Spring has finally arrived in Billings Township and we are cautiously optimistic for the rest of June after several consecutive days in which the weather forecast appears to be making a genuine effort. Conditions remain favourable for gardening, porch sitting, and explaining to visitors that "it's usually not this windy." (It makes a nice change from constantly saying, “Quite a bit of snow, eh?”) Most notably, the arrival of the warmer weather has seen Islanders engaging in the ancient ritual of driving around to see whose dock survived the winter. Of course, experienced Islanders know not to truly put the snow shovels away until at least Father’s Day.
The big news in Billings is the change over from post office boxes to community boxes. With Michael’s retirement, Canada Post is moving everyone in the township to new community boxes (those who already have home delivery should be keeping that service - but don’t quote us on that). For a short time during the transition, residents who would normally get their mail at the post office in Kagawong will need to drive to Gore Bay to get their mail. You should have received a notice with all the specifics in the mail last week.
Kane you believe how fantastic the hockey exhibit at the Old Mill Heritage Centre is? That’s right, unlike the Maple Leafs, the museum is still going strong in June! People have been Rushin to check out the exhibit. If you haven’t been yet, it’s worth taking a shot at - the museum is now open 7 days a week. We Bet-tman you’ll love it!
Seniors can get valuable financial, legal, and safety information at Manitoulin Legal Clinic’s Wise Futures: Sharing Safety, Estates, and Financial Knowledge, an all-day community event held at the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre on Thursday, June 18th. Learn from experts on elder safety, estates & financial planning, advocacy supports, and community resources, visit information booths, be entered for door prizes and give-aways, and enjoy breakfast and snacks as well! Register by phone: 705-368-3333 or email: info@mlc.clcj.ca
Thinking of burning brush as you tidy up your yard? Don’t forget that burn permits are required in Billings! Stop by the township office to get your free permit, which is valid for one week. Burn permits are not required for a small bonfire.
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.
Tennis, anyone? The Manitoulin Tennis Club is back to meeting Sunday mornings at 10am at the Manitoulin Secondary School courts. Players of all abilities are welcome, with lessons available in the near future.
Never run out of summer reads! Stock up at the Billings Library used book sale Saturday, July 25th. Thousands of books will be available at the red-roofed pavilion (or the Pickledome if it has the nerve to rain on our parade). And that’s not all: August 8th, it’s BYOF (bring your own floatie) at the library’s annual beach movie.
Happy birthday to Mary N who is turning 29 this week! We aren’t saying this necessarily applies to Mary, but in general, you do hit a certain age where you tend to go from ‘I probably shouldn’t say that’ to ‘what the heck, let’s see what happens’.
Save the date! The annual History Day in Kagawong will be August 13th. We’ll roll out more info as we get closer to the date.
In science news, scientists have grown human vocal cords in a petri dish. The results speak for themselves. Have a great week!
No comments:
Post a Comment