THE BLUE JAYS HOME OPENER WAS NOTHING TO CHEER ABOUT.  AFTER THE OUTSTANDING O CANADA ANTHEM, IT ALL WENT DOWNHILL FROM THERE.

I BELIEVE IT WAS THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF GALLERY BETTING POOLS, THAT NO ONE WAS A WINNER BECAUSE EVERYONE PICKED THE JAYS TO WIN.

PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE INTERNET.

CHRISTINE VALE BROUGHT HER 1992 BLUE JAY (WE WEREN'T SURE WHAT TO CALL IT) TO THE GAME, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP.  FINAL SCORE 12 -2 FOR BALTIMORE.

 

 

SHIRLEY FREESTONE

BOB & SHIRLEY FREESTONE WERE ORIGINAL RESIDENTS OF THE GALLERY MOVING INTO THE BUILDING IN APRIL 2009.  BOB PASSED AWAY LAST YEAR AND SHIRLEY IS MOVING TO GUELPH ON SUNDAY.  BOB WAS VERY ACTIVE IN THE WORKSHOP AND SHIRLEY WAS THE FIRST ORGANIZER OF OUR THURSDAY NIGHT EUCHRE.  WE WISH SHIRLEY ALL THE BEST IN HER NEW RESIDENCE.

Always read the fine print!!  The FREE poll gadget I used to determine whether we would switch to a Bread Basket collection in the Spring was deactivated because the views had a maximum number which was 200.  Because we exceeded this number, the poll was removed without giving me any notice.  

However; at the time, the poll was highly supportive of having a Spring Bread Basket collection.

Some of you asked if we could do both.  The Bread Basket is always accepting of food/cash at any time of the year and it will be left up to each of you individually if you wish to give at other times of the year.  There is a fair amount of work involved in collecting, weighing, delivering and reporting on the Blog that the people involved do not wish to engage in twice yearly.

Thank you to all who voted.

SIGN UP SHEET FOR A LUNCHEON DATE AT

 THE MANDARIN 

IS ON THE LOBBY BULLETIN BOARD

TUESDAY APRIL 15TH AT NOON

DETAILS ARE ON THE SIGN UP SHEET.

 

WELCOME TO THE GALLERY

GRAHAM & JOAN BROWN - SUITE 508

CATHY BROWN - SUITE 405

 

Another day without a bonfire!  I'm not giving up!!  Will try again.

Thanks to the few that showed up to have a drink with me.  A couple of us bbq'd and enjoyed a burger.

 

 The warm temperatures made the BBQ are a little busy on Wednesday night.  

Tony Rand

Brenda Robb, Judy Rivers,

Arlene Ogden, Corrie Zylstra

Thanks Carol Dobson for the photos.

FROM:  BRIAN GRAVILLE.  PICTURE TAKEN FROM HIS 11TH FLOOR BALCONY.

"The ancient Britons used the sunrise over certain stones at Stonehenge to mark important days in the year such as mid-summer. We have our own Stonehenge as the beginning of Spring (equinox) is marked by the sunrising over the CN Tower. Picture taken 19 March 2025."

Note from Gloria:  I tried to convince Brian to submit this photo to the on line newspaper, but he said:

"It's an exclusive for your blog!"

THANKS FOR SENDING BRIAN.  WE RESIDENTS ON THE LOWER LEVELS APPRECIATE YOUR VIEW.

 

THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19 RAC MEETING ARE NOW POSTED ON THE LOBBY BULLETIN BOARD.  

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ AS THESE MINUTES WILL KEEP YOU UP TO DATE ON WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOUR BUILDING AND THE ASSOCIATED COSTS TO THE WORK APPROVED.

RESIDENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Sixty-four(!!) residents enjoyed a wonderful St. Patrick's Day party arranged by 

Gary Valvasori & Sharon Ferriss.

Thank you to all the Social Committee members and everyone who helped set up and take down tables.

 

Frank Gormley - Irish born.

Jean Cherwaiko - Irish born.

Thank you to Sharon Ferriss for the photo.

Bertie Hutchinson - Irish born.

Theresa Hartley (top) and Thess Quanbury

            GLORIA SINCLAIR & JUDY RIVERS ENJOYING 

THEIR GREEN BEER & WINE

Thank you Corrie Zylstra for the photo.

David and Ann Bowes 

Thank you Corrie Zylstra for the photo.

Walter Doupagne & Brian Graville led us in singing some

familiar Irish tunes.

Many thanks to Ed & Debbie Pearce for making the 

Jello Shooters.

Jane Lofto & Victoria Cuthbert - showing off their green glasses that are from Germany 😂!

Beth Meade, Jane Lofto, Victoria Cuthbert, Judie Galbraith

Ann Bowes, Walter Doupagne, Crys Doupagne

Margo Baird, Greg Howard

Rod Dixon

Sylvia Johnson, Carol Creber

Joanne Patterson & Shirley Norman

Eva Murdock, Joyce Hawley & Madeline Marks at the Irish Kitchen Party the Bingemans Conference Centre, a trip put on by the Seniors Centre.

 

FROM:  DEBBIE AND ED PEARCE 

PHOTOS FROM THEIR TRIP TO IRELAND IN 2015.

“ Make sure your kilt is long enough to hide your lucky charms”

 

MARIAN WEISBROT & MARLENE FOSTER SPLIT THE 

BINGO JACKPOT THIS WEEK - EACH WON $45!

 THANK YOU ARLENE OGDEN FOR THE PHOTOS

RON JAVORSKY TOOK THIS AMAZING PICTURE 

LAST NIGHT OF THE BLOOD MOON

 

A BLOOD MOON HAPPENS WHEN THE EARTH LINES UP BETWEEN THE MOON AND THE SUN HIDING THE MOON FROM THE SUNLIGHT.  IT IS CALLED A BLOOD MOON BECAUSE OF THE REDDISH HUES RESEMBLING THE COLOUR OF BLOOD.

THANKS FOR SENDING RON.

WITH ST. PATRICK'S DAY FAST APPROACHING, EVA MURDOCK SENDS THESE PHOTOS OF HER TAKEN ON SEPT. 10, 2012 WHEN SHE VISITED THE BLARNEY CASTLE AND KISSED THE BLARNEY STONE GIVING HER 

THE GIFT OF ELOQUENCE.

NOTE:  EVERYONE MUST KISS THE STONE UPSIDE DOWN AS THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO REACH IT.

 

BOTTLE COLLECTION UPDATE

Nancy and Martha will be taking $75. to the Georgetown Bread Basket on March 18th to bring the 2025 total to $170.!!  Thank you both!

Ann & David Bowes have raised their son properly.  $12.20 came from their son's garage!

THANK YOU TO ALL GALLERY RESIDENTS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THIS PROJECT!

A message from June Lenz's children.

Good morning friends!   

We'd like to thank you all for your patience as we were figuring out when best to get together to celebrate Mom's life. Happily we now have the details. 

We will hold visitation at Jones Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 28th from 2-5 pm.  The service will be held the following day Thursday, May 29th at 11 am.  The funeral will also be streamed online. 

The Jones website will be updated with this information in the near future. 

Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.  We look forward to seeing you and sharing memories then.

 

Best Wishes

Andy & Cathy 

FROM:  BERTIE EHLER

As of late, out of necessity, I have nicely settled into my wee place at Edgewater. Of course after 15 years in 1101 at The Gallery, I miss it.  And I miss everyone terribly. I haven’t been well, and need more care. I am in an independent living suite, with meals delivered, and extra help as I need it, so all is  good. And although I miss the Gallery a lot, this is a good place for me now. I am in Suite 311 and always open for a visit from my friends at The Gallery. 

Krista, and of course Sammy and I are in the process of visiting 1101 at The Gallery. He likes to go as he misses his home too.  I am mostly sitting, while Krista is sorting. 

I wish that every time I bought something I had given something away. 

I miss you all. It was a wonderful 15 years for me. I can’t think of a better place I’d like to live. 

Sadly, our life changes as we age. And luckily there is a place suitable for us. 

Bertie Ehler (311) Edgewater

ANOTHER CANCELLED BON FIRE!!! 

WILL I EVER GET TO BURN THAT WOOD I CHOPPED

IN NOVEMBER?

 THANK YOU THERESA AND SUSAN FOR HELPING SET UP

THANK YOU NANCY FOR HELPING SET UP

THANK YOU JOANNE FOR LOOKING AFTER THE CASH

THANK YOU LEN & EVA FOR DONATING 24 HOT DOGS

THANK YOU TO KEN & SANDI FOR YOUR ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND MAKING ME LOOK LIKE I'M STANDING STILL IN THE KITCHEN.

THANK YOU KEN FOR STANDING OUT IN THE COLD BBQING THE HOT DOGS AND THEN CLEANING UP THE BBQ AFTER!

INCOME

 $225.00

EXPENSE

 CONDIMENTS - DONATED BY GLORIA 

HOT DOGS - DONATED BY MURDOCKS (24)

BUNS- $23.53

PLATES - DONATED BY GLORIA

HOT DOGS - $14.99 (24)

BEANS, NAPKINS, SPOONS, ONIONS, BOWLS - 

DONATED SANDI & KEN

PROFIT $186.48

IT WAS DECIDED TO DONATE THIS AMOUNT TO THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE.