This week seemed to be the start of one of the most challenging times of the year: it’s sweater weather when you leave the house in the morning, but by mid-afternoon it’s so warm you are risking heat stroke. Not that we are knocking sweater weather. As Billy Idol famously said: ‘It’s a nice day for a light sweater. It’s a nice day for a cardigan!’
The Billings library continues to offer their popular Computer Basics course! Sessions are each Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 starting February 27th until March 8th. Bring your own laptop, or use one of the library computers. Advanced sessions on Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint start March 13th. Spaces for all sessions are limited, so contact Bob at bobcat100@gmail.com or 705-662-8215 to pre-register.
Team Fergmeijer was extremely saddened to hear of Jacqui Gordon’s passing last week. Our sincerest condolences to the extended Gordon family.
Last week’s euchre tournament saw Ken Pepper & Judy Parkinson take first place. Second place went to Graham & Sheila Fogal, while tied for third place was the team of Fred Pickard & Jim Lanktree and the team of Brad Parkinson & Bill Traynor. Ken Pepper & Judy Parkinson tied with Brad Parkinson and Bill Traynor for Most Loners, while the low score went to Candy Tracy and Bob Cacciotti. Ken Pepper took home the door prize. The Thanks to the Parkinson crew (Brad, Bill, Ken, and Judy) for the kind donation.
As it’s just the beginning of March, there’s pretty much guaranteed to be at least one more good storm. Safety first! If we knew what hatches were, and knew how to batten them, we would.
When you see something, it’s called a “sighting.” What is it called when you hear something? There have been several hear-ings of geese recently, which means the Team Fergmeijer Sandhill Crane Challenge is just around the corner! Who will be the first to spot or hear our token bird of spring? Be the first to notify us of your sighting (or hear-ing) for a special mention here, and also the opportunity to say “neener-neener” to local crane enthusiasts Willa and Peter.
Happy birthday to Sandi H who turns 29 right around this time every year.
Tomorrow night The Kagawong Folk Roots Collective is presenting an evening of music starting at 7pm at the Lyons Memorial United Church in Gore Bay. Tickets are $10 which includes an evening of music, desserts, and a hot beverage. Come out and sing along!
This warm weather has us thinking GREEN! If you are, too, the Billings Go Green Committee invites you to take part in the Plastic Purge Challenge! Check out their blog (https://gogreenkagawong.wordpress.com/) for more information. Also, the Green Living event is just around the corner! The committee is looking for people who are doing cool green things to present. If you’ve got any suggestions, contact a Go Green committee member.
Tai Chi will be starting up again Tuesdays in March (6:30pm at the Park Centre), with a special introductory session for true beginners on March 6. No fee to join, but donations are collected to support the Billings Recreation Committee
Getting back to the weather, always remember: sweater weather isn’t just a phrase, it’s a lifestyle. Have a great week!
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