By Sandra Bednarek
Are you feeling the warmth of the welcome sunshine? It appears now that we will have to deal with melting (slow, we hope), warmer days and perhaps rain. This week, we say goodbye to winter and hello to spring. Take some time to look for robins and other wildlife returning to the land of snow!
Audrey Emms, a former New Lowell resident, celebrated her 90th birthday from her Barrie residence on Saturday. Congratulations and best wishes to her from all of her New Lowell friends.
Sunday, March 23 will be a special time at New Lowell United Church starting at 9:30 am. There will be worship and our Mission Youth of Paige and Cohen Kennedy will do their presentation of their recent trip to Nicaragua. Following the presentation the Sunday School is inviting everyone to share in a chili/soup luncheon.
Brentwood Horticulture meets on the last Tuesday of each month. You are welcome to attend the Tuesday, March 25 meeting at 7:30 pm at the Brentwood Community Centre. For more information, visit www.gardenontario.org/site.php/brentwood.
Extra Lensory Perceptions Portrait Studio and Fine Art Gallery has opened at 29 Lamers Road. Owner Richard Robinson has been very kind to many organizations in and around our community, offering them a percentage from his sales.
The New Lowell United Church is holding its Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 14 at Wasaga Sands Golf and Country Club. Last year was a big hit amongst the golfers, so don’t be disappointed. Call Tom Macham at 705-424-0579 to book your team of four. If you wish to make a gift donation for the prizes, please call Sandra at 705-424-6497. Stay tuned for more information in the next few weeks.
Enjoy the coming of spring! Take time to look for the flowers and smell them!
If you have any information to share about our community, please contact Sandra at 705-424-6497 (4 to 6 pm) or sandra@bednarek.ca.