Shirley Sheppard, Director
Seniors Action Committee Members
Barbara Whittaker, Connie Mattey, Elena Leggiadro, John Moores, Marion Hall
Seniors Breakfast Get-together
Our monthly breakfast on June 3rd was attended by 39 people. $134.35 as well as grocery items were collected for the Life Centre Food Bank. Once again, our wonderful virtuoso, Garth Hampson, sang Happy Birthday to all those with birthdays in June.
On Canada Day, July 1st, we had a record turnout of 50 people including a visit from Laura Dudas who said a few words mainly about the planned Canada Day activities that day (unfortunately thwarted by turbulent weather that afternoon). We collected a record cash amount of $261 for the Life Centre Food Bank along with grocery items. Garth spoke about July 1st also being Memorial Day in Newfoundland. He sang along with our seniors the Ode to Newfoundland followed by the national anthem for Canada Day and Happy Birthday to those with July birthdays.
At the August 5 breakfast, we had 39 people present and collected $156 plus several grocery items for the Life Centre Food Bank. Garth once again sang “Happy Birthday” to anyone having a birthday in August. He also sang “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” to Bill and Cathy who were celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary as well as another cute old song “The Honeysuckle and the Bee.”
The breakfasts take place between 8:30 and 9 am on the first Wednesday of each month at Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road. Seniors (55 +) are welcome to join us on the following dates:
- September 2
- October 7
- November 4
- December 2
To help our friends at the restaurant prepare and as the breakfasts have become quite popular and as seating is limited, it is very important to call/text Shirley at 613-841-7691 or email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca to register by the Monday preceding each breakfast.
Seniors Walk & Talk Outings
The June Walk & Talk event took place on June 17th starting from the Community Hall. There were 9 people on the walk as well as a baby and a dog.
Walk and Talks were suspended over the summer but will resume in September. Details for the fall Walk and Talks will be advertised on Facebook and on billboards within the community.
A LOOK BACK…
Lunch at Portugalos June 26th – Thirty-four people came to the lunch and enjoyed delicious food, great company and excellent service.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrate that special senior in your life!
September 13 (noon to 2:30) Just Foods, 2391 Pepin Court
Open to Blackburn Seniors and families. Sandwiches, drinks and more
Games, music, prizes. Limited parking available on site (entrance from Tauvette Street)
RSVP required by September 5th (Call or text Shirley at 613-841-7691 to register)
Guided visit and lunch at Vézeau Vineyard & Strawberry Patch
September 30 (arrival at vineyard 11:00 am) #365 Hwy 321, Ripon, Quebec
Learn about the vineyard, sample 8 of the exquisite wine creations, their own Roman-style pizza and taste their succulent strawberries.
Cost per person = $35.00 plus taxes. Carpool recommended. Parking available.
Details will be posted within the community, on the BCA website, Facebook, etc.
RSVP required by September 15th (Call or text Shirley at 613-841-7691 to register)
Lunch at Portugalos
October 30 (noon) 110 Bearbrook Road
Menu includes a choice of soup or salad, a main course choice of piri piri chicken, salmon, bifana (pork sandwich) or a vegetarian dish and a Portuguese custard tart for dessert. Cost = $26.50 plus taxes and gratuity. Please call/text Shirley at 613-841-7691 by October 26 to register and provide your choice of one of the four main courses. Also since it will be the Eve of Halloween, we’d like to see some spooky costumes or maybe you could wear black, orange or white (or just arrive as non-scary self).
Please check the Blackburn Hamlet Facebook page, website and posters in the neighbourhood for details on future events.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thank you to the Blackburn Community Association for supporting our events, the members of the Seniors Action Committee for pulling it all together and the seniors who gather to enjoy friendship, frivolity and food at our get-togethers. Thanks also to Tammy Bedard/Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home for their ongoing support to many of our activities.