Walking Church is on again this Saturday 2 November 2024
10:00 AM. Meet at trail head at 460 Auburn Dr.
Duration: ~1 hour
Sat 2 Nov Walking Church
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Sat 26 Oct: Walking Church
Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10am
Old Lawrencetown Road Trail
Meet at the foot of Old Lawrencetown Road, off of Hirandale Crescent in Forest Hills
November 7th-9th & 15th-17th: Dinner Theatre
Jail Tales!
An Original Cole Harbour Woodside United Church
Dinner Theatre Production!
Written By: Jill A. Brogan
ENJOY an AMAZING THREE COURSE ROAST BEEF DINNER,
Live Band & Fun Show!!
Welcome to Kahootz County where Brothers Bobby and Billy Nitwits’ quest for lost treasure brings them more than they bargained for…. A stay at the ONE and ONLY, Kahootz County Jail, an Unsolved Murder, Unspoken Family Secrets, and a cast of Zany Inmates and Officers Alike! Throw in a Host of Mad-Cap Family Members from Moonshine Mountain and you have a “Crooked” Tale like No Other!
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Main show: November 8, 9 (SOLD OUT), 15, 16 (SOLD OUT) at 6:30pm – $45 each
– Three course roast beef dinner
Dress Rehearsal: November 7 at 6:30pm – $25 each
– Meatballs & Rice Dinner with $5 per ticker donated to Hope Cottage
Dessert Matinee: November 17 at 2pm – $25 each
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Tickets are on sale now!
Payment may be by cash, cheque and e-transfer to chwuc@eastlink.ca
Tickets may also be reserved by calling the church office at 902-434-7714 from Monday to Friday between 9:00am – 12:00pm
CHWUC is hosting Memory Café!
Save the Dates: Memory Café
Dates: December 10 (In Person) * January 14 (In Person/ Virtual) * February 11 (In Person/ Virtual) * March 11 (In Person) * April 22 (In Person)
Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm
To register: CHWUCmemorycafe@gmail.com
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 |
Sat 21 Sep: Walking Church- CHANGE IN LOCATION
Pray with Your Feet! Get closer to the Creator on a Guided Walk
Saturday, September 21 at 9:00am
The location has changed!:
Distance: 14km
Location: Gaetz Brook Greenway
7km out and 7km back with a break at the turn-around point for lunch at a covered picnic table. This is a beautiful trail with many lovely wooden art installations to see. It is a Rails to Trails path, flat and well-groomed, with well-maintained outhouses!
Meet at the Eastern Trailhead parking area at 9am, and the return time should be between 12 and 1pm.
Click here for Trail www site with map: https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/gaetz-brook-greenway/
Wed 28 Aug: Last campfire of the summer
Wednesday, August 28 at 7pm in the main parking lot for a social time around the campfire
15 Bissett Rd., Cole Harbour
Bring your own lawn chair
If the weather is inclement we will meet in the Hall
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
Service Recordings on YouTube
Please visit our YouTube Channel, under Live, to view live and archived videos.
Wed 14 Aug: Campfire Connections
Wednesday, August 14 at 7pm in the main parking lot for a social time around the campfire
15 Bissett Rd., Cole Harbour
Bring your own camp chair
If the weather is inclement we will meet in the Hall
Cole Harbour Woodside United Church 