Hi Folks:

Firstly, an apology! 

The e-mail that was sent to you regarding the “Goldline Curling Sale” was really meant for wholesale group purchases.  Sorry about that!

You are probably taking some time to watch either the Scottie’s Tournament or curling on the Olympic stage (?GO, CANADA, GO!???).  And, isn’t it nice to be back on the ice again?

Please keep an eye on the e-mails from Joe regarding changes in our teams for the balance of the 2^nd series.  The information for the 3^rd series starting February 14^th ❤️(don’t forget to purchase some flowers or chocolates!!) will be sent by Joe in the next couple of days.

Lastly, mark March 25^th on your calendars for our ?”Trophy Spiel” – a two game event, with lunch afterwards.☝

While we are back on the ice, please remember to continue to be safe.  If you are feeling any symptoms, please don’t take any chances and remain at home.

Good Curling????,

Duncan.​​

We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity; more than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness.  Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.                  CHARLIE CHAPLIN.

Hi Folks:

With the re-opening of curling on Monday, we have a number of items to share with you in this message.  Here they are:

• If you are playing at Mississauga on Monday, January 31st, see the attached schedule – there have been some changes so please check the attached.
• Protocols are changing from day-to-day!  It is always wise to bring your CurlOn QR code and your Ontario QR Code showing that you are fully vaxxed just in case!  Our understanding at the moment is that the protocols at Mississauga have not changed.  Masks are required in the lounge area at all times.  Humber Seniors ask you to social distance and wear your masks in the nice shed – the exceptions being those who are throwing rocks, one sweeper, and the Skip who is calling the progression of the stone.  As a reminder, sweeping will be by one to the “T” line and there is no sweeping allowed behind the “T” line. 
• As a reminder to all, if you are sick, do not come to the rink!  We want all members to continue to be safe.  Let’s not let our guard down.
• Our 2^nd series will resume on January 31^st and the 3^rd series will begin on February 14th.  The draw committee will be putting teams together on February 1st. There will be Humber Senior’s curling on Friday, February 4^th and Wednesday, February 23^rd (previously communicated as “No Curling”).
• The proposed “Friendly” Bonspiel with MGCC on Friday, February 18th, has been cancelled due to protocols in place.  Friday, February 18th, will now be a regular day of curling for HSCC.
• There may be some MGCC Senior Curlers joining us on Fridays.  Please make them feel welcome in our midst.
• Old Website – The “Old Website” is now history.  You will find all the info you need (and more than you will ever use) on the new website.  It is time for us to finally make this change.  If you have trouble with getting into the new website, reach out to Joe Caruso for help.
• New Member – We are pleased to welcome Alex Grant-Henderson as our newest member.
• When you see Alex, say “Hi” and make him feel warm in our midst!
• Treasurer for 2022-2023 – John Page has been our treasurer for longer than most people can remember.  John is finally getting some help!  Hal Dickout will be taking over the treasury for the 2022-2023 and have joined our Executive Committee.  Thanks, to John and to Hal for looking after Finances.
• A sympathy card will be circulated on February 2^nd and 4^th at MGCC for the family of Joe Milando.  Please take time to sign the card.

It will be GRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT to get back on the ice and I’ll look forward to joining you there.Good Curling!????
Duncan.​​

If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.                MARIO ANDRETTI.

Life will bring you pain all by itself.  Your responsibility is to create joy.           MILTON ERICKSON.

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Hi Folks:

WOW – what a change in our world in just a few days due to the Omicron Variant! 
Be advised that Flowertown has cancelled curling on Monday ?, including their Christmas Luncheon. And, there will be no more curling at Dixie ? until at least January 9th.  As of this moment, we have had no news from MG&CC about the new year, but I am sure that there will be announcements made after Christmas.
In the meantime, our Trophy Spiel ?was a success “THANKS” to Craig Franklin, Bruce Wither and Joe Caruso.  Congrats to our Trophy Spiel winners – ? the Caruso Team (Allan Methven, Randy Wilson, Hugh Goodwillie & Joe Caruso), and to the Battaglia Team ?(Michael Battaglia, Greg Waterman, Michael Deverell, & Earl Nixon) who came 2nd and the Rudd Team?(John Rudd, Jim Jennings, Bob Hand, & David Burns) who came 3rd.  And, our Christmas Luncheon was also well attended, “THANKS” to Doug Martin, Bruce Wither, Bob Hand and John Page (it was good to have some past members join us).  
Don’t forget to sign up for the Friendly ? Bonspiel on Friday, January 14th, with MG&CC.  The registration info was sent out on December 13th by Joe.  The spiel includes 2 games ? and lunch ? at MG&CC all for just $40.00.  You can also sign up to spare.
As we say good-bye to another year, my wish for each of you is that you stay safe over the Holiday Season and that you are able to enjoy the Christmas Season in spite of all the doom and gloom around us.  As Canadians ?, we still have so much for which to be thankful.  The attached video of The Aroha Junior Choir and their rendition of “Someday at Christmas” brought tears to my eyes.  I hope you enjoy their musical message too.
In the meantime, I wish you a very ?MERRY CHRISTMAS ? and a HAPPY, HEALTHY 2022.

God bless ?,​Duncan.

The Aroha Junior Choir feat. the Aroha Children’s Choir – Someday At Christmas – YouTubeThe Aroha Junior Choir and the Aroha Children’s Choir collaborate to bring you this sweet song. Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas everyone!Written By – Ron …www.youtube.com

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