Verona News
by Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com
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Published December 22, 2011
It is that magical season of the year, when the darkest time of the year can seem so bright. As we assemble with loved ones to enjoy the festive season, we can be thankful for so many things. One of the things I am thankful for is that we chose Verona to live in. For a small village, there is so much going on. Each week brings new events and occasions to report in the column. The VCA, Lions Club, our churches and many other organizations in Verona are active the year round. Music concerts, jamborees, festivals ... a never-ending kaleidoscope of fun! And this is the time to thank the people who make Verona this exciting place to live in. The volunteers! We would be a very dreary village without our volunteers. We would not be able to hold these successful events. You make it happen. Kudos to our volunteers. You have a lot to be proud of. And if you have never volunteered, make 2012 the year to volunteer.
Join in the Spirit of Christmas and join us on Christmas Day for a festive Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. This free event is for everyone- from children to seniors, Pick up your free tickets now from Toppers or Verona Hardware. It is going to be a special day of togetherness filled with music, fun and great food. Verona Lions Hall. For further info contact Joyce Casement at 613-374-3406.
Need a last minute stocking stuffer? "Find A Doc" Cookbooks for $10 can be purchased at these locations - Something Cool Frozen Foods (Harrowsmith) Local Family Farms, Verona Drug Mart, Nicole's Gifts, Willow's Agriservices (Harrowsmith), Mom Restaurant and the Verona Medical Clinic.
There will be a New Year's Eve Party at the Verona Lions Hall. December 31. 7 to 1 pm. DJ, light buffet and cash bar. $15 a ticket. All proceeds go to Christmas For Kids. For more information or tickets contact Bianca Sinclair 613-484-6414, Dustin Pritchard 613-484-5974 or Geoff Crawford 613-329-7159.
Trinity United Church will be serving their popular "Winter Weekend Wake-Up Breakfasts" starting Saturday, January 7. Enjoy a good old fashioned home made breakfast and chat with friends and neighbours. Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and fried potatoes for only $5.00. Plus your choice of tea, milk, juice, bagel, muffin or bottomless cup of coffee for $1.00 more. Conversation is free. Breakfast will be served from 9 am to 11 am. Trinity United Church, Verona.
The Christmas for Kids collection jars have been distributed throughout the village in various stores and businesses. Any unwrapped new toys, books and clothing can also be dropped off at the Verona Hardware Store. Your generosity will help make this a special Christmas for a lot of Verona and area children and their families.
My wish for all the Frontenac New's readers echoes these best wishes from the poet D.M. Dillinger. "This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!"
Debbie Lingen
For more information about Verona, Ontario please contact:
Debbie Lingen
debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091
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