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It’s Never the Things You Think
by Susan Gesner

With this collection of anecdotes and ruminations, Susan Gesner delivers a much-needed reminder of the joy to be found in everyday life. Whether she’s facing her fear in a step-dancing recital, finding community with fiddlers or taking a moment to appreciate a quiet Sunday at Quiznos with her elderly father, It’s Never the Things You Think is sure to lighten your heart. Cailleah Scott-Grimes and Cressida Frey, both from Toronto, provide the wonderful illustrations.

Susan Gesner is an environmental facilitator and consultant who lives in Belfountain.  https://www.inthehills.ca/2021/11/the-year-in-books-2021/  http://caledoncitizen.com/   Page 47 

Susan will be signing her books this Saturday December 11th at Higher Ground Cafe, Belfountain,  2:00 till 5:00pm or closing or as long as people want to show up. These books sell for $25 plus 5% GST, and you can get them directly from Susan, or order them online at Susangesner.com

Important message from Region of Peel:

You are affected by the waste collection strike in Peel. Continue putting garbage and organics at the curb on your garbage day. No collection during recycling week. Get details
 

These are some other wonderful holiday news items we would like to share with you.  In lieu of the annual potluck,  we would like to ask we light up all of Belfountain on December 24^th.    Caledon Mountain Estates have always made a special evening outdoor event.  This year, we hope all of Belfountain will be alight with dancing Luminaria.     Luminaria has been a Belfountain tradition for decades.  Join your neighbours in lighting up the neighbourhood and guiding Santa’s journey.    As the sun sets on December 24^th, light up the darkness with Luminaria.  (see below for information how to get your bags).   Belfountain will be sparkling this year with the Christmas tree lighting and Jingle Walk on Dec 11^th at 6pm and the Christmas Home Decorating Contest.

Please let us know if you need any further details at info@belfountain.ca.

Santa’s mailbox will be inside the Higher Ground Café in Belfountain.  Starting December 4 children of all ages may drop off their letters to Santa (don’t forget to include your home address so Santa can write back).  Children will also receive a complimentary small Hot Chocolate from Higher Ground.

“Remember when…..” books If you are looking for a unique and informative stocking stuffer, for $10.00 consider the book “Remember when….”  Written by Bernice Trimble a long time Belfountain resident and historical author.  Lots of interesting facts and old photographs of Belfountain.  This is a fundraiser for the BCO.  Books are available in the Higher Ground Café or please contact the treasurer@belfountain.ca for more information and pick-up.

Belfountain Historical Poster Also available for $20.00, Nicola Ross, local journalist and Belfountain resident has designed a delightful poster with extensive research into the historical homes of the hamlet. To request and pick up (contact less), please contact treasurer@belfountain.ca. 

Luminaria bags The BCO has ordered slightly bigger Luminaria bags this year.  This should help keep them from scorching if it’s windy. A couple of proven tricks can make a difference and you will be able to save many of the bags for next year as well.

$4.00 for a bundle of 20. Contact the treasurer@belfountain.ca  for information and orders.

Try the following for a safe display and easy clean-up:

1. double fold the top of the bag down a couple of inches to make a collar which will help stabilize the bag and prevent scorching
2. try “stubby” votive candles (Watson brand at the Dollar Store works well), instead of tea lights. They are 1 1/2″ and last about 8 hours 
3. an aluminum tartlet shell, placed in a pint size mason jar, then into the bag, works beautifully 

Bonus: a safe and easy clean-up with no cat litter to deal with.

Don’t forget to post photos in the Christmas 2021 album at What’s Happening in Belfountain?? Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/246564209324183 or send your photos in by email  info@belfountain.ca to be entered to win There GLOWS the neighbourhood!!

Win a prize from the GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co. , Treehouse Pottery or The Common Good .. more to come!!     

Enjoy everyone’s outdoor lights and decorations during the Jingle Walk on Dec 11th.  Judging will take place December 17th.  

Environmental Defense are running a full page ad in the Toronto Star Dec. 12 2021.   

We would like your feedback indicating if you support the B.C.O. appearing as a supporter to the objection.       We need your response by November 30 please.

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The Common Good is beginning a film series that addresses memory and forgetting concerning urgent social issues. Our first series of Indigenous issues or Canada’s “shadow history,” which we openly acknowledge as Canada’s Shadow History. 

Our inaugural screening this November 13, 2021, from 6:30-9:30, is activated by many crew primarily hosted by Payton Bray, Sophie Harper and Lisa YK (owner)  from The Common Good. We decided to screen “Rhymes for Young Ghouls.”, which deals with the exigencies of the Rez school system. Bring your cozies, sleeping bags, blankets pillows, as seating is mainly on the floor. We will provide drinks and treats. Post movie, Lisa will moderate a discussion with Jenna Schuyler, an Indigenous activist and Metis womxn. If we’re lucky, there will be a song too.

The Common Good is a close group of highly engaged young womxn that are eager to participate in current event conversations with integrity. As a team, we spend a fair portion of our time in discussion. Our books and makers reflect how we see how culture, commerce, wellness, mental health, and art intersect.

As they intersect each youth with Lisa’s support and her outside resources from the art and academic community, they will assist each youth in a project that will enhance their understanding and develop their curiosity and cultural diversity literacy. A core competency is required by Universities and key community activators now. We believe the film represents that thoughtful research and touches on the complexity of the issues.

We encourage youth to bring their families to extend these conversations. We Also encourage questions that seem “off code” or “tone deaf” to be asked because that is how we learn.

RSVP to: thecommongoodgeneral@gmail.com

subject: November Film Screening

Vaccination is required

We are excited to meet you.

xo

The Common Good Crew