Colonsay's
April 2009 Newsletter
Apr. 1 – Seniors’ Potluck Supper at 5:30 p.m., Colonsay Seniors’ Centre. Whist to follow at 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 1 – ColonsaySchool’s Drama production presentation-Desert Theatre – “Chateau La Roach”
Apr. 1 – Colonsay Fire Practice – 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 1 – School Community Council nominations open – Annual Meeting/Elections – Apr. 29th.
Apr. 2 – RM of Colonsay Annual Ag. Meeting & Supper at MEACHAM COMMUNITY HALL, Supper 6:30 p.m., meeting to follow. Tickets available from Councillors or at RM Office.
Apr. 4 – Ham/Cash bingo at the Community Hall - hosted by the Lioness. Early Bird – 7:15 p.m., Regular 7:30 p.m. Bring your bingo chips. Watch for posters.
Apr. 5 – Spiritled Gospel, Elstow Hall, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., $8.50/per plate per person, 12 & under, $5.00 Supper to follow at 5:30 p.m. Free will offering. Contact Les Camm at 257-3677 or Diane Hrechuk at 257-3674.
Apr. 7 – Youth Group at ColonsaySchool. Activity: Floor hockey, Gr. 5 to 7, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Gr. 8 to 12, 8:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Apr. 8 – Rummole at Colonsay Seniors’ Centre, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Apr. 9 – Colonsay School SRC Talent Show afternoon – Public is welcome to attend.
Apr. 12 – Happy Easter Everyone!
Apr. 14 – No Youth Group
Apr. 15 – Kaiser at Colonsay Seniors’ Centre, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Apr. 15 – Colonsay Fire Practice – 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 21 – Youth Group at Viscount Arena (Activity – Glow Bowling – wear white), Gr. 5 to 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Gr. 8 to 12, 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Apr. 22 – Cribbage at Colonsay Seniors’ Centre, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Apr. 28 – Youth Group – Year end wind-up – to be announced.
Apr. 29 - Games Night, Shuffleboard at the Colonsay Seniors’ Centre, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Apr. 29 – Colonsay School Community Council annual meeting and elections, 7:00 p.m. at the ColonsaySchool. Special presentation on internet topics. Everyone welcome. Please see “Notices” for more information.
May 3 – Wedding shower for Cynthia Weir at the Colonsay Community Hall, 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.
May 19 – The Colonsay Community Hall Annual Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the hall.
Please note the next Colonsay newsletter deadline will be MAY 25, 2009.
Please contact Sandy Dixon – 255-2024
OR you may drop off items at the R.M. Office/Town Office.
Al-Anon: Monday 8:00 pm at St. Mary’s Church AA: Monday 8:00 pm at St Mary’s Church
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly
***Colonsay TOPS meets at the UnitedChurch every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Come and see what we are all about. For more info call Judy at 255-2072.
WHEATLAND LIBRARY NEWS:
Library Hours: Monday: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. NOTE: At www.wheatland.sk.ca you can check your library
Tuesday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. account, order books and much more.
Friday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Dr. R. AVINASHI WISHES TO ANNOUNCE STARTING JANUARY 2009
Patients will be seen at the
Colonsay Medical Centre Allan Medical Clinic
511 Railway Avenue 216 Main Street
Colonsay, SK AND Allan, SK
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2nd and 4th Thursdays
8:30 a.m. to 12:00noon 9:00 a.m. to 12:00noon
For appointments call 255-2146 For appointment call 257-3272
Please make use of our doctor. We are currently on a trial basis to see if enough patients
will be using his services in Colonsay to make this a permanent situation.
Your support is needed to have a doctor coming to town on a long term basis.
Health Hint 4:
“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”
Prevention starts with a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep,
no smoking, very sociable drinking, reduce stress as much as possible,
a positive attitude; lastly have faith in God.
Ask your soul or Doctor for more details if you wish to know.
CHURCH TIMES
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Colonsay United Church
Apr. 4 (celebrated as Palm Sunday) – 7:00 p.m. Reg. Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.
Apr. 9 (Holy Thursday) 9:00 Viscount. Apr. 11 (Easter Vigil) – 7:00 Viscount
7:00 Allan 9:30 Allan
Apr. 10 (Good Friday) 3:00 Colonsay Apr. 12 (Easter Sunday) 9:00 a.m. Colonsay
Layled at Viscount & Allan Apr. 18 – 11:00 a.m.
Apr. 25 – 7:00 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church St. Matthias Anglican Church
Worship Services & Sunday School Apr. 5. – 9:30 a.m. Apr. 19 – 11:30 a.m.
9:30 Sundays Apr. 10 (Good Friday) – 9:30 a.m. Apr. 26 – 9:30 a.m.
Apr. 12 – 9:30 a.m. May 3 – 9:30 a.m.
THANK YOU NOTES:
****** I would like to thank all the people who brought over baking, fruit baskets , books, magazines, cards and for all the concerned phone calls as I recover from my work accident. We even got Punta Cana brought to us!! I am on the mend and very thankful.
Bob Brattan
****** Many thanks to those in Colonsay for the cards, flowers and visits during my extended stay in hospital and for the contributions of food sent to us since I arrived home. Such generosity helps make the recovery process much more palatible.
Barb Fraser
*****I would like to thank everyone who sent get well cards, phone calls and visits while I was in the hospital. It sure made me feel good to know people cared. I would also like to thank the drivers like Robert and Mary, Darren and Wanda, Shelley and Joan and Earl who helped Patsy at this time. Thanks again.
Roy Grey
NOTICES:
******ColonsaySchool is preparing a spring dessert theatre drama production for presentation on April 1stinvolving students from grades 7 to 12. The play is “Chateau La Roche” showing at 7:00 pm – Adults $5 children 12 and under $3- phone the school for tickets.
******The Colonsay School Community Council will be holding it's annual meeting and elections night on April 29th at 7:00 at the Colonsay School. There are a minimum of two positions to be filled. Information is available from the school which outlines the role and responsibilities of a council member. Please contact Les Eley or any board member - Joanne Brochu, Blair Holland, Sarah Genrich or Randi Wood.There is only one meeting per month during the school year and it really helps out the school. The board consists of members at large, teachers, and students. A stong council makes a big difference in the education of the students because working together their needs are better met. Meeting Agenda: 7:00 – Call to order and annual report, 7:15 – Elections and 7:30 – Special presentation - INTERNET SAFETY.
The council is offering to the public a presentation on internet safety by Mr. Harold Shiffman from the University of Saskatchewan. Mr. Shiffman is the head of IT investigations and risk management. He will be doing a presentation on internet topics such as PARENT ISSUES, IDENTITY THEFT, AND INTERNET FRAUD. IF YOU ARE ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS OF INTEREST TO YOU! Please come out and see what you can do to protect yourself from internet scams and frauds! This will be a very informative session!
Coffee and donuts will be served! EVERYONE WELCOME!
******Upcoming Bingo Dates:
Fri., Apr. 17 Evening – 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – 16 workers
Sat., May 23 Evening – 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – 16 workers Call Darlene @ 255-2184 to volunteer
Late Night – 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. – 13 workers for working 1 or 2 Bingos.
******Spring Road Bans will soon be in effect for the RM of Colonsay. During the Spring Road Ban road haul permits be given out on a daily basis and can be picked up at the RM office one day in advance. Council is asking that you please try to minimize road damage by not hauling when the roads are soft and to use the shortest distance to highways. If necessary, trucks can be parked at the RM Gravel site next to the RM shop. Spring Road Restrictions typically are in effect from early March to mid May each year. These restrictions are established by order of the Minister of Highways for Saskatchewan. A list of Spring road restriction orders can be found on the highway department website @ http://www.highways.gov.sk.ca under special weights and spring road restriction orders. |
