December 26, 2011
January/February 2012 Newsletter

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012 EDITION

"BIG NEWS"

                                                                                                                 

Bowl logo Tim Hortons    

2012 Bowl for Kids Sake Chairperson is David Murphy
Honorary Chairperson is Soccer Great Christina Julien!

 

It’s that time of year again. That’s right, it’s bowling season. What better reason to get out and knock a few down than to raise money for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Cornwall and District.
 
This is the fundraiser that sets the tone for the entire year for our agency! We need your help to make this event BIG! Last year we raised 75,000, This year let’s beat that! It easy to do!
 
The 2012 Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake will take place in Cornwall on Saturday February 4, 2012 at the Olympia Bowl and Nativity Lanes.
 
The 2012 Counties Challenge Cup will take place at the Chesterville Bowling Lanes on Sunday February 5, 2012.
 
Please help us promote and encourage the community to participate.  Need kits for your workplace, family or friends.  Give us a call.  Team entry forms and sponsor sheets are available at the office.  Please contact
BBBS office at 613 933-8035 or bellnet.ca
 

It’s not about bowling. It’s about KIDS.

 

Ultramar Logo Big Brothers Big Sister of Cornwall was selected as one of the 3 local children charities to receive funding from the Ultramar Foundation.  BBBS received $4000 which will go towards the screening, training and operation of our 7 mentoring programs.

The Ultramar Foundation was created for the purpose of helping organizations that are dedicated to the well being of both communities and individuals.

  

CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER........children

Everyone at “Big Brothers Big Sisters” would like to send a BIG thank you to the Recreation Committee.  The Christmas party on December 4th, 2011 was a great success. Big smiles, full bellies and hearty laughs were had by all that attended. The rock climbing and bouncy gym were an amazing addition.  Thanks to our “Bigs” and staff Anne, Marian, Carolin , Amanda , Ashley, Pam,  Kate and Megan for making the best Christmas party ever.

 

 

 Value Village

If you’re cleaning out your closets, moving, or making room for new stuff, please drop off your gently used goods at Value Village and help support BBBS.  All on site donations translate into funds, which help support all 7 of our mentoring programs.  Tell a friend!

 

 

Storm Realty

STORM Realty is a "BIG DEAL" to us.  Please help us spread the word that for every house that is bought or sold with a STORM Realtor Big Brothers Big Sisters gets a donation. 

 

 

 

 

 

Donation Circle

The following people have made a BIG difference by donating items for us to share with matches and families. Thanks for being a “BIG DEAL”.

    Laurencrest donated 6 Ottawa Senators tickets

    CSE Consulting donated 10 NHL Alumni Tickets

    BMO Lancaster donated 45 gifts for kids

    Dream maker Productions donated 50 Aladdin tickets

    Moe’s Hockey donated skates and hockey equipment

    96.1 donated 6 colts tickets

    Holly Wilson from Corus donated Ottawa Senators tickets NHL Alumni tickets and Kraft Show in Ottawa

    Ellen Turner of RBC donated $500

    ODESSA Auto donated Christmas for 2 families

    United Way sponsored a family Christmas and had 5 of our littes at their x-mas  party

  

 

A special shout out and thank you to Christal Huizinga from Zumba Cornwall for raising $600 for Big Brothers Big Sisters!  Christal along with 30 of her wonderful Zumba peeps donated their time and money  to Zumba Caroling in Sunrise Acres on Saturday December17th.  Thanks to all that made this a great success.  This money will be going to the recreation committee to help plan upcoming events for our matches.

 

 

  

MOVIE NIGHT! showtime

The Rec. Association has organized a Movie Night Wednesday January 11th, 2012 from 530-8 at the Cornwall Public Library. We will be serving Billy K’s hotdogs and fries and have cookies for dessert. We will also have popcorn to snack on throughout the movie. Please sign up with the office.hot dog 2

WHEN:           Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
WHERE:         Cornwall Public Library
ADDRESS      45 Second St. E
TIME:            530pm-8pm

COST:            $5.00 per person

 

 

 

GRAB YOUR SNOWSUITS!

We have organized a day of TUBING at Mont Saint Sauveur. (Mont Avila) again this year. We will be leaving the BBBS Office at 8:30am and be back for 5pm on Saturday February 25th. You can pack a lunch, or you can purchase it there. The cost for this event will be $10 per person. ($20 per match) and then $5 each additional in a Big Bunch. Please remember to bundle up in order to stay warm on this fun-filled day. There are places to warm up and rest. The maximum number of people is 48, as the bus will only hold that many, so please don’t delay, SIGN UP TODAY at 613-933-8035.

 

Please sign up with the office.

 

WHEN:           Saturday February 25th, 2012
WHERE:        BBBS for Bus departure
ADDRESS:   101 Third St. West
TIME:              830am-5pm
COST:            $10 per person for regular match ($20.00)
                        $5.00 each additional person in Big Bunch matches

 

BIGS’ BIRTHDAYS

January

Sandra Tosatto                    January 3

Christine Bojarski                January 5

Lucy Smith                          January 25

 

February

Jennifer Bowen                   February 2

Joanne Bouchard                February 6

Francine Vaillancourt           February 7

Lois MacCosham                 February 13

Chloé Willard                      February 23

Marcella Leblanc                 February 27

 

 

MATCH ANNIVERSARIES

January

Natasha Page & Alexandra                     January 8, 2010

Holly Matte & Cara                                January 14, 2009

Jean-Marc Tessier with Wyatt                 January 18, 2011

Cheryl Brink with Bethanie                    January 20, 2011

Ina Morris with Tatyanna                       January 24, 2011

Jennifer Berard & Kody                         January 26, 2006                 Cross Gender

Tammy Lomond & Tiffany                      January 27, 2010

Jake & Donna Villemaire & Patrick          January 28, 2008                 Couples

 

 

February

Earle DePass                                           February 9, 2005              Big for a Day

Susan Wallwork & Keri                              February 9, 2010

Jennifer Bowen & Madison                         February 9, 2010

Alan Brown & Brennan                              February 10, 2010  

Pam Bowen & Karine                                February 29, 2008

 

NEW MATCHES

Tracy Lynn Champagne with Briana        November 7, 2011

Natasha Ferguson with Braydon              November 29, 2011             Cross Gender

Norma Lucus with Emilie                        December 16, 2011




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