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IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
Our
Neighbourly
News
Magazine
Cover photo by Miles Herbert ‘Bored Panda’
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION
IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
Editor’s Our Neighbourly News Magazine is
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Desk Wellington on the Lake Residents’
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Editorial Team reserve the right to not The NN is available at all times on our WOLRA
publish a submitted article and the
submitter shall be advised of the reason website with lots of interesting links at
for the decision. This does not include http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/
jokes which may be used in a future
issue.
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The WOLRA website www.wolra.ca, managed by webmaster Simon Arcand, also has a list of Board
Members, Events, Activities, Photos, Documents, WOTL Heritage items & photos, vintage
Neighbourly News issues, plus SO MUCH MORE! And if you are a WOLRA member and have given
your email address to wotlmembership@gmail.com, you will receive a link to Our Neighbourly
News Magazine and the WOTL Events & Activities Calendar by email each month, as well as weekly
E-blasts of important news and upcoming events sent to you by Paul Denault. To become a
member, call Gail Post 613-399-1096 or go to http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/joinWOLRA.html.
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Pam Smith, NN Editor & the Neighbourly News Editorial Team:
Brian Beasant, Lynne Lamb and Al Smith
‘Try to be a rainbow in
someone else’s cloud.’
Maya Angelou
Photo by Kenneth Mallard
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WOTL MATTERS
The Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association (WOLRA), Our Neighbourly News Magazine, our web-
site wolra.ca, plus weekly E-Blasts, all work together to ensure that all WOTL residents feel connected,
included and engaged in this great community of ours, Wellington on the Lake, even during a pandemic!
ARTICLE INDEX
2 THE EDITOR’S DESK 27 LANDSCAPE / ASPHALT / OTHER OUT
3 WOTL MATTERS / ARTICLE INDEX DOOR SERVICES
4 INSIDE WOLRA 29 THE TRAVEL CLUB
30 CONCERTS IN THE PARK
6 MEMBERSHIP EXTENSION
FOR SALE - MENNONNITE DESK
7 CONTACT INFORMATION BYE CHARLIE
8 ADVERTISER INDEX 31 PEC RESTAURANTS & HGTV
9 WELCOME NEW ADVERTISERS BENEFITS OF WALKING
10 AD CARDS ‘MOVIN’ TO THE COUNTY’
TEAM WORK COSTCO BELLEVILLE UPDATE
WELCOME NEW NEIGHBOURS 32 LOUISE’S PORCH
11 WOLRA ‘CALL FOR MEMBERS’ ANSWERED 33 THE HUMAN LIBRARY
ANNUAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION
12 EASTER CHICKEN
DAY TRIPPIN’ WAUPOOS
ACTIVITY DAY SIGNUP 34 DO YOU HAVE SOME SPARE TIME?
13 WHAT’S NEW IN THE ‘HOOD BOCCE
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 35 VOLUNTEER WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY
14 WOLRA WEBSITE PICKLE BALL COFFEE MORNING
WALKER FOR SALE FAREWELL TO JUNE & JAKE KENT
PRINT FOR SALE 36 HANDYMAN / CARPENTRY / DRYWALL /
15 LAST CALL FOR PHOTO DIRECTORY HVAC / PLUMBING & MORE
1983 PORSCHE 944 FOR SALE 37 RAINBARRELS
GOLF COURSE ‘SPECIAL INVITATION’ 38 TENNIS
16 SPRING BIRDING FESTIVAL ROMEO $1000 DRAW
ROTARY BEACH CLEANUP
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
39 COMMUNITY TREES SEEDLING GIVEAWAY
17 DRAGON BOATING IS BACK! 40 ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA PRESENTATION
NON-ELECTRICAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 41 REVITALIZATION OF PEC DOWNTOWN
MEDITATION CIRCLE UPDATE AREAS
18 SOCK HOP 8-CARD BID EUCHRE SCORES
19 GARAGE SALE IMPORTANT INFORMATION 42 WOTLOTOFFUN
43 HEALTH & WELLNESS
20 GARAGE SALE POSTER
45 TICKS ARE BACK
21 GARDEN CUTTINGS FOR GARAGE SALE 46 GAS STOVE NEWS
GARAGE SALE PICKUP ITEMS 47 PETS CORNER
BAKING FOR GARAGE SALE INFORMATION 48 WHO DOES WHAT
22 SILENT AUCTION WELLINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET
23 COFFEE MORNING HOSTED BY ART GROUP WELLINGTON COMMUNITY MARKET
49 ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
HE’S BAAACK!
50 RIP TIDES
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST A COFFEE PICTON FARMERS’ MARKET
MORNING? FOR SALE - PATIO SWING SET
24 THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR’S CLUB 51 HOW DO I GET THE NN & E-BLAST?
FYI 52 LONELY? NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO?
25 SUMMER SHENANIGANS - WOTL THEATRE DONATIONS FOR UKRAIN NEEDED
GROUP PRESENTATION PEC COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS
53 DON’T FEEL LIKE COOKING?
26 ARTS & CRAFTS SALE
54 MAY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
‘GOLDEN VOICES’ WOTL CHOIR
55 OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
56 MAY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS CALENDAR
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INSIDE WOLRA Our return to normalcy is well underway. We are working on
projects for this summer and events, activities and functions
are underway and being planned. Our hope is for a great
summer that all WOTL residents can enjoy and in our
community. As part of getting back to normal, we will be
re-instating regular General Meetings effective in May and
then every few months. The next General Meeting is
scheduled for May 17th at 7pm and it will be a joint
face-to-face meeting in the Rec Centre and on Zoom.
Hopefully everyone will be able to attend.
We have been reporting on numerous projects for the last few months and things are heating up
now. As you know, we have been conducting a vote to approve expenditures over the last week of
April (results of this vote were not available at this writing). A positive membership vote will allow
the approval of funds for the installation of sunshades in the Outdoor Living Centre (OLC). The
sunshades, which will cover the west facing opening and ½ of the south facing opening will be
purchased from EC Awnings. They are a local company that have been advertising with us for many
years in both the Neighbourly News and our telephone directory, and have done excellent work for
many WOTL residents, so we are moving down a solid path with this organization. The sunshades
will allow for excellent shading and sun blockage during the day and early evening.
The shades and mechanism will be weatherproof, attractive and easily operated by anyone using
the OLC. So, in total, we will complete the OLC with furnishings (new tables and chairs), excellent
A/V equipment, a multi-purpose storage and event facility, and functioning sunshades this summer.
This will make the OLC a great addition to our amenities in WOTL. With the completion of extensive
inputs, planning, designing, permitting, funding approvals (both Frontier and WOLRA),
construction, and COVID setbacks like material shortages and construction delays, we are finally
coming to the full realization of a dream that was started by Al Smith several years ago – so, all I
can say is that I love it when a plan comes together…
In addition to the OLC, we still have landscaping projects, including new pathways, that will be
underway this Spring. And, work has begun on creating an ice skating rink for next winter. Related
to my heads-up regarding the pool in last month’s Inside WOLRA article, the pool has been drained,
the old liner removed, and the pool measured for a new liner to be made. Work will commence
soon to repair the cracks in the pool before the new liner can be installed. Frontier is still shooting
for a May 24 weekend opening of the pool – there is a lot of work to be done yet, so we will keep
our fingers crossed for an on-time completion.
It is just weeks before our Garage Sale is held on Saturday, May 14th. We have been unable to
hold a community garage sale for the past two years due to COVID, so we are hoping for a great
day, with a lot of stuff to sell and many eager buyers (see page 19 for important information). I
want to thank Brenda Little and all the garage sale volunteers who put in hours and days of work to
make this event a success. Already the workload is significant with sales preparation and sales day
still yet to come, so our community and a local charity will benefit from everyone’s efforts – a big
thank you to everyone for a great job.
We recently had a Coffee Morning and more are planned, so please watch for these excellent social
events. Plus, I have it on good authority that a huge Summer Bash/Sock Hop is being planned with
live music, food, and dancing for June 18 (see page 18). Please watch the Neighbourly News and
E-blasts for more information because this event will be well attended and hopefully be a great
kickoff to the summer and our return to normalcy.
Continued next page...
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Continued from previous page…
You may have noticed that our Theatre Group has once again resumed operation. The group is hard
at work rehearsing plays and sketches for an upcoming show. The group is planning a full show for
June 25, 26 and 27 (see page 25). The show will follow in the tradition of previous shows and be
entertaining and generally hilarious (go ahead ask anyone who has attended before). By the way,
the Theatre Group is planning a small expansion to the stage. This expansion will be able to be
added, then stored when not in use and allow for a bigger, better, more functional stage for plays,
and events of every kind…more to come on this.
So, there are many things on the go and hopefully, we will all enjoy our return to normalcy and the
many benefits our community has to offer this summer…stay safe.
Derek Mendham, WOTL Board of Directors
Lovin’ Where We Live!
SUNRISE IN THE HARBOUR • Photo by Sheila Ascroft • www.sheilaascroft
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W E L L I N G T O N O N T H E L A K E R E S I D E N T S’ A S S O C I A T I O N
MEMBERSHIP WOLRA
CAMPAIGN
For the Fiscal Year
2022 / 2023
May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023
‘E X T E N D E D T O M A Y 3rd’
IF YOU HAVE NOT JOINED OUR WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE
RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION BY THE END OF OUR MEMBERSHIP
CAMPAIGN (EXTENDED TO MAY 3RD), THIS WILL BE THE FINAL
NEIGHBOURLY NEWS ISSUE AND E-BLAST
SENT TO YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS.
THEREFORE, TO RECEIVE ALL THE BENEFITS OF A WOLRA
MEMBERSHIP
We have extended the Campaign to TUESDAY, MAY 3rd so you will be able to join in
time to:
(a) Receive your phone directory and membership card which will be ready for
pickup in the Lobby of the Rec Centre from 10am to 7pm.
Monday, May 9th
Tuesday, May 10th
Tuesday, May 17th
Wednesday May 18th
After May 3rd, online membership signups can obtain their phone directory and
membership cards by calling Gail Post or Lynn Rainey to arrange for pick-up.
(b) Continue to receive your monthly Neighbourly News and weekly E-blasts straight
to your email.
(c) All the other benefits of being a WOLRA member. (listed on our website
http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/aboutWOLRA.html and in the April NN issue
http://www.wolra.ca/nn/2022-04-Newsletter.pdf page 6).
FOR THOSE WITHOUT A COMPUTER
The signup table will remain at the Rec Centre until 7pm, on May 3rd, for your
convenience. After this date, an appointment must be made by calling Gail Post or
Lynn Rainey. Online applications available 24/7.
WOLRA Membership Chair
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Information about Wellington on the Lake: infowolra@gmail.com
WOLRA Board Snail Mail Address P.O. Box 561, Wellington, ON, K0K 3L0
WOLRA BOARD E-Mail: wolraboard@gmail.com
WOLRA BOARD Secretary: secretary.wolra@gmail.com
E-BLAST: To send announcement for E-Blast wolraeblaster@gmail.com
WOTL Website: www.wolra.ca
Contact WOLRA Webmaster, Simon Arcand: wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
Post Photos on Website: wolraphotos@gmail.com
Post Articles FOR SALE OR WANTED On Website: wotlccwebmaster@gmail.com
OR in Our Neighbourly News Magazine neighbourlynews@gmail.com
Our Neighbourly News Magazine ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS/Requests/ Questions for Editor:
neighbourlynews@gmail.com / Advertising Info: wolra.advertising@gmail.com /
Home delivery of NN: $24/year E-transferred to wolratreasurer@gmail.com or
cheque to 7 Mount Grove with name and address.
REGISTER TO RECEIVE MONTHLY LINK TO Our Neighbourly News Magazine
(WOLRA Members): wotlmembership@gmail.com
REGISTER TO RECEIVE WEEKLY E-BLASTS of Important Upcoming Events
(WOLRA Members): wotlmembership@gmail.com
BECOME A WOLRA MEMBER and/or ACQUIRE A NAME TAG:
http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/joinWOLRA.html or 613-399-1096
Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations: wotlmembership@gmail.com
Telephone Directory Changes: wotlmembership@gmail.com
Rec Centre Room Bookings: Go to website for ONLINE BOOKING: www.wolra.ca
(or wotlbookings@gmail.com)
Frontier Site Administrator: Renie Thompson: (613) 399-3835 or reniet@sandbankhomes.com
DAIMLER: (613) 848-6490 or dkendall.drpl@gmail.com (Phase 1 residents only)
FRONTIER EMERGENCY 24/7 613-922-5177
ALL HOME ALARM SYSTEM PROBLEMS INCLUDING NEW BATTERIES, ETC.
QUINTE SECURITY SYSTEMS (Don & Sandra Pollard)
24 HOUR SERVICE 613.393.1364 OR 1.855.703.1236 https://quinte-security-systems.business.site/
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ADVERTISER INDEX CLICK ON ADVERTISER NAME & GO!
Tell our advertisers you found them in WOTL’s Our Neighbourly News Magazine.
To advertise here, contact: wolra.advertising@gmail.com
ACCOMMODATIONS HANDYMAN SERVICES PRINTING/PASSPORT PHOTO/
TWIN BIRCH SUITES & COTTAGES PYRAMID ROOFING SPECIALISTS, Etc. OFFICE SUPPLIES/SIGNS
613-399-2250 (email) 613-403-0335 PRINTCRAFT 613-476-3272
NEW THE DRAKE DEVONSHIRE 613-399- PEC CONTRACTING 613-813-8127 REAL ESTATE
3338 QUINTE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 613-743- EXIT - Cliff DeLeon 613-920-5984
ADULT COMMUNITY 8498 CENTURY 21 - Elsie Wiersma (email)
WELLINGS OF PICTON 613-707-0431 DES THE DRYWALLER (email) 905-706- 613-848-4810
ALIMENTATION & ALCOHOL 1916
ROYAL LEPAGE - Jasna Efendic
SARAH’NDIPITY 343-262-7736 DELIVERY HEALTH & WELLNESS 416-361-1572
SPRIGGLEN MEAT MARKET/AMAN’S AB- FAMILY FOOT & WELLNESS CENTRE EXIT - Christine Rutter
BATOIR 613-476-7302 613-645-3668 613-849-6068
BELLEVILLE BEER & WINE 613-966-2693 HITCHON’S HEARING CENTRE ROYAL LEPAGE - Elizabeth Crombie
KINGSTON OLIVE OIL 613-476-5483 613-471-1800 613-476-2700
KALEIDOSCOPE CATERING 613-392-0605 COUNTY CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE EXIT - Ian Chan 613-743-4790
SAUCY DOTTY’S 613-847-6089 THERAPY 613-399-1491 RENOVATIONS
JOSIE RIDEOUT - REGISTERED MASSAGE PEC CONTRACTING 613-813-8127
NEW THE COUNTY PICNIC 613-513-9846 QUINTE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 613-743-
THERAPIST - Picton 613-885-8940
PETS CORNER 8498
WINSTEAD DOGS 613-393-2729 PEC OSTEOPATHY W: 613-399-1114 / P: 438- DES THE DRWALLER (email) 905-706-1916
777-7272
THE SNIFFERY 416-771-1796 RESTAURANTS
QUALITY IN HOME CARE (Certified Personal NEW THE DRAKE DEVONSHIRE 613-399-
NEW MORRICE ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC
Support Worker) 613-743-2010 3338
249-516-3636
FRIDAYS CANNABIS 613-476-8028 ROOFING
ASPHALT (DRIVEWAY SEALING/ WELLINGTON PHARMACY PYRAMID ROOFING SPECIALISTS (email)
MAINTENANCE) 613-399-2420 613-403-0335
PROCHOICE ASPHALT & SNOW REMOVAL
613-885-9554 ESSENTIAL RELAXATION Natural Skin SNOW REMOVAL
Products 613-922-1056 PYRAMID ROOFING SPECIALISTS + SNOW
AUTOMOBILE SALES & SERVICE
LIVE ACTIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY Rossmore REMOVAL (email) 613-403-0335
STORMY’S CAR SALES & AUTOMOTIVE
CENTRE Picton 613-476-2188 613-849-8205 PROCHOICE ASPHALT & SNOW REMOVAL
NULIFE SKIN & SPA 613-654-1523 613-885-9554
AWNINGS
EC AWNINGS 613-921-1350 WELLINGTON PHYSIOTHERAPY TILE CRAFTSMAN
613-399-1114 ALOTA Tile 613-393-2228
CLOTHING
THE DRESSING ROOM 613-966-7171 HEATING/HVAC / PLUMBING TREE SERVICE
VEENSTRA & LLOYDS PLUMBING, BAYSHORE TREE SERVICE
ENTERTAINMENT 613-661-6768
FESTIVAL PLAYERS HEATING & COOLING 613-393-2262
LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, WINDOW CLEANING
ESTATE/CONSIGNMENT STORE PEC WINDOW CLEANING (email)
KOOPMAN’S 613-393-1732 IRRIGATION
WEED MAN 613-476-3065 613-827-7584
FUNERAL HOMES WINDOW DRESSING / DÉCOR /
AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME 613-399-3177 ATLANTIS IRRIGATION 613-476-3065
PAINT
RUSHNELL FUNERAL HOME - Picton Chapel PYRAMID ROOFING SPECIALISTS, Etc. COUNTY BLINDS 613-921-6651
613-885-3324 (Formerly Hicks / Whattam) (email) 613-403-0335
EMBELLISH (formerly ELLA’S DRAPERY &
FURNITURE QUALITY OUTDOOR LANDSCAPING DÉCOR) 905-373-0983
LAVENDER FURNITURE 613-399-3177 613-813-6156 QUINTE PAINT & WALLPAPER (& Blinds)
GARAGE DOORS CARDINAL PROPERTY GROOMING (email) 613-645-2190
TRIMAR DOORS (formerly Central Garage 613-920-4725
Doors) 613-966-0466 BAYSHORE TREE SERVICE
GOLF 613-661-6768
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE GOLF COURSE
613-399-2357
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* WELCOME NEW ADVERTISERS *
Hi, we’re Andrea and Edu. We’re
a Canadian/Spanish couple who
have settled in Prince Edward
Not County after 15 years guiding
tours, writing guidebooks and
Just travelling to 80+ countries around the world.
With its miles of beautiful beaches, exciting
food and wine scene, close knit community
Picnics! and incredible local spirit, the County matched
the lifestyle that we loved in Europe and we
WE ALSO DO WINE & FOOD DAY TOURS knew we’d found home. When you book with
GRAZE BOXES & BOARDS (100% local products) The County Picnic, you’re booking with two
VIPICNIC EXPERIENCE • CURATED COUNTY WEEKENDS people who love to make new friends, have a
andrea.mac57@gmail.com / thecountypicnic.com great time, and truly care about showing you
the best time in our backyard. Please check
our website; we can’t wait to meet you!
*OPENING FOR THE 2022 SEASON ON MAY 1ST
Dr. Jessica Longhi, chiropractor at County
Chiropractic, has expanded her services to
provide chiropractic care to the animals and
pets in PEC. Dr. Jess has a strong passion for
animal healthcare and is excited to share how
beneficial chiropractic care can be for your CERTIFIED CHIROPRACTIC CARE
animals. “As a VCLC certified animal Dr. Jess
chiropractor, I will assess your animal on the 249-516-3636
first visit and create a tailored care plan that morriceanimalchiropractic.com
best suits the needs of your animal. Owners 296 Wellington Main St, Wellington
will also be educated on key exercises to
perform between care to help ensure your Book a no-obligation phone call to determine if chiropractic care
animal responds its best at each visit.” is appropriate for your animal & please check the website for more information.
Dr. Jess offers in-clinic services at County Chiropractic in Wellington, and mobile services through-
out PEC for both small and large animals. Discover animal chiropractic services for your small or
large animal.
Are you passionate about people? Would you like part
time employment in an industry that values your work
and life experience?
NOW HIRING – DRAKE DEVONSHIRE
Located lakeside at 24 Wharf Street in Wellington
Offering competitive pay and perks, part time, flexible
4-hour shifts for the following exciting positions:
Hotel - Front Desk Agent, Housekeeping
Restaurant - Host, Server, Prep Cook
Please go to https://www.thedrake.ca/drakedevonshire/jobs/
or contact Scott for details scott@thedrake.ca
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HAVE YOU HAD WORK DONE BY SOMEONE YOU
THINK MIGHT LIKE TO ADVERTISE WITH US?
Business cards like the one on the right can be found in the Rec
Centre library. Feel free to take some for your purse or wallet
in case you have occasion to hand one out sometime.
If you use the services of one of our advertisers, please tell
them you found them in the NN or our telephone directory.
All advertising revenue goes back into our community!
As most of you may be aware, the April NN issue had some technical
difficulties. The link to the April issue was sent out only to discover that
most of the hyperlinks within the issue did not function. And adding insult
to injury, it is possible that we were blissfully unaware of this problem for
months in earlier issues!
There were many frustrating hours spent researching possible solutions to
the problem and tearing out of hair (our own). For me, the impact of not
finding a solution was unthinkable. Yes I know, considering the world
situation this hardly seems earthshattering, but it was to me in my world.
Especially with regard to our advertisers whose ads are supposed to be
interactive.
Thanks to the ‘dog with a bone’ teamwork of Simon Arcand, Ken Killingbeck and even me (aka
Drama Queen)... WE DID IT! And as you are aware, on March 29th another link to the now
functioning April Our Neighbourly News Magazine issue was sent out to all. So sorry for the
inconvenience.
David & Chris Fleming 15 Merrill 905-442-3645
Steven Thorpe & Susan Grant 25 Mount Grove Steven 1-647-504-1928
Susan 1-647-504-0942
If you have new neighbours, be sure to advise them to contact Renie at the Rec Centre
office to ensure sure their residency is documented in our records and to acquire a Rec Centre
key (613-399-3835 or email reniet@sandbankhomes.com).
Also, to contact Gail 613-399-1096 about a WOLRA Membership and all the benefits that
provides, or they can go to our website: http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/joinWOLRA.html;
lots of interesting, useful information there!
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WOLRA BOARD
‘CALL FOR NOMINATIONS’
HAS BEEN ANSWERED
“We are happy to announce that 5 candidates have
stepped forward to join the 2022/23 WOLRA Board; this
now gives our community a full Board of 10.
The nomination period remains open until the May
General Meeting on the 17th.”
WATCH THE JUNE NN FOR WOLRA BOARD MEMBERS’
PHOTOS AND BIOGRAPHIES
BACKGROUND
There will be 5 vacancies on the WOLRA Board as of July 1st, 2022. Consequently, a Nominations
Committee composed of Al Smith, Norm Dodgson and Doug Little (Chair) has been formed and has
begun the process of reaching out to WOLRA members who may be interested in joining the Board.
WHY JOIN THE BOARD? TO ANSWER THAT, ONE MUST FIRST
REFLECT ON WOLRA’S MISSION STATEMENT
“WOLRA serves the residents of Wellington on the Lake by creating and maintaining a strong,
vibrant community, neighbourhood and a safe and tranquil environment. The Board of Directors
will support active life style and social activities and will share responsibilities fairly among Board
Directors and WOLRA members. We will establish and maintain effective communications with the
WOLRA membership, Sandbank Homes Inc, Frontier Management and Daimler Retirement Parks
Ltd, and in so doing, will oversee the collective interests of the membership. We acknowledge and
respect the inherent rights of residents and we attribute to them their long standing efforts and
initiatives to make Wellington on the Lake a great place to live and prosper.”
The Board is comprised of ten WOLRA members, who each volunteer for a 2 year term, and who
continuously strive to help shape our community. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate
to contact one of the following Nominations Committee members:
Al Smith 613-885-3160 / Norm Dodgson 613-399-5790 / Doug Little 613-503-1113
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EASTER CHICKEN DELIVERING
MEALS ON WHEELS GOOD FRIDAY
BRENDA LITTLE AS THE EASTER CHICKEN
By simply attaching the new ACME Wingbaby, airlines
can significantly improve their passengers’ overall
comfort.
ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
This is a reminder to come to the Coffee Morning /
Activity Signup Day. Whether you are interested in
signing up for an activity or not, this is a good chance
to catch up with your neighbours and everyone is
invited!
Lots of activities here in WOTL now that COVID rules
have relaxed, most of us are fully vaccinated and
summer is almost here.
Coffee Morning / Activity Signup Day
Saturday, April 30th starting at 9:30am
in the main hall and OLC.
BRING YOUR MUG AND $1
* 50/50 Draw *
Many of the activity coordinators will be there to answer your
questions and sign you up if you are interested in joining.
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NEW IN THE ‘HOOD 2022-23 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
For those of you who have not yet The telephone directories will be available for
noticed, WOLRA has acquired 2 new pickup at the Rec Centre by WOLRA Members
bicycle racks; one by the pool and one as of the 9th of May (see page 6). If you
by the tennis court. haven’t already signed up to be a WOLRA
Also, bollard covers on the walkway to Member during the April 2022-23 Membership
the golf course, off Dorchester. Campaign (ending May 3rd) you may phone
Gail 613-399-1096 to do so. Something new
in this year’s directory is the addition of names
and numbers by street address. And isn’t that
a fabulous aerial shot of our community on the
cover? LOOKIN’ GOOD WOTL!
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WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE
RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
www.wolra.ca
YOUR BEST SOURCE OF
UP-TO-DATE INFO
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE INTERESTING
HERITAGE SECTION!
http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/heritage.html
FOR SALE
CANVAS PRINT
37” x 37” Lightweight - Wrapped
Easy to carry - Easy to hang
FOR SALE $40
WALKER Marg Fennell
WHICH CONVERTS AS A PUSH WHEELCHAIR marg.fennell@gmail.com
Retails at $500
1-289-383-4995
SELL FOR $250
Used temporarily indoors, never used outdoors.
Contact John or text at 613 827 8498
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 14IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
Those who have not yet received their
PHOTO Directory, may phone 613-885-
6018 to arrange for a pickup at 7 Mount
Grove. IMPORTANT: If you picked up a
directory for someone else while they
were away, PLEASE be sure to give it to
them asap.
Pam Smith
SPRING IS THE TIME TO
WOTL GET YOUR ‘GET UP & GO’
PHOTO FOR SALE
1983 Porsche 944
DIRECTORY 5 Speed Manual Transmission,
Removable Roof Panel
PRICE $18,000 (2020 APPRAISEL AVAILABLE)
CALL GIL (613) 399-2563
COME PLAY WITH US
HIT SOME BALLS OR HAVE A BEER ON OUR PATIO
* A SPECIAL INVITATION *
SENIOR SINGLE MEMBERSHIPS
Any resident of the community who has not
Weekday (Monday to Friday) played the course, is invited to come out any
Single: $1,125 plus HST weekday to try the course and (with proof of
Full (7days) Single:
$1,260 plus HST residence) will be provided with
SENIOR COUPLES ONE FREE 9-HOLE GREEN FEE.
MEMBERSHIPS
Weekday Couple: $ 2,080 plus HST
Full Couple: $ 2,345 plus HST
Trail Fees for Senior Member
Carts Only
$450 plus HST per Rider
Not transferable
Insurance Waiver
& Proof of Insurance Required
Ask Us About Cart Fees, Cart
We Golf!
Packages, Junior & Intermediate
Memberships, Guest Fees, Public
613.399.2357
Pay Fees, etc.
https://golfwellington.ca/
https://golfwellington.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/wellingtongolfcourse
https://www.facebook.com/wellingtongolfcourse
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 15IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
CHECK THIS OUT FOR LOTS OF MAY EVENTS (SOME ARE FREE)
CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGE TO FIND OUT MORE & TO REGISTER
“Come and celebrate spring migration at the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory.
Together with our amazing presenters, guides and community partners we have built a
wonderful program for you with demonstrations, hikes (or a lovely stroll), a wine and
cheese with well-known author, a fascinating evening event ‘Nighttime Sounds and
Sky’, a webinar, hands-on family fun and more…”
(When registering, no space in postal code)
Bring empathy alive
with the people in
your life.
Be there, listen
completely, and see
the world through
their eyes.
Click poster on right to find out
more.
2188 County Rd 1, Unit 3
RR#1 Bloomfield, ON, K0K 1G0
STORE 613.393.2228
info@alotatile.com
www.alotatitle.com
@alotatile
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 16IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
DRAGON BOATING IS BACK !
The Prince Edward County Lions Club
sponsors a Dragon Boat Club paddling out
of Wellington Monday and Wednesday at
6pm and Saturday morning at 8.
You are on the water for one hour and all
training and equipment is supplied. We are
finally getting started again which happens
early June.
It is a good chance for some fitness, meet
new people and you’re on the water!
For more information contact:
Brenda Little 613-503-1113
Brenda.little20@gmail.com
I was really was planning on starting our
Guided Meditation Circle again in May but
latest COVID numbers etc. sadly make me
reluctant to do so. Maybe in June or even
July, and I’ll introduce myself all over again to
our new residents! Watch this spot.
Meanwhile remember: “In this world of
onrushing events - even just a ‘one-breath’
meditation - straightening the back, clearing
the mind for a moment - is a refreshing island
in the stream. Although the word ‘meditation’
has mystical and maybe religious connotations
for many people, it is a simple and plain
activity.” (Gary Snyder)
Just breathe. Especially now. See you soon,
Roz
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 17IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
LET’S SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL!
JUNE 18TH
SAVE THE DATE, PICK A MATE, DON’T BE LATE!
Come Bop at the Sock Hop, Say You Will Be There...
Girls, put on your poodle skirts & Boys, grease back your hair!
Cost TBD
* Stay tuned for more on this exciting upcoming event via e-blast & June Neighbourly News *
A MCNEILL / PATTERSON / STEVENS EVENT
Like sculptured works of art, our NEW serving
collection is made from sustainable, dense,
natural acacia and olive woods.
They boast gorgeous graining and beautifully
hand polished finishes for a sophisticated
presentation. A perfect accompaniment for Scott Johnston
your Olive Oil & Balsamic-based meals! Owner
613.966.2693
scott@bellevillebeernwine.com
185 MAIN STREET www.bellevillebeernwine.com
PICTON 600 Dundas Street East
(613) 476-5483 Belleville, ON K8N 5P9
www.kingstonoliveoil.com
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 18IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
GARAGE SALE UPDATE
IMPORTANT DATES
SETUP AND DROPOFF • THURSDAY, MAY 12+ FRIDAY, MAY 13, 8am-3pm
SALE • SATURDAY MAY 14 7:30am - 12 noon
In the past, there have been items donated that were somewhat unworthy of resale, subsequently,
those items ended up in the garbage dumpster at a cost to WOLRA. Please bear in mind that the
garage sale reflects the image of Wellington on the Lake to the public, so be discriminant when
collecting your items for the sale.
TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR GATHER, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING
Gently used items only, make sure they work, check for odours of mustiness, mould and smoke, no
rusted baking pans, no clothing with obvious stains, damage or odours, items should be clean. We
will not accept luggage.
PERSONAL ITEMS
No expired packaged products such as 5 year-old hair dye, used or out-of-date makeup, razors
unless brand new in original packaging and no used tub mats.
LINEN
Free from odours, labeled with the size, for example Queen, Single, etc. If possible, please deliver
to Pam Smith (7 Mount Grove) for packaging by May 6th, otherwise to the Rec Centre on the 12th
or 13th.
PICKUP
Please call Roy Perkin at 399-1752 to have your items picked up if necessary. Pickup will be at the
discretion of the crew. The crew will not carry anything from a basement and will not carry large
heavy items. For large furniture items, a picture will be taken which will be displayed along with
your contact info in the furniture department at the Rec Centre the day of the sale. Any interested
buyers will contact you, the money will go to the garage sale and the purchaser will remove the
item from your home. Be sure to book your pickup asap!
BAKING
Please label the ingredients and the name of the item. For more info contact Reta Desmarais at
retadee@bell.net and be sure to see page 21 for more info.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS WILL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF
THE TRIAGE TEAM THEREFORE, UNSUITABLE
ITEMS MAY BE RETURNED TO YOU.
NEW THIS YEAR
Customers will be able use debit or credit cards as
well as cash. Individual section leaders will not have
cash. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own
bag(s) and masking is required.
Brenda Little, Brenda.little20@gmail.com
613-503-1113
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MASKS
REQUIRED
DEBIT
PORTION OF PROCEEDS GOING TO PEC HOSPITAL ‘BACK THE BUILD’
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 20IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
CALLING ALL GARDENERS! GARAGE SALE PICKUP 12 & 13 MAY
If you require items picked up for the garage sale
Finally we can garden! As we get going,
PLEASE CALL 613 399 1752. No one will be
think about the upcoming Garage Sale answering the phone on pickup days, as we will be
for your cuttings, etc. as we usually busy out on the road. So get your pickup booked
have a plant section and they often sell SOON. ...Your PickUp Crews
well. Thanks,
Brenda Little
Cookies, and cupcakes, and tarts will be fine
Good baking donated make great use of your time
Just make ‘em and bring ‘em to go on display
You’ll help make our hard work become a great day!
It’s bake sale time again!
It is time for all you bakers out there to get your hands and creative minds
working on your best looking and best tasting products.
Your donations are appreciated and will help make the WOTL Community Garage
Sale a great success.
Please drop off your delicious delights at the REC CENTRE on FRIDAY,
May 13th between 7 am and 4 pm.
Specialty products would be greatly appreciated so please indicate if your goodies
are nut free, low sugar, gluten-free, or keto type.
Reta Desmarais
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MAKE A DONATION TO PEC HOSPITAL
WHILE
ACQUIRING
*Jim and Carol Grieve will match the first
A WORK $1000 raised by the Art Auction.
OF ART SILENT ART
BIDDING OPENS
MAY 17th & ENDS AUCTION
MAY 31st @ 3pm THE PAINTINGS OF
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HOSPITAL BETTY GRIEVE
*TAX RECEIPTS WILL BE ISSUED Completion of Paintings by the
BY HOSPITAL* WOTL ART GROUP
Project Organization by
MAUREEN WALLER
FUNDRAISER FOR OUR
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
HOSPITAL
AS PER GIL GRIEVE’S WISHES
* CLICK ON THE ABOVE PAINTING FRAME TO SEE PHOTOS OF THE
PAINTINGS ON DISPLAY IN THE CARD ROOM (on our website)
PAINTINGS ON DISPLAY IN CARD ROOM
(will be removed during garage sale then re-hung May 16th)
Paintings to be numbered and there will be a binder in
the card room (with photos of each painting and
its corresponding number) in which to cast your bid.
Winning bidders may pay for and collect their works
between 3 & 5 pm on the Tuesday, May 31.
BE SURE TO ATTEND THE MAY 28TH COFFEE MORNING
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COFFEE MORNING SHE’S BAAACK!
HOSTED BY THE "After 5 years, the Blonde Eastern Grey
Squirrel has returned to
WOTL ART GROUP our bird feeding site."
Viviane Jennings, Reynolds Place
SATURDAY, MAY 28th @ 9:30 am
By the 28th the much anticipated WOTL Garage And what a
beauty!
Sale will be behind us and bidding in the Silent
Auction will almost be at an end.
Bring your mug and $1 for coffee and a donut.
50/50 Draw also available.
The Silent Auction paintings (with all proceeds
going to PEC Hospital Fund) will be on display
and the bidding binder also. A short explanation
on the story behind this event by Maureen
Waller, with no obligation to anyone.
This is a chance to get together with your
neighbours AND an opportunity to donate to our
hospital while acquiring a work of art (tax
receipts will be issued by the hospital). WOULD YOU & YOUR FRIENDS, OR
As of that morning there will only be 3 days YOUR STREET, OR YOUR ACTIVITY
left to participate! GROUP LIKE TO HOST A FUTURE
Jim and Carol Grieve will match the first COFFEE MORNING?
$1000 raised by the Art Auction. Coffee Mornings are held on Saturday
mornings, hosted by a volunteer or a group of
volunteers. Easy to do, coaching available,
expenses paid by WOLRA. Free advertising in
the NN by emailing your info to
neighbourlynews@gmail.com.
Contact Gail Post for more info 613-399-1096.
Signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the Rec
Centre library.
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 23IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
Several people in our WOTL community have volunteered to help out
neighbours for small one time tasks such as:
Moving furniture or tires or lawn furniture
Taking material to the dump, or taking out garbage
Decluttering or reorganizing in your house
Staining a deck or raking the lawn
Fixing a leaky tap or installing a new one
Putting up a chandelier
Changing a light bulb
Note that we don’t do jobs that you would normally hire a worker. This is a free service but if you
insist on giving, please donate to the Storehouse Food Bank. Please call our chairpersons Louise
Kedro at 613-902-0482 or Nancy Shaw x1366 with your request. They will then contact volunteers
who will call you to set up a day & time when they can help you out. We really enjoy volunteering
and being good neighbours!
ENQUIRING MINDS (MIGHT) WANT TO KNOW
In case you have ever wondered, Wellington on the
Lake has 927 residents and 530 homes (183 land
lease, 347 freehold). My, how we’ve grown!
Mike Storms
Sales Manager
mike@stormyscarsales.ca
www.stormyscarsales.ca
Carefully Selected Pre-owned Vehicles
With real after the sale service
13221 Loyalist Parkway 455 Centre St. N. 3 Dundas Street East
Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Napanee, ON K7R 3S4 Belleville, ON K8N 1B6
Sales: (613) 476-2188 Phone: (613) 354-2100 Sales: (613) 961-8848
Service: (613) 476-2998 Fax: (613) 354-4445 Fax: (613) 961-8858
Fax: (613) 476-4880
ESTATES & CONSIGNMENT STORE
727 Ridge Rd. • Picton • ON K0K 2T0
ONE ITEM - FULL ESTATES ...over the summer until Phase
michelle@kos.net
One roads get fixed.
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 24IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS
SUMMER EVENINGS OF (MOSTLY) COMEDY 2022
COME JOIN US AT THE REC CENTRE 7:30pm
3 SHOWINGS
SATURDAY JUNE 25
SUNDAY JUNE 26
MONDAY JUNE 27
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!
TICKETS $10 • AVAILABLE IN REC CENTRE LOBBY • WATCH E-BLAST FOR DATES AND TIMES
* IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN IN THE FUN *
We need both on-stage and off-stage people.
Help us make this a memorable evening!
Join us at 3:15, Tuesdays at the Rec Centre
or call Bea Howse 613-388-1625
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 25IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
13th ANNUAL
SHOW
Hopefully with COVID behind us, the Wellington Golden Voices choir is once
again planning to host its annual Arts & Crafts Show, to be held in our Rec
Centre, on Saturday, September 24th, 2022.
Your wonderful homemade crafts allow people to do their Christmas shopping
early and enjoy coffee and goodies in our tea room.
Further details and table booking forms will be available, for mailing out, by the
end of May. If you require any further information, please contact Sandy Fox at
sandyfox762@gmail.com or at 613-399-1121.
This is a fun day so mark the date on your calendar and hopefully we will see you
there.
Sandy Fox
President, Wellington Golden Voices
DO YOU LIKE TO SING?
Choir practice is every Tuesday at the Rec
Centre, from noon to 2pm, starting on
Tuesday, May 3rd. The cost is $40 which
helps to defray the cost of new music pieces,
our pianist and our choir director.
We ask that you be fully vaccinated and
choir masks will be permitted if
you wish to wear one. For more information
contact Sandy Fox, at 613-399-1121.
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 26IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
LANDSCAPE , ASPHALT & OTHER
OUTDOOR SERVICES
SEE ALSO NEXT PAGE
QUALITY OUTDOOR 613.813.6156
LANDSCAPING Offering Interlock Brick
Stone Walls
Jamie Cutler Driveways
Gardens
Quality Landscaping Sod Installation
at Affordable Prices! Soil Leveling
Email:
“We work on one project at a time” qualityoutland@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Qualityoutdoorlandscape
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 27IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
613-966-0466
trimardoors@yahoo.ca
www.trimardoors.ca
GARAGE DOORS
SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION
Servicing Belleville & Surrounding Area
Since 2006
Reg & Paula Kelly
& SNOW REMOVAL
Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0
TYLER RICKEY
Phone: 613.476.3065
(613) 885-9554
Email: atlantisirrigation@xplornet.com
www. atlantisirrigationandlighting.com W: SealMyDriveway.ca
E: sales@prochoiceasphalt.ca
Reg & Paula Kelly
Owners
P.O. Box 6130 Phone: 613-476-3065
Picton, Ontario www.weedman.com
www.weedmancanada.com
K0K 2T0 email: picton@weedmancanada.com
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 28IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and the memories we’ve made along the way.
Spring is here and we are finally able to move about, whether it be flying, cruising, driving or taking
the train! We made it through what was hopefully the worst of the COVID ‘hiatus from normalcy’.
WOTL’s Travel Club is celebrating its 5th birthday this year. Sometimes it is hard to believe how
time flies. We started in 2017 with one trip to Stratford and St. Jacobs and added many trips over
the past years until everything changed. A tiny but virulent virus caused us to cancel our so highly
anticipated trip to the Agawa Canyon in 2020 and 2021, putting us in a travel holding pattern for
the past two years.
We truly hope we can get back to exploring destinations together which is how we started out. Five
years ago there was a strong interest in visiting places and traveling together based on cost
sharing. The benefits? Well, trips were planned by an experienced travel guide, no driving for
individuals required, no highway driving or night driving and no additional profit margin added. We
take advantage of group pricing and have fun making new friends in our WOTL community. Let's
start again.
Deborah Erler, Gail Kreutz and Christine Trulsen are YOUR team to organize, budget, handle the
money and guide the trips. All on a volunteering basis. Christine plans and guides, Deborah and
Gail are in charge of managing the funds and all 3 women have our travel interests and memories
as their goal.
The way it works is as following:
1. Members of the Travel Club are informed first (before the rest of the community). To become
a member you let one of us know and pay a $20pp one-time refundable deposit.
2. After a trip is proposed, interest is collected by signing up for it. Usually a signup sheet is
placed in the library at the Rec Centre or you can email Christine Trulsen christinetrulsen@gmail.com.
If more than 30 people sign up, the trip is then planned and budgeted.
3. When people sign up, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. If an individual cannot go, it
is the responsibility of that individual to find a replacement.
4. A timeline is established for final payments and communication will be via email with
participants.
5. After each trip the participants will receive a balance sheet regarding income and expenses.
We are working with transparency and are an absolutely non-profit group interested in
traveling together. Please remember, we are all volunteers. We are neighbours and friends.
We are not a business. So, it will look different from the trips you booked with travel agencies.
For the remainder of this year (2022) we are proposing another trip to Stratford with a visit to the
St. Jacob's Farmer's Market. The famous musical "Chicago" is on the schedule for the Stratford
Festival Theatre. It will be either in June or August, on a Wednesday or Friday with an overnight in
St. Jacobs and a visit to the Farmer's Market the following day, Thursday or Saturday https://
www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Chicago. No details have been confirmed; expression of
interest is the first step.
In July we have a chance to see ABBA MIA! in Campbellford at the Westben Barn Theatre https://
www.westben.ca/22-abba-mia. And for October we might enjoy a trip to Toronto to visit the spooky "Casa
Loma", all decorated for Halloween with leisure time and city tour in Toronto https://casaloma.ca/project/
legends-of-horror/.
If you have any ideas or places to go please share with us and we will inquire about interest. For
2023 we did have plans for a tour to Newfoundland, we have the postponed trip to the Agawa
Canyon and a long-standing request for a winter stay in Quebec City with the lights and snow. We
will see how COVID is releasing us from its grip and will start planning for future trips soon. Let's
make new friends, new memories and see new (or old) places.
Cheers to health, travel and fun! Christine, Deborah and Gail
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 29IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354 FOR SALE Two Year-Old Mennonite Furniture Office Desk Constructed of solid wormy maple Less than half price due to necessary downsizing. Asking $450 Interested parties call 613-399-1536 WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 30
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LA CONDESA AND FLAME & SMITH
Contributed by Jerry Puklicz
Two Prince Edward County restaurants are
featured on the Food Network’s new season
of Big Food Bucket List.
The Food Network shoot at La Condesa in
Wellington, and Flame and Smith in
Bloomfield, took place in the summer of
2021, for the third season of the show
airing this April and May. Premiere night
for season three of the Food Network show
Big Food Bucket List was Saturday, April
2nd highlighting La Condesa. The show’s
episode featuring Flame and Smith is to air
on Saturday May 7, at 8 p.m.
Two County restaurants on HGTV’s Big Food
Bucket List
MOVIN’ TO THE COUNTY by the Frere Brothers
Fun County song; listen to the words...
https://music.youtube.com/watch?
v=gXn4JCDanbQ&list=RDAMVMgXn4JCDanbQ
In response to my email to Rod Bovay, the Chief Administrative
Officer of the City of Belleville, asking if there is any news regarding
the opening of the Belleville Costco…
April 21st
“At this point I can't confirm anything as we are waiting for Costco
BELLEVILLE? to make an announcement. There will definitely be a public
announcement as you can imagine there is a lot of public interest in
the project.”
Well, at least we now know that a Costco in Belleville is still on the table; rumours abound that
Costco had changed its mind. ...Pam Smith, NN Editor
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LOUISE’S
LOUISE’S PORCH at 22 Heritage is gratefully accepting
PORCH the following items for the Wellington Storehouse
Foodbank:
22 Heritage
613-902-0482
• Small kitchen appliances i.e. toaster, kettle, coffeemaker, etc.
• Toiletries
• Clothing, shoes, boots
• Children books only
• Non-perishable food
• Linens
• Dishes, glasses, pots & pans
• Window coverings
• JUICE BOXES, SNACKS, INDIVIDUAL FRUIT CUPS AND GRANOLA BARS
If you have something that is not on this list please call Louise @ 613-902-0482 or save it for the
2022 WOTL garage sale. For large items, i.e. furniture, please call Linda Downey @ 613-849-7403.
Dog friendly!
FRESH
LOCAL
MEAT
SPRIGGLEN MEAT MARKET
286 MAIN STREET WELLINGTON
Free parking in the 613-399-2173
connected lot on www.sprigglenmeatmarket.ca
40 Wharf Street
LOCALLY RAISED & PROCESSED BEEF, CHICKEN, LAMB, GOAT & MORE!
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE R E S I D E N T S’ ASSOCIATION 32IN MAY THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS MAY 2022 - ISSUE #354
ANNUAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION
STILL REQUIRED IN ONTARIO
WAS NOT EXPLAINED
When Doug Ford cancelled licence sticker
renewals he did not mention that even
though you no longer renew/replace the
sticker on your licence plate, you must still
“renew your vehicle registration”.
Here’s a link to the Service Ontario site to
complete your “vehicle registration
renewal”.
https://www.services.gov.on.ca/.../d5/
L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/
There is no cost. Remember to get a
receipt and keep it with your registration
paper (the green paper to which you used
to affix the white paper sticker with the
renewal date).
Helpful Information extracted from the
Prince Edward County Community Page
This is a ‘real thing’… Click on the image to
read all about it!
DAY TRIPPIN’
The picturesque community of Waupoos
(from the Ojibwe word for “rabbit” –
waabooz), is located on the eastern end of
the Prince Edward County peninsula, and
is best known as the birthplace of the
County’s thriving wine industry.
County Road 8 hugs the water’s edge
stretching past vineyards, apple orchards,
and breathtaking lake views – an ideal
spring drive.
Click the image on right to read more
including spots to visit along the way.
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DO YOU HAVE SOME SPARE TIME?
During the last two years of hibernation, things have changed. Many people have not yet come out
to play again, or get back into a routine outside of the home. This is having a severe effect on our
communities and organizations, especially those that require volunteers. The two I am high-
lighting are the ones I personally have experience with, or knowledge of.
The Canadian Cancer Society is desperately short of drivers to take clients to appointments at
various medical facilities. We all hope we may never need to use this service, but many do and
rely on the volunteer driver. For more information contact: The Cancer society @ 1 888 939 3333.
The Regent Theatre is open again for movies and live events. Various
positions are available, for example: Box Office, Ushering, Concession,
Bar, to name but a few. Time commitment as a volunteer can be as little as
a one and a half hour shift. For more information go to the theregentthea-
tre.org.
As with all volunteer work, the more volunteers, the lighter the load for
everyone involved and services and events will be available for all in the
future.
Jean Perkin 613 339 1752
BOCCE
We are sure that
Spring will soon be
here and we are
looking forward to the
start of the 2022 Bocce
season! Once again,
we will play each
Monday morning. The
season will begin on May 30th and run until September
26th. We look forward to welcoming past players as
well as new ones. Please come and see us at the
WOLRA Activity Signup Day and Coffee Morning on
Saturday, April 30th. If you want to have fun and meet
your neighbours, sign up for bocce. If you’ve never
played before, don’t worry, we’ll teach you. As we have
done for the past two years, we will follow any public
health guidelines and safety protocols to ensure the
safety of WOTL residents. Games are played in six time
slots each Monday morning between 8:30 a.m. and 12
noon. Each game takes up to 40 minutes to play. These
are scheduled games.
Please only sign up as a regular player if you can
commit to almost every Monday morning. If not, please
sign up as a spare to sub for regular players when
called upon. We look forward to seeing you on April
30th . If you would like to register and are not able to
be there on April 30th, or have any questions, please
e-mail b.mcdonald1048@gmail.com or phone
613-399-5859. See you on the bocce courts!
Brenda McDonald and Cathy Peers
Contributed by Rita Berzins
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Lots of volunteer opportunities are available in our
community. Please visit the website
www.communitycareforseniors.org to see the services
offered and the volunteer opportunities.
You may also call 613-476-7493 to
Start the Conversation and Volunteer
in your own community or email
Teresa.shephard@commuitycarefor seniors.org.
Contributed by Reta Desmarais
PICKLE BALL HOSTED JAKE & JUNE KENT
COFFEE MORNING ON APRIL 16TH Jake and June Kent who resided at 93
Sandbanks Court for almost 25 years, have
Lovely Easter décor, lots of Tim’s donuts and recently moved to Empire Crossing in Port
great tasting coffee (using the new Bunn Hope. They were very actively involved in
machines) for everyone. 50/50 Draw was won our community; Jake was a keen golfer and
by Elaine Jackson and there were Pickle Ball one of the WOTL group that worked with the
demonstrations (normally played on the tennis golf club owners during the planning and
court) for the attendees. FUN! building of the course. During the summer
Jake often played three rounds of golf, dawn
to dusk before joining his wife for evening
cards. June was an avid lawn bowler but was
more renowned for her card playing, a regular
name in the section of winners in the NN. To
her neighbours June was the one who baked
cakes and cookies for us, provided sweet
homegrown tomatoes and also for her porch
coffee and daily happy hours. Many times
when her grandchildren were down for a
summer break we would receive a plate of
fresh baked cookies via her young delivery
people. We wish them happiness in their new
home; they will be missed.
Contributed by Brian Beasant
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TENNIS SIGNUP
Tennis is still an active organized event for THE ANNUAL
WOLRA members. Play is scheduled every day, ROMEO DRAW FOR $1,000
except Sunday, all in the morning hours to
avoid the hot summer sun in the afternoon. As in previous years, tickets will be a hot
For new members in WOTL, all scheduled commodity and early purchase is strongly
games are doubles. recommended.
Remember that all proceeds after the winning
A signup sheet is in the library; enter your
prize is disbursed will benefit the WOTL
name, email address and preferred days you
Children's' Christmas Stocking Fund, Prince
would like to play. You can register anywhere
Edward Memorial Hospital, and Prince Edward
from 1 to 6 days.
Hospice.
SCHEDULED GAMES BEGIN JUNE 1st
If more info is need, feel free to contact me
The Draw will be held on September 3rd and
at jerrypuklicz@yahoo.ca or Norm Dodgson tickets can be purchased from any of the
at normdogson@hotmail.com. following ROMEO members:
Brian Beasant 399-5394
Jerry Puklicz
Dave Silver 399-1651
Roy Perkin 399-1752
Keith Norris 399-5799
Cliff DeLeon 399-5984
GOOD LUCK!
Geoff Telling
& Wayne King
ROMEO
LOTTERY
WELLINGTON ROTARY BEACH CLEANUP
Ever admire the tidiness of our Rotary Beach after a
long winter? That would be thanks to the
Wellington Rotary members and their friends and
family who clear debris from the beach, clean up
the trash and clear sand from the boardwalk in
spring before the busy summer season starts each
year. BTW, there are many Rotarians who are also
WOTL residents. The Rotary Club does much to
support the community, including voluntarily
manning the bottle return depot on Wednesdays
and Saturdays in Wellington.
https://www.wellingtonrotary.ca/
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