by Pat Asling Autumn has officially arrived! Here we are in the first weekend of October, with a warmer-than-usual autumn ahead, according to weather experts! No frost as yet and flowers in full bloom! We can only hope this comes true, as even a couple of weeks make winter that much easier to bear. Oh, I know, some are eagerly looking forward to getting out the skis, snowmobiles and snowshoes and heading to the nearest slope or northern ski and skidoo trails. That’s not for m

By Patricia Dawson Find family-friendly Thanksgiving weekend activities in and around Uxbridge. One is at Forsythe Family Farm, October 10th to 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located at 1025 Craig Road, Uxbridge. Enjoy a classic Farm Thanksgiving celebration featuring a corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin picking, farm animals to feed and pet, a reading trail, and children's play areas. Check the official site for current admission costs. Lindsay Farmers Market offers a

by Larry Doble Thank you to all those volunteers who helped the Hall and Park Board with our annual mixed Greenbank Baseball Tournament on September 25th-27th. There was a Community Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the completion of our LED Lighting system. Members of the Toronto Blue Jays Care Foundation provided activities and prizes for many of the youngsters. Over 20 Greenbank Lions supported the event. The Lions are always looking for more men and women to join our club to pr

by Faye Ashton October is here, and to prove that, two evenings are expected to be close to 1 degree. That means we might have to say goodbye to our tender plants. However, we have enjoyed one of the best growing seasons, as the crops tell the story. The upward price of diesel will definitely take care of any extra profit, though. I’m not aware of any community news this week, but I do want to wish everyone a bountiful Thanksgiving with enough to share with those around us th

by Faye Ashton Beautiful weather ushered in Autumn this past Monday and brought a heavenly week of sunshine and autumn warmth. So perfect for working in the garden or just relaxing in the sun. The near-zero temperatures on several mornings were cause for concern for the tender plants. For once, those attending the International Plowing match held in the Walkerton area didn’t have to trudge through a sea of mud. The brilliance of the September full moon (corn moon) early Satur

by Pat Asling Autumn has officially arrived! Some unusual birds, or rather not often seen, at the feeders are in particular the hairy woodpecker pair and the downy pair. The hairy in particular is very particular, flicking half a dozen seeds out before finding the perfect ones. The flickers are back searching the lawn for those juicy bugs the skunks are digging up! Several folks have birthdays including Shirley Baster, Joyce Brown, our fantastic pianist Ruth Baker, and our lo

By Patricia Dawson Are you stiff, sore, and stressed? Five fun natural ways to reclaim your health. Wellness Workshop fundraiser, Saturday, October 3rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 44 William Street, in Bobcaygeon. Cost is $40 per person; register on the sign-up sheet at the church. The Eating Well for Seniors program will take place Thursday, October 8th, from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m., at 100 Head Street, in Bobcaygeon. This class will introduce nutrition

By Patricia Dawson Bring the family for fun bingo at the Bobcaygeon Lions Club on Tuesday, September 29th, from 5:15 to 8 p.m., at 55 Main Street. We are air-conditioned. Come out for an evening of fun, bingo included. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., and the game starts at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go back to our community. Please remember to bring donations to our food bank. Thank you. The Bobcaygeon Farmers Market is open Saturday, September 26th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be an am

by Faye Ashton Here comes Autumn with all its glorious colours, changing weather temperatures and the harvesting of all those fields of corn and soybeans we’ve kept an eye on all summer. The cooler mornings spur us on to keep walking and enjoy this time of year more. The Bethesda Reach Women's Institute are once again planning a delectable dessert and fashion show on Thursday, September 24th at 7 p.m., at the Senior Centre on Marietta Street, in Uxbridge. Fashions are provide