Queens Jubilee - June 1-3

Come to Ilderton's celebration of the queen’s diamond jubilee

This weekend - June 1 - June 3, 2012

Afternoon Tea - Friday, June 1, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Ilderton public library
Children, adults and seniors are invited to enjoy tea and treats, and share memories of 60 years of her majesty’s reign.

Commemorative tree planting - Saturday, June 2, 11:00 a.m., Heritage park
Local dignitaries such as Bev Shipley, Al Edmonson and Eleanor Little will mark the occasion at the site of the new playground.

Community picnic - Saturday, June 2, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Heritage park
Bring your own picnic, and/or buy hotdogs and hamburgers from local service groups;
Enjoy a tea tent, local musicians, displays and games and events for the children;
Delight in the music of the royals (“fifty years of the best music ever” - Something for all ages. www.theroyalsband.com)

Special church service - Sunday, June 3, 10:00 a.m., Grace Anglican Church
Join us for a special service of thanksgiving.

Jubilee concert - Sunday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., Grace Anglican Church
Angus Sinclair plays music from the 60 years of the queen’s reign – and requests from the audience! (tickets $14)
For more information, see www.ilderton.ca/jubilee or call 519-666-0394.

I hope that you can come out and play!

Happy parenting,
Jean

Easter Egg Hunt - April 7th at 10am

The Optimist Annual Easter Egg Hunt is taking place on Saturday April the 7th at 10am at Heritage Park.

• The hunt begins at 10am sharp but arrive by 9:45 to be ready
• The Easter bunny will arrive at 9:45am
• Children ages 2-8 are welcome to participate
• This event will take place rain or shine
• Remember to bring your Easter baskets 
• This is a free event provided by the Optimist Club but food for the food drive is a welcome donation

Visit the Optimist Website for more information:

www.ilderton.optimistcanada.ca

Happy parenting,

Jean

Ilderton Baseball

Registration is now open for the 2012 Summer Season for Ilderton Baseball.

They offer a mixed beginner program for kids aged 4- 9, a girls program aged 10-22 and a boys program aged 10-19.

The games play at Heritage park baseball diamond - located at Hyde Park Road and Ilderton Road.

To register, visit the Ilderton Baseball website.

Get your kids active and have fun!

Happy parenting,

Jean

Cash Calendars

Have you seen the sign for the Cash Calendars and wondered what that was all about?

The Cash Calendars are a fundraiser for the Optimist Club sold at the price of $20 and there is a prize board of $8600.00 to be won!

There are daily winners based on the Ontario Pick 3 Lottery results.  If your number is picked you will win anywhere between $50 and $300!

You can also win more than once!

The funds raised will be going toward playground equipment for young children at Heritage Park.

For tickets for this great cause, contact Brian Hanlon at 519-666-2130 or email bjhanlon@sympatico.ca

You can find the winners here and get more information:
http://www.ilderton.optimistcanada.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16:cash-calendar&catid=2:dernieres-nouvelles