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Staycation in Fenelon Falls
Lifestyle, Fun In Fenelon Megan Barton Lifestyle, Fun In Fenelon Megan Barton

Staycation in Fenelon Falls

The holidays are coming and many of you may be at a loss for things to do. You are used to flying down south to escape the brisk winter, heading to the city to visit family and enjoy a meal together, or getting together with a boatload of friends on New Year’s Eve. This year does look a lot different, but you are lucky to live in Fenelon Falls where the options for activities and fun are nearly unlimited.

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Santa and the Santa Day Committee say Thank You!
Lifestyle Megan Barton Lifestyle Megan Barton

Santa and the Santa Day Committee say Thank You!

Submitted by Santa Day Committee

To everyone that participated in the Santa Day Drive-by on Saturday, November 28th. Such fun watching Santa greet the people driving by and seeing all their smiling faces. This event would not have happened without the help of all our volunteers and supporters. As you’re driving through our village we hope that you are enjoying all the new Christmas lights and decorations provided by The Santa Day Committee. Merry Christmas!

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Happy Holidays?
Lifestyle Megan Barton Lifestyle Megan Barton

Happy Holidays?

Submitted by Marina Hodson

Certainly, whilst the Christmas season brings many joyful times, it can also be riddled with stressors and anxiety but never more so than this year. So how will you be celebrating the Holidays? While we may not be able to participate in the usual gatherings, this should definitely not mean turning into the Grinch. In fact, why not take this opportunity to start some new holiday traditions?

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A Note from our Early Bird Prize Winner
Lifestyle, Support Local Business Megan Barton Lifestyle, Support Local Business Megan Barton

A Note from our Early Bird Prize Winner

Submission by Susan Bean

To all of my wonderful friends in Fenelon, thank you so much for the fabulous gifts in the “Early Bird Prize” from the “Passport to Christmas”. Everything is wonderful and I sincerely appreciate each one so much. Thank you for the gift certificates from the “Kawartha Artisan Market”, “The Little Pie Shack”, “Treasures by the Locks” and “The Butterfly Boutique”.....Thank you, I look forward to shopping!! Thank you to “The Corral” for the lovely candleholders (they are on my table), to “The Lil’ Wee Quilt Shop for the table runner (it is on my table), and to “The Curious Bear Marketplace” for the masks (certainly need those every day!).

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A COVID Christmas at St. James Anglican
Lifestyle Megan Barton Lifestyle Megan Barton

A COVID Christmas at St. James Anglican

Submitted by Dana Bachman

Christmas will definitely be different this year. On November 28 the Santa Day committee was still able to come up with a way to create some holiday magic for children -- a drive by Santa! Children can still submit letters to Santa at the library and volunteers from our local post office will write responses. Are you longing for the candle lit Christmas Eve service? Or have you and your family attended the Bethlehem Live Christmas Eve service at St. James, complete with sheep, donkeys and the traditional Christmas pageant? Unfortunately those will not be happening this year, but there are still opportunities for you and your family to experience the message of hope and rebirth at Christmas. And we could all use a little hope right about now.

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Fenelon Falls Got Heart
Lifestyle Megan Barton Lifestyle Megan Barton

Fenelon Falls Got Heart

Submitted by Dana Bachman

Today, Saturday, November 28, was a beautiful sunny day. As I travelled around doing my errands in Fenelon Falls I was struck by what a big-hearted community we are. At Sobeys, a lady in a wheelchair was sitting beside the “Out” door collecting money for the Salvation Army. In a corner of the Sobeys parking lot, two young boys were waving plastic jugs of windshield washer fluid. Trentside Baptist church was offering windshield washer fluid fill up...for free! Not even asking for a donation.

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Back to Basics
Lifestyle Megan Barton Lifestyle Megan Barton

Back to Basics

Submitted by Marina Hodson

How many times have you heard the phrase “unprecedented times” over the past eight months? Well, you are about to hear it again. For most of my adult life, I have done things that I assumed to be common in most homes. I cook, bake bread, can, preserve and pressure cook; I know how to sew, knit, crochet and cross-stitch. Don’t ask me how I learned these skills, but I just thought we all picked them up along the way. As I got older and spoke to others, I came to realize that these were often considered antiquated and uncommon hobbies and skills – until now that is!

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Letters to Santa
Lifestyle Megan Barton Lifestyle Megan Barton

Letters to Santa

Submitted by Judi Adamson

Don’t forget to drop off your letters to Santa at the Fenelon Falls Library located at 15 Market Street. Look for the mailbox with Santa’s picture on it.

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Announcing the Winners of the Legion's Seniors' Literary Contest

Announcing the Winners of the Legion's Seniors' Literary Contest

Submitted by Arlene Colman

This year’s contest saw a 100% increase in entries. The creativity and imagination was awesome. All winners will receive a modest monetary award, but the bragging rights are awesome!! A BIG thank you to our trio of volunteer judges who did a remarkable job. We greatly appreciate your expertise, experience and generosity of time. Thank you to all those who entered. Click Read More to see this year’s winners!

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Play the "Lake Cameron" Puzzle
Lifestyle Megan Barton Lifestyle Megan Barton

Play the "Lake Cameron" Puzzle

Submitted by Anne Kulmala

My sister and Step Mom made the trek to Fenelon Falls from Paris, Ontario late this summer. COVID could no longer keep them away as our family added 2 new members, one in June and one in August. 2 new babies, 2 new Grandchildren for me and new Great Grandchildren for Jean Kulmala, my Step Mom. We had a “distanced” visit and walked down along the beach with some of the kids. It was a beautiful windy day with sunlight sparkling off the waves and a perfect place to be able to meet. It reminded me just how fortunate we are to live in this beautiful playground we call Fenelon Falls. My sister Barbara MacDonald, has created an online puzzle of Cameron Lake from a photo she took at Garnet Graham Park. You are invited to enjoy the jigsaw puzzle at the following link: https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0acf60940814

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