Order your apple pies from Lefroy United Church now
LEFROY NEWS
by Linda Gerow

I had gotten tired, or maybe just old; Had nowhere to go to and no one to hold; For one careless moment, I loosened my grip; I made a wrong step and time started to slip. One careless moment, just one - that was all. Time slipped away, and Spring turned to Fall.

Innisfil Pipes and Drums: Practice takes place at the Belle Ewart Legion Branch 547 every Monday at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. Contact Ken at 705-456-3717 for information. Over the years, many people have been taught how to play...why not come out and see what it's all about. Visit their website a t www.innisfilpipesanddrums. ca

Lefroy United Church News and Coming Events: Watch for a new website for Lefroy United coming soon.

Apple Pies: Once again Lefroy United Church is busy making our popular apple pies. You can preorder them and this is suggested as they do go very fast. Just call Lefroy United Church at 705-456-2098 and leave us your order. You can pick them up fresh or flash frozen, ready to bake.

Cookie Tins: What would be more Christmassy then home baked Christmas Cookies! This idea was tried out last year and were met with such a positive response that baking went into overtime! Once again this will be on a pre-order only, and yes they will go fast. You will get a full tin of assorted home baked treats for just $10. Call Lefroy United Church at 705-456-2098 to get your order in now. The tins will be available at the annual Christmas Bazaar on December 1st for pick up.

Victorian Tea: Saturday, November 10th from 2pm - 4pm. at the Grange Hall, Lefroy. May we offer you a spot of tea? Another annual time-honoured tradition atLefroy United Church. This event is a favourite for young and old. Be transported back to a time of beauty and elegance. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches and fanciful desserts and get treated like the royalty you really are. All this for only $5.

Christmas Bazaar: Saturday, December 1st. This craft sale wowed everybody last year. Don't miss it this year as we have an amazing variety of items for sale...you'll be able to complete your Christmas shopping and then enjoy a homemade lunch of soup and sandwich. Don't forget to go into the sanctuary for a little trip back into Innisfil's history as you see local antique quilts on display. This year there is an added display of hand crafted or novelty tea towels. For crafters, there are still a few tables to rent to sell your wares; call Diana at 456- 0255 or the church at 456- 2098.

Covenanting Service: We are very excited to welcome the Rev. Todd McDonald to Lefroy United Church. In our tradition, a new minister is welcomed to the community through a special Covenanting Service. Ours will be held on Sunday, November 18th beginning with a potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. The service begins at 2 p.m. with newly-ordained Rev. Ruth McDonald from Bradford United Church as guest speaker. Dessert will be served after the service. As a special note, please be advised that there will be no regular 10:00 a.m. service this day.

Newfoundland Dinner/Dance: SOLD OUT!! For those who were able to get tickets, mark your calendar for October 20th. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and a buffet "Jigs" dinner will follow at 7:30 p.m. There will be good down home fun with Newfoundland skits during the desserts. There will be only one door prize....but a good one!!! The fun will end at 1 p.m. We advise that this is for adults only. Entertainment is Fred White & Brenden Gilliam "A Cape Bretener & Newfoundlander", who specialize in Irish/Country/Down East/Rock 'n Roll! The dinner/dance will be held at the South Simcoe Community Centre (Lefroy Arena). Get on those dancing shoes...see you there!!

Karaoke is being planned for the Royal Canadian Legion on Robinson Street in Belle Ewart, this time with a few changes. It will not be run as a competition as in the past, but more like a fun evening with dancing and prizes. Details will follow as they become available.