An attitude of
gratitude makes life a good thing. Religions have suggested this, and now
psychologists prescribe it. Feeling grateful has a profound effect on the
person who has the feeling. It's a way of lessening your stress and being
blessed.
It really doesn't
matter who you send your thanks to. Scatter them as seeds of good relationships
among those around you. Send them off to the universe, to God or whatever
higher power you imagine within yourself or off beyond the clouds. It's the
gratitude that you feel within yourself that makes all the difference. Just really feel it. Just
say thank you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
AUTISM
"What is Autism?" is
the topic of a videoconference at the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre on
Wednesday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Also called "Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD)," it includes a complex range of symptoms that affect
individuals lifelong, as well as their families, friends and caregivers.
Studies show that signs of autism are usually present by age 3.
The speaker is Dr.
Mandy Steiman, a clinical psychologist in the Autism program at the Montreal
Children's Hospital. Her expertise is in the diagnostic assessment of ASD. She
will speak and respond to questions about signs and symptoms of autism, causes
and risk factors, questions to ask your doctor, and coping and support.
Participation is
free. Just come to the CLC at the far end of the Pope Memorial School, 523
Stokes St., Bury. Info: Kim Fessenden, 819-872-3771, or fessendenk@etsb.qc.ca.
MUSICAL REVUE
The Eaton Corner
Museum is sponsoring a Musical Revue "Honouring our Veterans and War Brides in
Melody and Song" on October 24 at 7 p.m. at the Bulwer Community Centre, Jordan
Hill Road. The Revue will give homage to our soldiers, veterans and war brides.
Sharron
Rothney of Eaton Corner created it, and Pamela Jouris is co-producing it.
They're planning a show of various beloved singers and musicians, local actors
and a variety of instruments. "Almost every song is going to be acted out,"
said Rothney. "Some will be based in Canada and, for example, we have a dance
in London."
Among the musicians
are Don Atkinson of Sawyerville on the harmonica. Janice Graham of Sawyerville
on the piano. Peter Makey of Waterville and David McBurney of Sawyerville on guitars.
Among the singers are Paulette Haseltine of Moe's River, Marlene Lowry of
Sawyerville, and World War II Veteran Grant Taylor, singing "White Cliffs of
Dover." Among other tunes are "I'll Be Seeing You," "I want to kiss Daddy
goodnight," and "Bye-bye, Blackbird."
The entrance fee of
$8 includes refreshments and will benefit the Museum. Those arriving in uniform
will be admitted for free.
WINTER AT THE MUSEUM
The creative
volunteers at the Eaton Corner Museum are planning a winter that melds fundraising
with historical/cultural activities. For example, the musical revue just
mentioned. A spaghetti supper on November 22. And later this winter, a new play
about a famous historical Sawyerville character - details to be revealed in due
time.
And then there was
"William Stone's Leg," last winter's play about the man who had the first major
surgery using anaesthesia in Canada. The Museum made a DVD of the play, and
still has some copies for sale. To buy one, stop by the Eaton Corner Academy,
375 Route 253. That's the winter headquarters of the Eaton Corner Museum. It is
open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The
Congregational Church - the main exhibit - is now closed for the winter.
The Museum's Foss
House is still a beehive of activity. The current project is a long wheelchair
ramp from the parking lot into the reception area. Students in the landscaping
programme of the Centre de formation professionelle de Coaticook (CRIFA) are
lined up to work on it, but the Museum is still looking for donations to help
pay for the many materials that are needed. If you'd like to help, contact the
Eaton Corner Museum at 819-875-5256 or info@eatoncorner.ca.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Don't
miss the Harvest Festival put on by the Sawyerville Community Centre at the
Hôtel-Auberge Sawyerville this coming Sunday. A free shuttle by horse and wagon
is hot to trot between the hotel and the garden. A bike tour (bring your bike)
starts at 9 a.m. Activities are planned for children. Entrance fee is $5. For
more details, see the article published in this issue of the Journal, in both
English and French.
VIACTIVE
Viactive exercise
groups for seniors are going strong every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Bury,
Cookshire and Sawyerville. All are welcome to drop in, or attend regularly.
Bilingual. No cost. Locations: Armoury Community Centre, 563 Main St., Bury;
Manoir de l'eau vive, 210 Principale E., Cookshire; Sawyerville Community
Centre, 6 Church Street. Info: 819-560-8540 (option 9) or hcs@cabhsf.org.
Baptist: In Sawyerville, the worship service is at 9 a.m. in
French, and 11 a.m. in English. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. in English and
French (819-239-8818).
United: Sunday worship is at Cookshire United at 9:30 a.m., and
at Sawyerville United at 11 a.m. Info: 819-889-2838 (listen to message or leave
one).
Anglican: Sunday services are in Bury, with Sunday school, at
9:30 a.m., and Cookshire at 11 a.m. (819-239-6902).
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