Shopping for Christmas decorations at Canadian Tire.

So... are YOU coming to Canadian Tire?? BRING TOYS!! I will be at Canadian Tire all morning tomorrow and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Then, tomorrow, Al Friesen will be there from 12-5:30 and on Thursday Tara Funke will be sitting in from 12-5:30 as well... and in all that time -- we want to build a mountain of toys. A mountain so big that every child who needs a gift at Christmas will get one. Please come and join us -- be a part of Community Christmas in a big way. Bring a toy in or buy one for a great deal at Canadian Tire. We thank you in advance and I would love to meet you in person! Talk to you then!! Michelle.

 

There they are - the Grade 3 and 4 choir from South Oaks School in Grunthal. The second choir on our list of Christmas choirs. I look forward to this every year!! The cookies are great, the coffee is hot, the parents and grandparents are always enjoying watching their precious children up on the risers doing such a great job! Christmas is a special time and the music is a huge part of that. So... if you'd like to come and listen at 9:10 every morning for the next 2 weeks or tune in, of course, here's the complete schedule: 

Wed.Dec.9 - Woodlawn School

Thu.Dec.10 - Southwood School

Fri.Dec.11 - Mitchell Elementary

Mon.Dec.14 - Steinbach 55 Plus Choir

Tue.Dec.15 - Steinbach Junior High

Wed.Dec.16 - SRSS

Thu.Dec.17 - Arborgate School

Fri.Dec.18 - SCHS

There you go. Hope to see you soon... Merry Christmas from the SCU!! Michelle.

 

A friend of mine's parents who live on Loewen Boulevard - about a 1/2 mile past Hespeler, found this little guy (or girl) in their field, very cold and very lonely. It had a leash and collar on still... so... if it is yours or you know who's it is... please call the radio station at 326.3737 and describe the puppy. If your description matches the picture we have -- we would love to connect you with the people who have your puppy and are taking very good care of it. Thank you!! 

Scene from Touch of Christmas.

OK... so, the weekend has come and gone -- and it was jam packed with fun, family things to do. For us... we spent some time watching hockey on Saturday afternoon... friends of ours have a son who plays in goal for the Atom AA Millers' team -- boy, did they ever play well. It was LOTS of fun. And lots of room for our 7-year old twin boys to race around. Then, it was off to Timber Trails for our Christmas tree!! We enjoyed a sleigh ride, bonfire, petting the animals and the hot chocolate. We ended up with a Balsam Fir which I love because of the smell. Everytime I walk in the door -- I'm reminded of the wonderful season we're in!! Speaking of Christmas trees, 74 trees were lit up on the Bethesda Hospital grounds on Sunday evening for the Bethesda Foundation "Gift of Lights" event. It's quite something to see them all light up at once -- I have to admit -- I was on my way to a family gathering -- so, my family and I enjoyed the moment from our vehicle and then, headed off to my in-laws for dinner. But it was nice to see so many people enjoying their hot chocolate, the Christmas music, the moment and the cause. Oh, and I haven't even mentioned "A Touch of Christmas" and the "Living Nativity"... I've heard from a few people that the angel on the crane was a highlight. What a great job the MHV did this weekend and well over 1,000 people shared in it. I am so proud to live here in the southeast... so many wonderful ways to celebrate the season. Michelle.

 

So, what are you doing this weekend? There's lots on the list... starting today there's "A Touch of Christmas" at the Mennonite Heritage Village, we're heading to a hockey tournament tomorrow at the TG Smith Centre, the Bethesda Foundation's "Gift of Lights" tree lighting ceremony is taking place on Sunday evening at 5:30 pm and probably a family gathering or two for you. I love how the community comes together at Christmas time. Whether it's just to give families an opportunity to spend quality time together and make memories -- or it's a chance for us to give to a great cause... we live in a special area. Lots to be thankful for during this Christmas season!! Have a super weekend! Michelle.