:00 p.m. 'til 9:30 p.m. Cash Prizes and Treats $5.00 per person. For more information Contact: Carolyn at 705-645-9767 Ping Pong At the Village Square All ages are welcome! Wed. Nov. 9th & 23rd 6:00-8:00 p.m. Adults $2.00, Students No Charge. For more info, call or text Jeff at 705-205-3437 Progressive Euchre

At The Village Square Friday Nov. 4th 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Refreshments and Prizes $5 per person Contact: Hilda 645-2939 for more info.

LADIES QUILTING Everyone is Welcome at The Village Square Every Wed. 9:30 to 11:30 am for info Contact: Jackie Anderson at 705-645-5649 or Helen Thompson 705-645-4966 Calling All Ladies Come out to The Village Square at 9:00 am on the first Friday of each month to enjoy coffee with your friends & neighbours. 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 The walkers continue to meet on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. We walk for 40 to 50 minutes using a variety of routes in and around Vankoughnet. Need more info.? Please call Carolyn at: 705-645-9767.

Vankoughnet Photography Club Will meet at The Village Square Thurs. Nov. 10th at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. No experience necessary. Contact Fred at: 645-3310 or by email: [email protected]

Pickle Ball is being played by women on Mondays at 11:00. Mixed Doubles are taking place on Wednesdays at 11:00. Newcomers are always welcome! We also have a volunteer willing to teach beginners at a mutually agreed upon time. Come on out and see why Pickle Ball is the fastest growing sport in North America! It costs you nothing except your time and energy!!

Progressive Cribbage Wed. Nov. 2nd at 7p.m. Come out for an evening of fun Light refreshments and prizes Contact Catherine at 705-645-3879 for further information Sweetwater Maple Syrup Supplies & Sugarbush Josh and Sherri Campbell

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Goodale’s Snow Removal For a Free Quote contact Adam at: 705-641-9981 [email protected]