DRAYTON - It was a full house at the Drayton United Church on March 18 for the quarterly meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington.
East Wellington FHT workshops in April
The East Wellington Family Health Team has another batch of health worshops organized for April:
Should children attend funerals?
I’m often asked the question: “Should I bring my kids to the funeral?” While this is not a one-size-fits-all answer, I would say yes.
End-of-life planning can be gift to grieving loved ones: hospice experts
GUELPH – Just in case.
Arranging life insurance early on can help bring peace of mind
MOUNT FOREST – It is never too early to think about estate and funeral planning.
‘Dying to Talk’: conversations on dying can help people live life fully
MOUNT FOREST – When it comes to death and dying, RoseAnne Desmarais, a “death doula” and member of the End of Life Doula Association of Canada, believes talking about it can bring comfort and help people “live every moment.”
Graham A. Giddy Funeral Homes: the way people say goodbye has changed
FERGUS – The way people say goodbye and honour lost loved ones has changed in the past several decades.
A breath of fresh air: Giving indoor cats a taste of the Great Outdoors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Most of our canine companions go outside multiple times a day – a walk around the neighbourhood, playing in the backyard, visiting the local dog park – but their kitty cat counterparts rarely have the same opportunities.
Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid headline IICSI’s first show in new ImprovLab
GUELPH – The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) is bringing in the Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid for an inspiring evening of music, movement and a panel discussion on April 17 at 7:30pm.
Full weekend at Fergus Grand Theatre with Anne of Green Gables the Musical
FERGUS – The story of Anne of Green Gables the Musical, presented by Playful Fox Productions, was a hit with all ages on the weekend of March 22, 23 and 24.
Puppetry seminar at Fergus public library
FERGUS - A seminar called Puppetry: Wearing Many Hats, held on March 24 at the Fergus public library, featured Puppets Elora chaired by Annerose Schmidt and her hand-made puppets.
Ballet Jörgen takes to the stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The ballet is coming to Fergus.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts Tartan Day performance for the McKiddies
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is getting in on the festivities planned for downtown Fergus on National Tartan Day on April 6.
Museum and archives hosts annual Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts will return to the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) from April 18 to June 30.
Headwaters Arts presents ‘Rejuvenation’ opening reception
ALTON – Headwaters Arts third members’ show of 2024 titled, “Rejuvenation”, fills the Headwaters Arts Gallery with unique, vibrant and colourful works that depict each artist’s interpretation of the “brushing away of winter” and the exciting new possibilities that spring brings.