L`Arche North Bay

L’ A r c h e N o r t h B a y
COMMUNITY NEWS
D e c e m be r 2 0 1 2
OUR FABULOUS FALL
Over the past several months, friends, supporters and members of L’Arche North Bay have been busy organizing several
fundraising & social events to support our Community. On October 20th, the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption hosted
our second annual spaghetti supper, organized by members of our Board with the help of many friends and supporters.
The supper was held in the Church hall and there were many people who attended including a group of friends from
L’Arche Sudbury.
On November 17th, Holy Name Catholic Church hosted our annual Craft Sale in their hall. It was a great success raising
over $900 with a variety of vendors participating, including the Aktion Club. The Aktion Club is a socially active group
sponsored by the Kiwanis of North Bay. Its members are made up of adults with Intellectual Disabilities who participate
in helping out through various ways in the greater North Bay community. Past and current members from L’Arche include: Wayne, Ellen, Rob, Laurie, and Pierre.
The Craft Sale included a luncheon with a number of community members and volunteers helping out. We were also
able to show-case the beautiful and unique hand-made pendants made by the core members at the Hosanna Day Program. All proceeds from the Craft Sale went towards the Hosanna Fund, which helps to support our core members in
various community activities.
We were also honoured again this year by the students of Scollard Hall who made a $1000 donation to L’Arche North
Bay. On November 22nd, the school held a dress-down day and pizza lunch. Members from Cam’s Place attended the
lunch and we were invited to set up an information display, with brochures about our L’Arche Community.
L’Arche North Bay would like to thank all of our supporters who helped make our Spaghetti Supper a success. We would especially like to thank those who contributed financially, as well as, the many people who volunteered their time, energy and
talents.
VOLUNTEERS:
Diane Wilson
Tom Wilson
~North Bay Toyota ~Mitsubishi
Debbie Laframboise
~Shirley Valenti ~Demarco’s Confectionary
~Martyn Funeral Home ~Hillside Funeral Services Elaine Kilroy
Laurette Goyette
~McGuinty Funeral Home ~Lyle Peverley
Mary Lynn Truchon
~And all of the members of the L’Arche Board
Gert Brennan
Special Thanks to:
Linda Fenton
Our Master Chef Dooley Ricci;
Suzanne Boudreau
Our Master Organizer Cecile Robert;
Pat Dinnes
Msgr. Dave Tramontini and staff of the
Pro Cathedral
CONTRIBUTORS:
Emile Lamothe
Ella Lamothe
Helen Vaillancourt
Patricia Anderson
Michelle Chew
Sister Shirley McNamara
Kenisha Chew
Kiana Chew
Marilyn Halsall
Don Halsall
Christine Greco
Shirley Falconi
Lucie Ricci
Joe Defonzo
Barbara Faubert
Ben Vaillancourt
Richard Dinnes
Maudena Farnsworth
Theresa Duffy
Louise Newman
The Members of L’Arche North Bay would also like to wish all
of our Family, Friends & Supporters
The most Blessed Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!
Please Join Us in celebrating the Beginning of a New Year at our Next Prayer
Gathering on Friday, January 18th, 7 PM at Emmanuel United Church.
On Saturday, January 26th the Friends of L’Arche committee will be hosting a social with snacks & refreshments from
1-3 PM at Hosanna (102 First Ave East). All are welcome to come and meet members of our L’Arche community.
Photos from the Craft Sale
WELCOME FRIENDS!
L’Arche North Bay
L’Arche North Bay is fortunate to have many friends. Some friends have developed on-going relationships with members of the community. Others have offered their help by donating labor, goods
or money.
Office/Hosanna
102 First Ave. East, North Bay, ON, P1B 1J6
705-474-0081 (office) 705-497-3447 (fax)
Email: office_larchenorthbay@bellnet.ca
Please join our circle of friends by giving what you can—time, talent or money. Our friends tell us
that the rewards they receive are far greater than what they give. If you are interested in visiting our
community or in becoming a volunteer please write or call.
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