The Athol Recreation Centre

The next session of Yoga with Carrie is April 7th to May 12th

$5 per class.

5:30-6:45 pm

Drop in

Matts supplied

All levels!

A note from Carrie:

Yoga is an exploration of self and I encourage my students to turn their attention inward to understand what is real for them in each moment.  I started practicing yoga in 1995 with the news of my first pregnancy. Looking for something that would stretch & strengthen my newly forming body, relax my mind and ease the anxiety of childbirth; yoga was the perfect fit.  Many years later, as a hatha yoga instructor, my vision is to create an open and safe environment in which new and experienced students can comfortably practice.
Students will learn to establish a rhythm using breath and movement while becoming aware of their bodies and creating stillness within their minds. Connecting with their inner messenger and learning how to nurture themselves.   Carrie

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A note from Carrie:

Due to the freezing rain the yoga class tonight has been cancelled.

Classes resume on Thursday, April 7th

Namaste

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All in attendance enjoyed a wonderful Ham Supper last evening at the Hall in Cherry Valley organized by the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute assisted by members of the Athol Recreation Committee. Special thanks to the WI for 2 wonderful donations. $100 towards the restoration of the Alva Stephen’s ledger (see link:  https://atholreccentre.com/alva-stephens-ledger/) and $250 towards the renovation of the kitchen in the hall. Thank you ladies!!!

Special thank you to our Athol Committee members and residents Donna Kaye, Ramesh Pooran,

Glen and Susan Wallis and Hri Neil and to the Cherry Valley United Church for the loan of additional chairs.

Photo credit: Ramesh Pooran

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As the saying goes, “many hands make light work” as was the case yesterday at the town hall in Cherry Valley.  Glen Wallis, Chair of the Athol Recreation Committee arranged a wonderful day of numerous tasks for a dedicated group of volunteers.  From painting, to completing the kitchen renovation to installing blinds,  all hands were on deck.  Special thanks to the ladies from the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute for providing a lovely lunch for all the volunteers.

Hats off to the volunteer crew of:

Peta Shelton, Ryan Noth (Vice Chair), Tess Girard, Mac Ross, Donna Kaye (Committee Member), John McKinnon, Hri Neil, Ray Patterson, Peter Blendell, Denise Tierney, Diane Ferrier, Ramesh Pooran, Susan Wallis (Treasurer) and Glen Wallis (Chair).

Susan, John and Ray.

John and Ray installing new backs on all our chairs

Ramesh painting away.

Peta’s attention to detal.

Peter busy in the kitchen

Tess installing new blinds.

Ryan our Vice Chair …way up high!

Glen our Chair installing our new dishwasher!!!

Denise and Peta.

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Fun was had by all who attended the Ping Pong Tournament this past Sunday in Cherry Valley.  Organized by Donna Kaye,  Joe Skratt and Susan Wallis the event attracted  wonderful players all vying for the Golden Paddle.  Alas after numerous matches and a lovely lunch, there could be only one winner!

Going neck to neck right up until the end was Jeremy Kaye from Cherry Valley and Clarence Rainey from Wellington.  In a dazzling final match Clarence Rainey came out the 2016 Golden Paddle Champ!

Left to right: Athol Recreation Committee Member Donna Kaye, Clarence Rainey the Winner with Jeremy Kaye in a close 2nd place!

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CHERRY VALLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Assisted by the Athol Rec Committee

HAM SUPPER

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

6:00pm

Athol (Cherry Valley) Community Hall

Raffle

Mouth-watering Dinner

and Dessert

$12.00 per adult

$6.00 under 12

RESERVATIONS WILL

GUARANTEE SEATING

Please call

Josie at 613-476-4120

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Come join our Volunteer Team Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, March 15 we will be completing the upgrades to the Athol Town Hall. The Cherry Valley Women’s Institute will be graciously supplying lunch at 1 o’clock for all volunteers. We will be starting at 10:00 and will work together for a couple of hours. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. We have some painting, window blind installation, and a dishwasher to install, new chair backs to assemble for all our chairs, waxing of the benches, completion of the kitchen cabinet installation and many other small tasks. There will be projects for persons of every skill level. 

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Come join our Volunteer Team on March 15th!

On March 15 we will be completing the upgrades to the Athol Town Hall. The Cherry Valley Women’s Institute will be graciously supplying lunch at 1 o’clock for all volunteers. We will be starting at 10:00 and will work together for a couple of hours. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. We have some painting, window blind installation, and a dishwasher to install, new chair backs to assemble for all our chairs, waxing of the benches, completion of the kitchen cabinet installation and many other small tasks. There will be projects for persons of every skill level. 

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