The father was very proud when his son went off to college. He came to tour the school on Parents' Day, and observed his son hard at work in the chemistry lab. "What are you working on?" he asked. "A universal solvent," explained the son, "a solvent that'll dissolve anything." The father whistled, clearly impressed, then wondered aloud, "What'll you keep it in?"
Walks in the Woods: None planned for this week. Last Wednesday we visited two large erratic boulders by some fairly rough trails. Next week perhaps we can use ski trails for easier walking before the snow comes. Stay tuned for updates.
Thursday morning Coffee and Conversation will be at the Deep River Library Program Room at 10 am, Nov. 6.
Tuesday, November 4 at 10am at the Deep River Library program room: Janna Hotson, President & Chief Executive Officer at Deep River and District Health, will provide an update on the progress of the upgrades and construction going on at the Deep River and District Hospital. All are welcome.
Thursday November 6 at 1 pm, Deep River St. Barnabas church social room, Dr. Katie Forfar presentation: Dr. Katie Forfar will give a presentation on "End of Life Choices including information on MaiD". Everyone is welcome. We will be collecting for the Deep River and Area Food Bank at this event.
Tuesday November 18 at 10:15 am, Pakistan Travelogue by Brent Woods: We are pleased to welcome Brent Woods in the Deep River Library program room on November 18. He will be giving a presentation, with photographs, of his travels in Pakistan in 2019. Here is what he has to say: "I travelled to Pakistan in Fall 2019. It had not been on my list of countries to visit because of its reputation as one of the most dangerous countries in the world, until I got an invitation from the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan. It was one of the most welcoming places that I have travelled to. My many interactions with Pakistanis were all positive. I split my time between the towering peaks, mythic valleys and high plains of the Himalaya and exploring the remnants of 5000 years of civilization in the lowlands. I will be sharing photos and stories of my adventures in Pakistan."
SFC singalong: Saturday, November 22, 7 pm, upstairs at the Deep River Legion. Cost is $5.00 at the door and donations to the food bank are appreciated. Please register at 23uovsfc55@gmail.com so we know how many are coming. Included are coffee, tea and desserts and the bar will be open. Any song suggestions will be considered!
Advance notice of some of the activities that we are working on for the winter/spring:
December -
Christmas Luncheon
Military Wives Choir
Winter/Spring
Stained Glass Garden Stone with Trish
Beaded workshop with Trudy
Monthly Catered Luncheons
Kicksledding in January
Pottery Workshop
Fitness with Kim Knight
Guest speakers
Bowling & Dinner outings and more ...
Needle Felting Workshops - Second class is FULL: Please let us know if you have to cancel, as the spot could go to someone on a waiting list. Catharine Colotelo will instruct the second of two classes on Tuesday 3 February 2026, 9:00 am - noon in the Deep River Library Program Room. Registration is $10, payable by e-transfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com or by cash or cheque in the drop box in the Deep River Town Hall by January 27. As space is limited, we ask that you register for one class only. Funded in part by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.
CPR and Defibrillator Training Sessions (full with wait lists)
**This event is open to all seniors living in Laurentian Hills, Deep River, Rapides des Joachim, and Head Clara and Maria.**
Thanks to the generous grant offering provided by the Deep River and District
Community Foundation, the Seniors Friendship Club is providing a 4-hour CPR and
Defibrillator Training Session given by the County of Renfrew Paramedics in 3 locations Chalk River, Deep River, and originally Stonecliffe. However, the third CPR and Defib class scheduled for Nov. 12 will not take place in Stonecliffe as their hall/kitchen renovations will not be completed in time. Instead, this class will take place in Point Alexander at the Laurentian Hills Municipal Hall at 344465 Highway 17, RR#1 Deep River.
There were 12 spaces available in each location and they are all taken. We have waiting lists. There will be no cost for this training but we request that if you plan to register, please let us know if your plans change and you are unable to attend, as we will then contact the next person on the waiting list.
Chalk River already done on Wednesday, Sept 24 at the Chalk River Legion from 9-1.
Deep River already done on Wednesday, Oct 22 - at the Deep River Legion from 9-1.
Point Alexander - Wednesday, Nov 12 at the Laurentian Hills Municipal Hall from 9-1. (register no later than Nov 5). This class is FULL but you may put your name on the waiting list. Note change of venue from Stonecliffe to Point Alexander.
There will be a short refreshment break during each class. Please register by emailing: 23uovsfc55@gmail.com.
Renew membership or join: The current membership year ended on 30 Sept 2025. According to the Membership Chair's records, about 60 members have yet to renew. New members are welcome. As before, you can put your fee (with identification) in the drop box in the Town Hall lobby, or (this is the way we prefer) send an e-transfer to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com.
Looking for Movie Suggestions: We hope to have an afternoon movie showing in November. Please send your suggestions to Wanda at <wanda.harveylg@gmail.com>.
We have volunteers to teach Mahjong! Now we just have to find a venue for this. Stay tuned.
Painting with Elaine: Beginner Watercolours – December 2 and 9:
This 2-week class in the Deep River Library 10:00 am - noon will go over the very basics of watercolour painting. It is for the complete novice or those who would like a refresher class. Professional grade paper, paint and brushes will be provided. Students must bring a white plate or palette with them so that Elaine can provide dabs of paint.
We need a minimum of 10 attendees (with a maximum of 15), paid up by November 7. Registration to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com. We will have a waitlist if we exceed the maximum number. Cost is $35, non-refundable, for the two sessions.
Monthly Watercolour Classes – October 28, November 25, January 27, February 24, March 31:
Elaine will lead 5 monthly watercolour classes in the Deep River Library on the last Tuesday each month from 10:00 – noon beginning in October and ending in March (no class in December). Each session will have a ‘theme’. October session was already enjoyed; November might be a winter scene, etc. Participants must provide their own brushes, paint and paper and bring a white plate or palette so that Elaine can provide some dabs of paint colours they might not have. While you will not need to sign up for all classes, we will need a minimum of 10 attendees per class with a maximum of 15. Registration to 23uovsfc55@gmail.com. Cost is $10 per session, non-refundable. You must sign up and pay for each session two weeks before each session. We will have a waitlist if we exceed the maximum number.
If there are any sessions/activities you think we should continue in the fall, please email 23uovsfc55@gmail.com.
We are always looking for activities that are of interest to the membership.
The Upper Ottawa Valley Seniors Friendship Club is open to all adults living in the area from Chalk River to Deux Rivieres. Our website is https://seniorsfriendshipclub.ca and Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/sfc.uov
Ann Serdula with information and proof reading from others.