Centreton Community Centre

Important issue for our community. Centreton Men's Shed began as a response to it.

And they are off

Thanks to Anonymous for the $500.00 donation to the Walk-a-Mile fundraiser!

Huge thanks for the support so far for Walk-a-Mile fundraiser by Centreton Men's Shed. Currently, $1,930 raised of $5,000 goal. You can donate at https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/83234/ or by calling Stew at 905-903-6511. Help us reach our goal by the time we walk next Saturday morning. Thanks

This past year I became involved in the local chapter of Men’s Shed. A Men’s Shed is a welcoming, supportive place for friendship and fun to combat loneliness, isolation and depression. Today, there are over 2,000 Men’s Shed groups throughout the world. For more information on Men’s Shed refer to: http://menssheds.ca Janelle Eisler of Cobourg based Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre talked to our members about how Cornerstone helps hundreds of women and children... in our communities by providing shelter and counselling each year. There are 21 beds within Cornerstone with two-thirds being funded by the Province. Money needs to be raised each year to finance the additional beds. In 2019, there were 69 women and 47 children receiving much needed support from Cornerstone. Sadly, 118 women and 28 children had to be turned away due to capacity. Their annual fundraiser is called Walk-A-Mile which normally includes all those signing up to walk a mile, wearing RED high heel shoes through the downtown of Cobourg! But due to Covid, this year’s walk is virtual. The members of Men’s Shed, Centreton are intending to walk in our work boots (perhaps with a strip or two of RED duct tape on them) along County Road 22 in Northumberland County. Our 5-km walk takes place between County Roads 23 and 45. We will walk between 10 and 11 AM on Saturday September 26. We have all contributed registration fees to participate but are contacting our family members, neighbours and friends to support our efforts as well. This is the main fundraiser for Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and we intend to show our support for them this particular year. If you wish to sponsor me and my colleagues for our upcoming walk of 5 km on September 26, please refer to the following website https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/83234/ and consider making a donation. Thank you. Regards Bill

ARE YOU AS EXCITED AS WE ARE?! We are excited to be open to our community again as of TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th. We will limit the number of people in the Library... to keep everyone safe. Before you enter: Have you been sick, been in close contact with somebody who is sick, or travelled abroad in the past 14 days? If you answered Yes, please do not enter. If you answered No, please come in and be sure to: Wear a face covering at all times. Enter by the main door of each branch. Use the hand sanitizer at the entrance when you come in. While using the Library, please: Pay attention to signage. Follow instructions from staff. Limit your time in the Library. Place returns or materials you have used in the RETURN box near the entrance, to be quarantined. Computers Computer access is limited, so best to book a computer session in advance. 45 minutes per session (subject to change) Curbside pickup will continue with reduced service hours. If you cannot wear a mask, we recommend using curbside pickup. For further information phone or email the branches. Bette LeBarr Branch (905) 349-2424 [email protected] Centreton Branch (905) 349-2976 [email protected] Roseneath Branch (905) 352-3876 [email protected] Thank you for your patience and cooperation, and we can't wait to see you all! Temporary Revised Hours During COVID: Bette LeBarr Branch Tuesday 1 5:30 pm Thursday 3 7:30 pm Saturday 10 2:30 pm Centreton Branch Tuesday 4 6:30 pm Wednesday 4 7:30 pm Thursday 2 5:30 pm Saturday 10 1:30 pm Roseneath Branch Tuesday 4 7:30 pm Wednesday 12 3:30 pm and 5-8pm Saturday 10 1:30 pm

Learn something new today!

Great virtual programming for kids is available through the library! There's story time for the little ones and science and magic workshops for school age kids. Visit www.facebook.com/AlnwickHaldimand-Public-Library to learn about the opportunities and to register.

We have listed multiple events for our science workshops that will begin on August 24! You can reserve a spot through each event listing, but please call or ema...il the office, as well. We'll need phone numbers, email, and child's name. Thanks! (905) 349-2976 [email protected]

Learn more about Centreton Men's Shed http://menssheds.ca/centreton/