The weather this week has been snow joking matter. I mean, we know it’s winter and snow is going to fall weather we like it or not, but that ice storm was snowbody’s idea of a winter punderland. One half of Team Fergmeijer spent hours just peering through the window during the storm. After it got dark, the other half finally decided to let them in. As our loyal readers may have guessed, this is shaping up to be a pun-heavy week. It can be fun, we promise! But if you start to get cold feet or feel like you are about to have a meltdown, just slip past this part. And to those of you who are cold enough to say we should stop with the puns altogether, we say ‘when hail freezes over!’
Happy birthday to the fathers of Team Fergmeijer who both turn 29 this week. The Fergmeijer column literally wouldn’t have been possible without you. We’d also like to recognize Jenna C’s 29th trip around the sun. Congratulations!
If you're alone and get too cold you might become ice-olated. If you are looking for a reason to get out of the house, join the Billings Recreation Committee tonight at the Park Centre for Cabin Fever Games Night! From 7-10pm, join fellow Kagawongians for an evening of grown-up fun with board games and cards, including Euchre 101 - learn to play so you can cross one off your bucket list. And you will be ready to join in the Wednesday tournaments! Canteen will be available, admission is by donation to the Food Bank.
February is right around the corner… and you know what that means! WINTERFEST! Come out for some winter fun on Saturday Feb. 10, from 10am-2pm at the Kagawong Park Centre. Enjoy olympic-themed games, a bonfire, snow mountain, ice rink (weather pending), kids’ games, maple taffy, dog sled demonstration, Billings Fire Dept. information station, and vintage snowmobiles. Inside the Park Centre, you’ll find delicious treats at the Snowflake Café, serving chili, sausage, hot dogs, hot and cold beverages, and desserts. There will also be an activity/warm-up station available inside. Don’t miss it!
The next 4elements winter event is a Full Moon Ski/Snowshoe and Fire, Wednesday, January 31 at the Maple Ridge Trails (6304 Hwy 542) in Mindemoya. Meet at 7pm to depart on the ski/snowshoe part of the evening; admission is by donation.
The library is offering beginner and advanced computer classes for anyone who wants to increase their confidence with basic computer skills, word processing, spreadsheets, and slideshow software. Courses are offered each Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30. Next week’s topic covers Powerpoint for beginners. Spaces are limited, so contact Bob at bobcat100@gmail.com or 705-662-8215 to pre-register.
Scientists in the far north are often nominated for the Snowbelt Prize, but Euchre awards are much easier to come by! Euchre continues every Wednesday night at 7:30pm at the Park Centre. Last week’s tournament results are as follows: First place had a tie between the teams of Ken Pepper & Rita Parkinson and Bev Picard & Sally Langtree. Brad Parkinson & Bill Traynor came in third, with Doris Tustian & Elva Lloyd coming in a very close fourth. There was another tie for the Loners title: Brad Parkinson & Bill Traynor and Bev Pickard & Sally Langtree. Low score prize goes to Candy Tracey & Phyllis Cacciotti, and the door prize went to Eva.
Don’t forget: Zumba has resumed regular Thursday classes and the Kagawong Fitness Club (KFC) is also open 24/7 for members to run, lift and stretch to their hearts’ content.
Hear that? The hills are alive with the sound of music! Manitoulin Secondary is pleased to present the beloved classic, The Sound of Music. Show dates are February 15, 16, 17, with the curtain rising at 7pm each night. Tickets available at the door, or at select pharmacies.
We know that the fame that comes with this column is sleeting, so we’ll leave you with one last piece of advice: Those who experiment with thin ice will achieve a breakthrough. Have a great week!
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