CHURCHILL NEWS
Curling, church and upcoming movies
by Linda Gerow

The countdown is on until Christmas. Many of my friends have either started, or have finished, their holiday shopping. I on the other hand, haven't started!

Every year I promise myself that I will get it done by the end the November and every year I never seem to get to it.

There is something rather nice about waiting closer to the big day. I don't mind crowds and I like the hustle and bustle of shoppers in the malls.

However, I usually have to brave it all alone as none of my family enjoy it the way I do. How many days...as of November 14th, we have 40 more days. Happy shopping!

Library News: Churchill Branch Manager: Debra Mann. Phone number: 456- 2671. Fall programs will run from the week of Oct. 30 to Dec. 4. The following programs are offered at the Churchill Branch:

F3 - Food, Friends, and Fun - come learn how to make tasty snacks and join in with games and activities in this new club. Ages seven and up, Tuesdays 4:30 to 5:30 pm.

Family storytime - stories, games, and crafts for children of all ages accompanied by their parents or caregivers. All ages, Thursdays 2 to 2:45 pm.

Upcoming movies: tickets are $2, snack and drink are $1. Arctic Tale will play Saturday November 17 at 1 p.m., while The Simpsons Movie will run Saturday December 1 at 1 p.m.

Churchill United Church News: visit the website at www.churchillgilfordunitedc hurchs.org. Check it out!

The Churchill community play group meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Churchill United Church on Highway 11. Toys, crafts, songs, books and snacks are available, along with coffee and friendship. Please call Kim for information at 456- 1859.

The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown youth group's next meeting is Nov. 15 at St. Peter's, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is for youth aged nine to 12 years. Call Pam at 735-3484 for information. The youth group now has a new name, COOL Christians Obey Our Lord. Please contact Pam for information about the teen youth group held Sundays at St. John's in Cookstown.

The Churchill Curling Club is holding its open house from Monday November 12 to Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. This is for adults only please. Call 456-2100.

Innisfil Christmas Bazaar on November 17th at the Churchill Community Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Great crafts and homemade items for sale. Lunch and beverages are also available. All tables are booked. Everyone is welcome.

Innisfil Beach Gardens is having its annual Christmas bazaar and craft sale on Saturday November 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Something for everyone.

Smile: The old man had died. A wonderful funeral was in progress and the country preacher talked at length of the good traits of the deceased, what an honest man he was and what a loving husband and kind father he was. Finally, the widow leaned over and whispered to one of her children, "go up there and take a look in the coffin and see if that's your pa."

If you have news or items for this column, please contact me at lagerow@rogers.com, or call me at 436-9769.