Verona News

Published June 7, 2012

The Verona Community Association announces another great summer of music - Music in the Park, a series of three free concerts at McMullen Beach and Park. The first concert will be held on Sunday, June 17. Enjoy the Celtic and folk music of Chris Murphy and Brian Flynn. Bring your lawn chairs and prepare for a great afternoon of entertainment. Refreshments will be available. McMullen Beach. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (In case of heavy rain, the concert will be held at the Verona Lions Hall. )

Kudos to the staff at the Rona Verona Hardware. They showed their support for local resident Joan Goodwin and the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre by wearing pink and collecting donations for the center last weekend.

Jungle Madness in Verona! Drop by the Verona Pentecostal Assembly on June 9 and see live alligators, pythons and tarantulas. Enjoy the pony rides and eat jungle food! There will also be a Jungle Bake Sale. This is a fun filled event for the whole family. The fun starts at 10 am.

The Third Verona Family Fishing Day has been announced for Saturday, July 7 from 10 am to 2pm at Verona [Rock] Lake. Prizes for all kids under 16 who catch a fish. Free BBQ with hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, and drinks. For this event, Canadian residents do not require a fishing license. The event last year was a huge success . To avoid disappointment, pre-register with Linda Bates at 613-374-1307 to reserve your spot! This is a free event brought to you by Frontenac Stewartship Council and the Verona Community Association.

The next Diabetes Session will be held Thursday, June 14 at the Verona Medical Center. Guest speaker will be lawyer John Glassco, speaking on Power of Attorney for Personal Care. Whether you have just learned that you have diabetes or have had it for many years, this will be a chance to share your experiences, ask questions and learn from each other. 9 am to 12 noon. To register and for more information call Anne MacDonald, 613-544-3400 ext 3589

Have you enrolled your children for swimming lessons and day camp at McMullen Beach? Registration will take place at the Princess Anne Community Centre in Hartington. Saturday June 9 from 9:00 am to 1 pm..

South Frontenac Community Services 50+ Fundraising Golf Tournament, will be held at Rivendell Golf Course this Friday, June 8. Shotgun start at 1:30pm, 4 Person Scramble. $75 pp ($55pp Rivendell members) includes dinner, prizes cart. For more info call 613-376-6477 or 1-800-763-9610

South Frontenac Community Services provides Foot Care Clinics for seniors or physically disabled adults. Diabetic referrals are accepted. The next clinic will be held at the Verona Medical Clinic on Tuesday, June 12. Appointments start at 9:00 AM until noon. To book your appointment call 613-376-6477 and ask for Danielle Penner . The fee is $13 per session.

Frontenac Old Time Music Championships will be holding a fundraising Open Mic/Jam on Sunday June 10 at Verona Lions Hall from 1p.m. to 6.pm. Admission is $5.00 per person. Contact: Cliff Rines at 613-358-5370 or cliffordrines@gmail.com for further information

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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