Forest Therapy will be led by Morgan Casement on Wednesday, September 18 at Vanderwater Conservation area and Wednesday, October 23 at Sidney Conservation area, both from 1pm until 4pm, starting in the parking lot. Please arrive ready to participate and bring everything you will need for the session, including water, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. Washrooms are adjacent to the parking lot only.

Forest Therapy does not involve vigorous activity. This is not a hike or an educational interpretive walk. Instead, you can expect a slow pace, with ample time spent both moving slowly and remaining in one place. There will be opportunities for sitting, standing, or even lying down. Feel free to bring a journal, blanket, or other items to enhance your comfort. You may also bring snacks if you need to eat within a three-hour period. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.  Morgan will guide you through a conscious and contemplative practice where your senses are immersed in the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest.

 Important: While every effort is made to ensure a safe environment, please be aware of the inherent risks, including contact with plants, insects, uneven ground, and changing weather conditions. If you have any major food allergies or other concerns, please inform us in advance.

We ask that you take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.

This event is free and includes parking. Donations are kindly accepted and will be reinvested in stewardship, education and outreach.

Registration is required up to 2 hours prior to the forest therapy session. Tickets are limited. Event will take place rain or shine, but will be cancelled via email in the event of thunder and lightening.

Click here to register: https://forms.quinteconservation.ca/Events/Forest-Therapy-with-Morgan-Casement

Morgan is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Global Institute of Forest Therapy (GIFT). She comes from a background in outdoor recreation and teaching, has two little ones at home and has spent the last 10 years working in the ski industry at Batawa Ski Hill. If you can’t find her after the ski hill closes for the season, she just might be in the forest knitting, recovering from the winter.

Guided Hikes will be lead by Donna Kaye at various Quinte Conservation Areas on Mondays from 10am until 12pm.

Donna Kaye has recently retired from her career as a Forest & Nature School Practitioner and Early Childhood Educator. She lives in Cherry Valley, Prince Edward County, where she enjoys long walks in the woods, gardening, and exploring the beauty of the natural world. She is the co-author of a new nature-inspired children’s book titled ‘Move Along Huxley and Roscoe’. 

The walks will begin at 10am in the Conservation Area parking lot and will end at 12pm noon in the same location. See list below for dates and locations. Please bring everything you will need on the walk including water, sunscreen, bugspray, weather appropriate clothing, etc.

Washrooms are available in the parking lot at the beginning and end of the hike only. Walking routes will be determined on the day of the walk based on the group's speed and ability. 

We ask that you take nothing but pictures, and leave nothing but footprints.

This event is free and includes parking. Donations are kindly accepted and will be reinvested in stewardship, education and outreach.

Registration is required up to 2 hours prior to the walk. Event will take place rain or shine, but will be cancelled via email in the event of thunder and lightening.

Click here to register: https://forms.quinteconservation.ca/Events/Walking-in-the-Woods-Guided-Hike

Dates and locations: 

Monday Sept. 16, 10am until 12pm at the H.R. Frink Conservation Area

 Monday Sept. 23, 10am until 12pm at the Massassauga Point Conservation Area

 Monday Sept. 30, 10am until 12pm at the O'Hara Mill Conservation Area

 Monday Oct. 7, 10am until 12pm at the Little Bluff Conservation Area

 Monday Oct. 21, 10am until 12pm at the Sheffield Conservation Area

 Monday Oct. 28, 10am until 12pm at the Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area

 Monday Nov. 4, 10am until 12pm at the Sidney Conservation Area

 Monday Nov. 11, 10am until 12pm at the Vanderwater Conservation Area

 Monday Nov. 18, 10am until 12pm at the North Potter's Creek Conservation Area

 Monday Nov. 25, 10am until 12pm at the Beaver Meadow Conservation Area

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Outdoor yoga will be lead by Tammy Smith at South Potter's Creek on Tuesdays from 12:15 to 12:50.

Tammy Smith is the owner and founder of Satya Healing & Wellness in Stirling, Ontario. She has a passion for helping others find peace and clarity, especially through nature-based yoga. She has been actively involved with Quinte Conservation for over 30 years and is excited to encorporate breath work, mindful movements, and meditation in the Conservation Area.

Outdoor yoga will begin at 12:15pm at South Potter's Creek Conservation Area (in the grassy area north of the Bay) and will end at 12:50pm. See list below for dates. Please arrive ready to participate and bring everything you will need for your yoga practice including a yoga mat, water, sunscreen, bugspray, etc.. Washrooms are adjacent to the parking lot, however a changeroom and shower is unavailable. 

We ask that you take nothing but pictures, and leave nothing but footprints.

This event is free and includes parking. Donations are kindly accepted and will be reinvested in stewardship, education and outreach.

Registration is required up to 2 hours prior to the walk. Event will take place rain or shine, but will be cancelled via email in the event of thunder and lightening.

Please click here to register: https://forms.quinteconservation.ca/Events/Poses-at-Potters

Dates:

Tuesday Sept. 17, 12:15pm until 12:50pm at the South Potter's Creek Conservation Area

 Tuesday Sept. 24, 12:15pm until 12:50pm at the South Potter's Creek Conservation Area

 Tuesday Oct. 1, 12:15pm until 12:50pm at the South Potter's Creek Conservation Area

 Tuesday Oct. 8, 12:15pm until 12:50pm at the South Potter's Creek Conservation Area

 Tuesday Oct. 15, 12:15pm until 12:50pm at the South Potter's Creek Conservation Area

 Tuesday Oct. 22, 12:15pm until 12:50pm at the South Potter's Creek Conservation Area

 Tuesday Oct. 29, 12:15pm until 12:50pm at the South Potter's Creek Conservation Area

Music Trivia event held at The RCAF Wing. 164 Argyle St. S Renfrew

Hosted by Local Music Legend, Aerik Watson. 

October 5, 2024 - From 7pm-10pm (Door open at 6pm)

Pub foods and Bar will be available. 

Only $10 each!

Sign up at Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support with Team name and members names. 

Join us for our holiday Arts & Craft Show, where residents and, local community artists and crafters come together to spread holiday cheer.
-Unique holiday gifts from talented local artisans.
-Tours of Royal Brock Retirement Living and The Royal Suites.
Supporting local artists and our wonderful community. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. This heartwarming event welcomes all.

Wednesday October 23, 2024 we will be pairing with Rich Matthews and Wild Rock and Russs Cafe from 7-8:30 at Hutchison House.  Learn about the evolution of the bicycle from the 1800s to the modern carbon fibre with Rich Matthews and Wild Rock. Our tea pairing will be with Russ Café. You won’t want to miss this.  Tickets are $15.  Reserve your seat by calling (705) 743-9710 or info@hutchisonhouse.ca. 

Wednesday October 9, 2024 we will be pairing with The UK Shoppe and Black Honey from 7-8:30 at Hutchison House. 

Learn how to start and maintain a small local business with the UK Shoppe. The UK Shoppe. Since opening in September of 2008, The UK Shoppe has sought out the best that Britain has to offer to add to their rapidly growing assortment of British foods and giftware. They offer the largest, in-stock assortment of British foods this side of the Atlantic. Our tea pairing will be with Black Honey.  Samples of their sumptuous desserts will be available to have with your tea.  This is sure to be an evening you will wish goes on and on. Tickets are $15.  Reserve your seat by calling (705) 743-9710 or info@hutchisonhouse.ca. 

The Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise is offering florist-quality chrysanthemums for Thanksgiving at $15 per plant; the same price since 2010. The plants will be delivered to a local business or residence address the week before Thanksgiving or they may be picked up by special arrangement on October 4th and 5th .  This is a fundraiser that benefits many projects and activities within our community.  

Plants are presold by Rotary members or online https://cornwallsunriserotary.com/  Purchases can also be made by sending an email to our Rotary email address rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise@gmail.com  or sending a private message using our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofCornwallSunrise . For a more personal approach, a phone call or email to an individual Rotarian is suggested. Any Sunrise Rotarian will be happy to assist. 

This is our oldest fundraising activity! The Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise was chartered in January 1989 and we delivered the first ‘mums for Thanksgiving to friends and businesses in Cornwall the week before Thanksgiving 1989 (35 years ago). These beautiful chrysanthemums of assorted fall colours come in 6” pots with a coloured foil wrap. Although we try to accommodate special requests, we cannot promise that recipients will receive flowers of a specific colour. 

Here is a partial list of important projects we have been able to help because of community support of our ‘Mums for Thanksgiving. 

• In Lamoureux Park  - Cornwall Outdoor Gym & Children’s Playground Equipment 
• Community Support Programs – Mental Health Programs & Women’s Shelters, Children’s Christmas Fund & Community Foodbanks 
• Our Community Enhancements – Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation, Cornwall Hospice, Benson Centre, Cornwall Arts & Culture Centre, Aquatic Centre, Seniors on Wheels. Akwesasne Powwow
• Youth Programs – Interact & Earlyact, Youth Exchanges & Adventure Programs, Dictionaries 4Life, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
• International Programs – Eradication of Polio, Education and Treatment of Neglected Tropical Diseases (Buruli ulcer, Yaws, Leprosy, etc.), Medical equipment to Beirut & Ghana, Go with the Flow, Clean Water in Elementary Schools, vocational training and more.

Calling all spooktacular little ghouls and goblins!
Come knock on our front door and collect some sweet treats. 4:00 to 7:00 Halloween eve, Thursday October 31.
We can't wait to see your costumes and share the Halloween spirit!