Last week’s stormy weather had Team Fergmeijer craving some comfort food. We wanted to try a new soup recipe, but it called for 5 potatoes cubed. We’ll be honest, 125 potatoes seemed a bit excessive, so we went with mac n cheese instead. (Come on, admit it… that was a ladle bit funny.)
It’s that time of year again, when perfectly reasonable adults stop mid-conversation, stare into the distance, and say ‘…crane?’ That’s right, it’s time for the unofficial-totally silly-but-extremely-serious Sandhill Crane spotting competition! We’re not saying you should ignore your responsibilities to look for cranes… but we’re not not saying that. Report the date and time of your sightings (and soundings) to fergmeijer@gmail.com. First sighting/sounding earns full bragging rights as well as a level of local fame that goes straight to your head.
Thank you to everyone who helped out their neighbours last week during the storm. It was so heartwarming to hear of folks going out of their way to check in on and help others in the township. Thanks for making Billings such a great community to be a part of!
Don’t forget that Billings Senior Active Living hosts indoor walking in the sunny upstairs of the Park Centre each Tuesday at 2pm. Mondays at 9am is Yoga with Sam and Fridays at 9am you can join fitness classes with Kelly Ranta. Get fit and active at your own pace!
Also offered by SAL are Euchre for fun nights. The last session was cancelled due to weather, so be sure to mark the next two on your calendar: Wednesday, March 25th (tonight!) and April 22nd at the Park Centre. Games start at 6:30pm followed by refreshments. Rookies and solos are all welcome. Contact Mary Milligan at 705 348-2285 for more information.
Tap into happiness this Saturday at the first annual Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival. The event starts with a pancake breakfast. Browse the maple-forward vendors inside, and explore the interactive mock sugar bush, “Through the Ages,” where you can learn how to place a spile and sample fresh maple candy. Take a turn around the skating rink, and take a break for a pork on a bun lunch. The festival wraps up with a maple-forward, multi-course dining experience prepared by local chefs. Seating begins at 5:30 PM, advance tickets are required. Not to get sappy, but the menu has maple-leiveing in love at first bite. All profits from the event will go to Little Current Hospital Auxiliary in support of Manitoulin Health Centre. Visit manitoulinculinarytourism.ca/maple-syrup-festival for more information and to purchase tickets.
Happy birthday to Tahnee P, Micki B who are celebrating their 29th birthdays this week. Do you find yourself struggling to read the instructions on your anti-aging face cream? Do you get unreasonably excited about things like outdoor cushions? Do phone calls after 9pm upset you? Don’t think of it as getting old, think of it as outliving the warranty.
Still not totally dug out from last week’s dump of snow? No rush! It’s just more time to knit and crochet mini projects for the library’s Fiber Arts Fundraiser. Their website (bit.ly/fiberfundraiser) has dozens of small, silly projects for all ability levels that can be whipped up in just a couple hours. Donate your adorable finished products to the library and they will use them to raise money at their summer market table.
Do you have any photos or newspaper clippings about the Billings Fire Department? Some dedicated locals are looking for any and all references they can find about the history of the department and those who have served on it. Contact Team Fergmeijer if you have anything you would be willing to share.
May your diet Cokes be crisp and your hoodie strings be even, and may you never stir your coffee with the cat food spoon. This is our sincere wish for you all. Have a great week!
