Youth Group Apple Picking Fundraiser

The CHWUC Youth Group is reviving the Apple Picking Fundraiser and we are asking people to order your apples ahead of time so that we can pick them accordingly.

On Sunday, October 5th, the Youth Group will be heading to the Annapolis Valley to pick apples for those who pre-order beforehand. You can use this form to submit your order. Payment can be made in cash, cheque or etransfer.

Online Order Form: https://forms.gle/eUX31PZQPRGcwLUC8

  • We are working on a paper order form that can be printed and brought to church or picked up at the church for those who do not have a printer.

Pick-up details will be finalized soon and updated here and on Facebook & Instragram. Leftovers wîl be sold after church on October 12th at $2/lb

You are also welcome to come help us pick on October 5th. We will be meeting in the hall at 12:45pm for a 1pm departure.

If you have any questions, email Nathalie Poirier at lallie11@yahoo.com

2024 Annual Report & AGM

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be on Sunday, February 23 at 10:30am.

The .pdf of the Annual Report is unfortunately too large to link as a full document; it has been split into two sections:

Annual Report 2024 – Cover to Page 32

Annual Report 2024 – Page 33 to 77

Paper copies that were requested by noon on February 13 will be available for pick-up on Sunday, February 16.

For those who have not yet requested a paper copy, please contact the church office.

Paint Night with the CHWUC Youth Group

The Youth Group will be hosting a Paint Night in the church hall as a fundraiser for their activities on Friday,  January 17th at 7pm.

The choice of painting is “A Starry Night” shown below and cost is $45 by etransfer to lallie11@yahoo.com or $50 by credit card through Eventbrite.

Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/paint-night-with-the-chwuc-youth-group-tickets-1108065055409

Select that you’re interested in the Facebook event to receive updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1KQtpuM276/

The Paint Night will be led by teacher and artist, Kim Piccott. You can follow her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KimsPaintParties She will bring tabletop easels and brushes along with a sample of the chosen painting. The Youth Group is providing a canvas for each person (11×14), paint, a disposable tablecloth, paper plates, paper cups and paper towel. Kim will guide us step-by-step through the painting process, until everyone has a complete masterpiece to take home!

The Annual Auction & Potluck is October 5th

We will need donations in by Saturday, September 21.

No need to register to attend.

Doors will open at 5:00pm, Potluck starts at 5:30pm, auction to follow at 6:30pm.

Since this is a Time & Talent Auction, please no yard sale items.

Also, please indicate your names and contact numbers on all donations when they are dropped off. (There was some confusion last year).

The full list of auction items will be listed on the church’s website at chwuc.ca by September 28th

For any questions or to donate, please contact Janet Barker or Marylou Foster.

List of items (More to come):

Knitting bowl made from oak with a cherry stain and a varathane finish – Turned by Terry Hines
Candy bowl made from oak with cherry stain and varathane finish – Turned by Terry Hines
Candle holder made from maple, poplar, ash and purple heart with a varathane finish – Turned by Terry Hines
Solid Oak Bench, made from pew, approx. 4 feet long – Sally Morash
Knitted Socks, Size 8 – made by Katrin Jacob
1 Pair of Cozy Socks, Red & White
Music Box – Sara’s Angels
Vase with Handle – use for fruit or flowers
Quilted Bag – Cat Pattern
Musical Carousel – Avon
Charcuterie Board – Handmade
2 Nights Dog Boarding at “Inn the Woods” – from Anne Woods – Value $60.00
2 Tickets to “Harmony In Bloom”, Valley Voices’ 45th Anniversary Show – Tickets to be provided later – and a $50.00 gift card for Joe’s Food Emporium in Wolfville – Value $100.00
2 x 1L Bottles Prosser & Sons Maple Syrup (to be sold separately)
Camera Bag – 9”Wx6”Dx6”H
Set #1 of GoZone Kids Bounce Bands. Besides the Bounce Bands, they each also include beaded jump ropes, activity dice, and water bottle. – Value $25.00 each
Set #2 of GoZone Kids Bounce Bands. Besides the Bounce Bands, they each also include beaded jump ropes, activity dice, and water bottle. – Value $25.00 each
Basket of Children’s Playthings – includes colouring book, crayons, 2 story books, moulding clay, treats, chalk art, paper art, colour markers, sand art, bubbles, movie – Value $20.00
Decorative Wooden Mask – Value $10.00
First Nations Jigsaw Puzzles
Rostad Tours Collapsible Duffel Bag
Viking River Cruises Travel Pouch
Tracker Brand Travel Lock
Assorted Jigsaw Puzzles
Small Wind Chimes
Whiskey Cubes – Set of 2 stainless steel cubes
Rechargeable Pocket Warmer – Value $15.00
Dominoes Game & Instructions – Value $15.00
Deck of Playing Cards – Canada
Murder Mystery Game – “Champagne Murders”
Costume Jewellery
French/English Pocket Dictionary
Canvas Basket – Value $25.00
Photo by Lydia T. Martin, Foam-mounted, approx. 11”x14”
Painting of Lighthouse, acrylic, approx. 30″ × 36″
Stu’s Paracord Hobby: choose your own creation(s) up to a value of $50.00 (dog leashes, lanyards, Christmas decorations, and more)
Crocheted Toy Owl, approx. 9.5” high – made by Janet Barker
Crocheted Mini Toy Owl, approx. 2.5” tall – made by Janet Barker
Framed Photo, “Chickadee”, by Claudia Goodall, approx. 10”x12” – Value >$25.00
Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse Fabric Wallhanging Kit
Summer Outdoor Package: includes 2 Bug Zapper Lanterns, 2 Off! Backyard Mosquito Lamps, Table Cloth, & Table Cloth Weights
Mitsu 130 CD/90 DVD Multimedia Storage Rack
HomeDecor Self-adhesive Mirrors
Keurig K-Express Single Serve Coffee Maker – Donated by Dartmouth Dodge
2 Packages Photo Paper
Comforter & Sheet set (Sheets never used), with Shams – Queen Bed Size
CHWUC Suncatcher
Place Mats – Set of 4, abstract pattern – made by The Comfort Quilters
Lap Quilt – 69”x60” – Made by The Comfort Quilters
Hot Pot Pad & Tea Cozy – Made by The Comfort Quilters
2 Sets of 3 Knitted Dish Cloths – made by Susan Smith
Knitted Head Band – made by Susan Smith
Infant’s Knit Christening Outfit
3 Dresses – Sizes 12-18 months
Vibrant coloured Shawl – Crocheted by Susanna Morash-Kent
Toncur-I Trampoline, almost new, rarely used – Value $130.00
* Handmade Walking Stick – Margie Barry’s brother
Crib Board, Brand new, 14″x8″. – Margie Barry
Marble Lazy Susan, 14″ diameter – Margie Barry
$50.00 Gift Card to Palladium Restaurant
Traditional Angel Tree Topper – Avon
Set of 4 Glass Angels – Avon
Holiday Blessings church – Avon
Wall Hanging – Bless Us One and All
Wooden Sign: “Nannies are the next best thing to Santa Claus” – Value $15.00
Reindeer Tealight Holder – Value $20.00
Christmas Picture Frame
“Countdown to Christmas” Book Box – for ages 2-8 years – Contains 24 gift-wrapped books dated December 1 – 24th; unwrap a book each day & read it together – Minimum Bid $50.00
Chinese Meal – 4-6 guests – Hosted by John & Lee Ayer
3 x Baked Beans & Biscuits – Made by Dolores Adams
1 Jar each of Strawberry Jam, Orange/Lemon Marmalade, Blueberry Jam – made by Christine MacKenzie
2x 250ml Jars Peach Marmalade with serving dish & spoon – made by Janet Barker
3 Jars of Pickled Beets – Made by Dolores Adams
500ml jar of Beets – made by Helen Shedden
1 Bottle Million Dollar Relish – Made by Dolores Adams
2 x Biscuits & Pineapple/Rhubarb Jam – Made by Dolores Adams
Apple Crisp – Made by Marylou Foster
2 x 1-Dozen Butter Tarts – Made by Marylou Foster
2 x Loaves of 8-grain Bread – made by Dolores Adams
2 x Batches of 8-grain Rolls – made by Dolores Adams
Cherry Cake – made by Linda Stonehouse
2 Banana Breads – made by Linda Stonehouse
500ml Jar Salsa – made by Helen Shedden
500ml Jar of Green Chow – made by Helen Shedden
250ml Jar Spiced Apple Jelly – made by Helen Shedden
250ml Jar of Christmas Marmalade – made by Helen Shedden
2 Loaves French Bread – made by Sarah Raeburn
Batch of Ruth Smith’s Nuts & Bolts – made by Sarah Ronahan
Ranch Bits & Bites – Lee Ayer

Alzheimer’s Society of NS Presentation on Dementia – September 9, 2024

Shelby Riley of the Alzheimer’s Society will deliver a presentation on “Understanding Dementia” in our sanctuary on Monday, September 9, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Shelby will speak to her PowerPoint notes and will answer questions. She will also bring printed material that folks can take away.

I hope you can all attend. Feel free to bring a friend – from our church or elsewhere.

RSVP – Facebook Event

For more information: https://alzheimer.ca/ns/en

Sweet and Savoury Auction – June 16-23

Thank You for the Wonderful Support ofthe Sweet and Savoury Auction.

The final bidding brought our total to $1316.00!

The auction will go live on June 16 at 2pm and will end on June 23 at 4pm.

Please use the link, or the QR code, below to access the auction.

https://www.32auctions.com/chwuc2024

Please note that you will need to create an account to bid. If you had previously bid on 32auctions, then you will not need to create a new account.

Happy bidding!

Get Your Maple Syrup – 2024 Fundraiser!

Cole Harbour Woodside United Church is selling maple syrup again this year so stock up and don’t get “stuck’ without this yummy goodness.

Order forms can be found in the Narthex, can be downloaded and printed here (PDF) or you can fill out the google form: https://forms.gle/nBzbeooCuFVpAsds7

Prices remain the same as last year.

Please call or email Romy/Naomi for more info or to place order at 902-880-6794 or chwucmaplesyrup@gmail.com

Orders and payments are due March 31st, 2024.

Get Ready for the Annual Auction & Potluck on October 28th!!

Join us on Saturday, October 28th for the annual CHWUC Auction, starting at 6:30pm. We’re planning to have it in the Hall with a potluck which will start at 5pm!

The full list of auction items are listed below. Take a look!

We will also have a silent auction. Tables will be set up around the hall with all the silent auction items laid out with a bidding form by each item.  View the list of items for the silent auction (click link – PDF).

For any questions or to donate at item, please contact Janet Barker at jed_barker@hotmail.com or Marylou Foster at lfoster49@yahoo.com

Spread the word!

Facebook Event – Potluck

Facebook Event – Auction

ItemDescription
Hand Knit Socks – 2 pairs – Knit by Katrin Jacob
Girl’s Socks – Size 6-7 – knit by Katrin Jacob
Crocheted Capelet – Made by Susanna Morash-Kent – great for those chilly evenings, but leaving your arms free
Pair of Hand Knit Ankle Socks
5 Pairs Hand Knit Mittens
Pair of Large Mittens – with Felt lining
Hand Knit Tea Cosy
Family Pack of Toques – Hand Knit by Susan Smith
Toques – knit by Susan Smith
Scarves – 4 – Knit by Susan Smith
Lap Blanket – White/Red/Black
Lap Blanket – White/Yellow
Batch #1 – 12 Starched Crocheted Snowflakes
Batch #2 – 12 Starched Crocheted Snowflakes
13 Starched Crocheted 3-D Hearts
Homemade ‘Magic’ (barley) Bag
Knitting Needle Bag – 17” x 5” x 5” – Never used
Lighthouse Paint-by-Number Kit – Artist’s Loft
Gift Certificate for a Singing Telegram & short concert – presented by QWiNN
Palladium Restaurant Gift Certificate – $50.00
John’s Chinese Dinner – for 6 dinner guests – from John & Lee Ayer
Pancake Brunch – 6-8 guests – includes Pancakes, Fruit, Maple Syrup & Whipped Cream, Sausages, Coffee/Tea/Orange Juice – Value $125.00 – Hosts: Stan & Mary Hopkins
Pasta Dinner for 6 people – Hosted by Brian & Dolores Adams
3x Baked Beans for 2, including biscuits – made by Dolores Adams
2 x 250ml jars of Peach Marmalade, includes 2 jam bowls and spoons – made by Janet Barker
Strawberry Jam – 2 Bottles – Made by Christine MacKenzie
Blueberry Jam – 2 Bottles – Made by Christine MacKenzie
Jam – 2 Blueberry, 1 Strawberry – made by Elizabeth MacGillvary
Cranberry Sauce – 2 bottles – made by Margie Barry
3 Small Bottles Pineapple Rhubarb Jam – made by Dolores Adams
4 Bottles Pickled Beets – made by Dolores Adams
1 bottle of Salsa & 1 Bottle of Chow – made by Helen Shedden
2 Bottles of J. Prosser & Sons Maple Syrup
2 x 1 Dozen Butter Tarts (before Christmas) – made by Marylou Foster
Cinnamon Buns – 1 Dozen – made by Dolores Adams
(Stock photo: Pixabay.com)
2x Cinnamon Loaves – made by Dolores Adams
2x 8-Grain Loaf of Bread – made by Dolores Adams
Loaf of Cherry Cake – made by Linda Stonehouse
2x Batches 8-Grain Rolls – made by Dolores Adams
Apple Crisp – made by Marylou Foster
Nuts and Bolts – Original flavour – made by Lee Ayer
Bits and Bites – Ranch Flavour – made by Lee Ayer
Ginger Sparkle Cookies – 2 Batches, 4 Dozen each – Made by Ann Marie Siteman
Chocolate Cookies – 2 Batches, 2 Dozen each – Made by Ann Marie Siteman
Tealight Holders and Glass Bird
Tealight Holders
Party Lite Tealight Holder – Tea Pot shaped
Set of 2 Travel Mugs
Set of 4 Mugs
China Mugs – 2
Plastic Wine Glasses – Box of 99
Drinks Pack: 1 Martini Glass with Shaker, 6 Shot Glasses
“Big Mouth” Wine Bottle Glass – Holds 1 entire bottle
Plastic Jug with 4 Cups
Princess House Set includes Butter dish, Sugar, Creamer, and Bud Vase
18” Magnetic Knife Holder
Glass Serving Plate
Serving Plate – Winter-themed
Serving Platter – 20” – Bee & Willow “Autumn Leaves”
Chargers – Gold Coloured – Set of 4
Various Serving Dishes
Large Oval Serving Platter from Stokes
Appel Parer & Slicer/ Corer
Buffet Server “Betty Crocker” – 3 trays, stainless steel, electric
Nordic Ware Rose Bud Baking Pan
Avon “Expressions” Dual Fondue Set – Porcelain/Stainless Steel/Plastic
“Krupps” Espresso Machine – includes 4 Espresso cups with saucers
“Perfect Cooker” Individual Crock Pot – Sized for 1 person
“Crock Pot” Slow Cooker – Standard size – New
“Rival” Crock-pot – standard size – 2nd hand
T-fal Digital Air Fryer
Emson Indoor Pressure Smoker & Cooler
Hanging Solar Lamp
Boston Warehouse Umbrella Lights – Votive candleholder for patio umbrella tables
Dandelion Digging Tool
Yardworks Reel Mower
Cardinal-shaped Birdfeeder – made by Ron Barker – Value $85.00-$125.00
Nesting Box for a Robin or Cardinal – Made by Ron Barker – Value $50.00
Camp Chair with Carrying Bag
2 Sets of Christmas Sock Hangers (2 hangers of each design)
Set of 6 Hanging Glass Angels
Set of 4 Angels & Friends Figurines
Three Kings Taper Candlestick Holders
Santa Hat Snow Globe
Christmas Bird decorations
Christmas Ankle Socks
Dressy Christmas Scarf
Christmas Photo Props and Advent Calendar
Christmas Mug and Bottle Cap Magnets
Merry Christmas Ferris Wheel Music Box
Christmas Bear Carousel
Santa Carousel
Hand Carved Santa – 12” tall – made by Ron Barker – Retail value $125.00
Large indoor/ outdoor wreath with Bells
Small wreath with poinsettias
Wreath – Sparkly crystal
Fleece Throw – 50” x 60”
Plush Throw – Grey with White Snowflakes
Large indoor/outdoor wreath – Spring-themed
Metal Multi-coloured Butterfly Wreath approx. 2 feet (60cm) wide
Set of 4 Cat Coasters
Cat-motif Wallet
“Foot Saver” Foot Bath
“Body Innovations” Foot Warmer
Reusable Nylon Bag – Cancer Society
Lunenburg Marina canvas bag – Large size
Thermal Lunch Bag – Value $24.95
50th Anniversary picture frame
Solid Oak Bench (1) – made from church pew by Arthur Jones
Hand Turned Fruit Bowl by Terry Hines – Alaskan white cedar and red cedar with a beeswax finish
Hand Turned Yarn Bowl by Terry Hines – made from maple with varathane finish
Solid Wood Rocking Horse
Large Wooden Wine Rack
Wine Bottle Rack
Cole Harbour United Church commemorative plate
Cow Bay Moose commemorative plate
“Robertson House” commemorative plate
Plate – Gold-coloured, small
Plate Stand
Driftwood Lighthouse wall decoration
“Music” frame for 8” x 10” photo
Photo Album for 6”x4” photos – Holds 180 photos
Acrylic Painting – 16 x 20 inches – by Katrin Jacob
Starfish Print 20”x24”
Print: White Pine by A.J. Carson
Set of 13 Woodlanders characters plus sign
Wooden Angel – approx. 16” high
Candle set – includes pillar candle, 4 small candles, 1 medium “pinecone” shaped candle, 1 tealight and tealight holder
TV Stand – Glass – 3 Shelves
Brass Door Knocker
Flowered Carousel
Assorted jigsaw puzzles
Wooden Rummoli Board
MicroFibre Cloths -2 – 32cm x 32 cm
Ironing Board Cover and Pad Set
ACER Chromebook Spin 311 with Mouse Bundle – Brand New – donation from Dartmouth Dodge – Value approximately $300.00
Wireless Shower Speaker
Cordless Answering System, 3 Handsets – AT&T
Cordless Digital Answering System, 2 Handsets – vtech
Various necklaces
Amber-Coloured pendant on black string
Necklace & earring set
Necklace – 5 Strand – “Napier”
Sketchers Slip-On shoes – Extra Wide, US size 15
Shirt & Golf Balls – “Levelwear” golf shirt, size XL and 2 sleeves of Titleist golf balls
Toddler Bed – Disney Princess – Ages 15+ months, maximum weight 50 lbs
Tiger Toy – Large, stuffed, with cub
Mastercraft Ratcheting Screwdriver with Bits
Pet Seat Protectors for a Car

Puppy Crate and Harnesses with Leash
Puppy Car Seat
Vitabath Gift Pack – includes Shower/Bath gel, Lotion, and shower puff