December, 2008
Let's Write Program a Great Resolution!
Mon. afternoons John Philips leads a creative writing class where participants produce short stories, essays and poems. It's all about having fun, accomplishing that most-requested task of 'getting things on paper' and learning about writing. John is a retired English teacher, published author and just a real nice man. Here's a sample of a poem that Lydia Ehmcke wrote that describes her feelings about the class. (Hit "read the full story" to see complete poem.)
Let's Write by Lydia Ehmcke
I want to write a poem,
What shall it be about?
I have to put my mind to it
Arts, Woodcarving, Beading Show & Sale
Askennonia members and instructors will show and sell all the lovely pieces they produce in programs.
Mayor's Pea Soup & Tea Biscuit c/w free pie & drink
Winterfest lunch $5 includes Free Pie & Beverage
Winterfest Arts, Woodcarving, Beading Show & Sale
Join us on Sat. Feb. 7 10am-4pm for our Winterfest 2009 Arts Show & Sale featuring Askennonia members' own watercolour, acrylic & oil paintings, woodcarvings and beading projects. You will enjoy seeing, first-hand, the products of all the arts programs that go on at Askennonia. These programs are open to members and provide an innovative way to express your creativity! We will also be serving free pie and coffee or tea with a $5 purchase of a piping hot bowl of Mayor Jim Downer's Pea Soup (rumored to be the best in Town!), served with a tea biscuit, compliments of The Villa.
Register 4 Seniors Got Talent Sat Feb 7!
Askennonia Senior Centre is embarking on a Star Search that could very easily lead to you. Have people thought you should be Dancing with the Stars? Do they call you The Last Comic Standing or think you should be on Canadian Idol? Or, do you just like to have fun and contribute to the success of community events? Well, if you have had your 55th birthday and have any talent you would like to share, we want you on our Midland Seniors Got Talent stage during Midland’s Winterfest celebrations on Sat. Feb. 7/09 (show starts at 12:30).
Midland Seniors Got Talent @ Askennonia!
On Saturday February 7th Askennonia will host Midland Seniors Got Talent during Winterfest 2009. Demonstrate your special talent for fun & win a cash prize! The 1st prize winner will receive $100, the 2nd prize $50 and 3rd $25. Register your act at Askennonia Senior Centre membership desk or the kiosk at NSSRC.
Midland Seniors Got Talent Contest
Anything goes talent contest at Askennonia Senior Centre with valuable cash prizes.
Register at Centre.
Midland Senior Got Talent Contest
Win $100, $50 or $25 prize by having the most entertaining, skill-revealing act. All 55+ community members welcome to enroll at centre.
We had a "Holly Jolly Christmas" Party!
On Wed. Dec. 3, Askennonia members and guests came together to celebrate Christmas. ELM catering prepared a delicious Christmas feast, complete with turkey & Tourtiere pies, trimmings & desert. Our linedancers & cloggers performed dances to seasonal music. Our headline entertainer was Doug Abbott, a professional pianist and entertainer who performed some favourite traditional Christmas tunes. A special thanks to The Bayfield House & The Villa Retirement Residences for lovely door prizes. Thanks to all the volunteers for helping with this event.
