July, 2008
Linedancing @ Askennonia Mon & Wed Mornings
This is a short video of the linedancers @ Askennonia. You will notice both men and woman enjoy linedancing here. Just click on "Linedancing @ Askennonia..." to view the video and click the arrow to play it. (read on)
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Weekly Programs @ Askennonia
Click on "Weekly Programs @ Askennonnia" to see what one of our members thinks of the 30 or so weekly programs offered at the Senior Centre in Midland. She is enthused about Askennonia and encourages others (55+) to join this great place! Thank you Gerry. Click the arrow on the picture to play the video. Also see our monthly newsletter that lists all the programs and special events offered.
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Volunteering @ Askennonia
Here is short video about why members volunteer at Askennonia! Click on the title "Volunteering at Askennonia" to watch video. Thanks to Edith for contributing to our website in this important way. Have a look at what Edith has to say.
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MS Society says THANKS for $1659!
The MS Society of Canada, has sent Askennonia Board Member, Marion Carnduff, a big thank you for being a 2008 Super Cities WALK for MS team captain. Marion and her Team Askennonia contributed to a record breaking year, with 2113 teams across Ontario helping to raise more than $6.5 million in support of MS research and services.
This year the Midland WALK raised an amazing $35 724!! As of July 7th, TEAM ASKENNONIA raised $1,659!
The MS Society says, "Congratulations on your team’s accomplishments."
Seniors' Month Celebrated in Great Outdoors!
Askennonia's Annual Summer Picnic at the Pavilion in Little Lake Park, with entertainment by "The Grumpy Old Guys" (Dr Melnyk, Guy Johnsone, Doug Brodeur & friends)on Wed. June 25 at Noon was fantastic. Over 200 folks attended and enjoyed lunch, prepared by our Tappers, Cloggers and Euchre Group. The Villa Retirement Lodge and The Bayfield House supplied all the drinks and all the ice cream everyone could eat! The Grumpy Old Guys provided the musical entertainment, the Cloggers performed and everyone did a little line dancing as the beautiful afternoon came to a close.
