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50’s Dinner & Dance
by Patricia Carlos
The June 19th 50s Dinner and Dance would be considered
by most a very successful event. If I may quote "the music was the nicest
I've heard in ages and everyone seemed to enjoy it. The dinner was great from
beginning to end."Thank you for these accolades. Indeed the Continentals and chef Bruce and Roger added to the evening So much so that what we hoped would be a kick-off to a campaign to raise funds for a medical/health centre exceeded itself in expectation as citizens generously donated $19,950.00 that night. Bravo! A good start to the over $300,000. needed to renovate and extend this facility. This added to the $30,000. committed by the Apsley and District Lions and the $10,000. donated by a Ambrose Moran brought the total to just under $60,000.00. The thermometer posted on the municipal building will denote the success of our fundraising committee headed by Cal Taillefer. I understand future events to take place will include golf tournaments and a country music dance as a determined community picks up the ball and runs with it. Getting back to the dance... we had a sit-down meal for 150. The community centre was filled. A wonderful meal of chicken breast and vegetables, preceded by choice of two salads and followed by a variety of decadent cakes was served up, after which tables were removed to afford dancing space. The floor soon filled with dancing couples as the music struck up and Mary Burrbidge began to sing. It took me back to the 50s and later, when all dances attended by Tom and I, and there were many, were filled with dancing couples. It was also fun to see the North Kawartha Country Kickers adapt their line dancing skills to the music of the night and it was fun to see the women wearing poodle skirts and crinolines. And thanks to Yvette and Tony we saw how a rumba was properly danced. A citizen was also inspired to take the microphone and demonstrate his ability. Certainly seemed like a good time was had by all. Credit must be given to the merchants who helped make this event a success by contributing gifts. And many thanks to my team of enthusiasts who sold tickets, made decorations, prepared the hall and pitched in to assist the chefs allowing things to flow smoothly. 
And many special thanks to those citizens who came forward, out of the
blue, to help. If I may borrow from someone, “a community that works together
sticks together!” Bravo! |
North Kawartha Public Library and
Lifelong Learning Centre
By Katie Maitland Jackson
Summer Hours are: Tuesday 10-4, Wednesday 12-8, Thursday,
10-4, Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-2, and at the Woodview branch Thursday
1-4, and 7-9.An excellent community resource right on your doorstep, we offer books, videos, books-on-tape, magazines, high-speed Internet, computer tutorials, scanning, printing, CD burning, computer design and much more! Join us for fun and informational cyber-workshops—Create your own T-shirt on Saturday, July 31 2-4 pm. You supply the T-shirt (white is best), photograph or design idea, we supply the expertise, scanner, computers, transfer papers and irons. “Sold for $20.00”—become an on-line bidder with our Introduction to E-Bay hands-on seminar, taking place Saturday, August 21st, 2-4 pm. Cost of workshops: $10.00/session. Phone ahead to register. Computer courses will begin again in the autumn. The monthly Lecture Series at the Apsley Library continues on Thursday, August 19th with Sean Roper from Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism speaking about the “Storm the Trent” at 7:00 pm. Admission: $4.00 To successfully complete the Community Skills Inventory Project we need your help. If you have not yet filled in a Survey please contact Katie or Lannie and we will get one to you! Help create more opportunity in our community. The Loon Calls: A History of the Township of Chandos by Jean Murray Cole has been reprinted and is for sale for $20.00 at the Library, Wellington Street and the Township office. The Seventh Annual Ham Supper and Silent Auction is on Thursday, August 26th 5-7 pm at the Apsley Community Centre. This is a much anticipated evening of family, fun and great food so get your tickets early (Adults $12.00, Children 12 & under $6.50, preschoolers free). For more information of our resources, programs, or services:
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