The first Coffee and Friends event is taking place at the Emo Legion (in the Legion hall) on February 20 from 1-3 p.m. This event is for seniors 55 plus. Coffee and refreshments will be served and board games will be available for those who wish to enjoy a friendly game. There is no charge for this event.
The Emo United Church extends a warm welcome to all area churches to attend Lenten lunches 2024 at Knox United Church in Emo. A short service will take place at 12:00 p.m. followed by a soup and sandwich lunch.
Dates: February 21-services by Ralph Fluit
February 28-services by Ralph Fluit
March 6-World Day of Prayer
March 13-services by Marno Retief
March 20- services by Peggy Mason
Happy 40th birthday to Jason Caul and Jen Libiak. The twins reached this milestone birthday on Feb 9. Celebrations and cakes were enjoyed. Our community wishes you a great year ahead and many more to come.
Congratulations to Trish Wilson and Allan Rebelo on the birth of their first child. Winnie Louisa Rebelo was born February 7 in Thunder Bay, weighing 7 lbs.8 ounces. Happy grandparents are Carlos and Linda Rebelo, Ken Wilson, Betty Westover and Randy Brennan.
The Beer and Burger held last Friday, February 9, saw Don Kinnear and Glenda Belluz the lucky winners of the meat draw. The next Beer and Burger is February 23, followed by a Country Jam dance.
There will be a Legion Bingo February 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with an early bird game at 6:45, and regular games starting at 7 p.m.
There will also be a Bingo March 19.
There is a canteen open during the games for patrons to enjoy.
The winner of the January’s Devlin General Store $50.00 gas draw was Gary Selman. Be sure to sign up every time you purchase $40.00 of gas or more.
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Pat Fisher. Pat was a lady with a hard work ethic, she gave it her all to nursing and whatever she did. She will be sadly missed by many.
Sincere sympathy is send to the family and friends of Gwen Curtis, a friendly lady with a welcoming smile whenever you saw her. Our community is holding the family and friends in our thoughts at this sad time.
February 19 is Family Day and a holiday for kids and many establishments. Everyone is encouraged to spend time with family and enjoy this special day!
A reminder that taxes are due to be paid by February 29 to avoid late interest charged.
Sending a happy Valentine’s Day to everyone. Here’s hoping you feel and share the love of family and friends and the great district we live in!
Robins 2 cents.
Don’t worry about not having a valentine on Valentine’s Day. You probably didn’t have a groundhog on Groundhog Day either.
