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Marg Harris, a member of South Lobo Women's Institute and past president of FWIO, holding the plaque presented to South Lobo by the Coldstream Fire Station in appreciation of their contribution towards the station's first defibrillator. The picture is taken in front of the Women's Institute cabinet at the Coldstream ...Marg Harris, a member of South Lobo Women's Institute and past president ...
Our first challenge is indeed that, obviously the organizers were not aware of Bruce County winters. The plaque we are proud to share with everyone is at least 3-6 feet under snow. It is located at Gillies Hill, a pioneer village started back in the mid 1850's. At one time ...Our first challenge is indeed that, obviously the organizers were not aware ...
Picture: From left to right, Sheila, Sally, Jean (in front), Michelle, Patricia, Nanci Sparkling in our Valentine’s Day attire, dinner cooking in the background, buns ready to be warmed in the oven, some desserts off to the side ready to dress. Story: The Tec We Gwill Hall has been a ...Picture: From left to right, Sheila, Sally, Jean (in front), Michelle, Patricia, ...
Our branch, Princess Elizabeth WI, wished to participate in the WISH project to celebrate the 125th anniversary of WI. Participants chose a team name to reflect our royal connection: "Ladies in waiting", so we are wearing white gloves for a touch of formality. But, that is also a salute to ...Our branch, Princess Elizabeth WI, wished to participate in the WISH project ...
TALL AND PROUD ‘Twas Saturday, May 21, 1921 a lovely, spring day when the Godfrey WI hosted the FIRST FRONTENAC DISTRICT ANNUAL, a picnic on a grassy peninsula on Howe Lake, just north of Verona. In 1978, this “spot”, commemorating the gathering, was denoted by the Godfrey WI with the ...TALL AND PROUD ‘Twas Saturday, May 21, 1921 a lovely, spring day ...
On a very blustery day, our team of spontaneous, daring women braved the cold, the snow, and the wind to enjoy a quick cup of tea together. We are gathered around a plaque that commemorates the community response to the F5 tornado that hit our village about 5pm on September ...On a very blustery day, our team of spontaneous, daring women braved ...
Fun Seekers – Dunrobin: WISH Clue #1 Pam Smith-Hlady (Captain) Jean Sullivan, Jane Hillary, Adele Muldoon Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Fun Seekers – Dunrobin: WISH Clue #1 Pam Smith-Hlady (Captain) Jean Sullivan, ...
This is photo includes the Tec We Gwill WI Hall in Newton Robinson in the background. We researched the history of property in Our local history book “Governor Simcoe Slept Here” included in this photo. In 1852 the tailor shop stood where the present hall is now. Annie Spillett was ...This is photo includes the Tec We Gwill WI Hall in Newton ...
Alliston Memorial Library The Women’s Institute founded the first library in Alliston as a memorial to the men of Alliston and vicinity who lost their lives in the great struggle with the Germanic powers for the perpetuation of civilization. The library is also a monument to the indefatigable and persistent ...Alliston Memorial Library The Women’s Institute founded the first library in Alliston ...
The Lucky Lilies did not have to travel far to view and now share a prominent W.I. hall in our community. Our neighbouring branch bought an 81 year old school on May 22, 1964. It is located on the south west corner of Mornington township, known as Gravelridge. It was ...The Lucky Lilies did not have to travel far to view and ...
Our team went on a short trip to the site of our former WI Hall, which started its life in 1855 as the Orange Hall and was one of the earliest buildings in the Bervie area. The Women’s Institute purchased the Hall in 1960. In 1961, it was moved across ...Our team went on a short trip to the site of our ...
Clue Number One Our “hall” has a special place in our WI heart’s. Originally built by pioneers as a Wesleyan church, the venerable building was the first to be built of brick in Rawdon Township. It became a hub for the little community of Wellman’s Corners, hosting lawn socials and ...Clue Number One Our “hall” has a special place in our WI ...
This Women’s Institute plaque is on a stone cairn that is situated on the corner of Calabogie Road, Anderson Road and Stewartville Road in the Township of McNab/Braeside, originally known as Lundys Corner. The plaque reads “On this site stood the first school of Section 13 McNab built in 1868”. ...This Women’s Institute plaque is on a stone cairn that is situated ...
1908-The Cherry Valley Women's Institute formed 1998- A plaque was placed outside the Cherry Valley Town Hall to Commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Cherry Valley Women's Institute. (1908-1998) To celebrate a Cherry tree was planted next to the plaque. 1999- The Cherry Valley Women's Institute donated a bench with ...1908-The Cherry Valley Women's Institute formed 1998- A plaque was placed outside ...
Our group, the Dipsy Doodler's has chosen as it's project our involvement with Plan International Canada (headquarters in Toronto Ontario). Our Women's Institute joined Plan International Canada on February 4th 1976. From 1976 to present we have donated money to this organization . We sponsor one child at a time ...Our group, the Dipsy Doodler's has chosen as it's project our involvement ...
The Lane Cemetery (1797—present) is located on the north side on Lot 12, Concession V1 at 4528 Twenty Mile Road (Regional Road 69), east of Saint Anns, Ontario, in the Township of West Lincoln. It is named after the Lane family who were early settlers and the historical owners of ...The Lane Cemetery (1797—present) is located on the north side on Lot ...
WISH Clue # 1 Extraordinary Achievement Comes from Ordinary People Our team of “No Spring Chickens” is made up of, one long time member (35 years), one new member (2 years), one former member and hopefully one future member. Our small flock is perched around the WI rock in the ...WISH Clue # 1 Extraordinary Achievement Comes from Ordinary People Our team ...
These Treasures, pictured with Pat Walker, Fern Holmes, Bonnie McCallum, and Alana Robinson are on display at the Severn Bridge Community Hall. The Severn Bridge Community Hall was saved by the Severn Bridge Women's Institute. When the Orange Lodge disbanded and were selling the hall, Severn Bridge W.I. stepped up ...These Treasures, pictured with Pat Walker, Fern Holmes, Bonnie McCallum, and Alana ...
On snowy, blustery February 25th the "Lunch Bunch Hunters" WI group trudged through snow to enter the Vernon Museum for their photoshoot. Captain Norma McNaughton drove as did country inhabitant member Laura Acres. Helen McDonald, another WI member walked 4 blocks. Non-member Mary Raats, our other country lady, was absent ...On snowy, blustery February 25th the "Lunch Bunch Hunters" WI group trudged ...
FIRST ASSIGNMENT FOR ‘ADDIE’S ANGELS’ LEADS TO INVESTIGATION OF POSSESSION OF TWEEDSMUIR BOOKS AT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Our WISH Team, named Addie’s Angels (Remember Charlie’s Angels?), includes (l-r) Karen Murray-Hopf, Ronna Hoogstraten, Margaret M. McPherson (MMM), and Lyanne Lynch and we all live in the community of Glen Morris, Ontario. Our ...FIRST ASSIGNMENT FOR ‘ADDIE’S ANGELS’ LEADS TO INVESTIGATION OF POSSESSION OF TWEEDSMUIR ...
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