The ‘Country Classics’ a local classic country music group, who
entertain at various senior residences and special occasions, are
presenting an ‘Olde Tyme Country Variety Show’ to benefit the
University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is constantly updating their
facility and equipment to provide and ensure the best and continued
cardiovascular care, research and education for Ottawa Valley families. In
addition the Heart Institute does not receive funding from any level of
government for the purchase of this critical and highly specialized
equipment.

Lois, Kathy, Dave and, Barry are pleased to have local celebrity and
2017 Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Roddy McCann,
as Master of Ceremonies. Other special guests include; Ralph Verch,
Anne Zadow, champion fiddler, Dean Lapierre, the Krista Rosien
stepdancers, Dave Fynn, Tim Ashick and a cameo appearance by Granny
Stewart.

The show is scheduled for Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Knights of
Columbus Hall, 170 Ellis Ave. Pembroke, and starts at 1:30 pm.
Tickets are $15. each, but, are available in advance at 2@$25. You can
get your tickets by calling Lois at 613 732 0276 or Kathy at 613 732 7165.
You can also purchase them at Metro Grocers, Pembroke, Saar’s Store
and Van’s Pet Foods on Hwy. 41.

Back for it’s second year, tickets are available now for the 2019 Live Well event. Join us Saturday, January 26th from 10am – 4pm at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Avenue West in Chatham to celebrate women’s’ health & well being. Keynote topics and speakers include: Dr. Dax Biondi’s “Metabolic Health Program”; “Strong Below the Belt” with Carley Graham, Msc, PT; Pat Kennedy, RN, CTT “Breast Cancer is Preventable”; and Dr. Eli Klein, ND will present “How to Energize Your Hair, Skin & Nails” and “For Your Heart’s Sake”. With presentations, demonstrations and classes in addition to a wide variety of exhibitors and vendors, this day is sure to be jam-packed, insightful and meaningful! The perfect Christmas gift, tickets are $40.00 each, and include admission and participation in all of the day’s activities. Food and beverage will also be available for purchase. Tickets are available at Purple Pansy, The Healthy Habit, and the YMCA. For your convenience and for a small handling fee and, tickets can also be purchased on-line through cktickets.com or through our website livewellck.com

Andrew Goddard, orchid grower and owner of This Side of Paradise, Burlington will be the Jan. 9th NROS speaker- Hybridizing and  Flasking.  Time: 7:30 pm at Holy Rosary Church Hall, 35 Queen St Thorold.  Plants will be available for sale.  Visit our website https://cloudsorchids.com/nros/index.htm

The North Bay Public Library will be hosting a Drawing Class for Kids on Saturday, January 26, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Children’s Storyroom. 

When: Saturday, January 26
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 - 15
Cost: $5 per child (supplies included)

This program is for children ages 10 – 15. Registration is $5.00 per child and will begin on Saturday, January 5, in person at the Children’s Desk. Registration is limited.