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Join us each Friday night for a Meal, Draws & Laughs

Learn more about the Branch at rclbranch138.ca

Stamford Presbyterian Church * Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe; Saturday, November 30th, 2024, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm; Free Admission; Free Parking; All welcome; Jams, Jellies, Preserves including sweet pickles; Meat Pies; Fruit Pies; Handmade Crafts; Homemade Baking; Books - a wide selection; Puzzles - for a cozy indoor activity during the winter months; Treasure Trove - bargains which could brighten up your home;   Located at 3121 St. Paul Ave., Niagara Falls, ON L2J 2L8.

We're launching an exciting new Eco Leaders program for teens (ages 14-18) that combines hands-on environmental restoration projects with fun outdoor recreational activities. It's a great way to receive volunteer hours for school.  Limited spots, contact us for more info.

Join us each Friday night for a Meal, Draws & Laughs

Learn more about the Branch at rclbranch138.ca

Silent Auction Shortbread and Bake Sale.  Saturday December 7, 2024 9:00am to 1:00pm. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 24 Clairmont St Thorold.  Silent Auction Bidding closes at 1:00pm

Christmas @ The Homestead: Merry Makers 

Date: Saturday, December 7

Times Slots: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 2 - 4 p.m.

Cost: By donation (non-perishable food items encouraged)

Space is limited, pre-registration required

Bring along the kids and join us on Saturday, December 7 for a festive morning or afternoon of traditional holiday crafts and hot chocolate. 

With the house decorated for the holidays, visitors will discover a different craft to make their own in each room, and learn how Christmas was celebrated by the families who lived here over 220+ years. 

Can you spare a few hours a week to help adults in Niagara improve their literacy skills? Our tutor training workshop will show you how. Workshop dates are November 18,19 and 20 from 1 to 4 pm. Attendance at all three sessions is mandatory. Registration is on Monday November 11th at 1 pm. Call 905-684-3500, ext 550 for details. 

In addition to retired women teachers, RWTO/OERO membership is open to Retired Women Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Child and Youth Workers/Counsellors, Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Office Support Staff. 

The Niagara Falls branch of RWTO/OERO will hold our Christmas Luncheon

DATE: Wednesday, December 11, 2024     TIME: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

LOCATION: Betty’s Restaurant, 8921 Sodom Road, Niagara Falls, ON  L2E 6S6

COST:  $30.00 cash payable at the door

If you are a retired woman who is eligible for membership, please join us for this holiday get-together.

Christmas @ The Homestead: Homestead Holiday Tours 

Celebrate Christmas across two centuries of family farm life on a special candle-lit tour of the John Brown House.

• Thursday, December 12, 12 - 8 p.m.
• Friday, December 13, 12 -8 p.m.
• Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Enjoy hot chocolate as you are lead through the oldest home in St. Catharines, built beginning in 1796. Discover stories of the farming families who once lived here and learn how Christmas traditions changed over time into the twentieth century. Each room will be candle-lit and decorated to reflect a different historical era.

Tours begin every hour, on the hour. Tours are 50 minutes in length. Registration is encouraged, but drop-in visitors are welcome. 

Open by donation. Recommended $5 per person donation plus a non-perishable food item for Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold.

Village of Hope Niagara & Calvary Gospel Church invite all members of the community to join us for our FREE Turkey Dinner, happening Thursday December 12th at the Vineland United Mennonite Church (3327 Menno Street, Vineland). There are two seatings; 4pm & 5:30pm. Food prepared by Just Cooking Rustic Italian, and Grand Oak Culinary Market. 

Christmas @ The Homestead: Homestead Holiday Tours 

Celebrate Christmas across two centuries of family farm life on a special candle-lit tour of the John Brown House.

• Thursday, December 12, 12 - 8 p.m.
• Friday, December 13, 12 -8 p.m.
• Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Enjoy hot chocolate as you are lead through the oldest home in St. Catharines, built beginning in 1796. Discover stories of the farming families who once lived here and learn how Christmas traditions changed over time into the twentieth century. Each room will be candle-lit and decorated to reflect a different historical era.

Tours begin every hour, on the hour. Tours are 50 minutes in length. Registration is encouraged, but drop-in visitors are welcome. 

Open by donation. Recommended $5 per person donation plus a non-perishable food item for Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold.

Join us each Friday night for a Meal, Draws & Laughs

Learn more about the Branch at rclbranch138.ca

Christmas @ The Homestead: Homestead Holiday Tours 

Celebrate Christmas across two centuries of family farm life on a special candle-lit tour of the John Brown House.

• Thursday, December 12, 12 - 8 p.m.
• Friday, December 13, 12 -8 p.m.
• Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Enjoy hot chocolate as you are lead through the oldest home in St. Catharines, built beginning in 1796. Discover stories of the farming families who once lived here and learn how Christmas traditions changed over time into the twentieth century. Each room will be candle-lit and decorated to reflect a different historical era.

Tours begin every hour, on the hour. Tours are 50 minutes in length. Registration is encouraged, but drop-in visitors are welcome. 

Open by donation. Recommended $5 per person donation plus a non-perishable food item for Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy the beauty of the winter season in the Village of Glen Elgin located at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area.  
  

Travel back in time as the historical village comes to life, decorated for the holidays in early 1800s and Victorian-era styles, and heritage interpreters lead you through life in the 1800s. A variety of fun and family-friendly holiday activities and traditions await you!  
  

FAMILIES WILL ENJOY:  

• Santa Station at the Centre for Conservation   
• Holiday Cookie Decorating  
• Complimentary face painting (11am – 4pm)  
• Photo Stops  
• Activity and Toy Stations  
• Holiday Craft and Colouring Stations  
• S’mores by the campfire  
• Hot chocolate station  
• And more! 

While you're with us, help us support our local food bank this holiday season! Guests are welcome to bring with them non-perishable food items which will be collected in support of Village of Hope Niagara. 

We're launching an exciting new Eco Leaders program for teens (ages 14-18) that combines hands-on environmental restoration projects with fun outdoor recreational activities. It's a great way to receive volunteer hours for school.  Limited spots, contact us for more info.

Join us each Friday night for a Meal, Draws & Laughs

Learn more about the Branch at rclbranch138.ca