The Athol Recreation Centre

After 2 rousing games of Scrabble and a lovely potluck lunch the winner of the 10th annual Scrabble Tournament for 2024 is…….Chris Brown with 517 points.  He came about this win with a 1st game score of 252 and a 2nd game score of 265.

In second place we had returning champion Angela Adams with 179 in her 1st game and 300 in her 2nd game equalling a total score of 479.  It should be noted that Angela had the highest single word score of 85 points for the word ‘vanities’ and the highest single game score of 300.

Returning player Sarah Vader was close behind in 3rd place with a score of 445.  1st game at 214 and  2nd game 231 points.

Big thanks to all who made it out for the tournament.  See you all next year!

Thank you to organizers Susan & Glen Wallis with the support of Athol Recreation Committee.

Interested in helping to make the ATHOL community great!
Join us tonight for our Annual General Meeting. We have a few spots on the Committee that are coming available.

We had a wonderful 2023 with the bringing back of many of our popular pre-pandemic events along with the addition of some wonderful new events.

January 15th at 6:30 at the Town Hall in Cherry Valley 1685 County Road 10.

Mandate For Recreation Committees

1. Develop, coordinate, and support recreation programs and activities for the residents of the Ward.
2. Be representative and responsive to the recreation, culture, and heritage needs of the Ward.
3. Provide a focal point for the planning and delivery of Ward events and activities.
4. Build a sense of community within the Ward and to encourage residents to get involved.
5. Maintain coordination and liaise with other community groups within the Ward and other Ward Recreation Committees.
6. The Ward Recreation Committees will create an environment of cooperation and liaison for County-wide recreation, culture or heritage initiatives through an informal network.
7. Liaise with County staff and other user groups on recreation facility capital needs and plans

Eligibility:

All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• I am a permanent resident, or a property owner, or a business owner in Prince Edward County
• I am 16 years of age or older
• I am not an employee of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward

Over 100 friends and neighbours joined us for Breakfast with Santa, starting their day with pancakes drizzled with warm local maple syrup, breakfast sausages, and tasty coffee and OJ. When parents and grandparents were not taking photos of Santa visiting with children, Santa took the time to join families while they ate breakfast, bringing magic and the twinkle to the eyes of many. When it was time head home, each young person was gifted a book of their choosing from the amazing team of County Kids Read.

Thank you to community members who donated products and services to the event: Dunrose Distribution, Shannon Warr-Hunter, Guernsey Farms, PECish, CML Snider School Council, and County Kids Reads. 

Thank you to community volunteers who brought the holiday cheer: Santa, Sabrina, Bev, Bonnie, Tatiana, Stephanie, Nancy, Brett, Jeremy, Glen, Susan, Michelle, Jordan and the County Kids Reads team. Super shout out to youth volunteers Dulten, Conrad, Rhys, Elliot, Noah, Aubrey, Levi, Audrey and Adam.

Thanks to our event organizers Alison and Stephanie and the entire Athol Recreation Committee of Susan, Glen, Robin, Jeremy, Ramesh, Nancy and Athol Councillor Sam. 

Last, a HUGE thank you to all who attended and supported this community event. You helped create the warmest and most fun atmosphere for community members to catch up while filling their bellies with food, and their heart with love and laughter. It was an opportunity to slow down and appreciate the small and magical things that Athol offers. You made that happen.

Thank you to those who donated at the door. The committee will decide in January how best to utilize your donations to support this amazing community. Wishing you all laughter and friendship as we bid farewell to 2023. We look forward to creating more memories with you in 2024.

ONLY 5 TICKETS LEFT!!

Don’t miss out on the return of this holiday tradition.

Join us for a fun and entertaining Panto Bus Trip to Stirling Festival Theatre to watch Alice in Newfoundland.

• Saturday December 9th
• $70 (includes ticket, round trip comfy bus ride, trivia prizes and more)
• Bus leaves the county at 6:30pm (exact pickup locations in Athol and Picton to be confirmed); returning after the show
• Payment must be received to confirm your spot

This evening promises to be naughty, not nice, so please leave those under the age of 18 at home.

Sign up today following this link, or contact Sam Branderhorst at sbranderhorst@pecounty.on.ca

99.3 CountyFM is presenting a series of 15 events at locations across the County to help educate and fight fraud that targets those who are vulnerable in our community.

The events are taking place in community spaces and other accessible meeting areas, including town halls, across the County.  These events will provide a chance for attendees to witness scenarios that are happening around us and to learn how you can reduce the chance that you are a victim of fraud.

Join 99.3 County FM and partners at Athol Town Hall, November 15th  2:00 pm

Free refreshments and snacks will be provided. Transportation is available upon request – simply contact the radio station at 613-476-2229.

For more information about the project and how you can get involved, visit 99.3 County!

Athol Rec Committee is excited to invite you to Breakfast with Santa!

Join us for a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausages, with real maple syrup from Guernsey Farms. Take a moment to visit with Santa, snap a photo for memories, and each child will receive a gift from County Kids Read. This event is free to the public, but donations are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

• Saturday December 9th
• Doors Open: 9am
• Doors Close: 11am or when out of food

What to help with set up? Serving? or clean up? Let us know.

Email us at atholrec@gmail.com or call or text 613-403-3293

Last night was another fun night in Cherry Valley as euchre loving residents from across the county gathered for the Athol Rec Committee’s Euchre Tournament.

Participants enjoyed the “progressive” format, pot luck snacks and friendly conversation.

Congratulations to our crowned winners:

• Euchre Champion: Paul
• Most “Going Alone”: Andrea
• Perseverance: Emily

Thank you to Athol Rec Committee member, Nancy, for planning this fun event.

 If you have an idea and interested in partnering up, email us at atholrec@gmail.com.

Our inaugural euchre tournament is shaping up to be a fun event for euchre enthusiasts of all abilities from all corners of the county.

We will be playing a progressive tournament, which means players will be assigned partners are random, and will switch partners after every game. The top scorer of the night taking home the first prize trophy!!

• Saturday November 4th
• Doors open at 6:30pm, Games start at 7:00pm
• Athol Townhall – 1685 County Rd 10
• Suggested donation of $5 per person at the door (all money goes to towards Athol Town Hall Revitalization)
• Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, but we would appreciate shareable snacks by participants
• All skill levels welcome

To register, send an email to atholrec@gmail.com, or, if the night of you are interested in joining us, walk in’s welcome.