What's new for the UOVSFC for the week of Oct. 19.

Judy Garland (1922-1969) star of “The Wizard of Oz” and “A Star is Born” was born Frances Ethel Gumm. Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) was born Norma Jeane Mortenson and later baptised Norma Jeane Baker. Tiger Woods’ real name is Eldrick Tont Woods. Many other famous people have changed their names for various reasons. Ordinary people also can legally change their name.

Weekly Games Day takes place every Monday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm at the Deep River Legion. We invite ladies and gentlemen to join us to play pool, darts, and/or shuffleboard. Cost is $5 per person paid at the door.

Wednesday Walks in the Woods: last Wednesday Patti fearlessly led a group in the Reilly Bird Nature Reserve. This week on October 21 I will lead a circuit on trails in the Four Seasons Conservancy. Please meet at the DRXC chalet on Balmer’s Bay Road ready to walk at 1:30. The route I checked out goes on part of R, then P and then on a snowshoe trail back to the chalet. Walking time is about an hour.

Coffee & Conversation this week, October 22, 10 am at the Deep River Library.

Join us on Tuesday Oct. 20 at 2 pm for Just Desserts at the Turn (Deep River Golf Course clubhouse).

CPR/AED training sessions on Monday, Oct. 19 at the Chalk River Legion, and on Monday, Oct. 26 at the CE Centre in Deep River. These training sessions are made possible by the generous support of the Deep River and District Community Foundation, who are working to build a stronger community. There are still spots left: please register in advance by emailing 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or phoning 613-401-3452.

Movie afternoon: Thursday, October 22 at 1:30 pm in the DRDH Family Health Team Conference Room, 117 Banting Drive, we will show the movie The Monuments Men. Thanks to James J Hickey Realty for sponsoring. There is no admission charge and parking is free, but please notify 23uovsfc55@gmail.com to ensure enough seating. See attached poster.

Don't forget! Valvular Screening Clinics conducted by the Ottawa Heart Institute are scheduled on October 20th and November 5th at the Real Hope Christian Assembly. Both Clinics are fully booked with a waiting list. If you have a scheduled appointment and cannot attend, please call or email the Heart Institute to cancel your appointment so someone on the waiting list can attend! 613-696-7000 cvhd-msp@ottawaheart.ca

We are pleased to be able to offer monthly watercolour classes again this year with Robin Knox and Elaine Bisson. Details can be found on the attached poster (2 pages). Please note that you need not sign up for all the classes, but we will need a minimum of 12 participants for each class. Registration ends on November 6. As noted on the attached poster, the full five-session series is $60, or you can attend individual classes for $15 each. Space is limited, so reserve your place by e-transfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com.

Mike Wright – Cycling presentation. Tuesday, October 27 at 10:30 am in the Deep River Library program room. No admission charge. Everyone is welcome. Mike will tell us all about his 1-day bike trip from Bristol to Bath.

Katharine Myers is giving classes of Head to Toe Mobility to the tunes of the 60s and 70s at 9:30 am at the Deep River Library program room each Tuesday in October (6, 13, 20 and 27). Cost for the October sessions is $15 for the 4 classes or $5 for one class (drop-in). Please note - if you plan to ‘drop in’, an email in advance would be greatly appreciated so we know how many chairs to set up. Registration/payment may be made by emailing 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by dropping payment, with your name, in the SFC drop box at the Deep River town hall. If registering/paying through the SFC drop box, be sure to phone 613-401-3452 in advance to ensure that your name is on the list. We will confirm your registration upon receipt of payment.

We have now confirmed that Katharine will hold Head to Toe Mobility classes in November: Tuesday mornings (Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24). $15 for the 4 classes or $5 for one class (drop-in). Please note - if you plan to ‘drop in’, an email in advance would be greatly appreciated so we know how many chairs to set up. Registration/payment may be made by emailing 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by dropping payment, with your name, in the SFC drop box at the Deep River town hall. If registering/paying through the SFC drop box, be sure to phone 613-401-3452 in advance to ensure that your name is on the list. We will confirm your registration upon receipt of payment.

Pottery Projects in November/December:

1.On Wednesday, November 4 at St. Barnabas Church from 9:30-11:30 join us as the Deep River Potters Guild show us how to make a delightful little tree. THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL.
There is limited space available, but we will have a cancellation list. Cost is $15 per person. Please register/pay no later than October 28. Payment may be made by sending your etransfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by dropping payment in the SFC drop box at the Deep River town hall. If registering/paying through the SFC drop box, be sure to phone 613-4013452 in advance to ensure that your name is on the list. We will confirm your registration upon receipt of payment.

2.The Pottery Chicken is back by popular demand! On Wednesday, November 25 and Wednesday December 9 at St. Barnabas Church from 9:30-11:30 join us as the Deep River Potters Guild show us how to make a fun chicken. There is limited space available, but we will have a cancellation list. Cost is $15 per person. Please register/pay no later than November 18. Payment may be made by sending your etransfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by dropping payment in the SFC drop box at the Deep River town hall. If registering/paying through the SFC drop box, be sure to phone 613-401-3452 in advance to ensure that your name is on the list. We will confirm your registration upon receipt of payment.

We have a Facebook page where you can find more details: https://www.facebook.com/sfc.uov Our website is https://seniorsfriendshipclub.ca

The Upper Ottawa Valley Seniors Friendship Club is open to all adults living in the area from Chalk River to Deux Rivieres.

Ann Serdula with input and editing by others.