Letter from the Editor In case you hadn’t heard, due to weather back in July, the Seniors Picnic in the Park was postponed. This means -- good news -- you didn’t miss it, as it has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 18th, from 9 am to 2 pm. If you have never been, don’t miss out -- it is always a great time! Of course, yours truly will
This summer, I travelled with my brother on an ‘American Revolution road trip’, starting in Philadelphia and ending in Boston. We are both history nerds and when we travel together, you better believe there is a museum or two on our itinerary. Both cities were filled to the brim with history and offered some world-class highlights. The longer we were away in the ‘big cities’, the more I longed for what we had here at home. Yes, George Washington never made camp with the Continental Army outside of our city (though Steve Peters would be quick to point out the US Army did make camp near the Old St. Thomas Church during the War of 1812), but we have our own amazing history, our own monuments, and so much less traffic! Seriously, for a city 150,000 people larger than our own London, Boston’s traffic is terrible! Be it ever so humble, there is no place like home. At “Old Ironsides”, The USS Constitution in Boston.
be there, so please swing by and say hello! This month, our writer Peri Hayes shares with us how one person can affect the lives of so many. She shares the story of Pat McCaig, a teacher who inspired a generation of young minds. Peri not only chats with Pat, but also with some of her former students about the influence Mrs. McCaig had on their lives. Have you ever thought of being a Big Brother or Big Sister? September is Big Brother and Big Sister month, and currently, Elgin County has 37 boys who could use a friend and mentor. Sally Struthers once said ‘I just feel energized when I am around young, talented people. There is something amazing about these kids. I learn as much from them as they do from me.’ If you would like to feel a few years younger while helping shape a young person, contact Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Elgin today.
Come join us for the 2024-2025 season
All experience levels are welcome.
New to curling? Try our Learn to Curl League. Every week you will receive instruction on different areas of the game, advancing as the weeks go on. Each lesson is taught by experienced and qualified instructors. Life is about Balance. Come to socialize and exercise.
Registration opens September 1st. Open House is October 1st, 2nd, 3rd. 2:00 and 7:00 pm League play starts October 7th.
Photo by Kelly Taylor
For more information visit our website at stthomascurlingclub.com or email curling@stthomascurlingclub.com
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