Creating Possibilities Art Sale Nov. 16 to Dec. 2
Turn of Fate Studio and other local artisans have teamed together to create a special fundraiser benefitting East Wellington Community Services (EWCS) in which residents can bid on specialty art items in a closed bid email format. The art items for auction will be unveiled as part of the Window Wonderland event on Nov. 16 at the Bistro Riviere on the patio, and will continue to be displayed in a picture form at the Bistro and Erin Post Office in their windows. On Dec. 2, the winning bids will be revealed and winners contacted.
This is a great way to support EWCS and purchase some beautiful, local art pieces that would make excellent gifts, just in time for Christmas.
EWCS Christmas Hampers
Christmas may be almost two months away, but the elves at EWCS are already starting to prepare for Christmas and the annual Christmas Hamper program.
Those wishing to participate by sponsoring a family and helping make someone’s Christmas brighter, contact Erika Westcott or Darci Burgess for more details.
There are many ways to help, from sponsoring gifts or Christmas meals for a family or a combination of both.
So many families struggle at Christmas and this program is one way EWCS continues to support community members in need.
Fitness event on Oct. 13
On Oct. 13, Riverdale Fitness Mill hosted a fitness event benefitting the EWCS Christmas Hamper program. Members participated in different fitness classes and the admission fee collected was put toward their sponsorship for the EWCS Christmas Hampers. Over $2,000 was raised, and members are continuing to collect donations.
“We wanted to help,” said Sandy Irwin, Riverdale Fitness Mill general manager.
“With so many families already struggling, we wanted to help make Christmas a happy time for those in our community”.
Jack-o-Lantern Walk
Station Road Cooperative Nursery School is having a Jack-o-Lantern walk on Friday, Nov. 2 at MacMillan Park in Erin from 6pm to 8pm. This event is free, however, a donation for the EWCS Erin food bank is welcome.
An evening with Ron Bachman
On behalf of the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin, local residents are invited to attend An Evening with Ron Bachman at which Bachman will speak on the meaning of tolerance, diversity and bullying, and most importantly, how one person can make a difference in our community.
The Nov. 6 event at the Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence on Woodlawn Rd. Guelph at 5pm. While the event is free, participants are asked to pre-register at http://www.unitedwayguelph.com/events.
New Look and New Treasures at Erin New to You Store and Bookends
Area volunteers have been busy cleaning, re-organizing, adding and moving things in stores to better serve patrons.
Stores are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm, closed Sundays and holidays.
Contact Erika Westcott for more information on how to volunteer at the store..
Senior Program Updates
EWCS Seniors adult day programs currently have spaces available in both the Erin and Rockwood sites.
This is a great opportunity to come out, have fun and meet other people that share your interest.
Pilates – Tuesdays in the Shamrock Room of Centre 2000 from 8:15-9:15 am.
Scottish Dancing – Tuesdays at the Erin Seniors Centre (Centre 2000) from 1-3pm.
Line Dancing – Fridays ‘at the Erin Seniors Centre (Centre 2000) starting at 10am-12pm.
Bridge – Friday afternoons in the Erin Seniors Centre from 1-4pm.
Foot care is offered and held at the Erin Family Health Team office. Please call Bobbie Lynn at 519-941-8182 to book an appointment. For more information on any of these programs, please contact Sherri Plourde – 519-833-0087.
Foot Care – available at the East Wellington Family Health Team office in Erin. Please call Bobbie Lynn at 519-941-8182 to book an appointment.
Erika Westcott is manager of community services and volunteers for East Wellington Community Services.
