THANKS TO PAT JAMES FOR SENDING THE PICTURE BELOW:

THE GOOSE HAS A NEW OUTFIT!

 

IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT FOR JOHN WHITTON'S

 FIRST BONFIRE.

A CROWD OF APPROXIMATELY 30 ENJOYED THE NIGHT.  

THANKS TO LINDA ELMSLIE FOR THE SMORES AND PAT JAMES FOR THE SNACKS.

 

From:  Greg Howard

It’s my fairly blunt assessment of our culture at this particular time in history.

Some Rays of the Sun

 

 

It’s been a long time since I’ve sat and absorbed,

Some rays of the late afternoon sun.

It’s been a long time since I’ve realized friend,

That the trees, and I, are as one.

 

We’re part of the web that covers our globe,

Our eyes are to see what is there,

We’re part of the net that can help those who fall,

From suffering alone in despair.

 

We’re part of the web that allows the trees

To be poisoned and leveled and burned,

We’re part of the web that cares for its young,

We’re part of the herd to be turned.

 

With a heart that hears sobs, when they come in all forms,

We’re part of the body that bleeds,

We’re eyes for to see, we’re ears for to hear,

We’re minds that can recognize need.

 

There is need for some change, there is time to repent,

We are hastening friend on a path,

That leads to a place where poison abounds,

Where nature recoils, with some wrath.

 

It’s hard not to see, if you open your eyes

And those blinders take off for a view,

That the planet is reeling, the people are sick,

The power is vested in few.

 

The small are down-trodden, the stroke of a pen,

A word over golf with a few,

A contract is cancelled, a paycheck is gone,

A future looks bleak.  Is that you?

 

Can you look to a future that’s all bright and clean?

Can you look ahead knowing all’s well?

Can you see heaven here, on earth, in our time?

Or does it look more like a hell?

 

When people are left without paycheck or job,

If promises broken again,

If arrogance tramples decent work and respect,

The final result, is some pain.

 

Be it trees that get spots from the acid that falls,

Be it teachers or nurses or brains,

That trade as commodities, feed the machine,

Build skyscrapers, rockets and trains.

 

As I sat and absorbed a few rays of the sun,

As I pondered on life for a while,

I thought again friend, of the ones I could help,

My face, once again, wore a smile.

 

 

Kevin was a past Resident of The Gallery

Kevin Cummings Obituary

Cummings, Kevin Joseph – 

On Friday, July 24, 2026, at Mountainview Residence, Georgetown, Kevin passed away suddenly but peacefully in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Janet (son-in-law Brian) and Colleen. Cherished grandfather of Kailynn, Niki, Kyla, and Tia; proud great-grandfather of James; and beloved grandfather to many grandfurries. Dear brother of Patricia (the late Maurice) and Rosaria. Predeceased by many brothers and sisters.

Kevin will be remembered for his infectious sense of humour and unforgettable laugh. Watching him laugh made everyone around him laugh, which only made him laugh harder. You never quite knew what was going to come out of his mouth next, but he always kept those around him entertained. An excellent cook, he loved preparing and enjoying a good meal. If he couldn't remember your name, chances were he had a nickname for you instead. Kevin loved playing cribbage and games with family and friends. He especially loved Mexico, one of his favourite places, where he and Dorothy spent many happy times together floating in the pool and enjoying the sun.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Family and friends will be received at the Jones Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown (905) 877-3631, on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with a reception to follow in the Holy Cross Parish Hall. Cremation will take place following the Mass.

For those who wish, a Memorial contribution to Cancer Assistance Halton Hills would be greatly appreciated.

Sylvia Johnson won $76 

at the bingo jackpot this week.

 

 

Carol Dijkman sends the following pictures of the fire early Saturday morning from the Trafalgar Road development known as Trafalgar Meadows.

Thanks for sending Carol.

 

We are in NL. It didn’t take Pat long to pick up on island customs. Here she is playing the “Ugly Stick”. Maybe Peter can play this too and make one in the workshop 

Sid Harris 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED PEARCE - JULY 13

 PHOTO CREDIT:  DEBBIE PEARCE

Carol Dobson and Bill French split the $90 jackpot 

at Bingo this week. 

 

 WE ARE A GENERATION THAT WILL 

NEVER COME BACK

A generation that walked to school and then walked back.

A generation that did their homework alone to get out asap to play in the street.

A generation that spent all their free time in the streets with their friends.

A generation that played hide and seek when dark.

A generation that made mud cakes.

A generation that collected sports cards.

A generation that found, collected and washed & returned empty coke bottles to the local grocery store for 5 cents each, then bought a Mountain Dew and candy bar with the money.

A generation that made paper toys with their bare hands.

A generation who bought vinyl albums to play on record players.

A generation that collected photos and albums of clippings of their life experiences as a kid.

A generation that played board games and cards on rainy days.

A generation whose TV went off at midnight after playing the National Anthem.

A generation that had parents who were there.

A generation that laughed under the covers in bed so parents didn't know we were still awake.

A generation that is passing and unfortunately it will never return no matter how hard we try.

I loved Growing up when I did. it was the best of times.

 

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR SAVING YOUR 

POP/BEER CAN TABS.

THIS IS THE LATEST AMOUNT THAT WILL GO TO THE LEGION TOWARDS PURCHASING WHEELCHAIRS FOR THOSE IN NEED.

THANK YOU CHERYL HAYNES FOR COLLECTING!

 

Julie Lange took some great photos on Saturday night from her 10th floor view.

CANADA DAY UPDATE 

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Because I had to leave the room to make a phone call I missed getting the names of the winners of all the games on Canada Day.  I now have this information and would like to announce the winners.

Putting - Martha Jack

Washer Toss - Victoria Cuthbert

Corn Hole - Sid Harris

Ring Toss - Gord Cash

Dutch Shuffleboard - Lynda Elmslie

Congratulations everyone!

 IT WILL BE A CANADA DAY WE WON'T SOON FORGET!!  THE ORGANIZERS WERE FACED WITH RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES, GALE FORCE WINDS, POWER OUTAGE AND NO WAY FOR RESIDENTS TO GET HOME!

BUT BIG THANKS TO THE LEADS - JUDITH ALLIN AND SHARON FERRISS - AND ALL THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE FOR NOT LETTING ANYTHING STOP US FROM CELEBRATING THIS GREAT COUNTRY.  WELL DONE!

Social Committee:  Bob Vale/Gary Valvasori/Ouida Graville/Victoria Cuthbert.

Volunteers:  John Whitton/Nancy McIntyre/Carol Dobson/Goldie Cash/Susan Andrews/Sid Harris/Pat Harris/Gloria Sinclair/Julie Lange/Linda Brown/Cory Zylstra/Sandi Proach - and others who just chipped in without being asked.

Photo Credit;  Sharon Ferriss

Photo Booth participants - posted as they requested.

Photo Credit:  Sharon Ferriss

AND I WAS OUT WAY PAST MY CURFEW AT 11PM AND GOT A PICTURE OF THE STRAWBERRY MOON - 2 DAYS LATER THAN PLANNED.

LENA THOMPSON - SUITE 1002 HAD HER CANADA GOOSE ON DISPLAY.  THANK YOU JULIE LANGE FOR THE TIP.

THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 2nd 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

A GREAT TURNOUT OF APPROXIMATELY 30 PEOPLE CAME TO THE BONFIRE AND TO SEE THE STRAWBERRY MOON - WE'RE STILL LOOKING FOR IT!!  NO ONE COULD SEE THE MOON UP UNTIL DEPARTING AROUND 9:30PM - I WAS DISAPPOINTED.

I HAVE DECIDED TO TURN OVER BONFIRE DUTY TO JOHN WHITTON.  JOHN HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY HELPFUL WHENEVER WE HAVE A BONFIRE AND HAS KINDLY OFFERED TO TAKE OVER FOR ME.  LINDA AND JOHN BELOW.

THANK YOU LINDA ELMSLIE (BELOW RIGHT) FOR THE SMORES AND SETTING UP CHAIRS LAST NIGHT - AND TO OTHERS WHO OFFERED TO HELP - IT IS MUCH APPRECIATED.

THANKS TO TONY & PATTI RAND (BELOW RIGHT) FOR BRINGING A BAG OF CHIPS FOR EVERYONE.  WONDERFUL!

WITH THE HELP OF OTHERS, ED (BELOW) WAS ABLE TO GET HIS HEAD UNSTUCK.