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Erreurs
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Trois erreurs à éviter pour l’installation des cadres et des miroirs

Lorsqu’il s’agit de fixer des éléments décoratifs au mur, il faut tenir compte de certaines règles pour créer un effet visuel harmonieux et équilibré. Voici quelques erreurs à éviter.

  1. Installer les miroirs trop haut (ou trop bas): avant de percer des trous dans un mur pour installer un miroir, prenez soin d’effectuer des tests de hauteur avec les membres de votre foyer. Idéalement, tous doivent pouvoir admirer leur reflet… pas seulement l’homme de la maison, du haut de ses 6 pieds 2 pouces ! En contrepartie, si vous devez vous mettre à genoux pour vérifier votre coiffure, vous n’êtes pas plus avancé… Pour vous guider, sachez que les spécialistes recommandent d’aligner le centre du miroir à plus ou moins 1,50 mètre du sol. Psitt ! La même recommandation s’applique pour les cadres !
  2. Couvrir les murs de cadres: un mur vierge vous donne envie de l’orner d’une multitude de photos, de tableaux, etc. ? Le hic est que cela dilue l’unicité de chacun des éléments, qui forment alors une masse confuse et désordonnée. Une solution esthétiquement approuvée par les spécialistes consiste à rassembler plusieurs cadres et à les espacer d’environ 10 cm.
  3. Respecter ces trois lois désuètes: toujours grouper les accessoires décoratifs en nombres impairs, ne jamais avoir plus de trois essences de bois dans une même pièce et ne pas mélanger les styles… ces consignes, vous les avez tellement lues et entendues que vous n’osez les contourner ? Rassurez-vous: vous ne commettrez pas de faute de goût en les enfreignant lors de l’installation de vos cadres ou de vos miroirs. Après tout, l’audace en décoration est une tendance en hausse !
actualite HSF
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Trois conseils pour prévenir les dégâts d’eau au printemps

Le printemps approche à grands pas, apportant avec lui toutes les «surprises» liées à la fonte de la glace et de la neige: infiltrations d’eau par le toit, inondations au sous-sol, refoulements d’égouts, etc. Voici trois conseils pour éviter ces désagréables situations.

  1. Testez votre puisard

Particulièrement au printemps, une pompe à puisard (sump pump) en mauvaise condition peut vous faire vivre un véritable cauchemar humide… Et vous n’avez certainement pas envie d’annuler des sorties ou de vous 
absenter du travail pour drainer, nettoyer et faire aérer votre sous-sol détrempé. Donc, soyez proactif en appelant un professionnel de la plomberie de votre région; il effectuera divers tests, nettoiera votre puisard 
et vous fera des recommandations personnalisées pour que vous évitiez une inondation à domicile.

  1. Vérifiez vos gouttières

Lorsque vos gouttières sont obstruées ou endommagées, la neige et la glace redevenues liquides s’écoulent là où elles le peuvent, c’est-à-dire dans la toiture ou le long des fondations. Ce qui vous guette ? Des infiltrations d’eau, bien sûr ! Pour les prévenir, faites appel à une entreprise spécialisée qui s’assurera que vos gouttières sont solidement fixées et qu’elles permettent l’évacuation optimale de l’eau à distance raisonnable de vos fondations !

  1. Entretenez votre drain

Un drain français mal installé ou obstrué par des débris peut occasionner un refoulement d’égout. L’eau fuit alors par toutes les ouvertures de votre système de plomberie: lavabos, éviers, toilettes… Évitez ce cauchemar en prenant l’habitude de faire inspecter et nettoyer votre drain par un expert en débouchage !

Vos gouttières, votre puisard et votre drain français sont les trois principaux éléments à surveiller pour éviter les débordements d’eau au printemps.

Décoration
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Succomber aux tendances ou opter pour l’indémodable ?

Vous souhaitez redécorer votre cuisine, votre salon, votre salle à manger ou votre chambre à coucher et vous vous trouvez face à ce dilemme: devrais-je suivre la mode ou demeurer le plus neutre possible dans mes choix ? Pour alimenter votre réflexion, lisez ce qui suit.

D’emblée, sachez qu’il est primordial de tenir compte de différents facteurs pour choisir votre style de décoration, notamment:

  • Votre budget;
  • Votre mode de vie;
  • Votre personnalité;
  • Vos objectifs.

Généralement, une personne dynamique, à l’affût des tendances et passionnée de décoration prendra un réel plaisir à concrétiser ses coups de cœur en transformant sa maison d’une année à l’autre selon ses humeurs. Si cette description vous correspond, vous avez tout intérêt à vous amuser à modifier votre intérieur selon les tendances qui vous inspirent: rétro, scandinave, Kinfolk, ethnique, etc.

En revanche, une décoration classique, neutre et indémodable convient davantage aux personnes discrètes, qui n’aiment pas rénover ou qui effectuent des travaux spécifiquement dans le but de vendre leur propriété. En effet, plusieurs experts en home staging recommandent aux vendeurs de rendre leur maison la plus intemporelle possible pour attirer des acheteurs potentiels. Teintes passe-partout (sable, blanc, gris) et matériaux durables (bois, pierre, brique) sont synonymes de valeurs sûres.

Entourez-vous de «pros»

Chose certaine, vous ne commettrez pas d’erreur de goût en faisant appel à des professionnels de votre région pour rehausser l’apparence et la valeur de votre demeure. Designers, décorateurs, peintres, ébénistes, artisans, maçons, installateurs de planchers et autres spécialistes sont d’inestimables alliés !

Crémaillère de maison
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Les crémaillères de cuisine: tellement chics et pratiques !

À l’époque médiévale, une crémaillère était un dispositif métallique ajustable qui servait à suspendre une marmite dans l’âtre d’un foyer pour y faire cuire de la nourriture. Aujourd’hui, ce mot désigne plutôt une pièce fixée en hauteur qui permet d’accrocher des chaudrons ou des accessoires de cuisine.

Crémaillère 101

Reliées au plafond par des chaînes ou des câbles, les crémaillères classiques sont formées d’un grillage simple auquel on ajoute des crochets en «s» qui, à leur tour, soutiennent casseroles, poêles, spatules, passoires, etc. D’autres modèles présentent des formes audacieuses ou des matériaux inusités certains artisans utilisent des roues de vélo, du bois de palette ou de vieilles échelles pour fabriquer des crémaillères uniques !

Solution de rangement

L’installation d’une crémaillère au-dessus d’un îlot ou d’un comptoir de cuisine est une solution qui vous fait gagner beaucoup d’espace. Pensez-y: au lieu d’encombrer vos armoires et vos tiroirs, vos outils de travail sont directement à votre portée ! Dans vos espaces de rangement libres, vous pouvez placer facilement tous les petits appareils que vous n’utilisez pas au quotidien (friteuse, extracteur à jus, gaufrier, sorbetière, batteur sur socle, robot culinaire, mijoteuse, machine à pain, etc.). Génial, n’est-ce pas ?

Des objets décoratifs

En plus d’être utiles, les crémaillères sont élégantes : elles ont un je-ne-sais-quoi de noble et de nostalgique, qui évoque un peu les vieux châteaux en Europe. Et comme elles sont des éléments de décoration en soi, elles trônent en évidence dans les cuisines de rêve des magazines les plus prestigieux !

Arpenteur
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Trouvez un arpenteur-géomètre en trois étapes faciles

Besoin d’un certificat de localisation ? Pour dénicher le bon arpenteur-géomètre:

  1. Renseignez-vous autour de vous vos proches, vos voisins ou votre notaire, par exemple, pourront sans doute vous recommander un professionnel ou consultez la liste des membres de l’Ordre des arpenteurs-géomètres du Québec (OAGQ) au oagq.qc.ca.
  2. Vérifiez son dossier: les décisions du Conseil de discipline de l’OAGQ sont publiques; vous pouvez en prendre connaissance sur le site de la Société québécoise d’information juridique (SOQUIJ) au citoyens.soquij.qc.ca.
  3. Posez des questions… et assurez-vous qu’on vous en pose ! N’engagez pas un arpenteur-géomètre qui annonce ses tarifs avant même de s’être renseigné sur votre situation (adresse, superficie du terrain, délais, etc.). De même, soyez certain qu’il est en mesure de répondre à vos questions… et que vous comprenez ce qu’il vous explique !
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Comment se préparer financièrement à l’achat d’une propriété ?

L’achat d’une propriété est un investissement des plus importants, qu’il faut planifier. En effet, si vous comptez devenir propriétaire, mieux vaut commencer à épargner le plus tôt possible pour la mise de fonds. Pour pouvoir obtenir un prêt hypothécaire le moment venu, vous devriez aussi améliorer ou maintenir votre cote de crédit avant même d’entreprendre vos démarches (pour la connaître, communiquez avec Equifax Canada ou TransUnion Canada). Ainsi, veillez à toujours payer vos factures à temps et, idéalement, au complet, à ne pas dépasser votre limite de crédit, à rembourser vos dettes le plus rapidement possible et à limiter les demandes de prêts ou de cartes de crédit.

Vous voulez commencer à chercher la propriété de vos rêves ? Prenez d’abord rendez-vous avec votre conseiller financier. Celui-ci analysera votre situation financière et vous indiquera le montant maximal que vous pourriez emprunter. Pour savoir si vous avez réellement les moyens d’acheter une propriété, faites ensuite un budget tenant compte du remboursement de l’hypothèque, des droits de mutation, des honoraires du notaire, des taxes municipales et scolaires, des factures d’électricité, des services de câblodistribution, etc., et commencez à vivre en fonction de celui-ci… Alors, prêt à devenir propriétaire ?

Rachel Garber
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DECEMBER DELIGHTS

A Christmas Party is at the Bulwer Community Center, 254 Jordan Hill Road, this Friday, December 2, 7-11 p.m. For all ages, with dance music by The Drew Family and Todd Aiken. Sharon Moore says “Come and help the young (and adults) learn some of the old-time dances, including square dancing with Jim Naylor.” Potluck lunch; bring a dish, but no nuts, please. Free-will donations will help support the Center. Info: 819-889-2608.
A NEWPORT TEA
A Christmas Tea for Newporters aged 55-plus is Tuesday, December 6, at 1 p.m., at the Municipal Hall, 1452 Route 212, in Island Brook. Lynn Maisonneuve invites us to a pleasant afternoon with music by Mrs. Réjeanne Vachon, a Viactive demonstration, sampling of a “fabulous new tea” donated by David’s Tea, and door prizes.
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT
“To your health!” is the toast of two Christmas Concerts with carols and classical music in Cookshire, by a trio of classical musicians: Myriam Genest-Denis, flutist; Marie-Michelle Raby, pianist; and Marianne Chapdelaine, soprano. Their concerts will benefit the much-needed health clinic without appointment, open to all, planned for Cookshire.
Dates: Saturday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 11, at 3 p.m. Both are at the Trinity United Church, 190 Principale East, Cookshire-Eaton. Tickets are $25/adult, and $5/child aged 12 or under. Get tickets at the Centre de Santé Cookshire (the health centre at 160 Pope Street), 819-875-5535 x 106, or NoelSanteCookshire@gmail.com.
AN ARTS SALON
Also on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11, is the Salon des artisans du Coeur villageois de Cookshire-Eaton. It’s a variety of arts and crafts, unique and authentic creations, all under one roof. And that roof belongs to the Maison de la Culture John-Henry Pope, 25 Principale East, Cookshire, the former Anglican parsonage.
There will be jewelry, textile arts, wood sculptures, Christmas decorations, pottery, and more. Artisans will demonstrate their arts, and purchasers can participate in several drawings during the weekend, totaling a value of $500. On Saturday, the exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 873-825-7003 or 819-571-7497 or Facebook, Maison de la Culture John-Henry Pope.
A SAWYERVILLE SERIES
Loisirs Sawyerville (Sawyerville recreational committee) is planning a series of upcoming events. If it’s Thursday, it’s bingo at 7 p.m. at the Sawyerville Community Centre, 6 Church Street. The last bingo before the holidays is planned for December 15. The proceeds go to help create more local activities and events. Such as, for example, a Country Dance course, coming in the new year.
If it’s Saturday, December 10, it’s the Santa Visit, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the skating rink, with sleigh rides, hot chocolate, gifts for the children, and quality time with Santa.
If it’s any day, Loisirs Sawyerville offers you a calendar of historical Sawyerville photos, on sale at the Sawyerville Elementary School for $20 each, also for the benefit of activities. Info: Danielle (819-553-8655) or Martine (819-553-8500).
And if you are a musician, Loisirs Sawyerville wants you to plan ahead for an Amateur Night on Saturday, February 18, at the Complexe hotelier Ramana. “This will be a closing activity for the Plaisirs d’hiver,” writes Jennifer McMullin. “Attention, musicians! Get out of your garages! All types of music, solo or in group. You only have to bring your musical instruments for one, two or three tunes.” Info: “Loisirs Sawyerville” on Facebook.
FROZEN MEALS
Do you like the idea of not having to cook all the time? Do you enjoy meals such as Fettucini Salmon, Meat Loaf, Beef Bourguignon, to name just a few? And do you like soups or desserts? If so, the Centre d’action bénévole (volunteer action centre) du Haut-Saint-François has something for you.
You can order a minimum of eight frozen meals to stash in your freezer for quick-and-easy meals. They’re just $5/meal and $1 per soup or dessert (optional). “Even better, these low prices include free delivery to your door every two weeks. Just heat and enjoy,” says Diane Grenier. The service is open to all, regardless of age, and gift certificates are available. Questions? Contact Diane at 819-560-8540 x 9.
VIACTIVE
The bilingual Viactive groups are taking a break for the holidays. In Bury and Sawyerville, the last session is December 14, starting again January 11. In Newport and Cookshire, the last session is December 7, starting again January 18.
CHURCHES
Anglican: On December 4 at 11 a.m. is Holy Eucharist in Cookshire with The Rev. Canon Ron West and The Rev. Dr. Patricia Peacock. To know whether St. Paul’s Bury will have a Service of the Word at 9:30 a.m., or will join the 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist in Cookshire, call 189-887-6802. On December 11, Services of the Word are at 9:30 a.m. in Bury, and 11 a.m. in Cookshire. Both Sundays, Sunday school is in Bury at 9:30 a.m. Info: 819-887-6802.
Baptist: In Sawyerville, the worship service is at 9 a.m. in French, and 11 a.m. in English. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. in English and French. Info: 819-239-8818.
United: On December 4, services are in Cookshire at 9:30 a.m. with guests Sarah Heath and Liz Warlund, in Sawyerville at 11 a.m.. In Bishopton at 2 p.m. is a Christmas carol service, followed by caroling around Bishopton. Info: Wendy Main, 819-884-5417, or Tami Spires, minister, 819-884-1203.
On December 11, in Cookshire at 9:30 a.m. and Sawyerville at 11 a.m. is White Gift Sunday, receiving non-perishable food items for the Cookshire and Sawyerville Elementary Schools’ Christmas baskets. Info: 819-889-2838 (listen to message).
Messy Church: An intergenerational story, crafts and meal at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Bury on Tuesday, December 6, at 5:15 pm. No fee. All are welcome. To have a place at supper, please contact Tami Spires (United Church Minister) in advance: 819-884-1203 or spiresta@hotmail.com.
Do you have news to share? Call 819-300-2374 or email ra.writes@gmail.com by December 5 for publication December 14 or by January 2 for January 11.

Rachel Garber
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COLOUR CAFÉ

Children like colouring, and now colouring has become quite the craze for adults. Books of mandalas for colouring-in are available in health food stores. Colouring can be a very calming activity, say researchers.
Now we have a Colour Café, a group get-together where you can colour to your heart’s delight, no matter your age or skill level. It’s every second Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., in Cookshire. The next three sessions are on November 15 and 29, and December 6.
You are invited to bring along your own colouring books and crayons, but the organizers will also offer supplies. You can bring your own wine or other beverages, but coffee, tea and refreshments are also provided.
“It’s open to everyone – all ages, all languages, all levels of interest in colouring,” said Michelle Amy Lepitre. She works for Townshippers’ Association and is collaborating with the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre and La Relève du Haut-Saint-François to bring us the Colour Café. “There are two aims,” she said. “One is social – it’s a reason to bring people together for conversation and a fun evening. The other is for health – we hear a lot about the stress-relieving benefits of colouring lately, so we wanted to create a space where people could get together and share this hobby.”
The Relève is a community organization that aims to improve the lives of families in the Haut-Saint-François. They offer services to young families, including daycare activities, coffee mornings for parents, and more. The Relève is hosting the Colour Café at 54 Bibeau Street, Cookshire, about a block off Principale Street. Info: Michelle, at 819-566-5717, ml@townshippers.org, or Townshippers.org/ColourCafe. Info about the Relève, visit www.la-releve.org.
MOTHER GOOSE
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program offered by the Relève du Haut-Saint-François is an hour of stories, rhymes and songs that you can enjoy with your child, and with other parents and children. It’s free for children aged 0 to 5 and their parents, every Friday from 10 to 11:15 a.m., at the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre, 523 Stokes Street, Bury, located at the far end of the Pope Memorial School. Info: Jacky Mathieu, 819-875-5050, or la-releve-hsf@hotmail.ca. Visit http://www.la-releve.org/activite1
TT & A SALE
The Sawyerville Elementary School’s annual This That & All Sale is on Saturday, November 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a fundraiser for student activities. In the gym, it features tables of local crafters and artisans selling their creations. In the cafeteria will be a garage sale. “If anyone is interested in donating any items, we graciously accept!” said Jennifer McMullin, “until November 18 at 3 p.m.” Lunch and refreshments will be served throughout the day. All are welcome. Info: Jill Lowry, 819-889-2263, or email clairemysek@gmail.com.
VIACTIVE
Exercises designed for people age 50 or over, Viactive is fun, free, and easy on the knees. They’re led by volunteers who are trained by a kinesiologist from the non-profit group, Sercovie, in Sherbrooke. Here are the four bilingual groups, all on Wednesdays. Welcome to all! “You do what you feel you can do in these exercise classes,” said Diane Grenier of the Centre d’action bénévole du Haut-Saint-François (Volunteer Action Centre, CAB). “Although be warned…an active lifestyle has been known to lead to more laughter, smiles and happy feelings!”
Bury. This is the newest group, led by Doris Eryou of Bury. It’s at 10 a.m., at the Armoury Community Centre, 563 Main St. Info: 819-238-8541.
Cookshire. Serena Wintle and Lyne Maisonneuve lead this group from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Manoir de l’Eau vive, 210 Principale East. Info: 819-875-5210.
Newport. Ruth Shipman and Christiane Côté invite you to the Viactive group at the Municipal Hall, 1452 Route 212, in Island Brook. It’s at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Info: 819-889-1340 or 819-560-8565.
Sawyerville. Denise Nault and Gérard Nault guide participants at the Sawyerville Community Centre, 6 Church Street, at 10 to 11 a.m. Info: 819-889-2630.
SENIOR AWARE
A talk by a local police officer about fraud and abuse against seniors is planned for Wednesday, November 23, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre, situated at the far end of the Pope Memorial School, 523 Stokes, Bury. The Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre and Townshippers’ Association are partnering with the FADOQ (Fédération de l’Âge d’Or du Québec) to present this Senior-Aware talk. Admission is free. All are welcome. To help in planning the event, please confirm your intention to attend by calling Kim Fessenden, 819-872-3771, x 2.
For information about the Senior Aware program, visit www.fadoq.ca/aineavise/en/program. This talk is part of the Health Link series. Info about the series, or to suggest a topic: Michelle at 819-566-5717 or ml@townshippers.org.
RAMANA ACTIVITIES
A Dave Bassant Band concert is on Saturday, November 12. Le Pouvoir de l’Alignement is on November 25 to 27. Darts are Wednesday evenings, and Yoga and meditation are on Tuesdays to Fridays, starting at 9:15 a.m., open to all. Info: Jean-Sébastien Bachand, 819-889-2967.
CHURCHES
Baptist: In Sawyerville, the worship service is at 9 a.m. in French, and 11 a.m. in English. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. in English and French. Info: 819-239-8818.
United: Sunday services are at 9:30 a.m. in Cookshire, and 11 a.m. in Sawyerville. Thanksgiving Sunday, October 9: Holy Communion at both churches. Info: 819-889-2838 (listen to message).
On Thursday, December 1st, at 3 p.m., at the Waterville United Church, Student Supply Minister Tami Spires will present her research on “How the lack of 20- to 40-year-old people is experienced in rural communities of faith.” The research culminates her study at the Atlantic School of Theology for ordination in the United Church of Canada.
Anglican: On November 20 at 10 a.m. is Holy Eucharist with The Ven. Dr. Edward Simonton, followed by a potluck lunch and parish meeting. On November 27, Services of the Word are at 9:30 a.m. in Bury, and 11 a.m. in Cookshire. Sunday school is in Bury at 9:30 a.m. Info: 819-887-6802.
Do you have news to share? Call 819-300-2374 or email ra.writes@gmail.com by November 21 for publication November 30 or by December 5 for December 14.

Rachel Garber
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Understanding

I was amazed to see that the Eaton Corner Museum’s play of William Stone’s Leg in January 2014 had a role to play in the Alberta version of the ongoing dispute about the Kinder Morgan pipeline. When a journalist emailed me to ask “How was Mr. Hancock’s performance?”, I replied “Neal did a fine job. Like all the other cast members, he was an amateur and volunteer, contributing his time and skills in support of a non-profit organization, the Eaton Corner Museum.”
I thought others in the Haut-Saint-François might be interested in the far reach of William Stone’s Leg. Now I have received a pile of rancor and even threats from persons who felt my comments were derogatory to Neal. I am not going to repeat the insults I received, but reading them made me almost despair at achieving understanding between those who rely on fossil fuels for their livelihood and those who fear for the future of our planet.
I stand by my expressed appreciation of Neal’s contributions to our community during his time as a student at Bishop’s University. I am sorry if my light-hearted comments about the mugs, and the Eaton Corner Museum getting a cut, were felt to be unkind. They were not meant to be so. The other comments were not my own, but simply quotations from other writers, clearly attributed.
Writing that column, I was on the point of leaving for three weeks in a silent retreat, an occasion to investigate my true nature. Now I am back and surer than ever that we are all playing various roles in life. So when I used the phrase “playing the role,” I was in no way questioning Neal Bernard’s authenticity as an oil rig worker. I acknowledge that right now I am playing the modest role of a writer in a small regional newspaper.
If you want my understanding, please stop the name-calling.
Neal, I received one email from someone I would say is your true friend. Mel wrote, “I just wanted to add, and apologize ahead of time, (because I saw some facebook comments) that I would assume there are a lot of passionate people hiding behind their screens who may also be emailing you. Don’t take any personal attacks to heart. They’re all bark no bite. If anyone calls you names, they aren’t true. Ignore the ugly and vulgar emails. Constructive criticism is one thing, attacks are another. You are a fine writer, and though people may disagree with what you wrote about Neal, it is not reason for personal attack. I just wanted to send this quick note because I’m not sure how many emails you are receiving, but I’m sure it can get discouraging if they’re all ugly … so ignore the ugly! With love, Mel.”
Thank you, Mel.
UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S
Really, the topic is about understanding a person who is going through the process of Alzheimer’s disease. “Better Understand to Intervene Better” is the title of a talk by Camille Dolbec. His career in nursing included setting up the Alzheimer’s unit at the Argyle Institute, and he is now associate professor at the University of Sherbrooke.
His talk will be of interest to anyone who knows or accompanies someone who has Alzheimer’s or a related disease. What to do? How to act? Understanding the disease can help you understand the person, and how to intervene.
Dolbec is offering two information sessions on Wednesday, November 9, in Cookshire. One is in French at 1:30 p.m., and the other is in English at 7 p.m. Both sessions are at the Manoir de l’Eau vive, 210 Principale East. They are free and open to the public, but space is limited, so please register. Contact Diane Grenier at the Centre d’action bénévole du Haut-Saint-François (CAB), at 819-560-8540, option 9, or coordo@cabhsf.org.
Added value! Celebrating the National Caregivers’ Week, several partnering organizations will offer useful written information about their services. Besides the CAB, they are: Aide à domicile (home support for seniors), l’APPUI pour les proches aidants d’ainés Estrie (Support for caregivers of seniors), Azheimer’s Society Estrie, Table de concertation des personnes ainées du Haut-Saint-François (collaborative table for seniors in the Haut-Saint-François), and the Cookshire CLSC. These services – some of them new – could be of great interest to anybody caring for an ill or fragile family member, or who finds that maintaining their home is more difficult than before.
NEWPORT MARKETS
Halloween past, we quickly launch into Christmas preparations, right? Newport offers a Little Christmas Market at 1452 Route 212, and the Lawrence Community Centre Flea Market at 449 Lawrence Road, both on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They promise good shopping for Christmas gifts and they offer lunch, to boot, at the Community Centre. For $6, you can get lasagna, shepherd’s pie, desserts, tea, coffee and juice. Welcome to all, says Newport.
RAMANA ACTIVITIES
Our federal deputy for Compton-Stanstead and minister of immigration, the Honorable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will be at the Ramana Hotel, 18 Principale North, in Sawyerville, for a meet-and-greet information session on Thursday, November 10, at 4-6 p.m. All are invited.
On a lighter note, the Dave Bassant Band concerts continue Saturday evenings, coming up November 5 and 12. Darts are every Wednesday evening. Yoga and meditation are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, starting at 9:15 a.m., open to all. Info: Jean-Sébastien Bachand, 819-889-2967.
CHURCHES
United: Sunday services are at 9:30 a.m. in Cookshire, and 11 a.m. in Sawyerville. Thanksgiving Sunday, October 9: Holy Communion at both churches. Info: 819-889-2838 (listen to message).
Anglican: Services are at 9:30 a.m. in Bury, and 11 a.m. in Cookshire. Info: 819-887-6802.
Baptist: In Sawyerville, the worship service is at 9 a.m. in French, and 11 a.m. in English. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. in English and French. Info: 819-239-8818.
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DianeGrenier 2016-10
 Chroniques

WELCOME, DIANE !

Diane Grenier at the door to her office in Cookshire

Things are happening in a tiny office just down the hallway from the offices of the Journal du Haut-Saint-François, at 57 Craig N. in Cookshire. Good things. The new occupant of the little office is Diane Grenier, and right now she’s deep into papers and brochures and getting to know people. She’s a people person, so that makes her eyes light up with genuine enjoyment.
Diane is the new bilingual employee of the Centre d’action bénévole (Volunteer Action Centre, CAB) du Haut-Saint-François. She’s responsible for the CAB’s services in English, things like Meals on Wheels, transportation with volunteer drivers, supporting Viactive volunteers, caregiver support groups, and an income tax service for persons with limited income.
A relatively new service the CAB offers is frozen meals. You can order a minimum of eight meals at a time, choosing the kind of food you like. They’re delivered every two weeks, and you can choose whether or how much you want each time. You give your order by phone to – guess who – Diane. Each meal costs only $5. Desserts and soups are $1 each.
No one welcomes Diane more than I do, because I’m passing this job over to her. It’s been an honour and a pleasure to work with the good and creative folks at the CAB, and all of those who have been involved in the CAB’s activities over the past five years. (You know who you are!) But my plate runneth over, and I’m looking forward to having more time for some more leisurely activities, such as reading and writing, for example. Or travelling!
To reach Diane, just phone the CAB at 819-560-8540 (option 9 for English) or 819-238-8541 or email her at coordo@cabhsf.org. Ask her about the new Health Passport. Or how to volunteer. She’ll be delighted!
JIM ROBINSON
Montreal-based singer/songwriter Jim Robinson will bring his unique contemporary folk music to the Trinity United Church, 190 Principale W., for a benefit concert on October 23, at 2 p.m. Look for his guitar, listen for his harmonica. Tickets are $13 at the door. Info: Don Parsons, 819-875-3796.
MILITARY WHIST & TURKEY SUPPER
Military Whist and Turkey Supper are at the Bulwer Community Centre, 254 Jordan Hill Road, on Thursday, October 27, beginning with card playing at 1:30 p.m. followed by prize giving and supper. Cost: Whist & Supper are $15, Whist only is $3, Supper only is $12. To reserve for Military Whist and/or the supper, call Serena Wintle at 819-875-5210 or Peggy Roy (evenings) at 819-875-3571 by Sunday, October 23.
ARTISAN MARKET
An artisan market organized by jewelry-maker Sonia Zalesak is at the Bulwer Community Center, 254 Jordan Hill Road, on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wide variety of crafts, refreshments, good cheer. Info: Sonia, 819-875-1026.
DAVE BASSANT
Twelve Saturday evening concerts with the Dave Bassant Band are coming up. Put these dates in your calendar: October 29, November 5 and 26, December 10, January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25, March 11 and 25, and April 8 and 29. At the Ramana Hotel in Sawyerville. Info: Jean-Sébastien Bachand, 819-889-2967.
VIACTIVE
Viactive groups offer “adults only” exercises, for people age 50 or over. They’re fun, they’re free, and they’re easy on the knees. They’re led by volunteers who are trained by a kinesiologist from the non-profit group, Sercovie, in Sherbrooke. Here are the three bilingual groups, all on Wednesdays. Welcome to all!
Cookshire. Serena Wintle and Lyne Maisonneuve lead this group on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Manoir de l’Eau vive, 210 Principale East. Info: 819-875-5210.
Newport. Ruth Shipman and Christiane Côté invite you to the Viactive group at the Municipal Hall, 1452 Route 212, in Island Brook. It’s on Wednesdays, at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Info: 819-889-1340 or 819-560-8565.
Sawyerville. Denise Nault and Gérard Nault guide participants at the Sawyerville Community Centre, 6 Church Street, on Wednesdays at 10 to 11 a.m. Info: 819-889-2630.
CHURCHES
Anglican: October 23, services are at 9:30 a.m. in Bury, and 11 a.m. in Cookshire (Service of the Word). October 30, local churches will be closed, and all are invited to the St. George’s Church in Lennoxville at 10:30 a.m. for a Deanery Holy Eucharist with The Rev. Canon Fred Richardson officiating. Info: 819-887-6802.
Baptist: In Sawyerville, the worship service is at 9 a.m. in French, and 11 a.m. in English. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. in English and French. Info: 819-239-8818.
United: Sunday services are at 9:30 a.m. in Cookshire, and 11 a.m. in Sawyerville. Info: 819-889-2838 (listen to message).
Messy Church: Messy Church is at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Bury on Tuesday, November 1st, at 5:15 pm. Story, crafts, and a meal. No fee. To make sure there’s food for everyone, please contact Tami Spires (United Church Minister) if you would like to attend: 819-884-1203 or email spiresta@hotmail.com. All are welcome.
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