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Cross Country Calendar Hudson & Mitbena WI, Temiakaming South Members from the Hudson and Milberta Women's Institutes have formed a singing group called the Crumbling Grannies. They have over 90 songs they sing on a variety of topics. including health. age. government. and even their husbands. In fact. they will sing about almost anything! Dromore Wt. Grey South Dromore Women's Institute members gathered for the Official opening of a new Community Park in which they had taken an interest. The same afternoon. the crowd and officials moved to the former site of the Dromore Institute Hall. A huge boulder with an attached plaque outlining the history of the “all now stands in its place. The plaque was unveiled by Institute member Hilde Echlin. Chairol‘the Hall Memorial Commit< tee. Perth South District WI This District promoted the Women's Insti- tute and "the Intemational Year of the Family at local fairs throughout the fall. 'Ihey also sold over 204) Adelaide Iloodless Roses to members and friends. with the proceeds go- in),’ to the Adelaide Hoodlcss Homestead. the Erland Lee (Museumt Home and the HMO ot'l'ice, Lakelet Wt. Huron East This Hranch prepared a float and took part In a Historical Fair Parade in the nearby Village ot‘(‘|iftortl. Every year the McDonalds Corners Women '5 Institute members lmm Lana/it South District make a quilt to be rattled of! at their Fail Bazaar and Tea. Pictured above IS one of the groups most capable out/tars. Life Member Mary Robinson 14 Home a Country, Winter '94 Sparrow Lake WI. Simcoe East This Branch donated two apple trees which were planted at the opening ceremonies of the nearby Kilwonhy Park. Nelson WI. Halton A "Tea Party," complete with a bake and craft sale. was enjoyed by members of this Branch and their guests. The Lowville United Church Choral Singers provrded the entertainment. Mary Sherwood was pre- sented thl‘l a gift of appreciation for the many lclten. cards and flowers she sent to commutiin shut-ins on behalfof the Nelson Branch. Proceeds of$ | 00 from the sale were donated to the FWIO Head- quarters Fund. Carluke WI, Wentworth South District’s fall board meeting. Mary Knccbone. (‘urator- Iloxtcss of the Erland Lee (Museum) Home. received a cheque for Sl-tSJX front Sheila Lyttle. District Director of the CarIuLe Branch. The meeting was held in the Drive House at the Museum where a Wishing wcll fordonationsdis- played this sign: “It costs $145.73 every day to keep the Museum opcn." This Branch gaxe tangible support In the Museum where Institute work originated in 1897. At the chtwnrth South ' Crowtand WI, Wetland East Last fall. Crowtand WI members gathered for a Thanksgiving Harvest Potluck Lunch. followed by a mystery tour. North and South Ranfrew District WI These Districts combined their efforts to enter a float in the opening and closing pa- rades at the International Plowing Match held in Renfrew County. The theme was the International Year of the Family. and the figures on the float were dressed as lions to coincide with the popular Lion King movie. Moyle WI, Brant North Topics ofdiscussion at Branch meetings in 1994 included: the importance of reading to young children to establish Iife~long reading habits: the work of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind; and. the proper and improper use of pesticides and the introduc- tion of Environmental Farm Plans. Victoria East District WI For the second year. Women's Institutes from this District held a Big Bucks Euchre and Luncheon at the Burnt River-Somewillt. Centre. Each of the nine Branches in the District contributed muffins for the coffee breaks and pics for the luncheon. People came from all over the County to this suc- cessful money-raiser. The York Centre District Women‘s Institute held an Open House to honour one of their members for receiving the Senator Cairine Wilson Trophy and Rose Bowi. Loreen Amber (above) train the Vendor! Women's Institute won the prestigious award Ior her assay. “A Little Known HISfOfiCaI E van! " The award was presented tor the first rim r at the FWtC Convention in t 95 7, also to a membe tram York Centre - Rhoda Jarvis.