Dec. Dates & Potluck Reminder

Hey all! Just a reminder that we're potlucking (is that a word? it is now!) this Sunday Dec. 12th at 3:30pm at Paul & Kerry's house. We'll aim to eat right at 5 pm. If you haven't yet signed up to bring a dish, please shoot me an email so we can figure it out!

Other Dec. dates are as follows:

Tues. Dec. 14th - Regular meeting at Paul & Kerry's house

Tues. Dec. 21st - St. Christopher's for service project

Then we're taking a break for Christmas. We'll resume in the New Year. I'm assuming Jan. 4th - but we'll confirm that and announce it.

Thanks!

Location Change for Next Week and Reminder

Hey all,

Just a couple of reminders. We are having a change in location for next week (Nov. 30th) and are meeting at Ben & Jane's. Their address is:

353 Monica Cr.

Burlington

Thanks for hosting us this upcoming week Ben & Jane!

Also, just a reminder that the deadline for the AIDS care kits is fast approaching. Completed kits need to be handed into The Meeting House on Dec. 5th. There will be an area set up in the crush space for you to drop them off. If you have a partial kit that you need help completing, please bring it to Home Church on Nov. 30th (next week).

Thanks!

AIDS Care Kit Contents

Hi all!

Just thought I'd post the updated content list for the AIDS care kits (this is different than what was on the sheet given out at Church). I think we discussed collecting them at our Nov. 30th Home Church meeting, or else you can turn them into Church on December 5th.

If you'd like any other info about the kits, you can visit this website

http://africa.themeetinghouse.ca/category/aids-care-kits/

2 large bars bath soap (in wrapper) *Provided by the kids in kidmax

2 large bars laundry soap (Some stores carry Fels Naptha ^®, Sunlight ^® or Zote ^® brands.)

2 hand-sized towels (medium weight, bright color) (approx. 46 cm x 61 cm/ 18″ x 24″)

1 set twin bed sheets with pillowcase (one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, one standard pillowcase) (option: 2 twin flat sheets, one standard pillowcase)

1 moisture-proof mattress cover (twin-size; fitted or flat)

1 box disposable rubber gloves (100-count; medium or large size; latex free)

1 container petroleum jelly (approx. 368 g / 13 oz; sealed in plastic bag)

1 container medicated body powder (e.g., Gold Bond; approx. 283 g / 10 oz)

1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40; assorted)

1 fingernail clipper (good quality)

5 small squeeze-tube toothpastes (approx. 130 ml / 6 oz; leave in box)

5 toothbrushes (adult size; leave in wrapper)

$100 to purchase Bibles and medicines for people living with AIDS, to train volunteers in basic home health care, and to provide food and travel allowances for volunteers. (Check to “MCC – AIDS Caregiver Kit”)

Thanks all!

November Dates - A little late

Hi Everyone! Here are the rest of the November dates.

Nov. 16th - Service Project at St. Christopher's

Snack - Suzy

Nov. 23rd

Worship - Cheri

Snack - Mary

Nov. 30th

Worship - Harriet

Snack - Gail

Also - some of us though it would be good to send a Christmas gift (monetary) to the child we sponsor through Compassion Canada. If you wish to contribute, we'll collect separately for it over the next couple meetings.

Thanks!

Jo's Goat Cheese Dip

Here is the recipe I promised:

Goat Cheese & Fig Dip

1 heaping cup chopped dried figs
1/4 cup chopped dried prunes
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 heaping tbsp. rinsed chopped capers
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 cup lightly toasted chopped walnuts
salt & pepper to taste

Mix all together & place over goat cheese (I use 2 logs 300 gm each spread in a 10" diameter round pan)

Warm and enjoy!

Jo

Nov. 2nd Pot Luck

Hey everyone! Here's the list so far of what we need/people are bringing for the potluck. If you haven't yet signed up, leave a comment on the blog or shoot me an email. Thanks.

A reminder that we're meeting at 6:30pm instead of our usual time though! See you there!

Appetizers

1. Jo

2.

Salad

1. Cheri

2. Carol

3.

Casserole

1. Craig & Cathy

2. Harriet

3. Gail

Dessert

1. Darryl & Jane

2. Kerry

3.

Hi Everyone: Rene here. Here's some up & coming dates concerning the Burlington Launch and our HC that you will be interested in. We have talked about each one of these so if you need more details please speak to either Clare or myself.

Sunday, November 7: West Hamilton Site Tour

Meet at the Ancaster Silver City at 7:30am. It's the same weekend as the time change so we actually gain a hour! It'll be a long but interesting morning and the tour includes lunch!!

Sunday, December 5: Burlington Site Christmas Social

This will be a potluck open to everyone to help identify Burlingtonians one to another before the site launches in Jan. We will meet at some location in Burlington yet to be determined!! Hold the date!

Sunday, December 12: Rockwood HC Christmas Potluck

We plan to meet at Paul & Kerry's at 3 or 3:30pm.

Okay. That's all for now. See you soon!