Centreton Men's Shed

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Looking for just the perfect gift for your hockey fan?
Here's your chance to own an original work of art by Hockey Night in Canada's Brian McFarlane.
Brian has released these works to me to sell on his behalf to help raise funds for Centreton Men's Shed.
He was the host and commentator on Hockey Night in Canada from 1965-1990.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.
He is also a prolific writer with over 90 published books and over 1.5 million sold.
Brian loves to paint (even in his eighties) with acrylics being his favourite medium.
These beautiful landscapes and pond hockey depictions would make a great Christmas gift for the hockey fan in your family and may even be a valuable investment one day!
You can pick it from me or have it shipped, send me your address if you would like a quote on cost of shipping.
I can deliver in the Northumberland County area. Don't forget to note the painting's item number when ordering.
Prices range from $100 -$350.
Thanks for taking a peek - Stew Babcock
Call or text me at 905-903-6511

!!! A FAN CALL NOW INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE!!!
I asked Brian if he would make a call to the buyer/recipient to talk hockey for 5 minutes with one of the greatest commentators and he said he would be delighted, and boy can he talk hockey! Make this the best Christmas gift ever for your hockey fan family member or friend!
Checkout this interview about his paintings:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=LN5C08kLmRY

We are proud to congratulate our fellow Shed member Brian McFarlane on being appointed to the Order of Canada!
Brian was the host and commentator of Hockey Night in Canada for 25 years and one was one of the game’s biggest supporters and was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.
With over 90 published books and over 1.5 million sold he is also a prolific writer of books on the sport.
He also loves to paint (even in his eighties) with acrylics being his favourite medium.
Brian and his wonderful wife Joan live in Stouffville and have a summer home here in Grafton.
Well done Brian and kudos to you Joan because we know behind ever great man is a great woman.

Thank you to Mary Catherine O'Neill for sending me the link to this amazing video produced by the Sandy Bay Sirens walking group. They took up the Centreton Library's challenge to make a Halloween video. Take a moment to check it out...

Sandy Bay - Covid Mask - YouTube Sandy Bay Sirens is a walking group who accepted the Alnwick Haldimand Public Library "2020 Halloween Challege" to make a halloween video.

Last Saturday morning a few of us met at the walking trail behind the Grafton Arena. None of us had walked it before and found it to be a pleasant 20 minute hike through an lovely old cedar forest which some might describe as enchanted (I was hoping to see some little people peeking out from behind the trees). We hope to make this a regular event and will choose our next walk at this Thursday's meeting. Stay posted for the location and come join us for a little exercise and a lot of "yarn spinning" PS - Don't forget your refreshment and mask.

Did you know that Centreton Men's Shed had the second largest amount of money raised for the Cornerstone Walk A Mile walk? We raised $3700. We also had the longest walk of all the groups participating, 5 km along County Rd 22. Great work Shedders!

Happy Thanksgiving Shedders!
Hope you and yours enjoy this day, if not together, then by whatever means you have at hand. Take a few moments to reach out to reach out and touch base with those that are spending this day alone, it may just make their day!
Now if I can only find my turkey dinner pants...

We got the OK to start meeting at the Centreton Community Hall. We had our first meeting (since we were shutdown due to Covid last March) last Thursday and 6 of us showed up. We have to abide by the guidelines set out by the township which is no more than 10 people and observing social distancing and masks on at all times. It was a good meeting and looking forward to this coming Thursday. Anyone wishing to join us can meet us 9am Oct 15 at the hall. Wear your mask and bring your own coffee,tea or water etc.

Great Job Shedders!
$3700 in pledges!
No broken hips!
No ambulance rides!
And a good time had by all!
Hats off and many thanks to our donors and to our walkers:
Brian Nulls, Wayne Hillier, Jim O'Neill, Phil Kift, Geoff Hodgson, Bill Ferguson, Bill McDonnell From Centreton Men's Shed and also Andrew Hall from Cornerstone who joined us on our 5km walk (according to my GPS) from Centreton Library to Scenery Drive Restaurant at Hwy 45 & 22.
Nicely done guys and a big thank you also to Mary Catherine O'Neill and Margaret Adebayo for setting up a much appreciated water station and to the Nelson family for their much needed pit stop and for cheering us on with your noise makers and finally And to Gail and the staff at Scenery Drive Restaurant, thank you for being the Oasis at the end of our trek - Stew Babcock

Come join your fellow shedders Saturday Sept 26th in supporting Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre by participating in Walk A Mile In Her Shoes https://cornerstonenorthumberland.ca/

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 year.
You can have you friends and family sponsor you at this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/83234/ at make a donation. Thank you for your support. No contribution is too small as we hope to raise $5,000 for Cornerstone

Any questions you can call
Stew Babcock 905-903-6511
Bill McDonnell 416-948-2615
PS Please let us know if you will be there - Stew

Men's Shed, Centreton - Walk A Mile 2020 Last year, our newly formed group

Hey fellow shedders, join us this Sunday Sept 20th at Shelter Valley Creek Golf Course at 1pm for an informal round of golf with your fellow members.
SVCGC is a lovley 9 hole with mature trees and ponds where you might see a snapping turtle or two.
You can walk or rent a power cart $10 (if available) only takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.
Sorry - no golf club rentals.
The owner Kathy Brouwer will be donating a portion of the green fees to support our shed. Thank you Kathy
$18 green fee and snacks and drinks are available.
Please let me/us know if you will be there so we know how many.
See ya at the clubhouse - Stew Babcock
Here's their link
https://www.sheltervalleycreek.ca/

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Centreton Men's Shed updated their phone number.

Centreton Men's Shed updated their website address.

https://www.northumberlandccc.com/

Men
Men can receive one to one counselling to help them address issues that come from:

Mild to moderate mental health including depression, anxiety, phobias, self-harm,
Substance misuse
Family problems including separation, relationship breakdowns, children and teens from biological and blended families
Emotional issues arising from childhood bullying, abuse and instability while growing up
Emotional issues arising from current stressful situations such as job loss, problems with workmates or other adults in their lives
Grief – from losing important people and things in their lives
Violence against men

Northumberland Community Counselling Centre - NCCC Northumberland Community Counselling Centre - NCCC

Recently a few of our members led by Gaye Hoskins, donated their time and skills to help out Haldimand Court Apartments in Grafton. The retirement home needed a couple of picnic tables refinished and a new one built to their specifications to enable easier access to seating for their senior tenants. With help from Wayne Hillier, Trevor Holmes and Phil Kift, Gaye and crew stripped and sanded the 6 ft and 8 ft tables and then painted them.
This took quite a bit of time and then Gaye and Wayne commenced building the square one with the 4 individual double seats from the plans provided by Haldimand Court who also provided the materials for the build.
Nice job guys! And a big thank you to Gaye's son for the use of his wonderful shop - couldn't have done it without your shop.

"Men don't talk face to face - they talk shoulder to shoulder, usually while doing something with their hands". I came across that quote while googling "men's sheds" and it's true. We don't communicate with each other the same way women do for some reason.
Anyway, that's my segue into inviting local men to come and learn more about Men's Sheds while enjoying breakfast Saturday Feb 8 at 9am at the Centreton Community Hall. Our special guest speaker will be Janelle Eisler from Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre. She is the Manager of Community Engagement and will be speaking to us about the role Cornerstone plays in the community and the support and services they provide to those in need.
We are looking forward to finding ways we can be of help to the centre and their clients.
Be sure to mark your calendar so you don’t miss this speaker.

Please come out to the breakfast and share this with any men you know.

Where - Centreton Community Centre
When - Saturday Feb 8th @ 9am
Price - $5