Springwater News
COMMUNITY EVENTS
I have someone dropping changes to me regarding our Community Events page of the Springwater News. Thank you! However, I have changed the information for the last few edits. Yes, there was a mail strike for a while; however, we did receive our paper from October 23rd without the changes I requested.
I wrote Linda at Springwater News.
I have made these corrections. I have been getting your submissions.
Linda Belcourt
I want to let you know that I am not being remiss in updating the paper and will meet with her next week to see what’s going on. Our Bingo and Mini Putt are still in the paper, and our new activities are not.
Lorri
Adopt a Family for Christmas
Christmas is Fast Approaching
And we have some Exciting News!
This year, we have decided to adopt a Family for Christmas through the Salvation Army. What a wonderful feeling to help out a local family and bring joy and happiness for the holiday season.
Our family has four children – a six-month-old girl, a two-year-old girl, a five-year-old girl, and a six-year-old boy.
We have set up a table in the lounge where a wish list is posted. It lets you know what each child is dreaming of. A drop-off bin is under the table. Please, no electronics or clothing and do not wrap your gifts.
Additionally, if you prefer, you can make a cash donation, which will be used to purchase items that help fill the wish lists. Cash donations must be received by November 18, 2025 and gifts by November 28, 2025.
Bay Shore lets help a child’s dreams come true. Donations of wrapping paper, bags and tags are also appreciated.
Lynn
October Events
Volunteer Appreciation – Oct 18th;
Volunteer of the Year
C-elebration of Life – Reg & Donna Dollimore – Oct 25
October has undoubtedly been a busy month at Bay Shore.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
It was a great afternoon, with Mandy Meisner, bringing back the “British Invasion”. Definitely dance music! Please bring her back—I hear from members. Nica’s finger food was delicious, as usual. And of course, all the little extras Lynn brings to the table to bring it all together.
Volunteer of the Year
And, our Volunteer of the Year, 2025 goes to: Judy Cabell!! She brightens up every room and jumps into action. Participates in Bid Euchre, Shuffleboard, and Darts, which is her passion. When chairs are to be moved, or we need set-up for an event, you know you can count on her. She has volunteered on the Sub-committee of the Constitution, and now the By-Law, and she faithfully keeps our General Meetings fueled with tea, coffee, and snacks. With her calendar in hand, she is ready to help out with any events coming our way. Thank you, and Congratulations, Judy.
Celebration of Life – Reg & Donna Dollimore
A bustling, full house to celebrate Reg and Donna. They were a part of our Club for many years. Both were Lifetime Members, and Reg was an Honourary Member as well. Their family arrived at 1:00, which gave them time to spend together before the other guests arrived at 1:30 – 2:00. Again, Nica came through with finger food; she planned for 150 guests, and hardly anything was left. It was a wonderful send-off for such special people as Reg and Donna Dollimore.
Halloween Afternoon
Drop into the Club tomorrow/today, Thursday, October 30th, for our Goulosh luncheon and an afternoon of games and fun. And you have to try our Bartender’s Halloween Drink—I hear it’s delicious. Drop in at 12:30 for lunch, and games will start thereafter.
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to LYNN for adding her extra touches and for being so passionate about our events—they have been successful thanks to her creative mind and her ability to bring her creations to life.
Lorri
Laughter Healing Circle
Laughter Healing Circle
Date: every Wednesday at 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom (you’ll get the link after registration.)
Cost: Free
Laughter is the best medicine.
In this group, we laugh together through laughter yoga exercises.
Laughter Yoga is a unique health concept in which we can laugh for a long time without jokes, humour, or comedy.
The concept is based on scientific evidence that both genuine laughter and self-simulated laughter are beneficial to the body.
No experience needed. No equipment needed.
Join us if you want a little break from your stress, worries, or loneliness.
This program is for residents in Ontario; all ages are welcome.
Please register from the link below.
https://forms.gle/TsYXbXgqheqBDSZb9
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Maiko at 416-529-2915 / mtaku@tno-toronto.org
Travel Update
Celtic Tenors and the
Famous People Players
Congratulations; Nadine
Nadine put an ad on our Facebook page, and we sold the two Ping Pong tables within a week for approximately $200.00 each.
Way to go, Nadine!
General Meeting – Oct. 14th @ 2:00 pm
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
What Amazing Weather
Agenda for General Meeting
Up and Coming Events
Minutes – Last Month
Financials & Dishwasher
Bingo
Woodland & Edmore/Georgian Heights Meeting with the Board
Township Grant and In-Kind Funds
Maintenace Schedule
General Meetings Changing?
Membership Fees
Bookkeeper/Auditor
Keys to the Office
Cleaning Up The Kitchen
Food Bank Supplies Required
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
- Canned beans
- Pasta (most prefer whole grain)
- Rice (most prefer brown rice)
They could also use items like juice boxes and granola bars (no nuts), among other things.
Look forward to seeing you!
Don’t forget about the great coffee/tea prepared and set up by Judy, Bev and Gord,
along with the great desserts Anita brings in.
Lorri
Travel News Update
The Celtic Tenors Christmas Trip,
Thursday, December 11th, 2025.
We have good news: we have secured our own bus to take us directly to the venue. The bad news is that it is still an Activity Coach. The company Hammond has stated that they do not use the lowering function in the winter months due to the risk of freezing.
We also need to guarantee 20 passengers for this trip to proceed, and we are currently at 11 travellers. Cost is $219.00 per person, pick up at Bayshore 8:30 am, Elmvale 8:45 am. Driving directly to Myra’s Bar and Grill inside the Best Western, followed by a matinee of the Celtic Tenors at the Sanderson Centre. The show finishes at approx. 4:30 pm, and your return would be around 7:30 pm.
We need to know if those who were interested and signed up will still be attending. For anyone else who would like to go, please get in touch with us. We will need to know by the general meeting on October 14th, 2025, as we must inform the agency to book our tickets, etc. Otherwise, this trip will be cancelled.
Famous People Players “Joy to the World”
Tuesday November 18th, 2025
We have not received enough interest to date. If you wish to go, please call us to discuss the options—cost per person $180.00. Hammond Tours puts on this trip.
Marilyn L. 705-361-2525
Susan D. 705-361-2811
Betty B. 705-429-0479
Kim K. 1-905-952-9266
Sheila B. 705-984-1082
Arlene A. 705-790-6783
Debbie G. 705-361-2525
Convenors – Call to New Members
We are finally up to date with adding our new members.
We have listed their names on a form, following the activities in which they expressed interest.
You will see on the bulletin board in the Main Hall all the Activities held there. The Sign-In Table in the Craft Room has forms for Crafts, Access Art, Wood Carving, and Book Club. New members interested in Pool are in the Pool room, and Cribbage has a list in the lounge.
You may find that some of these new members have already joined your Activity. When you call, just mention they had indicated on their Application Form that they were interested in your Activity and you were calling to welcome them.
Thank you,
Lorri
Garden Shed Cleaned Up
Karen and Don W, Micheline M, and Scott L. cleaned up the Garden Shed last week.
There may be something interesting at the back of the building that you can find among the items they are getting rid of. Some items are a large pot with a lid, a bowling game, hoses, and a few tools.
Lorri