We missed last week’s deadline so have two weeks’ worth of news to catch you up on.
The twilight monthly euchre tournament that is held regularly on the last Tuesday of each month was held January 30. The results were as follows: First place winners were Lois Newton and Janet James with 92 points; second place was Montgomery and Laura W Scott with 79 points; third place went to Blaine and Pat Nelder with 76 points; and fourth place was taken by Marilyn Holmes and Sheila Fogal with 74 points. The low score winner was Irene Montgomery and Patrica Norton with 45 points. The team with the most lone hands was Lois Newton and Janet James with seven lone hands between them. The door prize that night was won by Jim. Come on out for the regular games held every Tuesday in the basement of the Community Hall. You don’t need a partner for the regular games, but you do for the monthly tournament. It’s a great evening of entertainment.
A 50th birthday party was held at the Providence Bay Curling Club for the family and friends of Cheryl Sheppard on February 2. The guests enjoyed a bonspiel of curffling and a delicious dinner, some drinks and some dancing. A great time was had by all. A big thank you to her friends Ingrid for organizing the event, Bonnie for the beautiful cake and to Malena for all her help. Also thanks to boyfriend Alex who paid for the club rental and helped out in the kitchen.
The 2nd Annual Manitoulin Snow Drags were also held on February 2 and were a huge success again. They will be hosting another one on March 2 at the same location on Hartley Sideroad. Mark your calendars.
Belated birthday wishes go out to Dave Cranston who celebrated February 4 and to Duane Cress who celebrated on February 6.
The community was saddened to hear about the passing of longtime resident Ab Oakes on February 4. He was a fixture in the community and will be missed on his regular patrols of the village.
There was a wonderful 93rd Birthday Party held at the Community Hall for local resident Linus Wark on February 10.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Denis Paquet who celebrates on February 13.
Don’t forget to send some love your Valentine’s way on February 14. For a great evening out, call the Schoolhouse Restaurant as this is one of their specialty nights when they are open during the winter.
Our local good Samaritan that has been keeping the boardwalk accessible to all walkers throughout the winter wants everyone to be aware that since the freezing rain this past week that it is no longer safely accessible.
The annual ladies’ bonspiel is being held this weekend, February 15-17 at the Curling Club. Head out to cheer for your favourite team, support the local curling club, have a bite to eat or a drink in the licenced bar. The theme this year is “Back to the Sixties.”
This will also be Family Day long weekend and the MNRF has made it one of the weekends throughout the year that you do not require a fishing licence to enjoy this popular activity. So get your family members out there and have some fun.
If you have something that you would like to contribute to the Providence Bay News and Notes, please let us know. We know the amazing people and things that happen in our community but let’s help everyone to know. If there is an upcoming birthday, anniversary, fundraiser or celebration, please let us know. If there is someone that you would love to give a shout-out to because of the things they do for, in or around our community let us know. You can email Cheryl at prov_chick@hotmail.com or call her at 705-862-1613. Submissions must be received by each Sunday at 3 pm for addition to the following Wednesday publication of the paper. We look forward to hearing from you.
