What's new for the UOVSFC for the week of Nov 2.

Husband: What’s this fly doing in my chicken soup?
Wife: Let me look.
Husband: See?
Wife: Looks like it’s doing the backstroke.

Weekly Games Day continues every Monday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm at the Deep River Legion where you can play pool, darts, and/or shuffleboard. Cost is $5 per person paid at the door.

Tuesday, November 3rd at 10:45am
Connectwell Lung Health will be with us at 10:45 at the Deep River Public Library program room for the 1st of 3 monthly presentations. All are welcome.
Connectwell Lung Health Presentations:
Nov 3 - 1st presentation: the services we offer, the role of the respiratory therapist, and how we support individuals with different lung diseases.
Dec 1 - 2nd presentation - COPD
Jan 5 - 3rd presentation - different lung diseases (asthma, bronchiectasis and pulmonary fibrosis/interstitial lung disease, etc)
Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday Walks in the Woods: the rain forecast does not look favorable for the planned walk to the new bridge on ski trail X. Unless you hear otherwise, no walk is scheduled.

Coffee & Conversation this week, Thursday November 5, 10 am at the Deep River Library.

The next “Just Desserts” will take place on Tuesday November 17 in the Santa Fe restaurant at 2 pm.

The next Afternoon at the Movies will be on Thursday, November 19 at 1:30 in the DRDH Family Health Team Conference Room, 117 Banting Drive. Details to follow.

The next Casual Choral is on Sunday November 22 at 2:30 in the Deep River Legion.

Our next Community Breakfast will be on Saturday, November 28 in the CEC.

Don't forget! Valvular Screening Clinic conducted by the Ottawa Heart Institute is scheduled on Thursday November 5th at the Real Hope Christian Assembly. The Clinic is fully booked with a waiting list. If you have a scheduled appointment and cannot attend, please call or email the Heart Institute to cancel your appointment so someone on the waiting list can attend! 613-696-7000 cvhd-msp@ottawaheart.ca The Heart Institute is planning to add another clinic day in the spring for people who do not yet have an appointment, as they do not book clinics during the winter months due to unpredictable weather conditions.

On Friday, November 27 at the Deep River Legion we will have a Christmas Dinner & Dance with doors opening at 5:00 pm, a delicious stuffed roast pork dinner with all the trimmings at 6:00 pm, and dancing by 8:00 pm. Members $20, non-members $25, payable by e-transfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or in the SFC drop-box at the Deep River Town hall; deadline for payment is Wednesday November 18. $5 at the door if you wish to come for the dance only. Suggestions for dance songs can be sent well in advance to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com.

We are pleased to be able to offer monthly watercolour classes again this year with Robin Knox and Elaine Bisson. The five classes are on Nov. 18, Dec. 8, Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and March 16 with a seasonal theme in each. Please note that you need not sign up for all the classes, but we will need a minimum of 12 participants for each class. Registration ends on November 6. The full five-session series is $60, or you can attend individual classes for $15 each.
Space is limited, so reserve your place by e-transfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com.

Katharine Myers will hold Head to Toe Mobility classes in November: Tuesday mornings (Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24). $15 for the 4 classes or $5 for one class (drop-in). Please note - if you plan to ‘drop in’, an email in advance would be greatly appreciated so we know how many chairs to set up. Registration/payment may be made by emailing 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by
dropping payment, with your name, in the SFC drop box at the Deep River town hall. If registering/paying through the SFC drop box, be sure to phone 613-401-3452 in advance to ensure that your name is on the list. We will confirm your registration upon receipt of payment.

Pottery Projects in November/December:
1. On Wednesday, November 4 at St. Barnabas Church from 9:30-11:30 join us as the Deep River Potters Guild show us how to make a delightful little tree.
There is limited space available, but we will have a cancellation list. Cost is $15 per person. Payment may be made by sending your etransfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by dropping payment in the SFC drop box at the Deep River town hall. If registering/paying through the SFC drop box, be sure to phone 613-401-3452 in advance to ensure that your name is on the list. We will confirm your registration upon receipt of payment.

2. The Pottery Chicken is back by popular demand! On Wednesday, November 25 and Wednesday December 9 at St. Barnabas Church from 9:30-11:30 join us as the Deep River Potters Guild show us how to make a fun chicken. There is limited space available, but we will have a cancellation list. Cost is $15 per person. Please register/pay no later than November 18. Payment may be made by sending your etransfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by dropping payment in the SFC drop box at the Deep River town hall. If registering/paying through the SFC drop box, be sure to phone 613-401-3452 in advance to ensure that your name is on the list. We will confirm your registration upon receipt of payment.

We have a Facebook page where you can find more details:
https://www.facebook.com/sfc.uov

Our website is https://seniorsfriendshipclub.ca

The Upper Ottawa Valley Seniors Friendship Club is open to all adults living in the area from Chalk River to Deux Rivieres.

Ann Serdula with input and editing by others.