Salvation Army’s Adopt a family– The holidays are just around the corner and the Salvation Army is seeking businesses and individuals willing to adopt a family in need. In this rewarding program, you adopt a family,and make their Christmas morning magical. Contact the Salvation Army to find out how you can take part.
Winter Wonderland at McTavish Road– Weechi-it-te-win Family Services presents a trail of lights at 71 McTavish Rd. Sat. Dec. 10. 4-8 p.m. Dress for the weather.
Food For Fines– Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre – December 5th to 31st Make a non-perishable food donation in support of local food banks and your late fines will be forgiven!
55+ Movie Matinee– A free afternoon showing of a Christmas favourite, “Love Actually” for ages 55+. Rated PG-13; 2 hr 15 min.
Christmas lights Scavenger Hunt– Pick up a list at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre or on their Facebook page. Contest is open until Dec. 31. Prizes will be awarded.
Rainycrest resident’s Christmas Concert–Dec. 6 1:30. Directed by Diane Maxey. Family members and friends of residents are welcome to attend. Come early to get a COVID test and wear a mask. Refreshments to follow
Fort Frances Choraliers Christmas Concert–Under the direction of Diane Maxey the Choraliers will be performing a variety of Christmas selections at New Beginnings Church. Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Freewill offering. Refreshments to follow. Note the time change from previous years
Santa Lucia Supper–Sunday Dec. 11 at Zion Lutheran Church. Service 5:30 p.m. Supper 6 p.m. Tickets $20 for adults, kids are free. Available at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts or by calling Todd & Laurie Moxham 274-6059.
Hockey game and fundraiser– Dec. 17: Prior to a game between the Int’l Falls PeeWee B team and the Times Tigers. Bake Sale from 3:00p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ice For Kids along with accepting non-perishable goods. All proceeds and goods will be donated to The Salvation Army. Game starts 4:15 p.m.
Voyageur Lions Club Polar Plunge– Due to too much ice, the chilly dash and splash was cancelled and a Polar Plunge will take its place on Jan. 1. Contact the Lions Club for more information.
Fort Frances Girls And Women’s Hockey Association radio BINGO–Mondays 7 p.m. on 93.1 The Border radio station. BINGO cards available at various locations throughout the district including CC Complex, Ski’s Variety, The Place Fine Foods, Cloverleaf.
Fort Frances Lions Club TV Bingo– Starts Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. on Shaw Cable. Bingo cards available at the usual outlets
The Rainycrest Tuck Shop is accepting donations– with Christmas approaching. The Tuck Shop is open to residents, family, staff and visitors. We could use large stuffed bears, men’s and ladies’ slippers, socks, hats, personal care items and items for residents to place on their night stands or wall/door décor as well as gift items and knick knacks. Donations can be dropped inside the main entrance labelled ATTN: Gary Tuck Shop.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Fort Frances Lakers Need Billets You can be a home away from home for a young hockey player. For more information you can contact Sarah at 275-6991 or visit fortfranceslakers.com.
Rainycrest Auxiliary Membership–New members are needed and current members are reminded to renew their membership for 2023 dues are $5 per year and can be paid at the Tuck Shop or by calling 274-6954 (Judy) or 271-4114 (Donna)
Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers. Call Sheri at 274-4818 for more information or email s.monahan@rhcf.on.ca
The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is seeking new volunteers. Pick up an application from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, call 807-274-9555 or e-mail fortfrancesvb@gmail.com for more information.
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 29 is always on the lookout for new members! If you would like to know more about joining this group of fun and hard-working ladies, please contact Cindy Noble at 271-2021 or Joanne Gosselin at 274-5932.
