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St. Anne's swimmers dominate
Menne Lane
j .akeshore Advance
OFSAA OFSAA OFSAA, was the buzz of St.
Anne's this past week as the swimmers
dominated in Etobicoke. The Girls Relay
'leans consisting of Nadine of Clinton, Kristen
of Seaforth, and Nicole and Kristin of
Bennlliler claimed the silver metal in the
relay and the bronze medal in the free relay!
Also, the Junior and Senior Boys Nordic team
and two senior female skiers gave it their all
this past week at OFSAA Nordic Skiing!
Congratulations to all of our athletes.
Also, our Me to We group continues to raise
money for equality. Me to We is promoting
black and white civies day on March 10th to
raise awareness for those who are not able to
get an education. Students are asked to
donate two dollars to help build a school in a
developing country. 'they are hosting an All
Girls Dance on April 16th from 7:30 - 11:30
for all girls aged 15-21 so get a group of girls
together, dress up and have fun. Call the
school for ticket information.
Our Ash Wednesday Prayer Service is
happening on March 9th at 10:00 a.nn. with
the First Sunday of Lent happening on March
13th. We encourage everyone to reflect on
how they can be of service to others and how
we can make time every day for quiet
reflection and prayer.
Grade 11 or 12 students who are seeking a
challenge, the University of Toronto is
hosting their annual National Biolcgy
Competition. the competition will take place
on April 28th, 2011 and for further
information please contact Ms. Weernink or
Mr. Verberne.
Celebrating the joy of community and family
Grand Bend Community Foundation
Lakeshore Advance
John and 'Tina Woodbridge have lived in
Grand Bend for 20 years. Looking for a special
way to mark their 50th wedding anniversary,
they decide to snake a contribution to the Grand
Bend Community Foundation. 'they set up
John and 'Tina Woodbridge Fund within the
Foundation.
The guests at their anniversary party also
contribute in their honur. On John's next birth-
day, his 75th, their three sons make another
donation to the Woodbridge Fund. And so it
grows. While reviewing their wills, the Wood -
bridges decide to make a bequest to the Foun-
dation, a future addition to their fund. 'they feel
good knowing that the revenue from their fund
will help make great things happen in (;rand
Bend and their name will remain a part of the
community forever.
The Woodbridges, although imaginary, illus-
trate the concept of Family Funds within the
Grand Bend Community Foundation. The
Foundation can assist you and your family to
create a named Family bund which will snake a
perpetual contribution to the Grand Bend area.
The (rand Bend Community Foundation
(GIRT) is celebrating its loth anniversary this
year. Over the past decade the Foundation has
granted nearly $800,000 to organizations
throughout Grand Bend and beyond. GBCF
has supported the library, the Community
I lealth Centre, playgrounds, sports facilities,
the beach enhancements, environmental
projects, local schools, and the arts - virtually
every aspect of life in our community.
Most of the Foundation's funds are perma-
nently invested, with a portion of the annual
revenue used to support community projects.
By establishing a Family Fund within the Foun-
dation's larger investment fund, your family
can have a part in this community's develop-
ment, forever.
You can create a named Family Fund within
the (B(:1 with a minimum donation of only
$5,000. '1'o make it even easier, you can build
your Family Fund with annual payments over
the next 5 years to reach the $5000
requirement.
1 lere's how it works:
You can create a Family Fund by making a
gift of cash or publicly traded securities.
You or anyone else can add to your Fund at
any time.
You can also add to your Fund after your life-
time, through a gift of life insurance or a
bequest in your will. Others can choose to con-
tribute memorial gifts.
Your fund will be permanently invested,
along with the other funds of the Grand Bend
Community Foundation.'Ihese funds are man-
aged professionally to sustain their value over
time.
Each year a portion of the revenue from your
fund will he granted to support wonderful
organizations in our conununity. With larger
funds, you may have the option of choosing the
specific charities or general areas of interest
you wish to support.
Your named fund will be celebrated through
a special announcement when it is created.
It will be listed on the Grand Bend Commu-
nity Foundation website, and in our annual
report and other publications on an ongoing
basis.
You will receive an annual statement outlin-
ing how the revenue from your fund was used.
Are you interested in being part of Grand
Bend forever? Call us at 519-238-2190 for more
information. Be sure to speak to your financial
planner, lawyer or other professional advisor
about your plans, too.
Ervin Steinmann retires after 31 years
Carmel Sweeney
Lakeshore Advance
'There will be a Lenten Retreat for the day on
Sat., March 12 for CW1, members held at Pre-
cious Blood Church in Exeter from 9:30 a.m. to
3 p.m. Cost is $6 for lunch, Also bring along
some fruit to share.
The men's breakfast will be held at the
Lutheran church hall on Sat., March 12 at 8:30
a.m. Cost is $7 per person. (:all Jack Baker 519-
Iqj 236-4845 if going.
Be sure to turn your clocks ahead one hour
on Sat., March 12, before going to bed. Also
check the batteries in your smoke alarms.
March break for school-age children Is from
Mon., March 14 to Fri., March 18.
The next St. Boniface CW1, meeting is on
'flies., March 15 at 7:30 p.m. hi the parish hall.
The Community Connections mobility bus
is going to various places this month and to
name a few trips are, Stratford on the third,
Seaforth Jamboree and Goderich on the
eighth, sugar bush tour and pancake breakfast
in Parkhill on March 17, Port Franks and jam-
boree on March 24, Heritage Quilt Exhibit in
Exeter on March 25. For more info or bus
schedule call 519-236-4272 ext. 632.
'Ihe annual sleeting of the Blue Water Rest
!Lome was held in the chapel on March 2 with
a very good turnout and was very informative.
Pastor Nadine from St. Peter's Lutheran
Church opened with a prayer and reports were
given by the president
Icon Heinrich and Martha Craig. The ladies
auxiliary report was given by Carmel Sweeney
and Ron Westlake gave the secretary's report
with the auditor's financial statements given
by Rob Ducharme. A presentation was made
to Howard Raters of Dashwood who has
retired from the board of directors. Afterwards,
everyone enjoyed a social hour and delicious
snack.
Zurich Lions Club
The regular meeting of the Zurich lions
Club was held on Wed., Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. with
11 members present.
'Ihe guest of honour was District Governor
Lion Todd Wilson, with members from the
Elmira and Woolwich Lions Clubs attending.
'Ihe meeting was opened by President Lion
I lenry with the singing of 0 Canada, followed
by a toast to the queen and the Lion's grace.
After a delicious meal, Lion Jenny introduced
the District Governor who spoke on the ability
of Lions clubs to take on projects an(1 get them
done both at local and national levels.
Celebrate food
Grand Bend Community Health Centre
Lakeshore Advance
Food is part of everyone's life. Food
gives us nourishment and energy to
carry out the activities we enjoy. It also
provides us comfort and pleasure.
However, so many different factors
affect our food choices and eating
tenaviours. 'These factors include our
lifestyles, personal tastes, economic
and family circumstances, access to
and availability of healthy food, as well
as cooking experience and skills. For
example, have you expanded your food
repertoire by trying a new food or a new
recipe?
As a dietitian, l alts ready, willing and
able to help individuals and families
choose, prepare, and cook with a focus
on healthy meals, and locally- and
Canadian -grown food. '1'o do so, I offer
several different cooking programs.
Men Can Cook is one of the cooking
programs held monthly at the Grand
Bend Health Centre. On the last
Wednesday of every month, several
hien meet at the llealth Centre to pre-
pare a few recipes, and then enjoy a
lunch comprised of all the group's crea-
tions. 'The recipes are based on a differ-
ent theme each month. For example,
January's menu included several one -
dish meals. 'she recipes were vegetable
chowder, taco salad, Sheppard's pie,
chili con carne, and delicious glazed
carrot cake for (dessert. This month's
theme is "celebrating food from field to
table':
The men even participate in more
than just the cooking. Some provide
recipes from their own collection.
Some take leftovers to family members
or neighbours. They have even pre-
pared an appreciation lunch for the
t lealth Centre staff, and made lunches
for Habitat for 1 Iumanity volunteers for
a week in the sunitn'r of 2009.
The lien Who attend agree that the
best things about this program are the
confidence it gives them to prepare
(delicious, healthy meals at home and
the fellowship they develop as they
work together in the kitchen. We invite
you to enjoy the enticing aromas, tasty
meals, and company shared at Men
Can Cook and other cooking programs
offered at the !Width Centre.
If you are interested in joining or
starting a cooking program, please con-
tact Miranda Burgess, Registered Dieti-
tian at 519-238-1556 ext 222.
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