Click here for the link to the May 5th service
Pickle ball tourny raises $225 April 29
Congratulations to the winners (Janet,Celeste,Brad,Ken (Jim) and many thanks for 
the participation of the players… the morning pickleball players enjoyed an action packed morning. Many thanks go to our prize donators Deborah (pillows) Celeste (pottery) Phyllis (jam) Lynn (gift card)
Our first tournament for the morning ‘picklers’ was a huge success raising $225.
Broadview’s story on how Premier Ford is punishing the homeless
In September 2024, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stood before the cameras at a new housing construction site in Cobourg, Ont., and said that the homeless needed to get off their “A-S-S and start working.” 
Greg Cook, a longtime outreach worker at Sanctuary Toronto, a homeless drop-in centre, says that the Ford government is trying to re frame addictions and mental health as an individual responsibility, rather than a community one.
Click here for ink to complete story.
Link to Easter Acorn Newsletter
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Whats Upcoming in and around Rowntree
Every Tuesday, 7-830, Knit Happens ! Ask Rev. Wendy to send you the link or call the office ( 519-432-8075) for her info , if you are interested in attending for conversation as crafting (not just knitting) is optional.
ELUCO news ; Every Sunday please bring in non-perishable food donations for ELUCO’s food cupboard at Sandford and Huron St. Please leave them in bin inside the glass doors.
Richards UCW meets Tuesday at 1 pm. Please bring in supplies for camp Kee-Mo-Kee ( first aid items, crafts etc ).
Kee-Mo-Kee is also hosting a retreat on May 8, 6 pm ( campfire, hot dogs and camp songs, and May 9 am , 9:30 – aprox 1130 ( Breakfast, nature walk, archery & music )
We still have Cranberry, Strawberry, and Orange/Spice jams available – please call the office @ 519-432-8075 or 519 -878-0340 to arrange pickup.
A reminder – keep your vaccinations up-to-date. This goes for flu, covid and RSV. Check with your doctor or pharmacy for their recommendations

