News of Oxford WSA season 2014-2015
May 2015
The new executive team has been chosen.
The members of the 2015/2016 executive team are: Karin VanLith, Gerda Schrijver, Maria Donkers, Gerda Pier, Jolanda Laan, Wendy Colcuc, Patti Bell and Charlotte Egli. They are already working on the program for the new season.
The postponed meeting from April will be on Thursday May 14, 2015 at the Omafra building in Woodstock at 8:00 pm
“Shovel to Spoon”
The Local Community Food Centre is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to alleviating food insecurity in Stratford and Perth County. Their programs are dedicated to enabling self-identified food insecure individuals with skills in the areas of growing, cooking and advocating for good food.
The Shovel to Spoon program is run for 14 weeks, and focuses on the life skills of growing and cooking nutritious food, then sharing the food made with the program participants. As a result, their participants get education in hygiene and safety in the kitchen and garden, cooking and gardening instruction, nutritious meals at each session, and an opportunity to get out and socialize. Often participants become friends outside of the program. In there last session per program, the participants run a restaurant to demonstrate to family and friends their acquired skills.
Their clients for this program are generally referred by social agencies such as Family Services and Canadian Mental Health Association.
You still can sign up for our June Bus trip to Durndun Castle and the Botanical Gardens in Hamilton.
Lunch and diner provided for members.
Bring your registration form and cheque to the meeting tomorrow and you are good to go on June 16, 2015.
“Shovel to Spoon”
The Local Community Food Centre is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to alleviating food insecurity in Stratford and Perth County. Their programs are dedicated to enabling self-identified food insecure individuals with skills in the areas of growing, cooking and advocating for good food.
The Shovel to Spoon program is run for 14 weeks, and focuses on the life skills of growing and cooking nutritious food, then sharing the food made with the program participants. As a result, their participants get education in hygiene and safety in the kitchen and garden, cooking and gardening instruction, nutritious meals at each session, and an opportunity to get out and socialize. Often participants become friends outside of the program. In there last session per program, the participants run a restaurant to demonstrate to family and friends their acquired skills.
Their clients for this program are generally referred by social agencies such as Family Services and Canadian Mental Health Association.
You still can sign up for our June Bus trip to Durndun Castle and the Botanical Gardens in Hamilton.
Lunch and diner provided for members.
Bring your registration form and cheque to the meeting tomorrow and you are good to go on June 16, 2015.
March 2015
Our march meeting was very well attended with more as 50 members there. The topic "Farming with family ain't always easy" was very interesting and Mark Junkin explained to us a lot about succession planning and the issues that can bring this to a farm family.
February 2015
The Winter workshop our Big Bee Day was very interesting and was liked a lot by the attending members.
We learned a lot about Bees and what they mean for the agriculture business. Wendy Colcuc told us about the need of Bees on their blueberry farm and Albert de Vries from clovermead adventure and Apiaries talked about the pollination and gave us a good understanding of the importance of bees. We also had a Honey tasting what was very yummie. the lunch by Chrissy's catering was also very good. The wax candle making in the afternoon was a lot of fun to.
Pictures will follow later.
We learned a lot about Bees and what they mean for the agriculture business. Wendy Colcuc told us about the need of Bees on their blueberry farm and Albert de Vries from clovermead adventure and Apiaries talked about the pollination and gave us a good understanding of the importance of bees. We also had a Honey tasting what was very yummie. the lunch by Chrissy's catering was also very good. The wax candle making in the afternoon was a lot of fun to.
Pictures will follow later.
January 2015
The New Years social was a great success with good food, good music, nice games and a lot fun. Gerda Schrijver and Mardine Pelders told us about their upcoming charity trip and had a fundraiser.
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December 2014
We wish all our Oxford WSA members and sponsors a very
Happy, Healthy peaceful & Wonderful 2015.
Unfortunately something is wrong with the picture page as soon as I fixed the error I will place the beautiful pictures of this season.
Here already two from the December meeting. The 1st one is from our Oxford WSA choir and the second from the members whit the wreath they made.
Here already two from the December meeting. The 1st one is from our Oxford WSA choir and the second from the members whit the wreath they made.
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We want to bring to you attention that there are still tickets available for
our New Years social on January 9 2015
“New Years Social” “Snowball Ball” Dance with the “ Infra Red”
Bring your spouse/friend, dance, socialize and celebrate, if possible dressed all in white, we leave this up to you!
Please remember that this evening is only for our members and one guest each. We will have a lovely sit-down dinner followed by coffee and dessert. Then we will enjoy the sounds of the “InfraRed” Band, a live band, with a big sound, dynamic rhythms, a versatile selection of music, and always ready to provide entertainment with a polish. “InfraRed” continually updates for the best repertoire and perform all music styles including 50’s, Oldies, Country, Smooth Jazz, Latin, Calypso and more!
If you aren’t in the mood to swing with the music, just sit back and take in the cool beats and celebrate the New Year with WSA!
you can order tickets until January 2nd Noon!!
November 2014
November 30 2014
I have to let you know that all the spaces for the wreath making are full.
This evening the oxford WSA choir will sing their Christmas songs to us.
I have to let you know that all the spaces for the wreath making are full.
This evening the oxford WSA choir will sing their Christmas songs to us.
November 28 2014
We had a great trip to the One of a kind show.
The show was really nice and lots to see.
Lots of art like wood work, ceramic, painting and fashion.
A variety of food and diverse shows and classes.
We were with 35 members and guests.
The bus from Cherry lines was nice unfortunately the traffic was very busy and the weather toke a change when we returned home.
Afterwards a lot of us went out for diner before driving back home.
All together we had a good day.
Unfortunately I forgot my camera so I don't have any pictures made.
We had a great trip to the One of a kind show.
The show was really nice and lots to see.
Lots of art like wood work, ceramic, painting and fashion.
A variety of food and diverse shows and classes.
We were with 35 members and guests.
The bus from Cherry lines was nice unfortunately the traffic was very busy and the weather toke a change when we returned home.
Afterwards a lot of us went out for diner before driving back home.
All together we had a good day.
Unfortunately I forgot my camera so I don't have any pictures made.
November 2 2014
The Choir has started again and has about 17 members, good luck ladies and enjoy.
Hiking trip : Mariette had organized a great hiking trip and all attending enjoyed it very much. The weather was good and the views beautiful. look at the picture page to see the pictures of this beautiful trip.
The Choir has started again and has about 17 members, good luck ladies and enjoy.
Hiking trip : Mariette had organized a great hiking trip and all attending enjoyed it very much. The weather was good and the views beautiful. look at the picture page to see the pictures of this beautiful trip.
November 1 2014
The October meeting with Matt walker was a great success with lots of members and guest attending.
The October meeting with Matt walker was a great success with lots of members and guest attending.
October 2014
Oct. 15, 2014
Tonight we have our 2nd meeting and the topic will be: “Milking and Farming in China” Matt Walker is a veterinarian in a 7-man dairy practice called Oxford Bovine. Oxford Bovine treats about 35000 dairy cows in Canada.
In November 2013 Matt went to China for C.L.G.A. This program is funded by the Canadian government, and helps with consulting agricultural businesses in different countries. The main focus this time was COW COMFORT. Matt visited a 1000 head and a 3000 head cow farm. Matt will tell us all about what farming is like in China in his fun presentation and slide show.
Further WSA news: *
please bring a female family member, friend or guest to this meeting who would probably like to hear the topic or likes to become a member to.
* To register for your membership or any other event bring a fully filled out register form.
* Payments for membership and events please by cheque only.
* If you register before November 1st 2014 we will be able to order a new personalized name tag for you.
Tonight we have our 2nd meeting and the topic will be: “Milking and Farming in China” Matt Walker is a veterinarian in a 7-man dairy practice called Oxford Bovine. Oxford Bovine treats about 35000 dairy cows in Canada.
In November 2013 Matt went to China for C.L.G.A. This program is funded by the Canadian government, and helps with consulting agricultural businesses in different countries. The main focus this time was COW COMFORT. Matt visited a 1000 head and a 3000 head cow farm. Matt will tell us all about what farming is like in China in his fun presentation and slide show.
Further WSA news: *
please bring a female family member, friend or guest to this meeting who would probably like to hear the topic or likes to become a member to.
* To register for your membership or any other event bring a fully filled out register form.
* Payments for membership and events please by cheque only.
* If you register before November 1st 2014 we will be able to order a new personalized name tag for you.
Oct. 3, 2014
Yesterday the executive team had a good meeting and made a new Executive picture.
Picture will be up at the Executive page soon.
Yesterday the executive team had a good meeting and made a new Executive picture.
Picture will be up at the Executive page soon.
September 2014
Our 1st meeting in September was a good one. Some new members have signed up and the topic was very interesting.
Pictures will follow.
Also this year we are going to have the Oxford WSA choir again, we and a lot of members are very pleased about that.
They will sing for us at our December meeting.
Pictures will follow.
Also this year we are going to have the Oxford WSA choir again, we and a lot of members are very pleased about that.
They will sing for us at our December meeting.
Start of the new season!!
We hope everybody had a great summer. Now we are going into the direction of Fall our meetings will start again.
Our first meeting is going to be on September 18 2014 at the Omafra building in Woodstock. We start at 8:00 pm.
We invite you all to bring a relative or friend or anyone you know who would be interested to come with you or would like to become a member to our meeting.
Our speaker for this evening will be Stefanie Nagerlschmitz. She is Farm show team lead & Communications of Canada's outdoor shows. She will talk to us about "The future People and Products of Canadian Agriculture ". She will speak about the future of Agriculture by drawing on her experiences at Canada's outdoor farm show and the Ontario Agricultural College. Whether looking at the latest equipment innovations or changes to agricultural education through schools like the University of Guelph, both play a pivotal role in shaping how Canadian farming will look like in 10, 15 or 50 years to come.
We hope to see you all and please fill out and bring your membership form
Our first meeting is going to be on September 18 2014 at the Omafra building in Woodstock. We start at 8:00 pm.
We invite you all to bring a relative or friend or anyone you know who would be interested to come with you or would like to become a member to our meeting.
Our speaker for this evening will be Stefanie Nagerlschmitz. She is Farm show team lead & Communications of Canada's outdoor shows. She will talk to us about "The future People and Products of Canadian Agriculture ". She will speak about the future of Agriculture by drawing on her experiences at Canada's outdoor farm show and the Ontario Agricultural College. Whether looking at the latest equipment innovations or changes to agricultural education through schools like the University of Guelph, both play a pivotal role in shaping how Canadian farming will look like in 10, 15 or 50 years to come.
We hope to see you all and please fill out and bring your membership form
