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Cross (oun Calendar . Washugo WI, Simcoe East Last year, this Branch organized a "Bloomin' Good Fundraiser." The public was invited to tour the grounds and gardens at ten different homes, including those of five WI members. The group raised $555. The gardens of WI member Elsie Blay were part at the tour and considered an inspiration to the whole community. Beuchburg Wl, Renfrew North The Beachburg Women‘s Institute recently awarded pins to their longtime members: Elsie Krose - 25 Year Pin: Edith Bennett, Irene Cyr, Lorna Farnel, Muriel Fletcher and Meryl Robinson â€" 30 Year Pins; and, Velma Hawthorne â€" 40 Year Pin. Avonmore WI, Stormont The Avonmore Women's Institute recently honv oured long-time member Ina McElheran for her 68 years of servrce to date. DeCew Falls WI, Niogoru This Branch Voted to direct the 5275 made lrom selling items at a lo cal flea market to the Focus High for WI pro/act, Shown from left to right are Shirley Warner. Sylvia Work and Sheila Sclarra. Submilred by Margaret Lawrence, Sectelarvareasurer, DaCew Falls WI, Niagara Alford 8. Park Road WI, Brunt Members of the Allard and Park Road Women 's institute enloyod a mid-winter meeting at Smoke Hollow Estates. a cosy recreation hail surrounded by retirement homes. President Helen Doctor Introduced two speakers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation who talked about heart health and good eating habits. This group has also hosted 3 "Bring a Friend Tea" as a way to reach out to new members. Branch members are sho wn with a spoolslguest, 9 year old Lacey Hu nter. Submitted by Ivy Johnson. Alford and Park Road wr, Brant, l4 Home 8. Country, Summer 2002 Grand Bend WI, Huron South The Grand Bend WI made money at a local Farmer's Market selling produce and “things” they made from their gardens â€" wreaths. pump- kin filled flower vases, corn swags and other crafts. They also made 100 apple and pumpkin pies. And small jars of pickles and jams sold well. The proceeds will be used for community pro- jects. Some ol the money was used to buy supplies to make “Pocket Pal Dolls" as Valentine Day tray favours at the Children's Hospital. Murhurg WI, Norfolk The Marburg Women's Institute In the Norfolk District proudly boast to have three generations of one family as members. Mother Eileen Wight (seated) is shown with daughter Carolyn MacKenzIe (standing lelt) and granddaughter Alison MacKsnzie (standing right). Submitted by Marrorie Patter, Twaedsrnun Curator. Mamurg WI. NDrIrJIk Pine Ridge WI, Simcoe North The Pine Ridge Wi recently honoured live at their remaining loundlng members. all at whom were presented with 40 Year Pins. Shown in the lrontrow Iron-r left to right are Lorna Webb. Greta Hall and Grace Marcellus. In the back row are Agnes Blow (left) and Madge Holt (right). This Branch has lailhluliy supported agricultural, recreational and social activities in their community. They established and maintain at Centennial Garden, assist with the Elmvaie Maple Syrup Festival and donate a history prize at the Wyevaie Central Public School, Submitted by Julie Barker. Pine Ridge WI. Simcoe North lombton North and South District WI One hundred participants gathered together for the HOSE Health Session organized by Lambtan North and South District in March. "Making Healthy Choices the Flight Choice" was the topic, featuring diabetes (type 2) awareness and prevention through eating habits and exercise. Submitted by Mary Janes. Presrdent, Lambton North