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Linda Ding presented O Canada as sung by the students from the Ottawa Catholic School Board We were treated to two invocations; Dave Kalinovich served as an emergency substitute and Rick Lewall, who was initially scheduled, arrived late. Both spoke to recognizing the Truth and Reconciliation Day. Special Occasions: Birthdays: Cindy Phillip(Oct 1) Liz Ellis (Oct 6) Anniversaries: Linda and Bob Cooke (Oct 2) Anne and Jim Northey(Oct 3) Next Week Paul Arcand Pleased to announce that after 19 months of Zoom we are going to have our next meeting in-person! . Beach Grove upstairs but in the room next door . starting at 7:15PM . format- O Canada, Invocation, Breakfast, Programme . speaker will be live . need to be masked to enter the building . proof of vaccination required . need to respond to Judy in advance that you will be attending In the future we hope to be able to conduct our meetings in-person and zoom simultaneously (hybrid). This would enable guests and visiting speakers to join us as well. International Update Peter Edwards Grants are being allocated for: . Project Amigo and 2 scholarships . Food Carts for Chennai -finances working slowly . WASH programme: continuing with ACTS for water project . Completion of Tekera Book Club Judy McLeod A lively book discussion was recently held at her place. Next Meeting on Oct 27 to discuss "Trial of Passion", a comedy-legal offering by Vancouver author Bill Deverell. November will feature "Daughters of Kobani" by GT Lemmon Youth Exchange President Greg Programme is starting up again. Looking for candidates and for house parents For your calendar: World Polio Day Oct 24 District Conference May 22 This Week: Sept 30 Flu shot meeting 9:00 AM Oct 4 Board Meeting 4:00 PM Oct 7 In person breakfast 7:15 AM Speaker Sean Hodgins Southlands and Happy Lives |
