The Quyon Pastoral Charge hosted the annual Christmas House Tour on Dec. 4 and it was a terrific success. The tour stops this year included the homes of Brenda Clarke and Wayne Ramsay, Kim Boucher, Michael and Paulina O’Reilly, Mitchel Trudeau and Colby Richardson, Glenna Campbell and Anita Draper & her family. They all did such a wonderful job and each were so unique. Visitors had fun touring each home, admiring the beautiful decorations and getting ideas for their own homes. Refreshments were served in the Quyon church basement and there were also tickets sold on raffle baskets. The winner of the big Christmas basket was Madyson Belland, the 30 lb. turkey was won by Carol Kavanagh and the small Christmas basket was won by Rita Payne. Door prizes were won by Danae Komm, Miche McKenna, Ruth Roth, Peggy Fraser and Laurie MacKechnie. All of the hard work, donations for the goodie baskets and food for the refreshment table was greatly appreciated and special thanks goes out to Laura Stewart for the donation of the turkey and to Lavender Ridge for the donation of bottles of wine for the raffle prizes. It’s always the perfect evening to put us in the Christmas spirit.
This past weekend was once again full of Christmas fun. On Friday evening, I hosted the Pontiac Page Jumpers Book Club Christmas potluck at my home and it was a fun evening with the ladies. We ate a delicious meal, enjoyed a few beverages and discussed the book The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. Thank you to the girls for coming. I’m looking forward to more reading and good times in 2018.
Meanwhile, just up the road, a group of ladies were gathered at Donna Kennedy’s home for their annual Christmas Winefest. It looked like they had a fabulous time, of that I have no doubt.
On Saturday, Santa Claus was in town for the parade, which was hosted by the Quyon Lions Club. It was so much fun to see the excitement of the children as the parade began and the thrill they all got seeing Santa on his float waving to them. I also got a kick out of seeing my giant Elf on the Shelf, Lyndonne on the Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull committee’s float, driving the pulling tractor “Heatwave”. I just never know what he might be up to. The children all gathered at Onslow School after the parade for hot dogs and hot chocolate, and took the opportunity to visit with Santa as well. What a wonderfully festive day it was.
Sunday was the White Gift service at Quyon United Church where parishioners were invited to bring donations of non-perishable food items wrapped in white. During the service, the White Gifts were collected by the children and will be donated to the Quyon Family Centre for their Sharing Store.
I’d like to wish a very happy birthday to my niece, Danica Provost as she celebrates her ninth birthday on Dec. 15. Birthday wishes are going out to Jenna Laframboise also on Dec. 15 and to Brett Stanley on Dec. 17. Best wishes to everyone celebrating this week.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Danah Arniotis who passed away last week. Danah played hockey with my brother when they were kids and I have fond memories of him from our growing up years. Rest peacefully Danah.
Congratulations to Jill McBane who recently announced she will be opening a shoe shop in Shawville. She is hoping to open in mid-February of 2018. Wishing Jill great success with this new endeavour.
The Quyon Ferry has guaranteed it will be open until today. After today service will be dependent on the weather. Check their Facebook page or website for updates.
