The White Lake Property Owners Association (https://wlpoa.ca/) will be hosting their annual Merry Mingle at the Centre on December 10. Stay tuned for more details as they come available, or follow the WLPO on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/100982146727194/.
After a lengthy COVID-induced delay, Live 'n Learn is back. The first session, held yesterday (Thursday), featured an excellent presentation by Melissa Gourley of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital's Sleep Disorder Clinic.
The event began with a hearty lunch (thanks to all who contributed!), followed by Melissa who spent an hour and a half talking to a very attentive audience about sleep disorders, symptoms, long-term health impacts, and so on. Even in the hour after lunch (prime nap time for us seniors) no one was nodding off as Melissa shared her expertise on a very complex and poorly understood subject, and answered a variety of questions from the audience.
All in all a very interesting and informative session.
Thanks to Melissa for coming out, and a special thanks to Brenda Guiney for arranging her visit.
And if you have any ideas for future Live 'n Learn events please let us know.
How many times have you thought about getting the extended family together for a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner, a special birthday or anniversary, or simply because it's been a while, only to dismiss the idea out-of-hand because you simply can't seat that many people around your dining table?
Why not consider renting the Darling White Lake Centre for those family gatherings? More and more of your neighbours are doing precisely that, and to rave reviews. For a modest fee (see Rentals in the sidebar) you get access to a large facility for meeting and dining as well as a modern, fully equipped kitchen to prepare and serve a meal. There's plenty of parking and lots of safe space outside for the kiddies to play while the adults socialize. And, best of all, you don't have to worry about Cousin Fred twice-removed liberating the silverware, your 5-year-old granddaughter knocking over that priceless Ming vase as she chases the cat down the hall, or spic-n-spanning every room in the house because you know Aunt Mabel will be snooping and reporting.
Of course you are still required to clean up the space after your event.
If you are considering such an event and have questions not answered in the Rentals sidebar, you can reach out to us at DarlingWhiteLakeCentre@gmail.com, and we'll be happy to assist. Please include a phone number where you can be reached in case of an e-mail failure.
Who doesn't want to be able to sleep like these guys?
Next Thursday, November 2, the Centre will be hosting a Healthy Lifestyles presentation on the subject of sleep and the health implications of too little sleep or simply bad sleep habits.
Melissa Gourley from the Renfrew Victoria Hospital's Sleep Lab will discuss the signs and symptoms of poor sleep habits and the health impacts of sleep apnea. A question and answer session will follow her presentation.
A lunch will be served at 12 noon, with the presentation to begin at 1 PM.
The cost is $7 per person, and space is limited so advanced booking is required.
To register, simply email DarlingWhiteLakeCentre@gmail.com with the name(s) of those wishing to attend.
Sad as it is to acknowledge, summer 2023 is winding down and the kids are back to school, the campgrounds are emptying out, hunters are sighting in their deer rifles, and the Darling White Lake Centre has resumed its fall/winter/spring schedule.
Of course the Thursday morning Coffee Hub will continue from 9 - 11. It would be wonderful to see some new faces join us for a cuppa and chat about (almost) anything of interest. Check in with old friends and meet new ones in a relaxed, friendly environment. $2 at the door gets you a coffee and usually some snacks.
Friday afternoon darts is back. This is a fun, non-competitive (bragging rights only) activity and a great opportunity to either learn or improve your game. Again, $2 at the door. Cheap at twice the price for a couple of hours of fun on a cold winter afternoon.
The crafty White Lakers have already started, hosting an afternoon making Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeers to grace your doorway as December 25 approaches. Depending on interest levels, more crafting events will take place over the winter.
The Live 'n Learn sessions, so popular a few years ago, cancelled due to COVID, may be back, possibly in a new form. Discussions are underway to identify a coordinator, but several topics have already been identified for interesting presentations. If you would be interested in exploring taking on the coordinator role, just reach out to us at DarlingWhiteLakeCentre@gmail.com and we'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Knitter-knatter, another popular crafting session, has also started up again. At 1 PM on Tuesdays, a number of knitters (and cross-stitchers and other crafters) gather together to share secrets of the trade, help each other out, and enjoy a couple of hours of camaraderie. Beginners are welcome to join and learn a new skill. $2 at the door.
Watch for fund-raising events. We have held, at various times, fund-raisers for needy local charities such as the Renfrew Hospice or Lanark's Interval House. Each event will be posted as soon as the information is available. Please support us, and your community, by participating.
And don't forget our little lending library. With approximately 300 titles on the shelves there's something for everyone. We will also, happily, take donations of books you no longer wish to keep. We just ask that you not drop off boxes of old textbooks or magazines. The library is accessible whenever the Centre is open for any event or activity.
As we have said before, this is your community centre and it depends on your support for and attendance at the activities and events put on for you by fellow community members. We are also here to work with you should you be interested in organising your own event, whether it be a periodic activity or regular occurrence.
What would you like to see at the Centre? If you have ideas, just reach out to us at DarlingWhiteLakeCentre@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there soon.
Once again, Gil Turner and Debbie King will be running the Friday afternoon darts sessions. There was a pretty good turnout last winter and they are hoping that even more players will come out this year. As always, beginners are welcome - you just need your own darts. And you are not obliged to attend all sessions - dropping in is fine.
The season will begin September 22 at 1 PM, and the group will meet every Friday until the end of May. The community centre will be open by 12:15 (12:00 on pizza days - month end) for those of you who want to practise before the 1:00 pm start time. Please bring your own refreshments (No alcohol) and comfortable footwear to replace your wet boots as we need to keep the floor clean and dry while we play. Teams will be selected once everyone has arrived and paid up (a twoonie towards the Centre’s operating costs).
If you are looking to purchase darts, we can suggest Pure Water at 2070 Robertson Rd in Bells Corners. Tell them you're with a dart league in White Lake and you should receive a 10% discount. They also will help you choose a set of darts best suited to the way you throw as they have a dart board you can try the darts on.
Gil needs to hear from you soon so he can get this all up and running and get your name on the master list before opening day. Easiest is simply to text him at 613-622-5949 with your name or names.
Hoping to see a good turnout, we leave you with this....
