January 2012
A Free Estate Planning Course presented by Farm Credit Corp. and sponsored by the Eaglesham and District Ag. Society will be held Feb. 14, 2012 at Eaglesham Centennial Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone Doris Mazurek for more details (780-359-3883)
December 2011 Newsletter
Brought to you by the Eaglesham and District Ag Society
www.eagleshamagsociety.ca
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AG SOCIETY
Welcome to the community news! The goals of our Ag Society are as follows: improve the quality of life in our rural community, partner with other organizations to do so, and maintain a viable organization. We have identified the need for better communication about events and would like to offer the opportunity for all groups to share their news through this monthly newsletter. For the time being this service will be free of charge. Deadline to have material to Martine Piebiak – 15th. Our hope is to have the newsletters in your mailbox prior to the 1st of each month. Martine’s contact info is 359-2448 or m.piebiak@gmail.com
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – December 7th, 2011, 7:30 pm Eaglesham Hall. Plan to join us.
The 50th anniversary of the fair is this summer. The date has been changed to the second weekend of August (10 – 12). Our committee has been working hard to assemble a weekend of family fun for you. We are looking for assistance from anyone who might be interested in helping with the historical portion of the 50th fair.
FCC is coming to back to Eaglesham this winter for another great learning session. A workshop about succession planning will take place February 14th, 2012 from 9 - 4:30 at the hall. Includes lunch and is free to attend. Register online at: www.fcc-fac.ca/en/LearningCentre
TANGENT HALL
Turkey Bingo at 7:30 on December 2nd
Community Breakfast on December 10th at 11:30 am. Santa will make a guest appearance at the breakfast.
NIGHTINGALE CAFÉ
Will host a Christmas Dinner.
December 17th from 3 – 6 pm.
Adults $12. Seniors $10.
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CHOIR
Has two performances scheduled.
December 4th in Spirit River at the Festival of Carols
December 17th 7:30 pm at the Eaglesham Hall.
Everyone welcome
CONCERTS
Eaglesham School - Dec. 15, 1:00 p.m. in the Gym
Eaglesham Community Church - Dec. 18, 7:00 pm
ROYAL PURPLE SENIOR'S COOKIE DAY
Cookies passed out to the seniors complements of
Royal Purple. Dec. 8
WEST SMOKY RECREATION CENTRE:
Opening December 10th
HOURS OF OPERATION FOR 2011 2012
Open:
Tuesday - Minor Sports 3pm to 5pm
Thursday - Minor Sports 3pm to 5pm
Friday - Public Skating & Shinny
Sunday - Public Skating 1pm - 3pm
Shinny 3pm to 5pm
Closed:
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
(unless there are hockey games, tournaments, bonspiels. If there is a hockey tournament public skating and shinny will be cancelled)
The gym will be open when the arena is open.
Ice time available, both curling and arena, call Jules Boivin at 780-359-3999 for bookings.
Next WSRC meeting Tuesday December 6th
7:00 p.m. at the arena. Everyone Welcome.
Curling:
Square draws Monday & Wednesday Evenings
To register Contact Peter Blomert: 359-2064
Stick Curling Wednesday Afternoons
To register contact Barb Chandonnet: 359-2393
We would like to put on a curling clinic if there is enough interest. Instructors from Curl Canada are available to help. This would be for kids as well as adults. Contact Steven Farrell (1-780-864-1916) or Peter Blomert (780-837-0381)
Starting Date to be determined
Bonspiel dates to follow
Minor Sports:
Minor Sports will be on Tuesday & Thursdays
To register contact Gwen Chenard: 359 2177
Adult Hockey:
To register contact Gwen Chenard: 359-2177
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”
“Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a matter of traveling”
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are right”