Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Winter 2014, page 8

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ar an gjafg On June 5, 2013, Members of Cassburn WI (Eastern Area) were honoured to have Anne Raina, a local authorfrom Ottawa, speakto Prescott County WI Members and friends at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall in Vankleek Hill, Ontario. She told the stow of her sister Clara’s struggles with tuberculosis from age 12 to 26 in the Ottawa Royal Sanitorium. Seven of the 10 children in Clara’s family spent time in the Sanitorium. Three succumbed tothe disease, as did theirfather. Clara kept extensive notes during her 14 years at the Sanitorium. Her sister, Anne, turned these notes into the book, "Clara’s Rib”, an inspirational stow of longevity and faith. The afternoon ended with a delicious lunch enjoyed by all. Pictured: Gues t speaker, Anne Raina (centre), with Cassburn WI Members. Cherry Valley WI Cherry Valley WI (Trent Valley Area) hosted a "High Tea" at which their guests were the Members of the Amherst Island WI (Kingston Area). A lovely afternoon of tea, fancy sandwiches and sweets and a time of sharing ideas was enjoyed. Also, one of Cherry Valley‘s Members, Caroline Armstrong, gave a presentation on her newly published novel. Last year,the Branch went to Amherst Island to meet with the ladies there and they hope to continue this, making it an annual event. Didyou know that the Amherst Island WI is the fourth oldest Branch in the world? Pictured: Members of Cherry Valley WI and Amherst Island WI were also joined by FWIO President, Evelyn Peck (seated, fourth from left). Gillies Hill WI The Members of Gillies Hill WI (Greyâ€"Bruce Area) hosted an Osteoporosis Bone China Tea. Invitations were sent to prospective Members (great idea!) and it was a very informative, well received program! There were 32 people in attendance and 180 volunteer hours were dedicated to making this ROSE Session a success! Donations were also generously made to the Osteoporosis Society. Well done Gillies Hill WI Members! Pictured: ROSE Sessions should always be fun and the ladies of Gillies Hill WI knowjust how to do it! $5!“ ‘ ngmis’sg‘ll

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