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King City Seniors to hold their annual barbecue Friday evening Church Submitted by Kathy Patterson Southern Hospitality Sunday is almost here! This Sunday (Father's Day) we're having an outdoor service at 10:30 a.m. with southern gospel music, followed by a southern barbecue. Everyone is invited, so bring Dad and the whole family along with lawn chairs and great appetites. There will be a donation basket to cover expenses. If it rains, the service will be inside and the barbecue will still happen. The baseball game is at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday. Come on out to cheer. It's great fun. The Prayer Group will be meeting at 9:15 a.m. in the pastor's study Sunday. Call the office at (905) 833-2325 with requests, questions or if a ride is needed. We look forward to hearing from you and we hope you can join us. King City Seniors' annual barbecue The annual barbecue will be held at King City Seniors' Centre June 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. Be sure and keep this date open for the barbecue is one of the centre's most popular events. The price is still $7 for adults and $4 for children, and there is only one sitting. Come one, come all and enjoy. For ticket information, contact Betty Simmonds at (905) 833- 5140. King City United Church Submitted by Shirley Burton King City United Church, a vibrant, caring Christian church, invites all to the Sunday school and the Sunday morning worship services at 10. a.m., followed by fellowship and refreshments. King City United Church is one block south of the King Road and one block east of Keele Street, at 50 Elizabeth Grove. Next Sunday's reflection is to be Breathing Space, based on Psalm 104. All are invited to gather in the parlour after worship to discuss this further. Plan to attend the church's annual Fishers of Faith Family Picnic this Sunday (June 17), at the Fry farm. For directions, contact Eleanor Fry, or Sheryl Sinka. Worship is to begin at 10 a.m., followed by a pot lunch picnic. Bring your lawn chairs. This Sunday will also include a one-day appeal for food bank. The only items requested, at this time, are donations of any variety of rice side dishes. "Thanks" are issued to all who donate, and the items are to be delivered June 19. Looking for something exciting for your kids to do this summer? Camp Big Canoe, an overnight camp for kids aged six to 15 in Bracebridge, still has spots available. Known for its fabulous out-tripping program, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, crafts, archery and great staff, your kids will have the time of their lives. Visit their Web site at www.campbigcanoe.ca For further information on church activities, please call (905) 833-5181, or visit the Web site at www.kcuc.ca The church office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Saints' Anglican Church Submitted by Claire Alexander You are warmly invited to participate in weekly events at All Saints' Anglican Church, a caring, friendly church. Worship with us Sundays in June at 8 or 10:30 a.m., and take time to get to know people over coffee and refreshments after the later service. Starting Canada Day (July 1) and continuing until the Labour Day weekend (Sept. 2), services will be at 8 a.m., and on the new summer schedule at 10 a.m. All Saints' Heritage Day Sunday was a wonderful kick-off celebration for our 150th year. We enjoyed everything from the picnic barbecue (thanks to the chefs), bounce castle, face painting, and laughter over the games and prizes, to the displays of historical altar cloths and early vestments. This Sunday (June 17), we celebrate the baptism into the faith of one of our newborns. Anyone interested in baptism or marriage is welcome to contact the church for further details. Our own church members organizing Kingfest 2007, June 22 to 24, on the grounds of the King campus of Seneca College, report on the busy schedule. Remember that Habitat for Humanity receives two dollars for every ticket sold. Get your tickets from Ticketmaster or in King City from TD Bank, before prices increase June 17. Shop with the artisans, buy organic or Indian food, or visit "workshop" venues where an artist from one group will do improvisations with one from another group. To see the list of music groups participating on the four stages, see www.kingfestmusic.com Sunday's Gospel Show takes place at 1 p.m. on the main stage in the natural amphitheater, with Toronto's Mass Choir, and Raymond McLain and Mike Stevens. Wristbands allow multiple visits to Seneca (enter west from Dufferin) on the date of the ticket. Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m., children (with a supervising parent, with matching numbered wristband) can enjoy Al Simmons of Sesame Street and Sho Mo and the Monkey Bunch in the children's area. Sunday's pass costs $32, increasing June 17 to $35 (rain or shine), with free parking. Children under 14 get in free. Enjoy events every hour, and eating in between. At a 4 p.m. Sunday workshop, one musician from Prairie Oyster tries improv with Sara Harmer, with her Main Stage concert at 8, and Bruce Cockburn's at 9:15 p.m.
All Saints' Anglican Church is at 12935 Keele St. in King City, a few doors south of King Road. The Eucharist is celebrated at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays until June 24, and at 10 a.m. for the summer. If you know of a need or would like prayer, please contact the church office, or Rev. Nicola Skinner, at (905) 833-5432, or Seniors' euchre The top player among the ladies at the June 1 euchre session at King City Seniors' Centre was Dorothy Gillies (77 points), followed by Jenifer Merritt (76) and Marlene Deacon (55). Leading things at the men's tables was Milla Eigelshoven (76), followed by Ron Coles (75) and Betty Simmonds (54). Draw winners were Ron Coles, Marlene Deacon and Emily Zammit. There will be a scheduling change for the next euchre evening. It will be June 14 (a Thursday) at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. Overtimers boat cruise Submitted by Lisa Lethangue King Bible Church Overtimers Seniors present the Grand River Luncheon Cruise and Show July 10. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the church, returning at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $55 per person, and the tour includes bus transportation, a threehour luncheon boat cruise, live music show, and a delicious three-course roast beef lunch and refreshments.
For further information, or to reserve a spot, please call Ruth at (905) 833-1270 before June 17. |
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