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In November, the Chalk River and Area Lions Club donated $500 to the Seniors Friendship Club.
Seen here presenting, on behalf of the Chalk River and Area Lions Club, are Becky Daynard and Vandaline Lance. Accepting, on behalf of the Seniors Friendship Club, is club president Rolland Kelly.
 
Thank you very much to the Chalk River and Area Lions Club for this thoughtful and generous donation.
 
 

Our mailing address is:

1 Ridge Road

Deep River, On.

K0J 1P0

 

We also have the SFC Drop Box on the counter at the Deep River town hall.

 

 2024 Oct 1

The count-down is on..........Seniors Active Living Fair - Oct 3

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********Healthy Snacks!

********Everyone is welcome!


UOVSFC/OACAO Seniors Active Living Fair
Thursday, October 3 from 11am – 3pm
Deep River Legion
50 McElligott Drive
Deep River, ON

TIMETABLE (UPSTAIRS-DR Legion)
11:00 - message read from MSAA Minister Cho/opening remarks by area dignitaries/ ribbon cutting
- Exhibitor Tables (approx. 26)
****1:00 – Fashion Show with Fabulous Whistle Stop Fashions****

SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS/DEMOS (DOWNSTAIRS-DR Legion)
11:15 - Pharmacy Talk by Cahoon’s Pharmacy
11:40 - Tai Chi demo/talk
12:10 - Talk by Ministry of Finance
12:35 - Talk by County of Renfrew Paramedics
1:30 – Qigong with Suli Adams
2:00 - Travel Talk with Travel Only

*the above times are approximate and are subject to change.

A joint project hosted by the SFC in partnership with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) with funding support from the Government of Ontario (Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility-MSAA)

FAIR EXHIBITORS (Upstairs-DR Legion)
Cahoon’s Pharmacy
Chalk River Lions Club
CNIB/Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario
County of Renfrew Paramedics
Deep River and District Community Foundation
Deep River and District Hospital – Auxiliary
Deep River Curling and Squash Club
Deep River Fire Department
Deep River Lawn Bowling Club
Deep River Legion
Deep River Police Services
Deep River Public Library
Deep River – Recreation Department
Dep River Tai Chi Club
Heritage Hearing
Marc Audet – the Dumoine Trail
Maven Catering
Ministry of Finance
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
National Association of Federal Retirees – Algonquin Valley Branch
North Renfrew Family Services
OACAO
Ottawa Valley Chair Lift

Rotary - North Renfrew
Scented Bohemian
School House Museum
Travel Only – Evan Kendrick
UOVSFC

 

 

#OACAO

#MinistryforSeniorsandAccessibility 

 

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2024 July 3

 

PLEASE NOTE: The Thursday morning Coffee and Conversation on July 4 will be at the  Deep River Library due to repairs being done at the Hexagon of the Deep River  Shoreline Sports Club (former name Yacht & Tennis Club). Usual time from 10 am - 12  noon. 

 

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 2024 June 5

 

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2024 May 14

Photos courtesy of Gene Lemieux and Bev Byrnes from our Tulip Festival Bus Trip yesterday.
It was a wonderful trip with great travelling companions and wonderful scenery.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Register by March 12, so we know how many to expect. Thank you.

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2024 January 29

Safety Talk by Deep River Police: 9:00 am Tuesday Feb. 6 in the Deep River Library program room.  The emphasis will be on safe bicycling, walking and internet. Open to all.

 

Did someone say Dinner Theatre?  

This sounds like a deliciously fun evening!

 

 

 

 

 

2023 November 28

 

 2023 November 28

Oh what fun was had at the recent Stained Glass Garden Stone workshops offered by Trish Juby from Juby Jewels.

A big Thank You, once again, goes out to the generosity of the Deep River and District Community Foundation (https://www.drdcf.ca/).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2023 November 26

Thanks to a generous grant from the Deep River and District Community Foundation (https://www.drdcf.ca/), members of the SFC were able to enjoy this fun Beaded Moccasin Workshop, this fall, led by Trudy Miller.
 
You will see that they put their best foot forward!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2023 November 18

Bus trip scheduled for Nov. 27 is cancelled due to low interest. Thank you to those who signed up and paid. You will all be receiving an email.

What is NOT cancelled is:

Military Wives Choir

Tues., Dec. 5 - The Deep River Legion - upstairs

$10 in advance by Nov. 27, via e-transfer to: 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or through the drop-box at the town office (nonrefundable). $15 at the door.

Doors open 6:30 with a 7:00 p.m. start. Donations to the Food Band would be greatly appreciated. Please let us know before Nov. 27 if you plan on joining us.

 

 Christmas Lunch

Thurs., Dec. 7 - The Bears Den - 12:00

It will be a good time. And it’s not too far away. $30 (nonrefundable) covers a full turkey dinner, taxes & gratuities, and must be paid by Nov. 27 via e-transfer to: 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or through the drop-box at the town office. Please let us know before Nov. 27 if you plan on joining us to celebrate the season. Donations to the Food Band would be greatly appreciated.

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2023 October 24

TOMORROW - DON'T FORGET

SFC Hallowe'en Special Event - Wednesday, October 25th

The live Zoom talk starts promptly at 10:00am. Please arrive a little early, especially if you’d like to grab a coffee first.

A Talk on Witchlore and Superstitions with Lianne Harris of History with Harris today, Wed., Oct. 25 - In the parish hall of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The parish hall is next to the church, with doors facing the parking lot.

Join us for this engaging talk with Lianne and enjoy Hallowe'en-themed goodies, coffee, and tea.

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2023 Oct 17 (Tuesday)

Don't forget to join us at the program room of the Deep River Library this morning at 10am for old fashioned gaming - decks of cards and board games.

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We hope that you can join in the fun this with us this morning.  

 

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REMINDER

 



SFC Coffee and Conversation is back at the Deep River Library program room beginning tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10am!

Everyone is welcome.
See you there!

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 2023 September 22

September 21 was the last day for Coffee and Conversation at the Hexagon for this year, and what a lovely day it was!

Next Thursday (September 28th) we are back at the Deep River Library program room for our Coffee and Conversation where we will stay until the warm weather returns again next year. See you there!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2023 September 6

Not only do we have our SFC 10th Dinner and Dance coming up on September 30, but check below for workshops which we have planned.  Don't forget to check our Calendar as well.

 

Beaded Moccasin Workshop (WORKSHOP IS FULL)

October 24 and 31 - 9am - noon

Join Trudy at the Deep River Library program room on Tuesday, October 24 and 31st from 9 until noon to make your very own beaded moccasins. 

There are only 18 spots available for this workshop. 

The cost of this workshop is $40 per person, paid in advance to secure your place.

Open to SFC members only.  All workshops will be held at the Deep River Library program room.  Register early to avoid disappointment.

This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Deep River & District Community Foundation.                                        

 

Stained Glass Garden Stone Workshop

November 21 and 28 - 9am - noon

Join Trish at the Deep River Library program room on Tuesday, November 21 and 28 from 9 until noon to create a unique stained glass garden stone. 

There are only 25 spots available for this workshop. 

The cost of this workshop is $20 per person, paid in advance to secure your place.

Open to SFC members only.  All workshops will be held at the Deep River Library program room.  Register early to avoid disappointment.

This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Deep River & District Community Foundation.                                        

 

 

2023 August 29

 

SFC 10th Anniversary Dinner and Dance
Thank you to those who filled out the 'expression of interest'; now it's time to reserve your spot.   For those who did not fill out the 'expression of interest', don't worry, there is still space available. 
 
Come out and help us celebrate this milestone!
 
When: Saturday, September 30th
Where: Deep River Legion
Time: Cocktails (cash bar) at 5:00pm 
followed by Dinner at 6:00pm
Music: by DJ Rick.
Catered: by Bistro 86
 
Cost for tickets is:
$35 per person for SFC Members
$40 per person for Non-members
 
Menu choices are: 

**Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Bun, Gravy, Turnip & Stuffing 

OR

**Ham Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Bun, Turnip 

 

**Vegetarian Option --- Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Plate

 

If you would like to join in this fun evening, please confirm as requested below:
  • Meal choice - email 23uovsfc55@gmail.com 
  • Meal payment - via e transfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or at the drop box at Deep River Town Hall (with your name enclosed)
  • NO LATER than Monday, September 18th.
 
Please contact 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or contact 613-401-3452, if you have any questions.
 
*****Please note new email address.*****
 
Thank you.

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2023 August 29

Coffee and Conversation will continue at the Hexagon on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. right through until September 21; don't forget to bring a sweater or a coat incase its a bit chilly!

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2023 July 1

 

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2023 June 21

PSSssssst......don't forget.....

 

SFC Coffee and Conversation tomorrow. 

You can find us at the Hexagon on Thursday mornings at 10, for the months of June, July, and August.

 

Come and join us.  Everyone is welcome!

We are hoping to sit outside tomorrow morning. 

Won't you come and join us?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023 June 15

#SeniorsMonth2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2023 June 1

This is what this week's SFC Coffee and Conversation looked like on June 1st! A wonderful gathering.
You can find us at the Hexagon on Thursday mornings at 10, for the months of June, July, and August.

Come and join us.  Everyone is welcome!

 

  

 

 

 

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2023 May 23

REMINDER - This morning (Tuesday, May 23rd)

Charlene Shaw: Kidney Health and Treatments
On Tuesday, May 23rd, at 10:00 am in the program room of the Deep River Library, Charlene Shaw, Coordinator of the Nephrology Program at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, will talk about maintaining kidney health and the treatments available for those with compromised kidneys, including organ donor programs. 

 

2023 May 18

Upcoming SFC Events for May

 (Amendment to start time of Military Wives Choir Performance, below)

 

Tee Lake Paddle

Encouraged by the success of our Snake River canoe/kayak trip, we are moving forward with our plan for the Friday, May 26th paddle on Tee Lake. Those who signed up earlier will be contacted shortly with more details. There is still time to get on board by emailing SFC Central at uovsfc55@gmail.com.

We will meet at the Valu-Mart parking lot at 9:30 am, aiming to arrive at the boat launch at Tee Lake near Rolphton at 10:00. We will tour both sections of Tee Lake and come back to the picnic tables on the beach for lunch.  This is a BYOL (bring your own lunch) and BYOB (bring your own boat) affair.  Rain date is Monday, May 29th. You need to be a member of the SFC and have a signed waiver to participate.

Pierre Berton has famously argued that a true Canadian can get up to all sorts of antics in a canoe without tipping, but we don't want anyone taking any chances. A “Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly'' of you and your boat would be a bone-chilling experience; the water is currently 14 degrees Celsius.

 

Charlene Shaw: Kidney Health and Treatments

On Tuesday, May 23rd, at 10:00 am in the program room of the Deep River Library, Charlene Shaw, Coordinator of the Nephrology Program at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, will talk about maintaining kidney health and the treatments available for those with compromised kidneys, including organ donor programs.

Did you know?  In 1943, Dutch physician Willem Kolff created a dialyzer prototype using orange juice cans, auto parts, and sausage casings. Just two years later, in 1945, Kolff successfully treated a 67-year-old woman suffering from kidney failure with his hemodialysis machine. Kolff's groundbreaking work earned him the title of Father of Artificial Organs and established him as one of the most significant physicians of the 20th century.

 

Petawawa Military Wives Choir

The Petawawa Military Wives Choir will give a spring concert at the Deep River Legion on Tuesday, May 30th, doors open 6:30, performance commences at 7pm. The choir will perform an ABBA medley, “Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan, “Annie's Song”, a 60's medley, “9 to 5" by Dolly Parton,” Don't Ever Give Up”, “River of Dreams", to name just a few.

This concert is open to the general public.  Payment of $10 per person, in advance, is appreciated as it gives us an idea of how many to expect.  E-transfer funds to uovsfc55@gmail.com, or use our box at the Deep River Town Hall.  Drops-ins are welcome, but will be charged a little extra.

 

 

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Canadian Clock Museum Tour & Lunch - May 16

Clock House Museum Tour
Are you one of those people who made a mental note to visit the Canadian Clock Museum after it opened in May 2000 and still haven't followed through? This is Canada's only clock museum and features a broad range of Canadian-made and Canadian-label clocks dating from the early 1800s to the present time. Curator and Horologist Allan Symons has more clocks than Doc Brown in "Back to the Future", and knows a whole lot more about them.
Allan tours 10 people at a time, so to accommodate as many as possible, we have arranged two hour-long tours on May 16, one 11:00 am, and one at 2:00 pm. Lunch on the Yacht Club Patio will be sandwiched between the two tours. You can eat before or after a tour, or not at all. The choice is yours. Just let us know at uovsfc55@gmail.com

http://www.canclockmuseum.ca/