Verona News
by Debbie Lingendebbie@lingens.com
Previous Verona News Column Issues
Published October 24, 2013
The Bellrock Bikers are still active despite the cooler weather. They plan on cycling each Tuesday "until I have so many layers on that I can't bend my knees to cycle", according to one participant. Group ranges from 3-7 people and has been going weekly since spring. They cover about 20 km, which usually takes a little over an hour to navigate. Anybody interested in coming along are welcome to give it a try. They can contact Virginia at 374-2344 or Debbie Twiddy at dmtwiddy2002@yahoo.ca to confirm.
There will be a Country Gospel Music Concert featuring the talents of the Piccadilly Pickers, Marilyn Craig and Judy Reynolds at The Portland Community Church. Hartington, Friday October 25 at 7 pm. Free Will donations
A Flu Shot Clinic will be held at the Verona Medical Clinic on Wednesday, October 30 from 1 pm to 8 pm. If you can't make this clinic, you can get your flu shot with a regular appointment at your home clinic or at one of the free Public Health clinics. Their schedule is posted at: www.kflapublichealth.ca
The Frontenac Diabetes Education Program will hold a group diabetes education session at the Verona Medical Centre on Thursday, October 31. Anne MacDonald, Registered Dietician, and Bonnie Sparrow, Nurse Practitioner, will be in attendance to discuss various aspects of diabetes management. Sessions are from 9 am to 12 pm. For those interested, there will be a grocery store tour following the session, beginning at 1 pm with Anne.. Call to register or for more information: Anne MacDonald, RD, CDE 613-544-3400 x 3589
The Annual Craft and Bake Sale sponsored by local crafters and organised by Joyce Casement will be held Saturday, November 2. Local crafters will be selling hand knitted, sewn, and crocheted gifts as well as a variety of delightful seasonal pieces. Bake tables. Lunch and snacks will be available. Free admission. Trinity United Church. Verona. Saturday Nov. 2, 9 am to 2 pm
Debbie Lingen
For more information about Verona, Ontario please contact:
Debbie Lingen
debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091