News from the UOVSFC for the week of May 19, 2025
How does the ocean say ‘hello’? It waves!
Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 brought us two very interesting speakers – Jill Heinerth and Julie Keon each held captive audiences. If their schedules permit, we hope to have them return in the fall.
Tuesday, June 17th from 11am - 2pm - Join us, in Point Alexander, for a self guided tour of the RBWM Schoolhouse Museum buildings followed by lunch. Lunch will consist of Creamy Chicken Puff Pastry, salad, dessert, coffee/tea. Cost per person is $20, nonrefundable. Space is limited. Please register, with payment, no later than June 10th by contacting: 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by dropping your money, with note, into the SFC dropbox at the Deep River town hall. We will keep a waitlist in case of cancellations. We hope to see you there!
Happy Joints with Kim Knight: On May 20 there is a make up session from the snow day we had in March.
If there are any sessions/activities you think we should continue in the fall, please email 23uovsfc55@gmail.com. We are always looking for activities that are of interest to the membership.
Wednesday Walks will resume in the Fall if there is enough interest.
Thursday morning Coffee and Conversation continues at the library this week at 10 am. As of June 5, we will move to the Hexagon but for now, join us at the library.
SFC Executive Nominations: There are several positions on the SFC executive that require volunteers to fill them. We will be voting at our AGM on Thursday, June 19. If you are interested or you wish to nominate someone, please send the name(s) and the position(s) you want to nominate them for to: wanda.harveylg@gmail.com by Friday, May 23.
Positions open for nomination are,
- President (Wanda Harvey willing to stand for a second term)
- Secretary (Cindy Tremblay willing to stand for a second term)
- Treasurer
- Membership Director
- Activities Director
Looking ahead: Please mark on your calendars:
Tuesday June 10th, we will be hosting a day long indigenous workshop at the CEC.
Thursday June 19th, is our annual General meeting and BBQ. Details for these will be forthcoming.
The Upper Ottawa Valley Seniors Friendship Club is open to all adults living in the area from Chalk River to Deux Rivieres. Our website is https://seniorsfriendshipclub.ca and Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/sfc.uov
Melanie Theil with information and proof reading from other executive members.