Community Columns - March 27

Feb 13, 2025

Table of Contents

• Arden
• Battersea/Storrington
• Cloyne - Northbrook
• Denbigh
• Godfrey
• Harlowe
• Harrowsmith
• Henderson
• Inverary
• Maberly-Bolingbroke
• Ompah
• Parham-Tichborne
• Perth Road
• Plevna
• Sydenham
• Snow Road
• Sharbot Lake
• Verona

Arden
by Brent Fehr

Tuesday Night - Euchre! Learn to play. Every Tuesday  @ 7pm at Kennebec Recreation Centre (5998 Arden Road). We will teach you how to play! $1.00 (donation to Recreation Committee). More Information: Jack & Diane Nicholson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613 335-2845

Thursday Night BINGO! Arden Legion opens at 4pm, Radio Charity Bingo at 6pm, and Euchre at 7:30pm.

March 29th - FOOL’S PLUNGE! Come get wet in the  Arden Mill Pond on Saturday at 10am. Reception following the Plunge at Community Centre. Sponsored by Kennebec Recreation Committee. Registration package available at C4 Country Convenience. More Information: Jeff Matson - jeff This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Lynn Klages - cklages@central frontenac.com

March 29th - Arden Legion #334 General Members Meeting at 11am. Arden Legion is at 5967 Arden Road March 29th - Hockey! Draw for 2 tickets to Toronto Maple Leafs Game on April 2, 2025. Parking & $100 pre-paid Visa included. All Proceeds go to support the Kennebec Sports Centre. Draw Date: March 29th, 2025, following The Fool’s Plunge at Kennebec Recreation Centre. Tickets: 1 for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00 (Maximum of 1,000 tickets). Lottery License: #M869341, Tickets & Information: Jeff Matson 613 532-1004 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Sponsored by Kennebec Rec reation Committee & Central Frontenac Firefighters Association, stations 1 & 2.

Battersea/Storrington
by Chris Pantrey

What time does a duck wake up? At the quack of dawn!

Don't forget the clocks "spring ahead" on Sunday, March 9th.

March certainly came in like a lamb last Saturday.  Will we hear the lion roar at the end of the month? I hope not!

John P from Battersea celebrates a milestone on March 9th! Happy birthday, Hunny!

Transition Storrington presents, The Power of Permaculture, on Saturday, March 8th from 1-3 at the Storrington Centre on 3910 Battersea Rd. Permaculture is a harmonious integration of landscape and people providing their food, energy, shelter and other material and non-material needs in a sustainable way. It is based on 3 ethics: Take care of the earth; take care of the people; and return of surplus!  Presenter Bob Chambers has been a permaculture designer for 10 years and has designed 3 projects in the region including his own at Edible Forest Farm in Inverary. $5 suggested donation.  Refreshments provided.

March break seems early this year, with students off next week. There is public skating at Frontenac Arena Tuesday to Friday.  Check out the South Frontenac Township website for times and details.  Everyone enjoy their week!

Line dancing at 7pm on Monday nights at the Storrington Lions Hall.  Cost is $5.  Just show up and join the fun!

Open mic! A fun evening of music and friendship every Friday night at the Storrington Center.  Doors open at 6pm and everyone welcome!  Admission charge is $2.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

With spring just around the corner, it is time to get your gardens ready. The Garden Club has an amazing line up of guest speakers! On April 9th – Tauney Stinson will be talking to us about mushrooms and foraging. Her topic is Mushroom Hunters with Loose Morels.

Tauney will be telling us all about the mushrooms that grow in our area, which ones are good to eat and how & when to find them. She may also invite us to join her on her foraging expeditions.

April 26th – 2nd Annual Pitch in for Mother Earth (PI4ME) day – 9am – 1pm, at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne. This is day the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club together with their partners the Lions of Land O’ Lakes invites the community to come out and help them clean up the litter that has accumulated on our road sides and ditches. We will be posting up to date information on our Facebook and Website pages, so please check this out. At the end of the event we will have hot dogs and drinks at the Barrie Hall to thank all for Pitching in for Mother Earth. All meetings with the exception of our AGM are held at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne and start at 6:45pm with speaker start ing at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome! For further information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Flinton Rec Club is pleased to invite you to participate in the new Flinton Seniors' Club; Connecting, Engaging, and Thriving Together which will meet weekly on Wednesdays starting March 26th from 2pm to 4pm at the Flinton Hall (Lower level). Whether you are looking to make new friends, stay active, or learn something new, there is something for everyone. This is the Land O’Lakes Lions first Casino Night at their • Hall Saturday March 29th. The doors will open at 6:30 pm and the games start at 7. With the $20 entrance fee you will be given $1000 “play money” to use to enjoy Black Jacks, Texas Holden and roulette games. A light luncheon will be served around 9:30 when the games stop and the choos ing of prizes begins. The bar will be open though out the evening. Come join in the fun.

The next Music & Friends will be Sunday April 13th 2-5. Spring Extravaganza is April 19th 10-2 where local vendors will display their crafts, artwork and other goodies. Come show your support to these local arti sans. Catch the Ace continues with the estimated Jackpot of $10k!

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

The Denbigh Recreation Committee invites you to have Brunch with the Easter Bunny and an annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 19 from 11am until 1pm at the Denbigh Hall 222 Hwy 28. There will games, crafts, photo booth and an egg hunt with prizes. Free pancakes, sausages and refreshments will be provided.

The Denbigh Recreation Spring ATV Poker Run is Saturday April 26, 2025, with registration at Heritage Park from 9 to 11am. Coffee, tea, muffins and donuts will be avail able during registration and Hamburgers and Hotdogs will be available for purchase along the trail. Cost per hand is $10.00 with prizes for the top three hands. There will pre registration on Friday April 25 from 4:40 to 6pm at Rosies in Denbigh.

The Vennachar Free Methodist Church is starting a 13 week grief recovery support group. The Griefshare program provides hope and healing after the death of a loved one. Register with Pastor Laurie at 613-479-2673 or Debbie Em ery at 613-479-8057. An ‘Anything for Alzheimer’s’ sponsored by Wellness group of Denbigh and Rosie’s Café is on Saturday, April 5 from 10am until 12pm at the Denbigh Hall. Speakers for this event will be Betty Bass and Erin McBride. Light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Pam Lemke This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 613-827-6700.

Mattawatchan Hall is hosting a Pancake Breakfast with eggs, sausages, baked beans, fruit and local syrup (gluten free is available) on Saturday April 19 from 10am until 12pm at 1677 Frontenac Road in Matawatchan. Adults $10 Youth 6-16 $5 and under 6 is free.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club will be offering Easter Baskets this year. Pick-up and delivery will be Thursday April 17, 2025 from 10am until 12pm. If you are in need of an Easter Basket or know of someone who might be call Jan @ 613-333-1748.

The Lions Club Spring For Hope Tea is on Sunday, April 27 from 1pm until 3pm at the Denbigh Griffith Lions Hall in Griffith. All proceeds will be going to Childhood Cancer. Details next week.

The Denbigh Library will be hosting an Easter Craft on Wednesday April 16 from 6 until 7pm with games, crafts, stories and snacks. Everyone is welcome. The Denbigh Library has some new non-fiction books: The Anxious Generation, The Backyard Blacksmith, Bounds by Hand: Journal Making, Drawing with Fire, High-Protein Macros Made Easy, Jewelry Making for Beginners, Kitchen Gardening, The Let Them Theory, The Organic Artist: for Kids, Radiant Raffia, and Woodcarving Projects.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Congratulations to Peter Bell and the local recipients of their well-deserved King’s Coronation Medals!

Congratulations to the Frontenac Flyers U11 team on winning the Eastern Ontario Minor Hockey League Championships!

Well done to the following Frontenac area pickleball champs at the Kingston Open this past weekend: bronze -Tim Alton (Sydenham) and Chuck Roloson, Silver -Debra Campbell (Verona) and Kathy Bally (Sydenham), gold -Kelli McRobert (Godfrey) and Gina Toomey, silver -Janice Baker-Milne (Harrowsmith) and Cory Andress. bronze -Shelley Asselstine (Harrowsmith) and Dale Garrah, and bronze -Lorie Cooper (Harrowsmith) and Donald Koval.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

Maple syrup New Leaf Link fundraiser is on again this year! Prices for 1L - $22, for 2L - $38, for 4L - $70. Email maplesyrup@ newleaflink.ca to order. Order by April 13th and pick up on April 19th at a location near you. Thanks for your support!

Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 12 to 1:30pm,  Hop along to a free Children’s Easter Party with games, prizes, food and fun hosted by the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club at 4041 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith, Ontar io. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Facebook: Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club.

Saturday, April 12, 2025 “A Night in Olde Verona” spaghetti dinner at Trinity United Church, 6689 Road 38, Verona. Time 4:30 to 6:30pm. Cost is $12 per person and $6 for children under 10 years of age. The menu is pasta and sauce (meat and vegetarian options), garlic bread, dessert and drinks. Tickets can be purchased in Verona at Asselstine Hardware, Verona Hardware and in Sydenham at the Sydenham One Stop, as well as at the door the night of the event.

Saturday, April 12, 2025 there will be a Eu-chre night at the Harrowsmith S and A Club, 4041 Colebrook Rd., Harrowsmith. Starts at 7pm, members $5, non-members $7. Every one is welcome and there will be a community table for snacks contributed by the players. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

The fools plunge hosted by Kennebec Recreation takes place this Sat. March 29 at 10am at the Arden mill pond, followed by a reception at the Kennebec Hall featuring a raffle on the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey. Young and old are invited to take part, however your old reporter is too old to take the plunge even though I’m very foolish!!

Our own Lorraine Dix celebrated her birthday with spouse Jim playing with the Harlowe Gang and rocking on last Saturday. Great food, music, dancing was the order of the day. Wow!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Line Dancing Lessons at 7pm on Monday nights at the Storrington Lions Hall. Cost is $5.00. Just show up and join the fun!

Monday Night Euchre at the Storrington Centre. Starting time is 7:30pm. Four handed euchre. Cost  is $6.00. Join us for a fun evening of Progressive Euchre – a partner is not necessary.

Yoga Class every Wednesday at 6pm. at Inverary United Church Hall. Pilates and Foam Rolling classes in other locations. More info: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Open Mic ! A fun evening of music and friendship every Friday night at the Storrington Center. Doors open at 6pm and everyone welcome! Admission charge is $2.00.

Pickleball Courts and Hall Rentals available at Storrington Lions Club. Call 613-353-6920.

Hall Rentals: Inverary Church Hall – contact Judy Borovskis 353-1768 or cell: 613-545-5017. Battersea Church hall – contact Roberta Smith 353-2846.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

 Special Event at ABC Hall - Trivia Night with a Chili Dinner, Saturday April 5th starting at 5:45pm. Trivia only $15 and trivia and dinner $30. For more info please go to the ABC Hall website www.abchall.ca

Need Help Filing your Income Tax? ConnectWell Income Tax Program is FREE! Tay Valley Township is happy to sup port ConnectWell Community Health. Available for families and persons with a modest income. Call 613-257-7121 ext. 3105 for more information.

An in-person clinic will be available on April 8th at The Maberly Community Hall at 1pm -3:30pm. No appointments needed.

Sadly, Andrew Kendrick passed away last Sunday (16th?) after a long illness. Arrangements for a Celebration of Life will be made for late July. Our condolences to Joanne and family. I was not able to find an obituary for him.

Book Club With Emily! Join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 1pm - 2pm at the Maberly Community Hall - 180 Maberly Elphin Road, Maberly Ontario. Call 613-267-5353 to register.

Tay Valley Township is considering live-streaming their Committee of the Whole and Council meetings. If this is of interest to you get in touch with your Councillor to let them know. The topic will also be on the March 25 Council meeting agenda, and will no doubt be a topic at future meetings. 

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Ompah
by Leane Bailey

At the March Birthday Bash we sang happy birthday to Betty H., and did a St. Patrick’s Day quiz.

The April 2nd Ompah Community Café will present information about the Mobile Crisis Unit – Learn about community supports for those in crisis from OPP Constable Robert Mar tell and the Mobile Crisis Team. 11am to 1:30pm. Contact email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Ompah Community Cupboard fridge in the foyer of the Community Centre has many types of canned goods, carrots and apples. The Ompah Community Centre Association is purchasing milk, bread, fruit and veggies to add to the offerings. Feel free to come and take what you can use or drop off what you have to spare. The use of the Cupboard is intended for everyone in the community.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday to wish Bill Lee a Happy 80th Birthday! What a great celebration of a wonderful man!!

Thank you to the community as well for rallying around the Parham Fair Board as the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church had a pancake breakfast for them this past Saturday and raised an amazing amount to donate to the Fair! Thank you to all the organizers, helpers, volunteers and all those that came out to support.

Don't forget to come on out to the Friday night bingo at the OSO Hall.

Congratulations to Taylor and Chris Love on the birth of  their baby girl Juniper Mae Love.

April 2nd is the Lenten Soup Luncheon at the Parham United Church.

District #4 Recreation Committee is gearing up for Earth Day Cleanup!! If you have a section of the road or highway that you would like to pick up the trash from, please reach out to Bob Teal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mrsteal2u@hot mail.com. In our area we have 4 prizes for those that clean up and either post a picture on our Facebook page or send a photo to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be entered in the draw. Good luck and thank you for doing your part!

Birthday Celebration for Doris Campsall's 85th will be held at the Parham United Church CE Building at 1035 Wagarville Road on Saturday April 5th from 1 to 4. Please plan on drop ping in to wish Doris all the best.

Don't forget 3 pitch registration is underway, if you want to play please email Bob Teal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - waiver form and registration fee must be paid before playing. To date we have 4 teams confirmed.

Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association is still taking registrations on line at www.fcmsa.ca please complete the registration and send payment to ensure you place on a team by April 5th. Teams will be capped at 13. We are also looking for parents/guardians to step up to executive to ensure that we are able to keep minor ball going in our area. If you are interested please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will also need coaches and umpires for this season so please if you are able to help in this way let us know.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

• EVENTS IN PERTH ROAD SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL 5622 Perth Road Cres.

Tuesday Lunches weekly at 12 noon. Enjoy Home-Made • fare including a choice of two heart-warming soups, and a variety of sandwiches and delicious deserts. Come early for Euchre.

Upcoming: NEW: COMMUNITY MARKET to open bi-weekly, beginning Saturday, March 29th, 9am to 2pm. For Vendor inquiries/details call Jane at 613-353-7818.

Maple Syrup Festival with breakfast of sausage, pancakes, maple syrup + strawberries, coffee or tea. Children’s games, face painting, tattoos, sucker pole, and fish pond. Learn how to Juggle, plus other juggling activities. Visit the famous Votary Sugar House and see how Maple Syrup is made. Also Home Baking + Raffles + Syrup for sale at the Sunday School Hall. Date and time; Sat. Apr. 5. 8:30am – 2pm. Cost; Adults $12, Children $5, 3 years and under eat free. Be sure to visit the Harris Hall (next door to the church) for Jams and Jellies, Home Baking, and Crafts. Saturday, April 5th, 9am – 2pm. 

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

The North Frontenac Historical Society Archives invites you to a fun musical afternoon to celebrate the end of winter at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) at 1pm on Sat, March 29th. The featured musical entertainment will be Steve Goodberry & Debra Currier and The White Brothers Classic Country. Tickets are only $15 each and the proceeds will go to support NFHSA projects. You can buy tickets from many committee members, including; Heather (613) 479 5549 and Brenda (613) 479-0586. You can also buy tickets online from the groups e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The River of Life Christian Fellowship (7064 Road 506) invites you to enjoy the musical stylings of New Journey in concert on Sun, March 30th at 10:30am. For more information you can call (613) 479-0059 or visit www.newjourneymusic. ca

The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers invite you to another fabulously fun paint night at the North of 7 Restaurant (7325 Road 506) on Wed April 9th from 6-8pm. Tickets are $50 each and it includes all the materials you need to paint, an appetizer and a non-alcoholic beverage. Attendance is limited to only 20 participants, so don't wait to book your spot and risk missing out on this awesome evening. For more information or to RSVP you can contact MaryAnn at (905) 213-3820.

St Killian's Church are busy preparing for an Egg-citing event for the whole family on Sat April 19th at 11am at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall. There will be over 1000 Easter Eggs to find along with crafts and other fun for the little ones. The bake sale will be filled with lots of sweet treats for everyone; including pies, tarts and cookies to name a few to get you hungry! There will also be a chili, hotdog and soup luncheon to enjoy!

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

Tai Chi Is Expanding in Sharbot Lake! In addition to the advanced classes on Mondays, taught by John Pariselli, new classes for beginners will be offered beginning April 2. The new beginners course will be offered by Catherine Larkin, Wednesdays from 10am-12noon at Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). For more info, contact Catherine at 613 329-7343 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). For more info on advanced classes on Mondays, contact John at 613-279-2662. Both John and Catherine are accredited instructors of the Canadian Tai Chi Academy.

As mentioned last week, there will be a vendor fair this Saturday (March 29) In Addition to From 10am-2pm at Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO). Proceeds of this fair support the Aabi tawehii Indigenous Consultancy and Advisory Association New Date for the Polar Plunge: Sunday, March 30 (11am) at the Sharbot Lake Beach. The event is hosted by the Central Frontenac District # 3 Rec Committee with all pledges and donation proceeds going to the North and Central Frontenac food bank and to the Sharbot Lake Pickleball Club.

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Snow Road

With sadness, we announce the death of Janet Greenley on Friday, March 21st. Janet was very active in Snow Road Community Centre and at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. We are so thankful for wonderful shared memories from the years she lived in our neighbourhood. Our sincere condolences to her family and wide circle of friends.

It was another busy morning at the Snowmobile Club on Saturday, March 22nd when we served one hundred and fifty-five. This was a benefit breakfast for the Alzheimer's Society. The funds were split evenly between Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and Lanark, Leeds and Grenville districts. Both organizations received $868.10. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cause. Thanks also to Perth Power Sports and Marine for sponsoring the breakfast. The next breakfast on Saturday, April 5th will be a fundraiser for Wheels of Hope.

This is a great week for live music in our communities. 

Thursday, March 27th will feature Jewel Darby at Snow Road Community Centre at 7pm. Contact Mike at 613-278 5183 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The SOS (Share Our Skills) workshop coming up on April 1st from 10am to noon will feature local Snow Road artisan Art Hanigan who will demonstrate his skills making high-end knives using local woods. As there are limited seats avail able, please call Hanne at 613-858-8883 or send her a direct message on Facebook to reserve a seat. Coffee and tea will be available. There is no charge for the workshop, but a donation to the community centre is always appreciated to help cover costs. Borrow money from pessimists - they don't expect it back.

Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Mother nature sure loves teasing... Spring is around the corner I'm sure. But winter isn't sure it wants to give up just yet.

Wanting to make some plans for nights out in April? Sydenham Legion has a double header of entertainment in April. Saturday, April 12th Trevor Walsh will be performing. Tickets are only $10. He puts on an amazing show. Doors open at 7. Dance 730-1130.

Listen to Sunday in the Country on Sunday, then join The Jeff Code band on Sunday, April 13th from 1-4pm. Doors open at 1230. Tickets for both events on sale now at The One Stop and The Legion.

Well, the wait is over... Mike's Pizza and More has opened in our village. To say they were welcomed is a understatement indeed. Kudos to the team for a successful opening week... If you haven't had a chance to try them out, be sure to check them out.

Girl Guide Cookies for sale in Sydenham! Monday April  7* from 6-7pm. Pick up in Sydenham on Wheatley Street near the library. Rain date: April 14. We have classic and chocolatey-mint. $6/box. Girls are also going door-to-door selling to the homes near the library that night. *Rain date April 14.

Our local foodbank can always use our help. Even adding an extra item to your shopping can help out. We are in need of donations to continue supporting our community! Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps! If you have any questions or need some help, don't hesitate to reach out to Jody, our Food Bank Coordinator, at 613-376-6477 ext. 203 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

 • Black History & Lived Experiences – Then And Now: Sunday, March 30. 10am. Carleton and Linda Brown, along with Jean Clair (quilts) and the Trinity Choir (spirituals) offer a Sunday Service of word and song reflecting upon this theme. All are welcome. This service will be presented in the church fellowship hall.

The Girl Guides will be selling cookies in Verona on Monday,  April 7 (rain date Monday, April 14). The girls will go door-to door to as many houses as possible from 6pm to 7pm. Any one who lives a bit farther away can come to Trinity United Church from 6pm to 7pm to buy them. Cookies are $6/box.

Bellrock Community Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 12 from 9am to 11am. By donations while supplies last. 100% of the proceeds generated support the Bellrock Hall. Trinity United Church is serving an 'Olde Verona' Spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 12 from 4:30 - 6:30pm. The address is 6689 Hwy. 38, Verona. Cost is $12 per person and $6 for children under 10. Dessert and drinks included. Women's Social will be held Tuesday, April 15th @ 12:30pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church. More details to come. Register by April 13 please call 613-374-3709 

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