Do you have some great photos of you, your family and friends at one of the many events that the Athol Recreation Centre hosted last year?  Do share them with us!!!!  We will be putting together a slide show at our Annual General Meeting on April 11th and would love to add your favourites to the show.   Email your photos to susanwallis@kos.net by March 19th for inclusion.  Selfies are welcome too!

AGM

FRIDAY APRIL   11 TH

THE EVENING WILL STARTING WITH A POTLUCK AT 6 PM.

MEETING STARTS AT 6:45 PM, FOLLOWED BY OUR BI-MONTHLY.

GAMES NIGHT AT 7:30 PM.

COME LEARN WHAT WE HAVE DONE AND WHAT WE ARE PLANNING FOR THE 2014 SEASON.

ARE YOU  INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE?

NOMINATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1ST.

Contact jandavies@kos.net if you are interested in the nominating process.

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Just a reminder that Yoga with Carrie is on tonight, Thursday March 6th at 5:30 pm.  

$5 \class.  Mats provided.

ALSO

this Friday March 7th is Games Night starting at 7:30pm.

Cards, Ping Pong, board games and more!

See you there!

Please note this is an adult only event!

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Stop your hibernating and join us for Yoga tonight with Carrie starting at 5:30pm

Matts are supplied.

$5 per class.

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Many might have been watching the closing ceremonies of the Olympics yesterday basking in the glory of our Men’s Hockey Olympic Gold, others however were in the pursuit of another gold at our local Athol Recreation Centre in Cherry Valley.  The Golden Hoot award that is.

The excitement built slowly on Sunday during the Athol Recreation Centre’s 2nd annual Scrabble Tournament.  The small, yet enthusiastic group began the first round of play putting the nimble minded Peta  Shelton and Mary  Brett into the lead.  After a wonderful potluck lunch, things quickly changed with Scott Bailey of County Road 10 taking the tournament with a whopping 2nd game score of 261 points giving him a total winning score of 385.  As you can see from the jubilant photo below Scott was as ecstatic as any  Olympic Gold Medal winner.    He did however take a moment from his rejoicing to snap a photo with our silver placed winner Peta Shelton of Picton and bronze winner Mary  Brett of West Lake.

For those who want to get a head start on  their training for next year,  remember our Games Nights are every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 7:30 pm.

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The Games begin at 7:30 pm.  Scrabble, Ping Pong, Cards & more…..

please remember this is an adult only event.

ALSO

your last chance to sign up for this Sunday’s

 Scrabble Tournament

AND 

Save the date…..

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 The Athol Recreation Centre welcomes  all to come out and participate in our annual general meeting.  

FRIDAY APRIL   11 TH

Annual General Meeting and Potluck at 6pm.

Followed by a special 

Games night at 7:30 pm.

Come learn what we have done and what we are planning for the 2014 season.  

Are you  interested in becoming a member of the committee?  

Nomination Deadline is April 1st.

 Contact Janet Davies at jandavies@kos.net for details

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CHERRY VALLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Assisted by the Athol Rec Committee

HAM SUPPER

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

6:00 pm

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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The fun starts this Thursday with the 2nd of 5 sessions of yoga with Carrie Taylor.

Classes are Thursdays from 5:30-6:45 (1 hour, 15 mins.)

at the Athol Town Hall in Cherry Valley

$5 per class.

Matts and props are supplied or bring your own!

 THEN

This Friday night February 21st starting at 7:30 pm it is our twice monthly games night.  Ping Pong, cards, Mah Jong and more.  This is an adult only event.  Please bring your own refreshments and snacks!

FOLLOWED BY………

The Athol Scrabble Champ award nicknamed the “Hoot” award made by Recreation Committee member Glen Wallis.

the moment we have all been waiting for…………The 2nd Annual Scrabble Tournament where players face off in rousing games of scrabble vying for the coveted Golden Hoot award.  All levels are welcome!  See details below.  Sign up required.

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Tonight is the first of 5 classes by local yoga teacher Carrie Taylor.

Classes are from 5:30-6:45 (1 hour, 15 mins.)

at the Athol Town Hall in Cherry Valley

$5 per class.

Tonight’s  class is FREE!  Come out and meet Carrie!

Matts and props are supplied or bring your own!

This is a recommended class if you are new to yoga or revisiting and want to develop a longer-term effective yoga practice. Classic postures and breath work are explored in detail, allowing you to develop an understanding of key techniques and build confidence. It is the perfect grounding in the basics of yoga.

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

For more information on Carrie and her yoga practice go to www.lightlaughlove.com

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CHERRY VALLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

INVITES YOU TO OUR

R.O.S.E.  PROGRAM

on

C.P.R.  &   FIRST RESPONSE

Presented by

Jim Young, PEC Fire Department & Team

CPR:  Demonstration with mannequin         Defibrillator demonstration

Q & A

Refreshments will be served as well

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

2 P.M.

ATHOL TOWN HALL,      CHERRY VALLEY, ON

FREE                 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

EVERYONE WELCOME: W.I. MEMBERS, FRIENDS, NEIGHBOURS, HUSBANDS

For more information please call Mary Lou at 613-476-6590 or Dini at 613-393-2144

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