The annual Mountainview Turf Christmas Party was held at the shop on Saturday, Nov. 25, and not only was it a holiday celebration to mark the end of another successful season, but also a special party in honour of the company’s 40th anniversary. The shop was beautifully decorated by Aileen Sheppard, and the employees were treated to a delicious meal catered by Billy T. Prizes and gifts were handed out, the band Counterfit Live entertained the crowd, and bartenders Chelsea Lapierre, Mitchel Trudeau, and Dawna McAllister kept the drinks flowing all evening. Two employees were honoured for special anniversaries, with Matthew Philippe receiving his 10-year plaque, and Garry Trudeau was recognized for his 25 years with Mountainview. It was a wonderful evening of celebration.

A Stag and Doe was held in honour of Kendra Kearns and Travis Johnston on Saturday evening at The Barn in Aylmer. There was a great turnout of family and friends gathered to help the happy couple celebrate their upcoming wedding. Congratulations to the future Mr. and Mrs.
Sunday morning there was a bustling service of celebration at Wesley United Church in Beechgrove, as guest minister Rev. Susan Butler-Jones was in the pulpit, while our student minister Éric Hébert-Daly was taking her place at Aylmer United Church. Rev. Susan was here to baptize the newest member of the congregation, Eli Lafleur, son of Shannon Nugent and Gilles Lafleur, as well as give communion and mark the first Sunday of Advent. After the service, many of the Sunday School children and their relatives headed to Starcité theatre in Hull, where Éric met us and we then watched the movie The Star, an adorable animated film about the birth of Baby Jesus. It was certainly a fun first Sunday of Advent for all of us.
Birthday wishes are going out to Bonnie Fraser on Nov. 28, to Chris Dowe on the 29, and to Landyn Prest celebrating on Dec. 4. We also have special “Sweet 16” wishes going out to Dustin Young, as he celebrates on Dec. 5.
The Quyon Pastoral Charge will be hosting their annual Christmas House Tour coming up on Monday Dec. 4. Tickets are still available. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit 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 and Family. I can’t wait to see their beautiful decorations, it puts me in such a festive mood.