Dave Ogilvie
The annual “Cuts for Cancer” will take place at the Hair and Body Care Shoppe in Emo on Saturday, April 16 in conjunction with Spring Fever Days.
Haircuts, by appointment, will run from 8:30 a.m.-noon.
Then the official shaving of the heads, as well as Vern Thompson’s beard this year, begins at 12:30 p.m.
If you are interested in having your head shaved for this worthy cause, it’s not too late to enter. Just pick up a pledge and start signing up all your friends and relatives.
Meanwhile, anyone wanting to see Vern say bye-bye to his 21-year-old beard should look for one of his pledge sheets around town and make a healthy donation.
Let’s help Vern reach his goal of raising $5,000.
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Rejuvenate once again is holding a 5K run/walk as part of Spring Fever Days festivities in Emo.
This year’s event will take place Saturday, April 16, with registration getting underway at 8:30 a.m. at the fitness centre.
Proceeds this year will go to a local charity.
Let’s make this year’s run/walk the best yet!
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A large group of people attended last weekend’s workshop entitled, “The Art of Visiting People with Dementia.”
Hosted by Rainy River District United Churches and the Canadian Mental Health Association, the event gave those on hand an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, how dementia can change communication patterns, and tips for visiting people who have dementia.
They also enjoyed a light lunch provided by organizers.
Thanks goes out to Jolene Morriseau, a geriatric mental health worker, for giving such a great presentation.
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There’s still time for the men of the district to register for the upcoming weekend retreat, which will be happening April 8-10 at “The Lighthouse” in Baudette, Mn.
The theme for the weekend is “Forgiveness: Round 2,” with the cost being $175 at the door. Individual sessions also are available for $40 per session.
For reservations or more information, contact Gary Smith at gardarsmith@gmail.com or by calling 1-218-766-0475 (please leave a message).
You also can contact Fred Paesel 487-1502 or via e-mail at ppaelsel@jam21.net
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A reminder that the CWL tea at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton has been changed to Saturday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m.
