Murray Conway married his sweetheart just two months before volunteering to serve in WWII.  A few days before D-Day he is shipped overseas to the No. 22 Canadian General Hospital with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. - a life change experience. 75 years later, Conway's remarkable story is reimagined by his grandson during a "cocktail hour", a family tradition.

Written and performed by Chris Baker, Directed by Briana Brown

Location - The Robby Lower Hall Theatre 

85 Church Street

St. Catharines, Ontario

Dates - November 6th (Preview) November 7th (Opening)  - November 11th, 2019  all shows at 8 p.m. 

For Tickets 1-800-838-3006 or larkandwhimsytheatre.com/conway

Wheelchair Accessible

Peterborough Historical Society public lecture.  Ted Morin speaker.  The Joint Special Service Force, the "Devil's Brigade," was an elite Canadian and American unit formed in 1942 for secret missions in Norway, Italy and Romania.  Eddie Morin was one of 13 local men who served in the unit. Ted Morin is a retired manager who has researched the story of the Devil's Brigade and of his father's service in it.  He has been part of the Lakefield War Veteran's Project, where he researched and wrote Military Profiles of Lakefield area Veterans.  He is presently serving as a Director on the First Special Service Association Board of Directors.

Date:  Sunday, November 17, 2019

Time:  1:30 - 4:30

Where:  Renfrew Armouries

Cost:  $15.00

All proceeds will be donated to Renfrew & District Food Bank.   Tickets available at Aikenhead's, Ray's Flowers, Rocky Mountain Crown & Kilt and Renfrew Printing.

Houseband: Al Brisco, Peter Dawson, Tim Hermitte, Jack Jones, Andy Taylor and John Steele

Guests: Dan Paul Rogers, Murray Langford, Allison Andrews and Mary Dick-Etmanski

More information:   Mike and Mary Etmanski 613-433-2508

On Thursday, November 14 from 10-12:30, join Linda Bond at the Belleville Public Library for this motivational “writers helping writers” presentation designed to jump start or build upon your memoir writing. It will provide an overview of personal experiences, effective writing tips, and valuable resources. There will be a short writing exercise and time for questions.

No registration is required for this free event. For more information please call Linda Bond at 613-968-5276.

Christmas Luncheon, Crafts& Bake Sale