St. Mary’s CWL held its last meeting of 2017 on Dec. 10. The Christmas potluck luncheon was followed by a gift exchange. Always a pleasant afternoon.
The lucky winner of the CWL fundraiser, the homemade quilt draw was Jackie Ladouceur. She generously donated the quilt to Diane Leach, Noella Coughlin’s daughter. Noella was a longtime member and the great organizer of our annual quilting. Many thanks to Francine Lemay and her volunteers for generously giving their time in making the quilt.

The fall diocesan meeting this year was in Haliburton, Ont. The diocesan meetings are always dutifully attended by a member in the league.
It was decided to give a donation to St. Mary’s Church from the CWL.
Sympathy and get-well cards were sent out in the community as needed.
The old year is over and a brand new one beginning. One of the members reflected on all the possibilities that 365 days have. May the New Year bring good health and prosperity to all in our community and, in the world where many are denied the basic needs of life, may we be always mindful of our blessings!
Submitted by Martha Alexander for St. Mary’s’ CWL.