So how it is going despite the chilly temperatures? Have you been inspired by our Community Resolutions series? I have been hearing about some of the activities you have taken up so far as a result of the challenge, and it seems you are having some good fun.
I heard about one family that instead of watching Downtown Abbey, they invited their neighbours over for an evening of conversation and warm chocolate pudding cake. Another couple visited friends who featured their photos from their recent Greek cruise…now that would take them away from thinking of winter. Another person took along her grand-daughter to visit her aunt. Another called up some seniors for a chat to bring them up to date on news from the website. Other neighbours were planning to have a once-a-week get-together with no particular purpose other than just to enjoy each other’s company…now those are great neighbours.
We just introduced resolution #2 where you can get a little more fit and get up earlier in the morning to enjoy Joyful Fitness classes at Riverview Community Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. beginning on February 4th. Link to story here.
Now for Community Resolution #3…
Learn something new.
Google can be a great way to find out the answer to just about anything that comes to your mind, but how do we turn this challenge into a community building resolution?
Clyde River Lecture Series
This coming Saturday, January 26th, you can come along to the first of a series of lectures at Riverview Community Centre from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For the complete schedule, link to the story here.
As well Kerrilee York has been investigating what the Cornwall Public Library has to offer us. The library is located in the Cornwall Town Hall building. Pam who brought along books to Art in the Park last August is a great resource. Here is what Kerrilee found out:
Cornwall Public Library
Address, telephone and email:
39 Lowther Drive, Cornwall
902-629-8416, x. 229
Email: cornwall@gov.pe.ca
Library hours:
Monday – closed
Tuesdays – 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday – 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Sunday – closed
How to get a library card: There is no cost, you just require a valid ID with proof of address
Books: Great range of books covering literature, learning subjects and hobbies/crafts along with magazines, CDs, DVDs and videos.
Programs for children: They have a lap-sit program for babies/toddlers 3 months to 2 years old on Thursdays at 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. where they sing nursery rhymes and other fun songs for young ones. Kerrilee brought along her twins Katherine and Victoria to this program as featured in the slide show photos. They have story time on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:00 am for ages 3 to 5 years old.
Valentine’s Day Activity: They are hosting a Valentine’s Day Program for children of all ages on Saturday, February 9th at 10:30 a.m. where they will feature a Valentine story and craft activity.
Learn more about e-readers: They will provide help to anyone who has e-readers, whether it is your iPad, Kobo or even your laptop, on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 to 5:00 pm – You can source e-books through the library here.
Origami Classes: Learn the traditional art of Japanese paper-folding on Tuesdays at 5:o0 pm.
Art exhibits: They have exhibit space just outside the library room and are currently showcasing “Six Feet of Winter” by Alyse Nicholson.
Live and learn!
Clyde River 
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