Verona News

Published January 26, 2012

I love walking but with winter's snow and ice, I find myself housebound. However no more. Verona has a Walking Club. The club meets for a walk inside the Verona Lions Hall every Tuesday morning from 10 am to noon. Cost is $1. Conversation with your walking buddies is free. Bring your running shoes and the determination to stay fit. For more information contact Bill at 613-374-3234.

Motto Contest with a $100 Reward! South Frontenac Council is developing a Coat of Arms for the Township. An integral part of the design is the establishment of a motto. The motto is to be a short descriptive or inspirational saying but must be no longer than 25 characters in length. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 5 pm. For a complete list of the rules log onto http://www.township.southfrontenac.on.ca/node/314

John McEwen will keep us laughing and entertained as he sings and plays guitar this Sunday, January 29 at Bellrock Community Hall. Refrteshments will be available. Admission is free. Proceeds will support the hall renovations. 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

Enjoy a Winter Wake Up Breakfast at Trinity United Church this Saturday, January 29 from 9 am to 11 am. 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 coffee for $1.00 more.

The Bedford Country and Bluegrass Open Mic plays at the Bedford Hall. Sunday January 29. 1 to 5 pm. Open mike. Performers free, audience $1.00. info 613-374-2614 or 613-374-5477

Bingo! The Verona Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus are cohosting Bingo on Monday, January 30, at 7 pm. The doors and canteen open at 6 pm. Early bird game starts at 6:50 pm.. The prizes for each of the 12 regular games are meat packages.value of $25.00. Verona Lions Hall.

The Quilting Group will meet on Wednesday, February 1, at Trinity United Church. 9 am to 12 noon. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome to join the group, whether a seasoned quilter or a beginner. They have lots of patterns and ideas and there are always people to help with advice. For more information call Ann McDougall at 613 374-2516.

Verona Diners Club for adults, ages 55 plus, will be held Wednesday, February 1. The program provides full-course, catered meals with the flexibility to meet varying dietary needs. For a cost of $11 per person, you will enjoy a wonderful mid-day meal and entertainment, This is a great opportunity to meet new and old friends, enjoy some local talent, and learn what's up in our community. Noon at the Verona Lions Hall. Reservations are required. Call 613-376-6477. Rural Visions

Play euchre on Thursday, February 2.. Lunch is at noon, euchre at 1 pm. Cash prizes and lunch all included for $2.00. Bellrock Community Centre. For more information call Nancy Wagar 613-358-2368 or Tillie Koshowski 613-374-2850.

Debbie Lingen

For more information about Verona, Ontario please contact:
Debbie Lingen

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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