With so much going on this November, don’t forget that Saturday, November 30th, is SouthWest’s Holly Tea and sale! There will be a silent auction, trinkets and treasures, collectible bone china, and handicrafts. And what pre-Christmas sale would be complete without a bake table?! If you are able to contribute some holiday baking, please get in touch with the office or Dorothy Brown.
Thanksgiving: Food donations wanted
On this coming Sunday, for Thanksgiving, we are asking for two kinds of donations, as you are able:
For decorating the altar, we are asking for fresh fall vegetables. These would need to be brought in on Saturday morning, October 12th, between 10 and 11am.
At the Sunday 10am service, we will also be collecting canned goods. Both the fresh and non-perishables will be donated to Manna food bank or another partner.
Harvest Supper November 16
SouthWest’s turkey dinner will take place on Saturday, November 16th in the church hall. Tickets are now available.
Anyone willing to pitch in and help with cooking, serving or anything else should contact Dorothy Brown at 514 366-6071.
August Food Resources
First of all, I must apologize for giving misinformation about Manna food bank in the last newsletter. Due to renovations at Dawson’s, the food bank is closed until further notice (hopefully not much longer!)
There’s lots of information about other food programs, community meals etc. in the two attached calendars from Verdun sans faim.
Dawson Mini-Market July 9th
The Mini-market runs from 12:30 to 5PM at Dawson Boys and Girls Club, 666 Woodland ave. here are next week’s prices:
PRODUCE LBS. KGS. EA
CARROTS .72 1.60
CELERY 2.82
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS 1.00
WHITE MUSHROOMS 2.83 6.25
TOMATOES HYDRO 1.38 3.05
CHEF WHITE POTATOES .58 2.27
TURNIP TBA
QUEBEC GARLIC TBA
LEEKS 1.73
CABBAGE, GREEN TBA
APPLES GOLD DELICIOUS .59
BANANAS, TURBANA .77 1.71
CLEMENTINES .26
LEMONS .55
ORANGES .33
SouthWest Strawberry Social, July 7th
The weather’s warm, the berries are in season, and we’re celebrating a fresh start at SouthWest! Come for Pastor Beryl’s first service, stay for the strawberry shortcake!
Il fait beau, c’est la saison des fraises, et nous célébrons un nouveau départ ici à SouthWest. Soyez des nôtres pour une fête aux fraises! Dimanche, le 7 juillet, toute suite après la célébration.
BBQ a good time for all!
A big thank you off the top to Dorothy Brown for organizing the food for SouthWest’s annual St-Jean barbecue last Saturday. Thanks also to Dennis (who somehow missed getting his picture taken) and Frank for manning the barbecue. And to everyone else who pitched in to make this SWU tradition a success. The weather was fine and the turnout was strong!
Beryl and Koji
Lil, Ethel
Dorothy
Frank, Sandy
Phyllis
Thanks to Helen Pantridge for the pictures.
June 18 Mini-Market
SouthWest Mission is gone, but the Mini-market lives on at Dawson Boys and Girls Club! Same friendly faces, same great deals on fresh fruit and veg! Here’s what will be on offer next Tuesday between 12:30 and 5PM at 666 Woodland avenue.
La Mission n’est plus mais le Mini-marché est encore en vie chez Dawson. Vous y verrez les mêmes visages souriants, et vous profiterez des mêmes aubaines. Voici la liste de fruits et légumes qui seront offerts mardi prochain de 12H30 à 17H au Repaire Jeunesse Dawson, 666 av. Woodland.
PRODUCE LBS. KGS. EACH
BABY BOKCHOY 3.05 6.71
BROCCOLI 2.61
CARROTS .72 1.60
ENGLISH CUCUMBER .83
SPANISH ONIONS .77 1.69
TOMATO, VINE RED 1.89 4.16
POTATOES .50 1.10
QUEBEC GARLIC TBA
BANANAS .77 1.71
CORTLAND APPLES 1.18 2.60
CLEMENTINES .30
LEMONS .35
Breakfast Club Request
The Breakfast Club at VES is asking for our help in stretching their provisions over the remaining seven weeks of the school year. They would be grateful for donations of single-serving fruit yoghurts, and boxes of frozen waffles. Mild cheese is always welcome, either in blocks or slices. If you have anything else to offer, please call first. 514-768-6231.
The Mission remains open through May at least, so you can bring things by 9am-2pm during the week.
Thank you!
Mini-Market and Baked Goods
Tuesday, May 7th is the first Mini-Market to be held at Dawson. The list of produce that will be available is below. In addition, Sheila sends this message:
For those of you who have enjoyed my pies, cakes etc at the Southwest Mission I will still be baking but upon request only. If you would like some “goodies” please do not hesitate to send me an email at smorrison9940@gmail.com. Thanks for all your support while we were at the Mission!
SouthWest wishes all the best to the Mini-market and Community lunch teams as they continue serving community in their new location.
Mini-market Tuesday, May 7, 2019
PRODUCE EACH LB. KG
CHEF WHITE POTATOES .44 LB .97 KG
COLOSSAL CARROTS .68 LB 1.50 KG
SPANISH ONIONS .60 LB 1.31 KG
TOMATO VINE RED 2.05 LB 4.51 KG
APPLES (SMALL) TBA
BANANAS, TURBANA .54 LB. 1.18 KG
RED MED GRAPES 2.28 LB 5.03 KG
CLEMENTINES 1.30 LB 2.86 KG
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS #2 .79 EACH
MIXED PEPPERS #2 1.80 LB 3.96 KG
WHITE MUSHROOMS 2.70 LB 5.95 KG