One half of Team Fergmeijer ran out of clean socks this week, so she piled them on a tray, grabbed the detergent and headed to the laundromat down the road at the bottom of a steep hill. As she was walking down the hill, she slipped and fell. The dirty socks went flying, the detergent went flying, and there she was. Sitting on the sock by the tray, watching the Tide roll away.
Happy Mother’s Day to all those mothers out there, including our own Mainland Mom and Manitoulin Mom! We very much appreciate all the love and support you have given us over the years. One might say we really hit the mother-load having you in our lives.
With the snow finally gone, it is wonderful to see the grass starting to green up. What’s not so great to see is the inevitable litter that is revealed with the snow’s retreat. Thankfully, Manitoulin Streams’ Island-Wide Garbage Cleanup is in full swing! You can take part by cleaning up any part of Manitoulin Island. Send photos of your haul through Manitoulin Streams’ socials or via the submission form on their website (www.manitulinstreams.com). Submit by May 15th to be in the running for Community Cleanup Award, School Cleanup Award, Business / Club Cleanup Award, or Garbage Cleanup Hero (1st, 2nd & 3rd place).
Considering running for office? The next Municipal Election is coming up on Monday, October 26th (save the date!), and nominations for mayor, councillors, and school board trustee are open officially open. Visit https://www.billingstwp.ca/townhall/elections for more information.
Most zoo dentists refuse to treat grizzlies without strong anesthesia first, because there is safety in numb bears.
Upcoming Seniors Active Living events at the Park Centre: Yoga, Mondays at 9am; indoor walking, Tuesdays at 2pm; Yoga with Sam, Wednesdays at 11am; and Fitness with Kelly, Thursdays at 9am. Contact Mary at 705 348-2285 for more information on any of the SAL activities.
SAL is also offering a fun summer “Grands Day Camp” in July and August for some cross-generational fun, crafts, and skill-building! If you have grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or neighbours aged 5-12, sign up for day camps “Wilderness Ways & S’Mores” and “Creative Alley”. Contact Mary (705-348-2285) for more information or to book a spot.
Do you occasionally daydream about your clarinet glory years? Has your French horn been quietly waiting for its comeback tour? The Manitoulin Adult Concert Band is up and running! Drop in Wednesdays at 7pm at Manitoulin Secondary for sax-cessful evenings filled with trumpet triumphs and glock-and-roll good times.
If you or someone you love has a birthday coming up, let us know (fergmeijer@gmail.com). We’ll ‘honour’ the special occasion as only Team Fergmeijer can!
Does anyone else wish they had a reverse swear jar where we put a dollar in and it gives us a new and exciting expletive to use? Have a great week!
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