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Thorndale WI At our November meeting the members brought articles to be distributed to the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. Berniece Harris made 20 quilts and 5 afgans. Standing displaying the quilts with her from left to right are: Judy Eaton, Berniece Harris, Janis Jones, and Trudy Nieuwland. Ingleside WI WI Member Reta Raymond was recently recognized for her outstanding volunteer contribution to the local fair. Fair President Grant Duculon acknowledged Reta, who has volunteered at the fair for the past 50 years. North River WI North River WI celebrated their 90th Anniversary. WI Functions, Record Books and Photos were posted for people to see and reminisce. L to R ~ Norma Shaw, Joanne Doyle, Shirley Gleadall, Joanne Sine. What is your Branch doing to commemorate WI Day or Week? Do you have something special planned for February 19 or the third week of the month? Be sure to take pictures and send us a write up for our next newsletter! Canadian Diabetes Association Expos are happening at various locations throughout the province. These one- day conferences are aimed at people. affected by diabetes, with guest speakers and sessions geared to helping people understand and manage their diabetes. April 22, 2006, 9:00 am to 2:30pm Annual Spring Symposium at the Holiday Inn, Peterborough. Join us for presentations including Key Note Speaker Elizabeth Baird, Food Editor of Canadian Living magazine and hostess of Canadian Living Television. For more information or to preâ€"register, call (705) 737-3611 April 26, 2006 at 7:00 pm Free presentation by Dr. Ian Blumer, author of Diabetes for Canadians for Dummies. College Boreal, Sudbury. For more information, call (705) 670-1993. April 29, 2006 Bingemans Conference Centre, Kitchener (519)-742-1481 in Kitchener May 6,2006 St. Lawrence College, Kingston (613)384-9374 May 6,2006 Hampton Inn Conference Center, Ottawa . (613)-521-1902 ext 20 email: Staceyestabrooks@diabetes.ca May 27,2006 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, (416)-408-7147 or visit www.diabetes.ca/ Section_Regional/ontario_toronto.asp For more information visit the Canadian Diabetes Association web site at www.diabetes.ca A new name, vision and mission for the future As the only national charity serving Q those with osteoporosis and those at risk The Osteoporosis Society f of Canada has changed its name to Osteoporosis Canada. With the name change comes a new address too! Osteoporosis Canada 1090 Don Mills Road, Suite 301 Toronto ON M3C 3R6 Toll-free English: 1800-1463-6842 Toll-free French: 1»800-977â€"l778 Fax: 416-696-2673 Building better bones together! Planning a ROSE Session? Visit l www.osteoporosi5.ca or call Patty at the FWIO Provincial Office. ~ “ME/Jo» ~ a“