· Wednesday, March 14, 2007 · Page 28 On March 9 the monthly potluck, hosted by the Woodslee Friendship Club at The Millen Centre, was ery alive with the Irish. he room was definitely a it with our many Irish decrations. Vera McMurren as the lucky winner of the oor prizes. Our very talentd Diana Dennis led us in a ively Irish sing-song after a elicious meal. Our monthy cake, baked by Barb tanley, was as usual a big uccess. She decorates each onth according to a theme nd it tastes as good as it ooks. Bill Roubos and rnie Dennis finished the ing-song with Danny Boy nd we then started to play epper and euchre. Next onth our Easter theme will ake precedence and the adies must decorate and ear their rendition of an aster bonnet. The men ave to (yes, have to) decoate a tie. We just want to ave fun and maybe we can et the mayor to come out nd judge our accomplishents. The date for this will e April 13 at The Millen entre. Join in the good old ashioned fun and fellowhip. We are striving to each out and bring in more eople to help keep our illen Centre open. Please oin us. Woodslee The Friendship Club sends their deepest sympathy to Helene Manley on the passing to her beloved husband John. Our thoughts and prayers are with Helene at this difficult time. On March 5 card party winners are George Diesbourg high score and Bill Roubos most lone hands. For the ladies high score Donna Roubos and most lone hands was won by Joanne McMurren. Join us any Monday at The Millen Centre at 1 p.m. Essex Ministerial Lenten Services, Wednesdays starting at 12 noon during Lent. March 14 at Brooker Baptist, speaker Rev. Doreen Canavan. March 21 at Holy Name, speaker Rev. Loretta Zimmerman. March 28 at Essex Christian Reformed, speaker Rev. Lilian Patey. Lunch follows each service with a free will offering taken. Everyone is welcome to attend. Preachers with a Passion for God, a Sunday Evening Lenten Series begins on Feb. 25 at Epworth United Church, 56 Division St. S., Kingsville at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come. List of speakers March 18 Rev. David Steadman, Pastor, Harrow United Church; March 25 Rev. Chuck Congram, enior Pastor (retired), akeshore St. Andrew's resbyterian Church, ecumseh; April 1 Rev. ark Hazzard, Senior astor, Parkwood Gospel emple, Windsor. Great Irish Stew on Sat. Mar. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Tecumseh United Church, 333 Lacasse Boulevard. Call 519-735-3323 for tickets. Presbytery meeting on Sat. Mar. 17 (all day) at Wesley United Church starting at 9 a.m. Community Spaghetti Dinner at Woodslee United Church on Fri. Mar. 23 from 4:30-7 p.m. The deadline for submissions to the Belle River and Woodslee Newsletters is Sun. Mar. 25. The Covenanting Service for Rev. Randy Covey will be held on Sun. Mar. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at Belle River United Church. All are welcome. Ragtime in Tecumseh, an evening with Bob Milne on Sat. Mar. 31 at 7 p.m. at Tecumseh United Church. Call 519-735-3323 for tickets. Cottam United Church Easter Luncheon is on Wed. Apr. 4 at 12:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. by Fri. Mar. 30 at 519-8394165. Woodslee United Church Roast Beef Dinner is on Sat. Apr. 21 from 4-7 p.m. in the hall. Takeout is available. Trinity U.C.W. meets on Wed. Mar. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Crokinole Party at Trinity on Fri. Mar. 16 at 7:30 p.m. by Sunday sponsored and Honorary School Fellowship Club. Bring a board if you have one. Sun. Mar. 18, 9:30 a.m. at Ruthven/Olinda and 11 a.m. at Trinity, New California - Lent IV Worship and Installation of Officers with Richard Dalton.