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Laughter is wine for the soul. APRIL 2021 - ISSUE # 341
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Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association
Laughter is wine for the soul. APRIL 2021 - ISSUE # 341
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WOTL MATTERS
OUR MISSION
The Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association (WOLRA), Our Neighbourly News Magazine
and all the other hard working WOTL volunteers, strive to ensure that all WOTL residents feel
connected, included and engaged in this great community of ours, Wellington on the Lake!
ARTICLE INDEX
2 EDITOR’S DESK 29 ALL THINGS COUNTY
4 INSIDE WOLRA COMMUNITY PHOTO DIRECTORY
6 ADVERTISER INDEX 30 BILL C-7 UPDATE
7 CONTACT INFO 31 LONELY? NEED TO TALK?
8 NOMINATING COMMITTEE UPDATE VACCINATION CELEBRATIONS
9 SENIOR’S FITNESS PARK 32 ADOPT A TREE OR BENCH PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 33 FRAUD ALERT… YUP, STILL HAPPENING
BOTTLE RETURN DEPOT 35 PEC RANKED #6 BEST VACAY SPOT
10 ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY PICTON NEXT HOT SPOT
11 COMMUNITY CLEANUP PEC RANKED ONE OF BEST TO VISIT
12 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE POST PANDEMIC
13 HOW FUNDS ARE USED AND BENEFITS COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS
14 LAST CHANCE FOR TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 36 MEDITATION CIRCLE
15 SPEEDING IN WOTL MOBILITY SCOOTER FOR SALE
EARLY DAYS OF WOTL 37 BARRED OWL ON MAPLEHURST
16 WELCOME NEW NEIGHBOURS PROBUS CLUB
WELCOME COMMITTEE 38 WELLINGTON DUMP
17 DECLUTTERING SALE! LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY
18 ADVERTISING ANXIOUS GARDENERS
A THEATRE CLUB ‘BAR NONE’ BEGINS! 39 PEC LION’S CLUB
19 WELLINGTON RESCUE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS 40 BRIGHTON TO TRENTON BY BOAT
20 HARBINGERS OF SPRING 41 COUNTY TRANSIT
21 CATHY’S YOGA I WOKE ONE DAY, MY HAIR WAS GRAY
22 BOCCE BALL 42 NEED A RAINBARREL, COMPOSTER, ETC.?
BICYCLE FOR SALE 43 QUINTE WASTE SOLUTIONS
23 ANNUAL ROMEO DRAW FOR $1000 44 DON’T FEEL LIKE COOKING? PLUS SOME-
TENNIS SIGNUP THING NEW COMING!
COOKING FOR ONE 45 DYK? WOMEN DOMINATED BEER
24 LOOKING FOR LONG-TERM WOTL RENTAL BREWING
PET ETIQUETTE WALK DOWNTOWN PICTON - MAP
LOUISES PORCH 46 ONLINE READING
25 WOTL WEBSITE CELEBRATIONS UPDATE
OPENING SOON 47 LOTS OF COVID INFO & RESOURCES
26 10 THINGS TO DO IN PEC 48 CONDOLENCES
BEST WISHES EDWARD JONES
27 PICKLE BALL KEN MICKLETHWAITE
28 GLENORA FERRY WINTER SCHEDULE 49 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
50 APRIL CALENDAR
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INSIDE WOLRA Well, here we are at the beginning of spring. Last
year, at exactly this time, in the Neighbourly News I
wrote “We are in the midst of a pandemic that is im-
pacting our health, our lives, and the way we live
them. We are fighting an enemy that is faceless,
raceless,
sexless, non-denominational and non-partisan – we
will beat this enemy, together”. We haven’t beaten
Covid-19 yet, but there is a big green light at the end
of the tunnel. Many of our residents have received a
vaccine, many more are scheduled soon, and the rest
of us will follow in the not-too-distant future.
We have done well in our Community and our Health Unit and we still must stay the
course. Please remember that until most of us are vaccinated, it is still necessary to wear
masks indoors, maintain social distance and proper hand hygiene. Let’s all stay healthy and
safe.
Speaking of the green light at the end of the tunnel, we have many activities and projects
scheduled that will take place in the coming weeks and months. The WOLRA Board and the
Community would like to thank the Membership for the recent Internet Vote on the issue of
increased Membership Fees. I am pleased to report that you voted, with an 83% majority, to
approve the increase from $15 per person to $20 per person, effective with the upcoming
Membership Campaign (see page 12 & 13). We will continue to use your fees to provide
more and expanded activities and community improvements in a fiscally responsible manner.
And speaking of community improvements, as it turns to spring and the weather allows us,
we will be working on many projects. We plan to complete the Park, using the balance of
funds provided by Frontier. This will consist of cutting more pathways in the eastern half of
the Park and finishing with crushed stone on all the pathways. In addition, there will be more
trees planted and benches placed as well as a defined entrance to the Park off Dorchester.
Memorial trees and benches, funded by residents, will also be installed (see page 11).
And, the Park news doesn’t stop there. We want to thank Ann Mau, Denise Paquette-
Frenette, and MaryLynn Stevens for all their work to secure a Federal Grant of $25,000 to
place Senior Fitness equipment in the Park for everyone’s use. This has been a lot of work
and if you see any of these folks around the community, give them a hearty thank you.
Delivery, and installation is being determined as of this writing, but the fitness portion of the
Park will be installed and ready for use in the late Spring or early Summer.
Further beautification of the Rec Centre in the form of new stone planters in front, and more
garden work around the building will begin in April (weather permitting) and complete in early
summer. The Parkette will be completed as well with trees and gardens.
We are receiving quotes and negotiating for the completion of the electricity in the Outdoor
Living Centre. We need to power this facility to enable us to use it for all our needs – which
means we have to be able to do just about anything that we can do inside the RC. This
includes food and beverage, full lighting and audio-visual equipment. At this point, we have
to thank Bea Howse and the WOTL Theatre Group for their generous donation of $5000 to the
completion of the OLC, it’s furnishings and audio-visual equipment. Thank you folks, and we
look forward to seeing the Theatre Group doing what they do best in the OLC as well as the
RC.
Continued next page...
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Laughter is wine for the soul. APRIL 2021 - ISSUE # 341 We still have a number of issues outstanding but we are continuing to work on them. We are looking to upgrade the flooring in the Fitness Centre as well as replacing an aging machine. We also have the plans for the “Beautification” of the Empire Drive HUT to finalize. We are initiating a survey of Leasehold residents to get their support to encourage Daimler to complete the required paving of the Leasehold section of the Community (surveys and envelopes to return to RC were hand delivered by volunteers to each Leasehold home on March 25th). We are planning a “full court press” of Daimler ownership with survey results, resident comments, pictures of ponds on the roads and raised manholes, to “encourage” the required paving at the earliest possible date. Frontier also supports us on this initiative since it is Frontier’s job to maintain these roads, summer and winter, and that function is becoming very difficult to do. Finally, I would just like to remind everyone to attend our Activity Signup Day, scheduled for May 8 (rain date May 15), outside by the OLC, utilizing all Covid protocols (see page 10). It is our plan to have coffee and donuts provided by the WOLRA Board. So, please come out – learn about and sign up for all Activities; I hope to see you there. We have many projects on the way, and plans and Activities for the future, so please stay healthy, get your vaccine when you can and let’s enjoy our journey back to normalcy. Derek Mendham, WOTL Board of Directors SPRINGTIME AT THE BEACH Photo by Sheila Ascroft https://www.sheilaascroft.com/ Wellington on the Lake Residents’ Association 5
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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 HEARING CENTRE PHARMACY
Twin Birch Suites & Cottages 613-399-2250 Hitchon’s Hearing Centre 613-471-1800 Wellington Pharmacy
ADULT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 613-399-2420
HEATING/HVAC
Wellings of Picton 613-707-0431
Veenstra’ & Lloyds Plumbing, Heating & PLUMBING
ESTATE/CONSIGNMENT STORE Cooling 613-393-2262 Veenstra’ & Lloyds Plumbing, Heating &
Koopman’s 613-393-1732 Andy’s Home Comfort - Heating & Cooling Cooling 613-393-2262
AWNINGS
(email) 613-813-1545
PRINTING/PASSPORT PHOTO/
EC Awnings 613-921-1350 HOME CARE/HELP/RENOS OFFICE SUPPLIES/SIGNS
In Home Services Plus (email) Printcraft 613-476-3272
BEER & WINE MAKING
Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693 613-743-2010 REAL ESTATE
Simple Freedom Design EXIT - Cliff DeLeon 613-920-5984
BLINDS 1-905-464-0818 CENTURY 21 - Elsie Wiersma (email)
County Blinds 613-921-6651
HOME ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS 613-848-4810
Quinte Paint & Wallpaper (& Blinds)
Quinte Home Installations 613-243-0002 ROYAL LEPAGE - Jasna Efendic
613-645-2190
416-361-1572
CHIROPRACTOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS
EXIT - Christine Rutter
County Chiropractic 613-399-1491 Simple Freedom Design
613-849-6068
& Massage Therapy 1-905-464-0818
THE COUNTY GUYS REAL ESTATE GROUP
Doug Crowe Home Repairs (Phone only) 613-
CLOTHING 613-813-7676
970-6409
The Dressing Room 613.966.7171 RENOVATIONS
KITCHEN
ELECTRICIAN BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682
Simple Freedom Design
Mark Higgs Electrical 613-813-2100 Simple Freedom Design
1-905-464-0818
1-905-464-0818
FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISOR LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE,
Active WealthManagement (website) IRRIGATION RESTAURANTS
Sharon Visser (email) 613-771-0115 Weed Man 613-476-3065 Hoss’s Diner 613-392-7257
FOOD Atlantis Irrigation 613-476-3065 ROOFING
MY PIES 613-399-3300 WE DELIVER! Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email) PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
SARAH’NDIPITY 343-262-7736 WE DELIVER! 613-403-0335 613-403-0335
BBI Contracting (email) 613-399-1682
FOOT CARE SKIN PRODUCTS (NATURAL)
Quality Outdoor Landscaping
Family Foot & Wellness Centre Essential Relaxation 613-922-1056
613-813-6156
613-645-3668 SNOW REMOVAL
Ideal Lawncare Plus 613-476-1452
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Cardinal Property Grooming (email) PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Ainsworth Funeral Home 613-920-4725 613-403-0335
613-399-3177 TILE CRAFTSMAN
MASSAGE THERAPY
Hicks Funeral Home 613-476-5571 ALOTA Tile 613-393-2228
County Chiropractic & Massage Therapy
Whattam Funeral Home 613-476-2450
613-399-1491 TRAVEL
FURNITURE
PAINTING Journeys by Escape 1-888-685-6888 x545
Lavender Furniture 613-399-3177
Boyce’s Painting 613-827-0487 WINDOW CLEANING
GARAGE DOORS
PAINT & WALLPAPER PEC Window Cleaning (email) 613-827-7584
Central Garage Doors 613-847-7488 PYRAMID Roofing Specialists (email)
Quinte Paint & Wallpaper 613-645-2190
HANDYMAN SERVICES 613-403-0335
PET NEEDS
Pyramid Roofing Specialists, Etc. (email) WINE & BEER MAKING
Winstead Dogs 613-393-2729
613-403-0335 Belleville Beer & Wine 613-966-2693
Brighton Pet Cremations 613-475-2718
Boyce’s Painting (and Odd Jobs) 613-827-048
JP Grooming - Dog Groomer 613-848-5882
NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE
BUT WHEN WE CAN…
LET’S
SUPPORT LOCAL
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CONTACT INFORMATION
REMEMBER: RESIDENTS’ TELEPHONE NUMBERS SHOWN IN THE NEIGHBOURLY NEWS MAY BE
THE LAST 4 DIGITS ONLY. IF SO, DIAL 613-399 BEFORE THE 4 DIGITS. SAME WITH THE
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY BTW.
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
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
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 wolra.annualfees@gmail.com or
cheque to 7 Mount Grove with name and address.
REGISTER TO RECEIVE MONTHLY LINK TO Neighbourly News
(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: Gail Post – x1096 OR
http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/joinWOLRA.html
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: x3835 or reniet@sandbankhomes.com
DAIMLER: (613) 848-6490, dkendall.drpl@gmail.com
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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AN UPDATE FROM YOUR NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR 2021
With the arrival of April and the weather looking more and more like spring outside, I am
pleased to announce that four people have come forward and submitted their candidacy for the
next WOLRA Board term commencing July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Currently, there
are four board members who have indicated they will be stepping down from the Board as of
the end of June, 2021.
As per our Bylaws and Policies, nominations will remain open until the close of the May 18th
General Meeting. Please note that the date of this meeting was previously anticipated to be
May 11th but has now been set for May 18th. The meeting may take place in the Rec Centre or
it may need to be a virtual meeting this year, depending upon our facility’s status under
Covid- 19 regulations at that time.
If you are interested in submitting your name as a nominee, you still have time and are most
welcome to do so. Just contact me and I will be happy to go over the process and details with
you. At this time, we do also have a fifth person strongly interested in committing to their
candidacy. Should more than four applications be received by the Nominating Committee,
there would be an election in the month of June as the Board membership has a maximum of
ten persons under our Nominating Policy.
The names of the candidates will be posted to our website and announced in the May
Neighbourly News and/or via eblast at least ten days prior to the May 18th General Meeting
date. The signed candidates will be presented to you at the May meeting and the opportunity
to nominate additional candidates provided prior to the close of the meeting. In June, each
candidate will publish a brief biography including their background, interests and their reasons
for wishing to become a Board member in the June Neighbourly News. The successful
candidates will assume office with the Board at the beginning of July, 2021.
At this time, I would like to thank many of our existing and past Board members for their
assistance in locating candidates in our community and encouraging them to step forward. It
has been a great help to the Nominating Committee, particularly under the unusual
circumstances this year caused by Covid-19 restrictions on socializing.
Elaine Jackson, Chair, Nominating Committee for WOLRA 2021, 613-399-3083,
maplejay602@gmail.com and
Gerry Stewart, Member, Nominating Committee for WOLRA 2021, 613-654-1204,
gerbev79@gmail.com
TRENTON CLINIC
Hitchon’s Hearing Centre www.hitchonshearingcentre.ca 23 Balsam Street
Trenton ON K8V 4T5
613-955-1000
BELLEVILLE CLINIC
150 Sidney Street Unit 6,
Belleville ON K8P 5E2
613-966-9955
PICTON CLINIC
1 McFarland Drive
Picton ON K0K 2T0
613-471-1800
Health & Wellness Business of the Year 2020
Service doesn't end at the hearing aid sale. Ongoing service, retesting, adjustment and training are key to ensuring you enjoy the best
hearing possible from your hearing aids. We offer a 90 day trial period with the purchase of Hearing Aids. We also offer payment plans.
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WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE SENIORS FITNESS PARK
OUTDOOR FUN
WE GOT IT! For those of you who don’t already know, our recent success in acquiring an NHSP
grant is quite an achievement and is a testimony to our collective competence. Navigating the
necessary steps requires effort, persistence and a bit of strategy to best align our application
with the interpreted goals of the program. The team of Ann Mau, Denise Paquette-Frenette and
MaryLynn Stevens came through for us by acquiring funding for a series of assets that we likely
would not otherwise fund. More importantly they established WOTL as a serious contender in
the "Grants Community". With this status, future grant applications should be easier to
navigate and gain more favourable attention.
Congratulations ladies, you have confirmed something we have long known; that WOTL
contains a wealth of competent people with the education, experience and time to accomplish
great things. You are an inspiration to us all and hopefully your example will stimulate others
to try for the impossible!
DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS
My bad...
Saint Patrick’s Day was of course on the 17th of
March, as always.
Unfortunately, my inner leprechaun put it on
our March calendar as the 15th.
NN Editor
BOTTLE RETURN DEPOT
Wednesdays & Saturdays 9-1
Old Mill on Second Street, Wellington
Beer, Wine & Liquor
Bottles for Refund/Donation ~ Rotary Club Wellington
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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
2021-2022 ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY
SATURDAY MAY 8th, 9:30am - 11am
RAIN DATE - SATURDAY MAY 15th
As many of you are aware, we have over 45 different activities and groups that make up the
many diverse and fun things to do in our community. See our website (http://
www.wolra.ca/), under the activities tab for a full list.
This year the Board of Directors would like to ensure that all residents from the Wellington on
the Lake community (WOLRA Members) have equal opportunity to sign up and participate in
the various activities available (to become a WOLRA Member, see page 11).
* UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO COVID, WE WILL NOT BE ALLOWING PARTICIPATION
FROM OUTSIDE OF WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE. EVERYONE MUST BE A RESIDENT
AND A WOLRA MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING *
To facilitate this objective, WOLRA is hosting ACTIVITY SIGNUP DAY on Saturday May 8th from
9:30am to 11am. Keeping COVID-19 safety awareness in mind, this will be held outside the
REC Centre, on the east side, using the pool area, the outdoor living centre, tennis court area
and the walkways, with many well separated tables. The coordinators of the various
activity groups will staff the tables to chat about their groups and answer questions.
Free coffee and tea (bring your own mug) and treats will be provided to keep up your
strength while moving from table to table to sign up for your favourite activities.
Those whose names are currently part of a group may be added by the group’s coordinator to
that group for the coming season. This will allow for those not physically able to attend on
signup day in particular.
Due to the overwhelming interest in the Aquafit classes, there will be (as in other activities) a
Spares List for each time slot to fully utilize the activity, 10 person maximum. If you cannot
make your time slot for a particular day, you can refer to the Spares List, starting with the
first resident on that List, and have your spot filled for that particular day. This will ensure
that the pool is fully utilized every hour for this extremely popular activity, and permit all
residents an opportunity to take part.
So, on May8th come on out, catch up and enjoy the time with your friends
and neighbours as we try to get back in the swing of things here in
Wellington on the Lake!
Bill Pennell, Director Special Projects
WOLRA Board of Directors
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COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
WEEK OF APRIL 19TH
For several years a group of volunteers have
participated in a Spring cleanup around our community
to coincide with Earth Day on the 22nd. After the
winter snow has melted we can see the odd bits of
garbage that have blown around the area. Last year
due to COVID this cleanup did not happen and again
this year we cannot go out as a group. However, there
is no reason why individuals cannot do their bit if they
choose. During the week of April 19th if you are one of
the many walkers in our community, then please
consider taking out a garbage/shopping bag and
picking up some of the trash that is lying around the
common areas and along the trail. If you do participate
then wear disposable gloves and follow the current
health guidelines. The litter collected can be disposed
of with your regular garbage. It doesn’t require much
effort to keep the area where we live clean and tidy.
Kevin Hanbury
Contributed by Cindy Newson
What wine goes well with watching too much TV and
worrying about the state of the world?
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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
WOLRA
2021 / 2022
FISCAL YEAR MAY 1st 2021 - APRIL 30th 2022
SIGNUP DATES THURSDAY, APRIL 1st 2021 - Friday, April 30th 2021
This is your opportunity to contribute to your community and
support our amazing lifestyle.
THE FEE FOR AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IS $20 PER PERSON
MOTION WAS APPROVED IN MARCH VOTE (83% MAJORITY)
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR HOW FUNDS ARE USED AND BENEFITS
WHY BE A MEMBER?
1. Your membership EMPOWERS YOU TO VOTE and GIVES YOU A VOICE on the issues
that keep our community great.
2. Our community is sustained and improved by EVERYONE STANDING TOGETHER by
supporting our amazing lifestyle and YOUR CONTRIBUTION CAN DO THAT.
PERKS OF BEING A MEMBER
1. FREE use of WOLRA assets: e.g. free booking of Rec Centre rooms, outdoor shade
structure, kitchen, audio-visual equipment, and supplies for activities (for use within the
Rec Centre property only).
2. Approximately 40+ different activities.
3. Reduced ticket prices for WOLRA sponsored events.
4. Free name badge to first-time members (replacement badge $5)
5. Annual WOTL telephone directory including a WOTL street map, list of activities,
emergency numbers, and other pertinent information.
6. Emailed link to the monthly Our Neighbourly News Magazine with Activity Calendar (a
limited number of print copies are available at the Rec Centre), a weekly E-blast of
important, time- sensitive information, and quarterly telephone directory addendums
emailed to you.
7. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CARD, with 2021/22 PASSWORD, to present when required.
ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Go to the WOTL website and click on the heading, “ABOUT WOLRA”. Then click on “JOINING
WOLRA” (or click this link http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/joinWOLRA.html). This will take
you to a page of information on how to become a WOLRA member. This is an easy process,
but if you have difficulty, please don’t hesitate to call Bev Braun @ 399-1841 or Beth Strauss
@ 399-3009 and they will talk you through it.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESIDENTS WITHOUT COMPUTERS OR WITHOUT ONLINE
BANKING
If you do NOT have a computer OR access to online banking, Membership forms, envelopes to
insert funds, and a locked box will be available in the KITCHEN at the Rec Centre from April
1st to April 30th until 7pm each day.
WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
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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
HOW WOLRA MEMBERSHIP FUNDS WOLRA
ARE USED & THE BENEFITS OF
BEING A WOLRA MEMBER 2021 / 2022
• Contributes funds for Capital projects, i.e. WOTL property beautification, Christmas
decorations, gardens, parks and walkways, benches etc.
• Ongoing Capital acquisitions: exercise equipment, sound system, defibrillator
maintenance and supplies, snooker table upkeep, etc.
• Support for Coffee Mornings, Celebration of Life Events, Volunteer Appreciation Day,
Activity Signup Day and more.
• WOLRA participation in parades and community events – decorating and maintaining our
float and treats for children.
• Seed money for new activities as required.
• An annual Telephone Directory which includes a list of Activities and Coordinator names,
important Contact Information, and locations of First Aid items plus lots more.
• You will receive a free Membership Card with the password to the “Members” section
of our WOLRA website.
• A monthly link to Our Neighbourly News Magazine and Events/Activities Calendar sent to
your E-mail.
• A weekly E-blast: information and quarterly phone addendums sent to your E-mail.
• One free name badge; replacement is $5.
• Reduced ticket prices for WOLRA sponsored events. (e.g. Christmas dinner, etc.)
• WOLRA members are free to join any club activity subject to the respective rules and
regulations, which may include additional fees in a few cases. (i.e. year-end luncheons,
trophies etc.)
• Use of WOLRA assets e.g. kitchen & sound equipment, decorations etc., (to be used
within the Rec Centre property only)
• By becoming a member of the Resident’s Association, you are able to NOMINATE,
VOTE, and have INPUT as to who will make up the Board and on the issues affecting our
community.
The WOLRA Board Members represent Wellington on the Lake and are the elected liaisons
between our residents and Daimler (the owner of the leased property) and Frontier, the
Property Managers. The Board Members speak on our behalf regarding issues that benefit and
enhance our community. A complete list of the Board’s duties is available on www.wolra.ca.
WOLRA Board Members also speak on your behalf with Prince Edward County’s Council on
issues directly affecting the residents of WOTL such as maintenance and health and safety
concerns.
MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL FEE IS $20 PER PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD
SEE PREVIOUS PAGE FOR HOW TO BECOME A WOLRA MEMBER
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LAST CHANCE!
The Wellington on the Lake
2021-2022 WOTL ANNUAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
is about to go to print.
BE SURE YOUR INFORMATION IS CORRECT
If you are aware of any errors, omissions or updates required
for the new telephone directory, please contact
Evelyn wolramembership@gmail.com
or Gail Post 399-1096 ASAP.
THIS INCLUDES WOTL RESIDENTS WHO
MAY HAVE SLIPPED THROUGH THE CRACKS
If the Membership Committee and/or Renie at the Rec Centre
office don’t know you are here, in addition to all the other things you are
missing, you won’t be included in the directory, and that would be truly
sad.
The new directory will be delivered by
volunteers to each WOLRA Member’s home
at the end of April/beginning of May.
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25 kph IS THE SPEED LIMIT IN WOTL
* WARNING * * PLEASE *
Because some Always walk on left
drivers still insist on (carry a flashlight at
speeding through night) and remind
our streets visiting grand-
(particularly on but children to watch
not limited to for speeding cars,
Empire / Prince
especially around
Edward Drive and
corners!!
Dorchester)...
NEW HERE? INTERESTED IN WOTL EARLY DAYS (BACK TO 1990!)?
Even if you’re not new, if you haven’t already done so, you should check this out:
http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/heritage.html
For example, here are 3 photos from 1992…
The opening of
“Orchard Park” (Rec Centre).
The curly blond on
the left is this
editor’s lovely
neighbour Flo
lunching with
friends.
And look at all the
snow on Munroe!
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
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Paul Piels & Cynthia Stuart 62 Conger 613-399-2673
Doug Henderson &
Marjolaine Mandeville 10 Monroe 416-716-3486
Bill & Elizabeth Smellie 89 Sandbanks 613-476-8486
Kevin & Janice Flynn 46 Dorchester 905-877-4006
Joe & Judy Engelsdorfer 21 Aletha Drive 613-399-2337
We have tried our best during this COVID time to
welcome you to your new home and community.
Normally, we would have invited you to a
welcome gathering at the Rec Centre, but since
Wellington on the Lake
this has not been possible, we visited with you
briefly at your front door or left a welcome
package for you. Although not ideal, we want you to know how welcoming a community we
are, and look forward to the time we can resume our normal activities and get to know each
other in a more relaxed manner.
We welcome phone calls if you have any questions about your new community. We are happy
to hear of any new neighbours who may have moved in and have not had a visit from either of
us.
And please remember to contact Renie at the office to make sure your residency is
documented in our records and to acquire your Rec Centre key (399-3835 or email
reniet@sandbankhomes.com).
Joan Huether 613 - 556 - 1204 Brenda McDonald 613 - 399 - 5859
for the Wellington on the Lake WELCOME COMMITTEE
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FOR SALE Contributed by Jerry Puklicz
Hi neighbours. Curtis and Theresa Mainville here.
We're in the process of decluttering and must get
rid of a few things. Here is a short list of some of
the furnishings that we would like to sell:
• a small 1940's solid walnut folding desk,
$300;
• a larger Ruttle Brothers solid maple (brown)
side desk, $400;
• a modern, three-piece corner desk,
presently used as a crafting table, $50;
• an Art-Deco style solid oak bed frame
(queen size), $150;
• genuine leather (maroon) sofa and recliner,
$750;
• an indoor ratan love seat and oversized
swivel chair (rustic), w/ ottoman, $500;
• a floral pattern sofa and love seat, $500;
• a Dufferin Games full-sized air hockey table,
$150;
• an almost-new Clearwater tandem (two-
seater) kayak, w/ paddles, life-saving kit,
roof rack, 4 life preservers, and 4 skin suits,
$1000;
• an original Toshiba 50" High Definition pro-
jection television, $150;
• commercial grade gym equipment -- a lightly
-unused Inspire recumbent bike, $500; an
Octane elliptical climber, $750; and a Precor
treadmill, $750;
• a solid maple pub table with 4 chairs, $750.
I have manuals for most of these items. I can
disassemble and help move these items, but you
must provide transportation.
Please e-mail Curtis_Mainville@hotmail.com for
additional details and pictures or simply give me a
call at (613) 399-2352 and we'll make a time for
you to take a closer look.
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Looking for a way to contribute to your
community? Advertising revenues open up so
many opportunities for us here in Wellington
on the Lake.
Have you ever had such a pleasant experience with a business that you wanted to compliment
it and maybe help your community at the same time?
“You guys are terrific, my community would love to get to know you. If you would
like to reach them, please consider advertising in our monthly community news
magazine.”
Handing them this card provides the critical
information and generates a lead for our
advertising team. Please keep a couple of
cards in your wallet or purse for such an
occasion.
CARDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
REC CENTRE LIBRARY.
PLEASE NOTIFY
neighbourlynews@gmail.com
IF SUPPLY NEEDS REPLENISHING.
In the November NN issue we talked about the upcoming Radio
Plays on 99.3FM. The first of these plays is “Halfway There” ; Dr
Sean Merrit wanders into the small town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia,
exactly halfway between the equator and the North Pole. Recently
dumped by his fiancée, he’s looking for a new start and soon meets
four local women, each with their own interesting life stories. It
will air Sunday, March 28th (8-8:30pm), with the last episode airing
April 18th. More Radio Plays to follow, some involving WOTL
residents!
https://993countyfm.ca/live/
Reg & Paula Kelly
Reg & Paula Kelly
Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 Owners
Phone: 613.476.3065
Phone: 613-476-3065
Email: atlantisirrigation@xplornet.com
P.O. Box 6130 www.weedmancanada.com
www. atlantisirrigationandlighting.com
Picton, Ontario email:picton@weedmancanada.com
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WELLINGTON RESCUE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Wellington Auxiliary Rescue Association is a marine rescue unit under
the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary based out of Wellington Harbour. We
are a 100% volunteer led and run organization and we are responsible for
water rescue missions on our 2400sq.km area of responsibility of Lake
Ontario. Wellington Rescue is looking for local area residents who are
interested in an exciting and rewarding volunteer opportunity. WARA is
seeking new crew members to join the team!
Are you;
- within 30 minutes away from Wellington Harbour?
- in possession of a Pleasure Craft Operators Card (boaters license)?
- able to give us a couple of hours a week?
- interested in a rewarding, challenging and EXCITING experience?
Check out our website for more information about volunteering with Wellington Rescue and
contact us to inquire: https://wellingtonrescue.com/volunteer.html
APRIL!
FAMILY FOOT AND WELLNESS CENTRE
Crystal Pang Hon. B.A., D.Pod.M.
CHIROPODIST - FOOT & ORTHOTIC SPECIALIST
JP Grooming
JENNIFER PEEVER - DOG GROOMER
45 Main St. Suite 1, Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0 11 Shannon Rd, Bloomfield
613-848-5882
(613) 645-3668
Web: https://jp-grooming.business.site/
footandwellnesscentre@gmail.com Email: peever83@gmail.com
One on one dog grooming. No rushing, no sitting in cages waiting for
Website: https://familyfootandwellness.ca/ your turn or your ride. Each dog is done straight through and picked
up when finished.
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HARBINGERS OF SPRING
Today I saw a robin hopping bravely in light Complaining attracts more things to
snow. complain about.
He hopped around my house and lawn - was Gratitude attracts more things to
this a place he used to know? appreciate.
Our tree at the back is beloved by the birds,
robins nest there, rear young every year.
I think that this fellow is back here again, in
this year when we all need some cheer!
I can watch from my window these builders at
work, fashioning a safe, sturdy nest.
Then I thrill when the babies can peek out the
top, later play in the grass with such zest.
A woven twig chair on my lawn is the site for
a nursery playground out front.
Parents warily watching the young at their
fun, taking turns with the forage and hunt.
Now, blue skies and sunshine, birds now in
flight, these harbingers of spring gives me
hope.
If we all band together in thoughts and in
deeds, in time, our world will be - alright!
Bea Howse
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SPRING YOGA STARTS APRIL 6TH
The 2021 Spring Zoom Yoga Session
will run from April 6th through to
June 1. Class fees do apply.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday 8:00–9:15 am:
Level II Balance & Challenge
Tuesday 9:30–10:45 am:
Level I Gentle Yoga
Spring Yoga Session will, once again, be conducted through the Zoom video
conferencing service. With vaccines rolling in, I am hopeful this is the last session on
Zoom. By now, many of us have resorted to these virtual platforms in order to stay
connected to family and friends through the pandemic. If you are missing yoga, would like
to connect with others in the community and you would like to give the Zoom classes a try,
feel free to contact me and I will answer any questions you have and do my best to help you
get set up and feel comfortable on Zoom to join
us for the spring.
The WOTL Yoga class is one of the only
activities run by a trained instructor. For more
information about my background and class
description, check out the WOLRA website
through this link http://www.wolra.ca/
mainstream/cathyYoga.html.
Contact me if you have any questions or
concerns. Drop me a line or give me a call to
reserve your space. Looking forward to hearing
from you. Namaste,
Cathy Ness
cathyness54@gmail.com or 613-885-7707
Clifford DeLeon
sales representative
613.920.5984
200-100 Bell Boulevard, Belleville, ON K8P 4Y7
delcliff@gmail.com • www.exitrealtygroup.ca
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Now that Spring is here we can start looking
forward to the 2021 Bocce Ball season! Once
again, we will play each Monday morning,
starting at the end of May and going as long as
the weather allows.
We are happy to be coordinating this activity
again, and we look forward to welcoming past
players as well as new ones. So, 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 did last year, we will be following all public health guidelines and safety protocols to
ensure the safety of WOTL residents.
Games are played each Monday morning between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Each game takes 30 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.
If you would like to register, 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
BICYCLE FOR SALE
LADY’S RALEIGH MATTERHORN
MULTI SPEED BICYCLE
VERY GOOD CONDITION
ONLY $125
PHONE 613-654-1204
Gerry & Bev Stewart
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THE ANNUAL ROMEO DRAW FOR $1000
As in previous years, tickets will be a hot
commodity and early purchase is strongly
recommended.
Remember that all proceeds after the winning prize is disbursed will ROMEO
benefit the Wellington Children's' Christmas Stocking Fund. Tickets LOTTERY
can be purchased from any of the following ROMEO members:
Brian Beasant 399-5394, Dave Silver 399-1651, Roy Perkin 399-1752,
Keith Norris 399-5799, Barry Barlow 399-2937
Good luck!
John Jacono
TENNIS SIGNUP
There is a signup sheet at the entrance
desk of the Rec Centre for tennis. Folks
can also register directly with me via my Affectionately referred to as “Dinner for One”
email jerrypuklicz@yahoo.ca. this 5-week series begins April 21 from 5-7pm.
During this period of social isolation, dinner
Jerry Puklicz
can be a lonely time, and cooking for one can
feel overwhelming. To combat the difficulties
that dinner time can present, Hospice has
partnered with Nat Wollenberg, the charismatic
co-owner of 555 Brewery and Jackson’s Falls
Inn, and Co-Author of County Heirlooms, a
cookbook that celebrates local cuisine. Nat will
teach delicious, nutritious and quick recipes for
one, and participants will cook and eat
together via Zoom.
Hospice Prince Edward is able to offer this
workshop free of charge thanks to a generous
grant from the Federal Government’s
Emergency Community Relief Fund,
administered by the County Foundation.
Go to www.hospiceprinceedward.ca to register
or call 613-645-4040 x 208.
Melanie Dailey
Community Development Director
Hospice Prince Edward
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LOOKING FOR A LONG TERM RENTAL NEW ADDRESS FOR
IN WOTL THE STOREHOUSE PORCH
I live in Picton and my parents are looking to (MICHELINE’S)
move here. They are looking for a long term
Micheline's Porch has moved from 2 Heritage
rental. They are a very fit 80 year old couple,
to 22 Heritage and is now called LOUISE’s
who have no pets and do not smoke. They
PORCH and is open all day & evenings.
are very social and love to golf and be
involved in the community.
LOUISE’S PORCH is a place for WOTL
residents to drop off linens, small appliances,
If anyone has a detached, semi or townhouse
toiletries, clothes, dishes etc. anything other
for rent would they please contact me at
than food.
613-848-8061.
Instead of people dropping these types of
Barrie Fisken articles off at the Church on Nile Street,
classichome@hotmail.ca when enough is accumulated, Linda will
come and pick them up.
Thank you Micheline for years of
collecting on your porch for the needy!
LOUISE’S PORCH - 22 HERITAGE
PET ETIQUETTE
You know your dog wouldn’t hurt anyone but
some people are frightened of ALL dogs so
please keep Fido very close to you when
around others.
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WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE
RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
www.wolra.ca
INSTALLING & REPAIRING DOORS & OPENERS SINCE 1981
Your absolute best source
of up-to-date info. Email: centralgaragedoors@gmail.com
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE REALLY Web: www.centralgaragedoors.com
COOL HERITAGE SECTION TOO! 84 Emily Street, Belleville, ON K8N 2R2
http://www.wolra.ca/mainstream/heritage.html Phone: (613) 847-7488 Fax: (613) 966-8911
Contributed by Jerry Puklicz
Scott Johnston
Owner
613.966.2693
scott@bellevillebeernwine.com
www.bellevillebeernwine.com
600 Dundas Street East
Belleville, ON K8N 5P9
According to FB PEC
Community Page
APRIL 15th
ACROSS FROM NO FRILLS PICTON
FOODLAND ~ DOLLARAMA
WENDY’S ~ PIZZA HUT ~ SUSHI
2188 County Rd 1, Unit 3
RR#1 Bloomfield, ON, K0K 1G0
STORE 613.393.2228
info@alotatile.com
www.alotatitle.com
@alotatile
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Contributed by Jerry Puklicz
9 MINUTE VIDEO
https://youtu.be/fvIaHEsWtrg
To our friends and neighbours who are dealing with health
issues, the ones we know about and the many
we don’t…
“Wishing that you find strength in the
friends and community around you, that
you take all that love and use it to heal,
that each day brings you renewed
strength, brighter times, and a healthier,
happier you.”
Office:
Lisa Burke
264 Front St., 882 Gilead Rd.
Belleville, ON, 613-922-1056
K8N 2Z2
Natural Skincare
Elsie Wiersma Handmade in Prince Edward County
Sales Representative Daily Essentials, Lavender Moments, Facial Works,
Home Spa Kits, Gentleman's Line and so much more!
613.848.4810 Shop Online. Pick up or we will deliver to you.
elsie.wiersma@century21.ca Free Shipping across Canada on orders over $60.
www.century21.ca/elsie.wiersma Call me! www.essentialrelaxation.ca
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PICKLE BALL
Not to be outdone by the Ball Hockey players, 15 Pickle
Ball enthusiasts showed up March 10th to enjoy the
spring-like temperatures. So glad to be back playing, they
didn't even let a little snow on the courts interfere!
Dale Smith
Richard Fujimoto and
Barry Barlow
Leslie Rolfe and Richard Fujimoto
Richard Fujimoto and Lea Smith
APRIL 1st ON THE ARK (Contributed by Jerry Puklicz)
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My mind still thinks I’m 25. My
body thinks my mind is an idiot.
Contributed by Pat Sawyer
PH# 613.813.2100
markhiggselectrical@kos.net
GLENORA FERRY WINTER
SCHEDULE
30 minute winter
schedule.
PEC side on the
half hour /
mainland side on
the quarter hour.
Spring schedule
begins Victoria Day
weekend in May.
24/7 emergency service 613 393-2262 veenstralloyds.com
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ALL THINGS COUNTY
From Places to Explore to Events and all things in
between, click here:
https://www.visitpec.ca/explore/wellington/
WOTL COMMUNITY PHOTO DIRECTORY
The last Photo Directory was done in 2015 and, for those who
don’t know, consists of photos and names of WOTL residents as
well as of some of the activities. Photos are taken by a
professional photographer over a few days’ time, by
appointment, at the Rec Centre (normally...can it be done out-
side maybe?).
Residents have the option to buy finished, framed
photos of various sizes for themselves or family.
These photo directories are free and quite helpful
when trying to put faces to the names you hear
(even more so since our community has doubled since then!). They
are also a great souvenir of your time here. Let’s keep our fingers
crossed that it can happen later this year!
FinancialConfidence
Sharon Visser Financial Security Advisor
Representing Canada Life Insurance Company and a Range of Financial Companies
237A Coleman Street, Belleville, Ontario, K8P 3H8
Office: 613.771.0115 Fax: 613.771.0121 Toll Free: 1.866-621-4446
E. sharonvisser@awmi.ca W: https://awmi.ca/
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BILL C-7 (Medical Assistance In Dying) UPDATE
On March 17th, Helen Long, CEO of Dying With Dignity
Canada said:
“It’s a momentous day for end-of-life rights in
Canada. After months of parliamentary debate,
Canada’s Senate has passed Bill C-7 by a vote of 60-25.
Over the past year, tens of thousands of Canadians
expressed support for the bill, and urged our country’s
decision-makers to expand access to assisted dying. Their
efforts paid off.
We applaud the triumph of compassion and choice that this change brings Canadians. Though
this bill is not perfect, it will give Canadians fairer access to their constitutional right to make
informed end-of-life choices and ease the suffering of many who are currently denied a
peaceful and dignified death under the law.
We are overwhelmed with relief and gratitude on behalf of suffering Canadians who were
denied access under the previous medical assistance in dying (MAID) legislation. These
Canadians can now choose to exercise their constitutionally-protected right to a peaceful death.
For those wondering what these changes mean:
• Canadians no longer must have a reasonably foreseeable death in order to be eligible for
medical assistance in dying;
• There are now two sets of safeguards in place: One for those whose death is reasonably
foreseeable, and one for those who death is not reasonably foreseeable;
• Canadians who have been assessed and approved for medical assistance in dying, but risk
losing capacity to consent prior to the MAID procedure, will be able to sign a waiver of
final consent;
During the two-year mental illness exclusion, the Government of Canada will hear from experts
and develop safeguards and protocols for people who seek access to MAID, but whose sole un-
derlying medical condition is a mental illness.
Thank you to all of you who sent a letter to your MP and Senators, urging the passage of C-7.
Dying With Dignity Canada thanks all parliamentarians who listened to the voices of Canadians,
and passed this compassionate bill. Once the bill receives Royal Assent, Canadians without a
reasonably foreseeable death will be eligible to apply for medical assistance in dying. We will
provide an update once Royal Assent is granted.”
To read everything you could want to know about this bill, including Resources, Current Status,
Additional Reading and click here:
https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/bill_c7_resources?
utm_campaign=031221_billc7update&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dwdcanada
Or this website: justice.gc.ca
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LONELY? DEPRESSED? WANT TO TALK?
Hello; my name is
Bob Hicks. I am a WOTL If like many of us, you are housebound for the next few
resident, WOLRA Board months and feel lonely or depressed sometimes, please
member as well as an feel free to call me. Depending on COVID regulations, I’d
Ordained Minister with a be happy to come over for a coffee or tea and have a visit.
background in Pastoral and We can talk about anything you like. It doesn’t have to be
Chaplaincy. spiritual. I’d like to hear about your life before Wellington
and your family. Whatever makes you feel comfortable. If
you know neighbours who might appreciate this, please
do let them know.
And, as always, if there is anything I can do in respect to
talking to you or listening or praying with you and your
family, or even to giving a caregiver a break to go for a
coffee, I am here for you. Everything said or done will be
in strictest confidence.
EMAIL roanhi17@gmail.com PHONE 613-399-5454
QUINTE GARDENS VACCINATION
CELEBRATION
Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence in
Belleville is a new advertiser in our 2021-22
telephone directory which will be coming out
at the end of April / beginning of May. QG
shared with us a video of its Vaccination
Celebration that occurred on March 6th 2021,
just shy of one year since the COVID 19
pandemic announcement.
“I think we all can say we never thought we
would live during a pandemic and certainly our residents share that sentiment. The Quinte
Gardens residents had the opportunity to sign up and receive the vaccine and they were
beyond excited to roll up their sleeves. We hope you enjoy the below 5 minute video
showing the celebration with happy smiles behind the masks and lots of thumbs up all
around!” Leanne Allport, Sales Advisor, Quinte Gardens
Link to video:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/v.oneday-ca.com/qAbGW__;!!NzF2aeWtLfMAxVs!
WcxPPwiUZXpaUm6Vn9U4saQG_75Idq3ujQfsMkSOO3LVlK7KfRE3VkDweeHkZ-
WSXsLUDf97mQ$
To check out the Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence website:
https://www.siennaliving.ca/retirement/ontario/quinte-gardens-retirement-residence?
utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=sienna-
local&utm_content=QuinteGardens
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Honour a loved one by participating in the
WOLRA Adopt a Tree or Bench Program.
Planting a tree helps to support our
ADOPT A community and heal our planet.
DEADLINE FOR SPRING 2021
PLANTING IS APRIL 30th
For a donation of $500 (signage
included), a new tree will be planted, or a
bench installed in our WOLRA Park in the
OR
Spring of 2021 during a special dedication
ceremony.
25 trees and 6 benches will be available for
adoption. Please choose which species of tree you would like planted:
Sugar Maple……Acer saccharum Black Cherry……Prunus serotine
Red Maple………Acer rubrum Hackberry………Celtis occidentalis
White Pine………Pinus strobus River Birch………Betula nigra
Red Oak…………Quercus rubra
DONORS MUST SUBMIT THE FORM BELOW (OR A FACSIMILE THEREOF)
WITH THEIR DONATION TO WOLRA (SEE FORM BELOW FOR MORE INFO)
Dale Smith, Parkland Committee Project Coordinator
WOLRA ADOPT A TREE OR BENCH PROGRAM
Donors must submit this form with their donation to WOLRA. Form information with e-transfer
can be submitted via email to wolratreasurer@gmail.com or by snail mail to:
WOLRA Treasurer, P.O. Box 561, Wellington, ON, KOK3L0
Tree Donor: ________________________________________________________________
Tree Donated in Memory Of: ___________________________________________________
Tree Selection: ______________________________________________________________
Contact Name and Phone #:____________________________________________________
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IT IS STILL HAPPENING...
http://www.pictongazette.ca/2021/03/05/picton-grocer-credited-with-foiling-fraud-attempt/
The Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police continue to remind
individuals to be aware of ongoing frauds and scams. Here are some red flags to identify
frauds and scams:
• Request for gift cards or cryptocurrency
• Urgent request for action or information
• Request for banking information
• Unsolicited attempts at selling products or services
REMEMBER Legitimate agencies will never pressure you for information over the phone or
demand money immediately. Knowledge is Power! Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Editor’s Note: Other things to watch out for are email notices from “Canada Post” saying
delivery was attempted but no one was home so click here to send $1.65 (or whatever
amount) to set up a time for them to try again. Canada Post would never do that. If there is
no one home they would put a notice on your door for you to pick up the item at the post
office. It does look very real, right down to a tracking number they refer to which is almost the
same as the one on the package you are waiting for. Almost. Another one is an email notice
supposedly from Microsoft saying your account will be shut down unless you do whatever the
instructions might be. Then escalating to threats such as “You have two more days to comply
or…”, then “Your email is in the process of being shut down”. For me this has been going on
for many months. There doesn’t seem to be any way to stop it so I just delete each time.
BE AWARE & BE CAREFUL FOLKS!
Dennis Dunbar www.brightonpetcremations.com
Owner/Operator info@brightonpetcremations.ca
(613) 475-2718
207 Lawson Settlement RD
Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0
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