News to note…
- Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 1; remember to turn your clocks back one hour.
- 50+ Fitness (Nov. 5 only), Ladies Coffee Time, Yoga, Quilting, Euchre and Cherubs and Tai-Chi (Nov. 7) are cancelled this week due to the Christmas Bazaar.
- Work to update the WiFi is almost done and it will be ready for Bazaar day.
- Stewardship packages that were not picked up have been mailed.
Please be advised that churches are being targeted with emails that appear to be sent by their ministers. Rev. Jim will never send a personal email asking for money, gift cards or for you to contact him by email because he has a meeting. The intent is to engage you in communication. If you receive an email that seems questionable, do not reply, but contact the office instead.
The next Rideau Park Men’s Breakfast will be at 9:30am on Wednesday, November 4 at Hometown Sports Grill, 1525 Bank St. For more information, contact Wayne Bennett or call 613-558-7773. Let Wayne know if you plan to attend.
Recognition of our military members, past and present, will take place on Sunday, November 8, during our regular morning worship. This is an opportunity to honour the day, especially for those who are not able to participate in a community observance on November 11th. Our active military are invited to wear their uniforms. And of course, our veterans are welcome to wear their medals.
Our Christmas Treasures Bazaar is on Saturday, November 7, 12pm-4pm (new start time!). Bazaar Tea Room tickets are $12, available at the door. For more information, click here.
Suggested donation items for the Bazaar include: baking, jams & jellies, household goods, used paperback fiction, kids toys, puzzles, games, jewelry, linens, boutique goods, fine china & glassware, plants & pots, and fine handicrafts. NO FURNITURE. NO SKIS.
Bazaar Drop-off Schedule:
- Wednesday, November 4: 10am-8pm
- Thursday, November 5: 9am-8pm
- Friday, November 6: 9am-8pm
- Saturday, November 7: Baking only, 9am-11am
Calling all Bazaar bakers! Homemade goodies of all kinds are needed for the Bake Table. Uncut pans of light and dark squares (such as date, lemon and chocolate) are needed for the Tea Room. Thank you for helping! If you have any questions, contact Lisa Simpson, Bake Table Convenor. Please line the pans of Tea Room squares with parchment paper for easy removal.
Sign up for the Christmas Pageant! Sarah Charron and Nessa Hopkin are heading up the pageant again this year and they are very excited to have any and all who want to participate! You can sign up in person after church at coffee hour or send an email to rideauparkunitedchurchpageant@gmail.com.
The next ChurchPost submission deadline is Friday, November 13. Articles or events that you would like included should be sent to churchpost@rideaupark.ca. ChurchPost will be sent out by email by Friday, November 20.
55+ Christmas Lunch: Wednesday, November 25 at 12pm. Cost is $10 per person. This event is open to everyone over the age of 55. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 613-733-3156, x229 or email the church office no later than noon on Thursday, November 19. We hope to see you at the lunch.
The Social Action and Outreach Committee will be collecting personal care items for the Blair Court Community House during the month of November. You may drop items off anytime at the Church in the green bin located at the top of the Beecroft stairs. Following are suggested items: tooth paste/brushes, dental floss, soap/body wash, shampoo/conditioner, brushes/combs, deodorant, disposal razors/shaving cream (men and women), feminine hygiene products, hand/body lotion, lip balm. Thank you for your support, the Community Houses greatly appreciate the donations.
On Sunday, November 15, 11:30am-1:15pm, join us for a Legacy Giving Lunch and Learn. We will welcome special guests Steven Neal (lawyer) and Paul Spare (accountant). Pick up a coffee or tea and head downstairs to Brackenridge Hall. This event is organized by Trustees and the Stewardship Committee. A light lunch will be served.
Ontario Youth Parliament (OYP) will be hosting a bake sale at 11:15am on Sunday, November 15, at the library counter. All baked goods will be nut free. Cash and e-transfer will be accepted. All profits will benefit Parkdale Food Centre.
Naloxone kits are available to use throughout the church – in the Sanctuary, in Brackenridge Hall, in Beecroft Hall and at the desk outside Beecroft Hall. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses of fentanyl, heroin and other street drugs. Please tell other church users.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Join us for coffee and conversation in Beecroft Hall after the Sunday service.
Sunday School: Kindergarten to Grade 6 meets in B13; and Grades 7 and up meet in the Parlour. Childcare is available during Sunday services.
Drop in to the ladies’ coffee time on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm in the Parlour. For more information, contact Wanda.
The Euchre Club meets on Thursdays from 1pm-3pm. Cost is $2/person. Drop-ins are welcome.
Healing Pathway: Appointments for hands-on healing prayer will be available on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. To make an appointment, send a request to healingpathway@rideaupark.ca or speak to Brian Neal. Short, chair sessions are also offered most Sunday mornings in the Chapel after the worship service. Click here for more information.
The Knitting Group meets on Mondays from 1pm-3:30pm in the Parlour. The Quilting Group meets on Thursdays from 9:30am-12pm in the Parlour. For more information, contact Doreen Hamilton.
Meditation Group Online via Zoom is on Thursdays at 10am. Contact the office for the Zoom coordinates.
Rideau Park Choir Practices Chancel Choir on Thursdays at 7:15pm Youth Choir (formerly Joyful Noise) (Grades 2 and up) on Thursday at 6:30pm Cherub Choir (ages 6 and under) on Thursdays at 6pm For information about these groups, contact Andrew Ager.
Handbell Choirs Touch of Brass on Mondays at 7:15pm. For information, contact Gord Dewis. Ringing Praise on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. For information, contact Jeanette Caton. La Bell Ensemble on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. For information, contact Jeanette Caton.
Fitness 50+ with Faiza on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15am.
Thematic movement eight-week yoga series starting Wednesday, October 7 at 5:30pm in Beecroft Hall. There will be no class on November 4. To sign-up, email Natalie Archambault.
Line Dancing (45+) is no longer offered at Rideau Park.
Tai-Chi Classes meets on Saturdays at 9:15am (beginners) and 11am (all). For more information, contact Eduardo at molon@eduardomolon.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous Oasis meets in person on Mondays from 8-9pm in Brackenridge Hall. 12 Steps to Serenity meets in person on Thursdays at 7:30pm in Beecroft Hall.