Live and learn
May 28, 2025
I was anxious to get some house plants out onto my deck. It’s spring, right? Out they went. The wind caught my Elephant Ears plant
I was anxious to get some house plants out onto my deck. It’s spring, right? Out they went. The wind caught my Elephant Ears plant
I was listening to a friend talk about an incident from the past. They were feeling very badly. Regret has that effect. I know. I’ve
Using a cell phone is new to me, so when I found my calls weren’t coming in I couldn’t figure out why. A friend mentioned
I was away from home, staying at a motel for a wedding. Sitting outside at a picnic table, I looked up and there was a
It started innocently, almost imperceptibly, but it happened. Just a very small stray cat, near death, came to live with me. She never jumped on
I have a cousin in the Maritimes and she is a woman of character and encouragement. While the clouds were still covering the sun today,
I picked a thousand-piece puzzle to work on this winter. It’s a picture of dozens and dozens of different types of dogs. What was I
You can’t see the wind, yet there is evidence it is all around. You can’t see air, yet without it we would succumb within about
As long as my little stray cat has lived with me, a year now, I have owned a small plant with long leaves. So it
I know it is only March but snow overnight is enough to push anyone over the edge. Unless you are a skier or snowmobiler. Some
I was anxious to get some house plants out onto my deck. It’s spring, right? Out they went. The wind caught my Elephant Ears plant and it was upended, twice. I took it back in and repotted it. Another obviously
I was listening to a friend talk about an incident from the past. They were feeling very badly. Regret has that effect. I know. I’ve been there. It got me thinking. Looking in your rear-view mirror is wise when you
Using a cell phone is new to me, so when I found my calls weren’t coming in I couldn’t figure out why. A friend mentioned maybe I was in silent mode and sure enough when I looked, I was. Sometimes
I was away from home, staying at a motel for a wedding. Sitting outside at a picnic table, I looked up and there was a mother bird with food in her mouth. Up came two little heads and she fed
It started innocently, almost imperceptibly, but it happened. Just a very small stray cat, near death, came to live with me. She never jumped on the furniture, mostly rested beneath my old rocking chair. But, slowly, changes have happened, and
I have a cousin in the Maritimes and she is a woman of character and encouragement. While the clouds were still covering the sun today, she wrote, “It’s going to be a great day!” What an attitude! My dad was
I picked a thousand-piece puzzle to work on this winter. It’s a picture of dozens and dozens of different types of dogs. What was I thinking? I might find two pieces in a day. Might! It’s so hard I’ve nearly
You can’t see the wind, yet there is evidence it is all around. You can’t see air, yet without it we would succumb within about four minutes or so. So we know that air does exist. You can’t see God,
As long as my little stray cat has lived with me, a year now, I have owned a small plant with long leaves. So it took me by surprise, the other day, when I noticed the leaves rustling. Sure enough,
I know it is only March but snow overnight is enough to push anyone over the edge. Unless you are a skier or snowmobiler. Some of us need green to keep our sanity. But there it is again. Snow. How
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Get your tickets!
Remembrance Day Spaghetti and meat ball Dinner & Dance – music by Danny Sylvester
Join us as we come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom.
Friday, November 8th, 2025
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dinner & Dance: 6 PM – 12 AM (Doors open at 5 PM)
Music by Danny Sylvester
Cash bar
Tickets $20 – sold in advance
$10 after 7:30 for the dance
Enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meat ball dinner served with Caeser salad and garlic bread, followed by music, and dancing as we gather in remembrance and gratitude.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local Legion.
We would love to display photos of your loved ones who have served — please send them in or bring them with you to the event.
Hosted by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee.
Let’s share a meal, some memories, and our appreciation together.
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Dîner et danse des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande du jour du Souvenir
Rejoignez-nous alors que nous nous réunissons pour honorer ceux qui ont servi et continuent de servir pour notre liberté.
Samedi le 8 Novembre
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dîner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent à 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus à l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse
Profitez d’un délicieux dîner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain à l’ail, de la musique et de la danse alors que nous nous rassemblons en souvenir et en gratitude.
Une partie des recettes sera reversée à notre Légion locale.
Nous aimerions afficher des photos de vos proches qui ont servi – veuillez les envoyer ou les apporter avec vous à l’événement.
Hébergé par l’association Recreative Ladysmith
Partageons un repas, quelques souvenirs et notre appréciation ensemble.
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
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