Wednesday, November 1, 2006 · Page 32 Nancy and Len Fitch are sad to report that their son Tim took a new job in Strathroy, Ont. and that company wants him in Japan for at least two years. So recently Tim, wife Keiko and children Michael and Hana left on their new adventure. Len and Nancy's daughter, Laura, remains in Beijing, China working at a Chinese/ English newspaper. Happy birthday wishes on Saturday to Mary Ann Campbell and Rick Dunn; on Tuesday to Doreen Miller; on Wednesday to Lenore Palmer and to Chase Cosgrove who will celebrate #5. Happy anniversary wishes on Thursday to Rob and Tammy Srigley as they celebrate #15; on Monday to Don and Eileen Ames as they celebrate 52 yrs. and to Gary and Noelly Oskaboose as they celebrate #32. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held a Pepper party on Tuesday and the lucky winners were Cecile St. Denis, Herald Ferguson, Vi Majors, Marie Elwood, George Diesbourg, Josie Dresser and Percy Newman. Come and join in at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday for a fun game of Pepper. The regular card party on Saturday winners and they were Lynn Will, Ruth Ferguson, Stan Jackson, Ed Hedges, Keith Dresser, Reba Knight. Door prizes went to Grant Beacom and Norma Beacom. Come and enjoy a good game of euchre on Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m. Rosary meeting 7:30 p.m. K of C Members Dinner Meeting on Thurs. Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Right to Life Banquet on Thurs. Nov. 16 at Riverside K of C. Reserve at 9697555. Sacrament of the Sick on Wed. Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Salvation Army Thanks to all who supported our Home League Luncheon. Potluck Lunch following the morning service on Nov. 5. Everyone is invited. Essex Retirees' Social Club Mon. Oct. 23 card winners were Bea Mailloux with high score, Betty Fields won second, Ethel Ford and John Simpson tied with the most Peppers and Anna Simpson won the door prize. Tues. Oct. 24 card winners were Norma Scarlett won first with high score, Maxine Weller, Julia Drouillard and Cecilia Edwards tied with the most Peppers and Doug Fields won the booby prize. The record for the worst game ever with the lowest score of -55 was achieved by Cecilia Edwards and Doug Fields. Wed. Oct. 25 card winners were Cecilia Edwards with high score; Cecile St. Denis, Anna Simpson and Betty L. O'Neill all tied with the most Peppers and Doug Fields won the door prize. Bridge winners were Richard Lecours with first and Floyd Cascadden took second. We will be teaching bridge in the near future, call 776-6689 to get your name on the list. The first Friday night of each month we go as a group by school bus to the Windsor Raceway. Everyone is welcome to join us. We appreciate the help of all the community in delivering Meals On Wheels. Essex Gospel Tabernacle always do a fantastic job during the months of November and May. Consecration Celebration with Rev. Dr. John Palmer preaching. 7 p.m. SSC volleyball. Thurs. Nov. 2 there will be Communion at Iler Lodge at 10:30 a.m. The Beavers are in need of two leaders. If you can help please call 519-9619093. Nov. 11 Remembrance Day, Royal Canadian Legion Service at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary continuing outside at the Cenotaph at 11 a.m. Rev. Doreen preaching. Sun. Nov. 19 there will be workshops and Concert with Ron Klusmeier and Friends. For details see poster. p.m. A hot lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner, Tues. Nov. 7, St. Andrew's United Church in Comber from 5-7 p.m. Belle River Bazaar, Sat. Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anything you can to do to help will be greatly appreciated. Official Board Meeting, Wed. Nov. 8 at Woodslee. Joint Session at 7 p.m. John's St. C.W.L.Aannual Bazaar, Sun. Nov. 12 , Parish Hall in Woodslee. Everyone is welcome. Trinity United Church would like to invite anyone who needs good, used clothing to come to the church on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clothing is free. For more information call 519-945-8022. Communion will be held on Sun. Nov. 5. The nursing home service at Iler Lodge will be on Tues. Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Day Remembrance Service will be held on Sun. Nov. 12. U.C.W. will meet on Mon. Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Please bring a needle, white thread and scissors to stuff and sew new decorations for the Christmas tree. Order forms for poinsettias to be put in the sanctuary in memory of loved one are available on the table in the narthex. Please return form with payment by Nov. 26 to either Heidi or Lonnie. Woodslee U.C. Bazaar is on Sat. Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A hot lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bank. "Parenting with a Purpose" lectures, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at St. Mary's Parish Hall. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary McCord and Evelyn McCauley who are both patients in Met Hospital. Sunday we welcomed into God's family through baptism Kylie Ann Parent, daughter of Laura and Barry Parent, sister of MacKenzie, and Charles Richard Carder, son of Carolyn and Jeremy Carder, brother of Trent. St. Stephen's Turkey Supper is on Wed. Nov. 8 beginning at 3 p.m. We congratulate Alva O'Neil and Peggy Leithead who received the Bishops Award of Excellence last Sunday at St. Paul's Cathedral, London. Canadian Bible Society Fall Banquet, Thurs. Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Leamington. A free will offering will be received. Gideon Banquet, Sat. Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. sharp at the Essex Gospel Tabernacle. Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child are to be returned this Sun. Nov. 5. The Fall Rally and Celebration of Praise this Sun. Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Chatham Baptist Church. Musicians from various churches in the association will participate. A meeting will be held on Fri. Nov. 3 at BethelMaidstone at 7 p.m. to prepare for the Christmas float. Communion Sunday is Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. with Rev. L. Patey. Sunday school and nursery. Remembrance Sunday is Nov. 12. Elford W.I. The Mission pie bakers at St. Mary's are taking final orders for fruit pies and tourtiere at 776-4069. They will sell pies at a bake sale on Sat. Nov. 17 and Sun. Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon as well. Fr. Dave is once again representing the parishes of St. Mary's and St. John's in the Polar Splash on Nov. 26. Pledge forms are available at both churches. All proceeds go to the Essex Food A meeting to prepare the Christmas Float will be held on Fri. Nov. 3 at B-M. Elford W.I. will meet Thurs. Nov. 9 at 12 noon for lunch and a meeting to follow in Harrow. Motto - A memory is a blessing. To share a memory is to be blessed. Roll Call Someone you knew in the armed forces. Bring items for food bank. Program - Ruby Robertson. Lunch Shep's Restaurant in Harrow. Elford W.I. Quilt Raffle #000148 was won by F. Rocheleau. Ticket was drawn by Dave Reimer. Christian Reformed You are invited Sunday at 10 a.m. for our worship service with Pastor Heslinga. Sunday school for children ages 3-11. Nursery is provided. Join us at 6 p.m. as we continue with Alpha Video series. For more information on ny program call 776-5071. Holy Name C.W.L. Bazaar on Sun. Nov. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. A new Giving Tree Committee has been formed. If you know of families or individuals who could benefit with a food basket and or gifts at Christmas please call our office. St. John's Woodslee azaar on Sun. Nov. 12 rom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. K of C Fish Fry on Fri. ov. 10 from 4:30-7 p.m. akeout is available. Frankenmuth Bus Trip n Sun. Nov. 12, leaving oly Name Church at 7:30 .m. Call 519-776-7828. C.W.L. General Meeting n Tues. Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. St. Paul's Anglican Fireflies Concert on Wed. Nov. 1 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Silent Auction follows. The money raised goes toward Shared Expenses for both St. Paul's and Trinity. Evening Prayer Services will begin on Wed. Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Deanery Council meeting on Tues. Nov. 7 at St. James, Roseland. Services at 6:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Tai Chi classes on Wednesdays at St. Paul's from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Baptism will take place on Sun. Nov. 26. Please call the church office as soon as possible as there are forms that need to be completed. Essex United Sun. Nov. 5 worship service at 10:30 a.m. Trinity Anglican Thank you to everyone who supported or helped with the annual smorgasbord supper. Essex) (St. Paul's Deanery Council Meeting on Tues. Nov. 7 at St. James Roseland. Service at 6:30 p.m. Meeting to begin at 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to have their child baptized please call the church office. Baptism will be on Nov. 26. Congratulatons to Ed and Mary Paluch on the recent birth of their first grandson and to Richard and Marianne Banwell on the birth of their first granddaughter. Golden Links card game winners on Fri. Oct. 27 were Madeline Diesbourg, Blanche Vetor, George Diesbourg, Mary Demars, Garnet Galloway, Thomas Allison, Patty Sylvester and Lloyd Dewhirst. Door prizes to Joanne Diesbourg and Ethel Allison. The next card party is on Fri. Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Woodslee United Woodslee Bazaar, Sat. Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 conservationbureau.on.ca