It was a great crowd of approximately 26 people who enjoyed a bonfire, trivia and music while watching the Sturgeon Moon rise up above the trees on a beautiful warm night.  

The Sturgeon Moon is named after the giant sturgeon fish in the Great Lakes, which were abundant and crucial food sources for Native Americans during this time of the summer. 

 

This is John Whitton bringing chairs down for everyone.  

Thank you John for all your help.

Thank you Pat MacMillan for the Smores!

Perfectly roasted marshmallow.

Through the generosity of all in attendance (and some who could not attend but donated) $192 was collected to help pay for the wood and stacker set.  Thank you to two very kind Residents who donated $50 each.

Bonfire Fund - $17

Paid Aug. 9 - $192

Balance - $209.

Expenses:

Wood - $60

Stacker set - $28

2 x 4's & tarp donated

Balance in bonfire fund - $121.

 

WELCOME TO THE GALLERY

AL & MOLLY MOORE - SUITE 802

 

JACKPOT WINNER ON FRIDAY NIGHT WAS

LORRAINE MORRIS - $95!!!

 Photo credit - Arlene Ogden

Reminder in case this happens to you:  🤣🤣

A 20-year-old woman in Winnipeg has been given a $300 fine for throwing things in the direction of a Canada Goose that was blocking an apartment door entrance. As she learned the hard way, the squeaky but noble bird is protected by federal law, which means even if it’s in your way, you’ve got to shoo them off respectfully. 

 

There’s nothing more Canadian than being legally required to politely negotiate with a goose holding your front door hostage.
 

From Debbie Pearce:

Two Rose of Sharons that were planted last year by Debbie & Ed.  One is doing much better than the other.

The sun flower is from our vegetable garden.

From Sid & Pat Harris in Ottawa:

Two octogenarian zip liners and
Sid directing joint government military operations from deep in the Diefenbunker during the Cold War.

 

I KNOW IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE MUCH, BUT THE WOOD SHOWN BELOW COST $60. AND IT WAS ALL I COULD GET IN MY TRUNK.

HOPING WE WILL GET 2-3 BONFIRES FROM IT.

WE CURRENTLY HAVE $17 IN THE BONFIRE FUND.

OUR NEXT BONFIRE WILL BE AUGUST 9 (WEATHER PERMITTING) AND I AM ASKING ALL ATTENDEES TO THROW $2 IN A JAR TO PAY FOR THIS WOOD AND FUTURE PURCHASES.  

I ALSO PURCHASED A LOG STACKER SET - $28. 

AND 4 2X4'S - $16.

SEE BELOW

I AM DONATING THE 2X4'S AND THE GREEN TARP.

IF ENOUGH IS COLLECTED TO PAY FOR THE LOG STACKER SET THAT WOULD BE GREAT.

GLORIA

 

From:  Patty Styles

"Two races. Two first place finishes in his class at this weekends Honda Indy race weekend in Toronto. 

My heart rate and breathing are back to normal 😁

Am so very proud."

IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS/IDEAS THAT YOU THINK SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY THE RESIDENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO IMPROVE THE BUILDING AND/OR OPERATIONS PLEASE USE THE SUGGESTION BOX BELOW FOUND NEAR THE LIBRARY ENTRANCE.

THE BOX IS CHECKED TWICE A WEEK AND ALL SIGNED SUGGESTIONS WILL BE PUT ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT RAC MEETING.

RAC COMMITTEE

GLORIA SINCLAIR

MARTHA JACK

DAVID BOWES

ROD DIXON

BEV COMFORT

Hi Gloria!

I hope all is going well at The Gallery. Up here at the lake we get all of Jean's phone blasts and it  seems that it's a very busy place. Busy up here too, with many items in need of repair. Yesterday we decided to take the afternoon off and go fishing. We caught this 10 lb 8 oz Northern Pike and had it for dinner. That's the largest fresh-water fish that any member of our family has ever caught.

Graeme

 

From:  Patty Styles

"Time to hold my breath. My son is racing in this weekends Toronto Indy events."

 TO ALL GALLERY BLOG RECIPIENTS:

THERE HAS BEEN DIFFICULTY (AGAIN) WITH DELIVERING THE BLOG TO YOUR EMAIL.  I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS WAYS AND IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING WHEN I HAVE NOT CHANGED ANYTHING TO CAUSE THIS ISSUE.  

HANG IN THERE - I'M WORKING ON IT.

GLORIA

Earlier this year Gallery resident Brian Graville hand crafted a beautiful guitar (seen below) for his friend Jamie McPherson.  In return Brian asked if Jamie and his wife Joy (Side by Side) would perform a free concert for Gallery residents which they did on July 15.  

Jamie is twice Canadian National Banjo Champion, has performed with Peter Appleyard, Jeff Healey, CBC Canadian Air Farce and is a regular member of The Ragweed Jazzband and the Hot Five Jazzmakers. Joy is an accomplished accordian player and a life member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. For forty nine years she ran the Joy Booth School of Dancing. 

A crowd of approximately 45 people were singing and toe tapping along with many familiar tunes such as You Are My Sunshine - Peg of My Heart - Cheek to Cheek - and Bye, Bye Blackbird.

Brian introducing Side by Side.

Photo Credit:  Gerry Meade

Thank you Brian for bringing this very talented group to The Gallery.

BRENDA ROBB WAS THE JACKPOT WINNER 

ON SATURDAY 

TAKING HOME $95!!!

 Photo Credit:  Arlene Ogden

From Debbie Pearce:

Ed Pearce Happy Birthday July 13. 

Dinner and cake at The Walker House 

in South Hampton.

Photo Credit:  Debbie Pearce

 

FROM BERTIE HUTCHINSON WHO IS VACATIONING IN IRELAND.

Ladies view Killarney

 

The Gallery has just made another donation to the Georgetown Bread Basket of $200.  This brings our total so far in 2025 to $520. Thank you to all our residents who help us support GBB and to Tony Rand who helped return our bottles today.

   Martha and Nancy