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Home and Country – Winter Issue Available
They say that all good things come to an end, and this is the last Home and Country Issue of 2023, and at the same time the first of 2024! Happy Reading and do let me know if you tried the Egg Muffins. I’ve had fun reading the recipes from the Queensland Country Women’s Association. I hope you enjoy these little tidbits too.
- In this Issue
- District Reports
- FWIC Report
- Article on Roberta McAdmans
- Member Profile
- And More!
November News and Notes
The November Issue of the News and Notes is now available for your reading pleasure! In this issue:
- Update from President
- Education Convenorships
- New Handicraft Coordinator
- Call for Applications for ACWW Coordinator
- And more!
Tuesday Coffee Chats Starting Up in October!
Greetings Folks! Yep you read correctly after taking a break for summer we are resuming our Tuesday Coffee Chats starting in October. The last Tuesday of October happens to fall on Halloween, so we can have Spooktacular discussion and catch up about what you’ve been up to this summer!
It’s been busy one for me, and I am looking forward to catching up with my ladies online! So grab your favorite beverage and join us for our virtual Coffee Chat. I have an idea for a guest speaker, if I can get it arranged you will have more than me to look at.
Click here for your Zoom invitation link, and since I’ve already scheduled all the sessions through till next May, you can add them to your email calendar (its a couple simple clicks if you have Gmail, but also can be connected to Yahoo and Outlook calendars if you are using those), then you won’t have to search for the link in the future.
Fall Issue of Home and Country now available
Greetings all,
The latest issue of the Home and Country is now available for your reading pleasure.
This is the post Convention issue, so includes recap of 2023 Provincial Convention, highlights from pre-convention tours, workshops, guest speakers and more.
Hard copies are going out in the mail tomorrow.
The position volunteer Editor for Home and Country and Report Book is still vacant. Anyone interested, contact the Provincial Office.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Bernadette
June News and Notes
Greetings all,
This June issue of the News and Notes is the last one for Diane as President. This is your digital copy, hard copies will be made available at the Provincial Convention in attendees registration packages. If you are not attending Convention, and do not receive this by email or download it, a copy will be sent out after Convention.
My apologies for the delay but if there are members from your branch attending Convention, then I will send extra copies to you with them. I thank you for your patience in getting this out to you.
That all said, below is your June Issue of News and Notes for your reading enjoyment.
Oh and only one sleep before pre-convention workshops and tours! I am looking forward to the opportunity to learn more about cro-hooking and what in the world is junk journalling?
All the best
Bernadette
May Tuesday Coffee Chat
We are continuing the Gardening discussion, in honor of Mother’s Day held in the month of May, our topic this month is “Memories of Gardening with Mom”. Join us to share (and discover) your memories–good, bad or funny about gardening with your mom.
My mom was an avid gardener. Some say she had a ‘green thumb’, I’ve always said she had a green arm! And as her children, we had to help out in the garden, whether we wanted to or not.
So put the brew or kettle on, and join us for May Tuesday Coffee Chat next Tuesday (May 30) to wrap up the season of Tuesday Coffee Chats before we take a bit of a break for the Summer! Hope to see you next Tuesday!
Here is the Zoom Meeting Link
2023 Provincial Convention in 3 Weeks!
Our 2023 Provincial Convention is only 3 weeks away. The detailed agenda and 2022 AGM Minutes are now available online. Also information about our Keynote Speaker, Brenda Robinson is also online. For full convention details visit our convention page
Workshops – Monday, June 5, 2023 (Family members welcome)
- Workshop #1 – “Cro-Hooking” $10.00 each – 6:30-8:00 pm. Learn how to make beautiful creations using this technique. It was such a hit during our online Tuesday chats that we wanted to bring it to all. You will need to bring your own yarn and hook. A supply list will be sent to all who register.
- Workshop #2 – “Make a Junk Journal” $15.00 each (cost includes supplies) – 8:00-9:30 pm. Make a unique “junk journal” – for yourself – or to give as a gift. These are all the rage right now!
Workshops – Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- Workshop #3 – “Resolutions” $10.00 each – 9:30-11:00 am. Learn what goes into making a good resolution with Resolution Committee Linda Toews & Elizabeth Rushton
Highlights
Guest Speakers – Be inspired by these speakers!
- Brenda Robinson, Getting the Best from the Most – People Are Our Priority
- RCMP, New Scams that Affect Everyone in the Community
- Boys & Girls Club
- Tuesday Evening Entertainment: Games Night – let down your hair and join in some fun, interactive games
- Banquet Entertainment: To be Announced
- Handicraft Competition & Display
- Awards
- Door Prizes
News and Notes – May Issue
The May Issue of the News and Notes is now available for your reading pleasure! My apologies for the delay, when you are a one woman office, and you get ill, everything comes to a grinding stop. But I am out of my sick bed and able to work for a few hours each day, chiseling away at my to do list. Do you use these? Do you ever put things on that you can take care of quickly just for the shear pleasure of crossing them off? Today I did! What a sense of achievement after a week of struggling to function properly.
Speaking of To Do Lists, there is one included in this News and Notes. If you haven’t sent in your Convention registration, be sure to get it in the mail by May 12th to get the Early Bird Savings. If sending it by email, it must be received in our inbox by May 12th.
- In this issue
- Convention Updates – Call for items
- Call for Nomination for President Elect
- Call for applications for Handicraft Coordinator including Job Description.
Only 15 Sleeps till Girl Power Dyno Day!
With April winding down, Girl Power Dyno Day is just around the corner on Saturday May 13th. Devon Dynos have been working hard to put this event together. Check out this great prize package Devon Dynos have put together for the “First Grandma” to run on the Dyno! Prize package includes A Snap On Limited Edition fleece blanket , a Snap On wallet & coffee mug plus of course our trophy designed by Susan at Leduc Trophies.
BRING THE POWER TO DEVON DYNO
Saturday May 13, 2023
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Location: 26214 Township Road 512 Devon
Run your ride on our dyno. Bring your car, truck, motorcycle or quad.
Spark plug challenge contest. Custom designed t shirt for all women participants.
Food & refreshments available / tables provided.
Bring lawn chairs – kids and pets on leash welcome.
All funds raised donated to Alberta Women’s Charities.
For more about this event or upcoming events organized by Devon Dynos check out their calendar of events.
Girl Power at Devon Dyno – May 13th
Ladies, you’re invited to a unique event. Do you have a grocery getter? A need for speed? Run your ride as fast as you can on Devon Dyno with no fear of a ticket and no danger to your ride!
You’re invited to join Devon Dynos at their event on Saturday, May 13th from 10 am – 6 pm at 26214 Township Road 512.
Are you a diesel fan? Do you want a free diesel tune by Mitch at CCS? Then save the date of May 13th for a chance to win this tune. Get your entry in by running your ride on their dyno or by purchasing at $10 raffle ticket. All proceeds will be donated to Alberta Women Charities. This event supports women owned businesses for many of their suppliers.
Location: 26214 TOWNSHIP ROAD 512 DEVON
Time: 10AM – 6PM
For MORE INFO 780-505-0661 JOHN@DEVONDYNO.COM Also visit the Devon Dynos Website to learn more about their organization.
BRING THE POWER TO DEVON DYNO
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