October 21, 2005


COMING EVENTS:

CHAMBER UPDATE

The Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce
To Contact Us: Telephone 738-2202 Fax 738-1534
e-mail:chamber@bobcaygeon.org

Oct. 28 - St. John’s Anglican Church Pork Supper at the Dunsford Community Centre - 793-2372
Oct. 29 - Kawartha Settlers’ Village Haunted Village - 738-6163
Oct. 30 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
Oct. 31 - Halloween


SMALL BUSINESS WEEK BUSINESS CONNECTIONS LUNCHEON:
Turn out for this event was great. We wish to offer a final thank you to our sponsors: The Benefits Coach; Caygeon Lanes; Specialty Care Case Manor; and Kawartha Dairy. Also, special thanks to our speakers who made the event so interesting: Stephanie Ratz, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; Curtis Eastmure, The Benefits Coach; and Melanie Jackson H.S.C., Canadian Mental Health Association. If there are topics you would like to have presented next year please contact the office and we’ll be happy to follow up on your suggestions.

DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS:
Plans are now underway for our 2nd Annual Dickens of a Christmas week-long event. Committee members are desperately needed so if you can spare
some time please contact the office,
or Glenn Clark at 738-3222.

A committee meeting is
planned for Monday, October 24th at 7:00 pm at Monk Funeral Home.

QUIT SMOKING:
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is hosting a FREE 5 week smoking cessation program. This program starts on Tuesday, November 1st at 12 noon and sessions will be held at the Lindsay Adult Education and Training Centre. Everyone is welcome but registration is required. Please contact 324-3569 ext 204 for information or to register.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS:
Just a quick reminder that membership renewals are due by the end of November in order to guarantee your placement in Explore Bobcaygeon 2006. Thank you to those who have already renewed, and if you have any questions please contact the office. Also, please remember to drop off your business cards and/or flyers for display in the office.

BOARD MEETINGS:
Our membership is always welcome at the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors as your opinions are important to us. This month’s meeting is Thursday, October 27th at 7:00 pm in the Bobcaygeon Service Centre meeting room. In the future watch for the monthly meeting date in the coming events list at the top of every Chamber Update.

GROUP BENEFIT TIPS FOR YOUR BUSINESS:
Employee benefits are a significant part of your overall payroll costs, so it’s worth standing back and reviewing your objectives from time to time. The Chambers Plan tailors plans for 20,000 plus employers across Canada. For information, or to review your current benefits, contact The Benefits Coach at 705-457-1052 or solutions@thebenefitscoach.com

NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE:
November 4th. If you have info or you wish to place an ad, please call Chris at the office by Tues., Nov. 1st.

Kawartha Settlers’ Village Presents:
Haunted Village
An evening of fun for the whole family
Saturday, October 29, 2005
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission is by donation
Phone 738-6163

Visit the 8th Annual
Kawartha Lakes
Festival of Trees

November 10-13, 2005
Kawartha Settlers’ Village
Events include: General Viewing, Seniors Luncheon, Pancake Breakfast, Twilight Celebration & Auction

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