PEIAHA Executive Visit

Our first regular meeting of 2011 turned into a party when we held a supper reception for the PEIAHA executive.  President Linda Patterson-Gibson and Treasurer Elinor MacLeod made the trip to Tyne Valley from the east while Vice President Norma Getson joined us from the west.

Our ladies provided a lovely meal and everyone enjoyed getting together for food and laughs on a dark January night.  The ladies stayed for our meeting and also updated us on what the PEIAHA have planned for the coming year.  Follow the link in the right sidebar to our Picasa photostream for more photos from this evening.

2011 Valentine's Dance

Stewart Memorial Hospital’s 2011 Valentine’s Dance will be held Saturday, February 12 at 8:30 p.m. at the Ellerslie Legion, 1136 Ellerslie Road.  Great dance music by Old Habits, lots of door prizes and a generous lunch will be served. This is one of the Auxiliary's major annual fundraisers and all proceeds will support hospital projects.  Tickets are $12 and available by calling Norma at 831-2956.

2010 Christmas Tea

Our 2010 Christmas Tea was held on November 17, a rainy day that made being together in the Tyne Valley Fire Hall that much nicer!  Thanks to those who came to the tea and purchased raffle tickets, baked goods and crafts, we raised over $2,300 for Stewart Memorial Hospital.

This was our first Auxiliary event in the renovated fire hall and it went very well.  There were many positive comments about the updated facilities, especially from those working in the kitchen: we all love the new dishwasher!

And a big thank you to our members for their hard work preparing food, crafts and working at the tea, and to community members who volunteered their time to prepare and serve food.

Special thanks to local decorating expert Shelly Campbell who donated her time and materials to transform the fire hall with her gorgeous Christmas-themed decorations.

We are all so lucky to live in such a generous and caring community.  Congratulations, everyone, on a job well done!

To view a few photos from the tea, click on the small photos in the right sidebar to go to the Auxiliary's Picasa album.

Annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar

Enjoying the 1985 Tea!

Our Annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held Wednesday, November 17 from 3 – 5:30 p.m. at the Tyne Valley Fire Hall. Enjoy an afternoon tea, complete with a wide selection of delicious sandwiches and sweets, and shop at our bake and craft tables.  A Tyne Valley tradition for over 40 years!  Adults $7, Students $3, Children 6 and under free.

60 Years Together

Today we celebrated the 60th Anniversary of our Auxiliary and it was a great celebration.  The Northam Community Centre was beautifully decorated in a fall theme by the amazing Shelly Campbell.  Rowena and Karen of Between Friends Catering served a delicious lunch: cream of squash soup with a warm homemade roll; roasted pork loin with caramelized apple and pear, herbed whipped potatoes and a medley of mixed vegetables; and an ice cream crepe with raspberry sauce.

Many present commented that the best part of the event was seeing so many past and present members together.  These women have all worked hard for the hospital and it was wonderful to share this milestone with them.  The room was filled with laughter as everyone greeted old friends.

Special guests included: representatives from each of our sister auxiliaries; Linda Patterson-Gibson, President of the PEIAHA;  Dr. Madigane; MLA (and former auxiliary member) Paula Biggar, who brought greetings from Premier Ghiz and Minister of Health and Wellness Carolyn Bertram; Hospital Administrator Andrew MacDougall; Nurse Coordinator Kelly Blanchard; Foundation Chair Leigh Newcombe.

Verna Barlow was emcee and made an excellent job of highlighting six decades of our achievements.   Thelma Phillips presented a slideshow of our history.

Our President Doreen Wooder masterminded the whole event. Doreen, a former caterer, spent many hours organising this day and her attention to detail was evident.  Well done, Doreen!

Here's to another 60 years!

To view photos from this event, please follow the in the right sidebar to our Picasa page.