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Speakers Series at Pioneer Memorial Church

Join us for our Speaker Series at Pioneer Memorial Church, 2370 Highway 60 at Hillside. All are welcome!

Tuesday, May 6th at 11:30 to 1:00, Kristie Shaver from Food 4 Kids Muskoka. We will serve a light lunch of soup and sandwiches

Kristie Shaver is the Communications Manager for Food4Kids Muskoka as well as their Volunteer Coordinator and Marketing/Social Media Coordinator. Food4Kids Muskoka provides “Weekends Without Hunger” to 320 children weekly (and growing) among 22 schools from Severn Bridge to Huntsville and out to Muskoka Lakes. This program was designed to bridge the gap between the estimated 1000+ children who go without food on weekends, relying heavily on breakfast, lunch and snack programs at schools. food4kidsmuskoka.ca

Sunday, May 18 at 10:30-11:30 Mitch Case, Métis speaker. Lunch will be provided after the church service and a Beading Workshop will follow if you wish to join us.

A proud Metis citizen from the Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Community. Mitch is a community based historian, focusing on the history of Ontario Métis communities; especially those around the Great Lakes. A Councillor on the Provisional Council of the Metis Nation of Ontario, Mitch was elected on a platform of advancing Métis Self-Government, improving communication, advancing Métis culture, and most importantly advancing the historic claims of Métis community. As a Metis representative at local and regional levels, Mitch is passionate defender of the Métis right to self determination, jurisdiction over lands and resources and the cause of Métis Nationalism. Mitch volunteers in schools, colleges and universities across Ontario where he is invited to speak about Métis culture, history, traditions, rights and contemporary issues. mitchcase.ca

Tuesday, June 3, 10:00-11:30 Marielle and Dave of Helping Buddies Muskoka,  We will serve coffee, tea and goodies.

Do you have a to-do list that is too much to tackle on your own? Helping Buddy will come to your house no matter how small the job.  For more information about the program, contact: Dave & Marielle, Owners and Helping Buddies 705-349-3699, HelpingBuddy.ca

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Victoria Day Tea- May 19, 3-4:30 at Pioneer Hall

You are invited to our Victoria Day Tea on Monday May 19 from 3:00 to 4:30 at Pioneer Hall.

Tea, coffee, scones, jams, sandwiches, sweets and a good ole British SING-A-LONG!

We hope that you will dress up for our Tea

Admission by cash donation with all funds to Pioneer Memorial United Church

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Todd and Robyn Music Concert-May 23 7:30 at Knox UC

We are excited to present the “Todd and Robyn Music Concert” on Friday May 23 at 7:30 at Knox United Church, 1012 Harvey Street, Dorset.

Only 70 seats-Tickets, at $20 each, can be purchased in Dorset at Pizza On Earth and Pharmasave, online at this link, or at the door (if available) with cash.

Simple songs for simple life: a concept from Todd and Robyn, the husband/wife duo from Bracebridge, Ontario

After moving North in 2021, the pair decided to dive into the vibrant Muskoka music scene! Calling the Bracebridge Hall their second home, Todd & Robyn have had the rare opportunity to develop their live chops all while being supported to write original music. With soulful harmonies and lively tambourine, this Folksy Americana duo will not disappoint.

Todd Blair entered and won first place in the 2023 Huntsville’s Got Talent.

Get your tickets for this fabulous concert as soon as possible so you won’t be disappointed!

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A Pair of Shorts-Life Line & The World We Choose, June 11-14 at Pioneer Hall

We present a pair of new Short Plays- Life Line and The World We Choose, written by J S Jacklin at Pioneer Memorial Hall, 2370 Highway 60, Huntsville.

Performance Dates:

June 11- 2pm, June 12- 7 pm, June 13- 7 pm, June 14- 7 pm

ON-LINE TICKET LINK- $40 -with $10 donated to the Illuminating Pioneer Campaign. (You can decide whether you support the Zeffy platform. To opt out use the dropdown and check “Other” and put in 0%)

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LIFE LINE

Directed by Emeleigh Stroud

A one-act play 

40 minute running time

Featuring the talents of Jodie Auckland, Andy Bartle, Steven Jacklin and Emeleigh Stroud

With no end of the Pandemic in sight, 88-year-old Priscilla, mandated to isolation in her up-scale retirement residence, sees no end to her loneliness until she is thrown a lifeline from a past resident.

THE WORLD WE CHOOSE

Directed by Jodie Auckland

A one-act play

25 minute running time

Featuring the talents of Emeleigh Stroud and Clayton Stroud

A disillusioned young man contemplates leaving a world of greed and corruption. That is until a stranger becomes his saving grace.

NOTE: Subject of suicide is presented in both these plays (Not suitable for under 21)

Thank you to our Sponsor, Dwight Lumber!

DOWN BY THE BAYS is a community cultural hub for performing arts in Lake of Bays. Dot The T Productions, Muskoka Players, Muskoka Stageworks and The Dorset Theatre Company share the stages at the Lake of Bays United Churches in Hillside (Pioneer Memorial Hall), Dwight (Stewart Memorial) and Dorset (Knox United).


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Easter Services at Lake of Bays Pastoral Charge

Easter Services

Lenten Study Weekly on Wednesdays- Zoom & in person at Pioneer 10 am

April 13 Palm Sunday begins HOLY WEEK 10:30 Communion at Pioneer with Rev. Meg Jordan, Streamed at Knox at 10:30 with Communion

April 18 Good Friday Pioneer Sanctuary 10:30 a.m.

April 20 EASTER SUNDAY All individual churches open for celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

                        Easter Sunrise Fire @ Pioneer 7 a.m.

Pioneer Memorial 9 a.m. in Hillside, 

Stewart Memorial 10:15 in Dwight 

Knox United 11:30 in Dorset.

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You Fancy Yourself- Theatre at Pioneer - April 23-26

"You Fancy Yourself is a tough explosive work that sends passions spinning across the stage. Ideas tumble like battered leaves caught in a windstorm in Ardal's excoriating vision." —Hamilton Spectator

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Wednesday April 23 (2pm)

Thursday April 24 (7pm)

Friday April 25 (7pm)

Saturday April 26 (2pm) 

$40 per ticket Link to purchase (You can decide whether you support the Zeffy platform. To opt out use the dropdown and check “Other” and put in 0%)

$10 from each ticket purchased will be donated to the Pioneer Memorial United Church Environmental Lighting Fixtures upgrade fund. 

Pioneer Memorial United Church is located at 2370 Hwy #60 (at the foot of Tally-Ho Winter Park Road) Hillside, Lake of Bays.

SYNOPSIS:

You Fancy Yourself is the story of a young girl with a vivid imagination and a stunning ability to enrich the lives of everyone she encounters. When Elsa and her family move from Iceland to Scotland, she is filled with uncontrollable joy over the new adventure she is about to begin. With her infectious energy and love for the dramatic, Elsa stands out both in her community and within her classroom, but this exuberance also targets her as an outcast.

Written and performed by AWARD WINNING playwright, Maja Ardal, You Fancy Yourself, is a hilarious and poignant tale set in the world of playground politics and childhood loyalties, and has been highly praised for its ability to awaken the youthful memories in all of us.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. 

General seating. 50 seats/performance (If seats are available, you can pay CASH at the door.

There is a CASH concession available (by donation)

Plenty of free parking

Thank you to Capstone Market for your sponsorship!

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Lenten Study Zoom or at Pioneer- Wed’s at 10

Weekly Lenten Study, Wednesday in person at Pioneer or by Zoom

Lenten Study Weekly Wednesday Zoom & in person at Pioneer 10 am

Rev Meg will lead this in Pioneer Hall for those who do not have computers.

Meg Jordan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Knox Snowball Pie & Bake Sale-Sat Feb 15, 10-3

Treat yourself to some home baking during the Dorset Snowball activities.

Knox Church has goodies for sale, to take home or to enjoy with a hot beverage on the spot.

Fruit pies, Tarts, Takeaway Treats and Hot Beverages

Cash Only

Saturday, February 15, 10:00 -3:00

Knox United Church

1012 Harvey Ave. Dorset, ON

We hope you will join us!

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Craig Macdonald’s “Winter Survival in the Canadian North” Jan 18 2025, 1:00 at Knox

Knox Community Centre presents Craig Macdonald’s “Winter Survival in the Canadian North”. Craig has amassed a large collection of native-made snowshoes. These artifacts and his extensive first-hand knowledge of snowshoeing will be the basis of his unique and informative presentation.

Saturday, January 18, 1:00 pm

Knox United Church Community Room

1012 Harvey Ave. Dorset, ON

We hope you will join us!

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Advent and Christmas Eve Services

On Sunday December 15, the Third Sunday of Advent we have a combined service at Stewart with all three congregations. We will be voting on the budget for 2025 and sharing a potluck finger food lunch after the service.

The Sunday before Christmas is the Fourth Sunday of Advent when we light a Candle for Love. We will be having a festival of lessons and carols in each community of faith— 9:am in Hillside, 10:15 in Dwight and 11:30a.m. in Dorset. We’d love to see you there.

In the evening on December 22 from 6-7p.m., weather permitting, there will be an outdoor celebration of the winter solstice around a fire at Megan McLeod’s place just down the hill from Pioneer Church. All are welcome.

On Christmas Eve we will have two candlelight services—one at 5 p.m. at Knox in Dorset and one at 7 p.m. at Stewart in Dwight. (N.B.Stewart and Pioneer alternate every year)

On Sunday, December 29 we begin our winter Sunday schedule at Pioneer at 10:30 with a combined service. Stay tuned to hear about plans for streaming the service to Knox in Dorset.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas with many blessings.


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A Christmas Carol- Theatre at Pioneer United Church - Dec 12, 13 & 14

A Christmas Carol:

by Charles Dickens and adapted by William Colgate and Joan Bendon

Christmas just isn't Christmas without a dose of Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol." Published in 1834, it tells the famous tale of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. Over the course of the story, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who give him a new perspective on his life. Ultimately, these encounters teach him the importance of generosity, kindness, and the Christmas spirit.

Thursday, Dec 12 at 7:00

Friday, Dec 13 at 7:00

Saturday, Dec 14 at 2:00

Tickets $25- Go on sale November 4th ($10 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Pioneer Memorial United Church Furnace Replacement campaign)

Purchase Link: A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens (Adapted by William Colgate and Joan Bendon) (zeffy.com)

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 In this adaptation by William Colgate and Joan Bendon, the story is told in 60 minutes by 6 actors, playing 15 characters, with all the feels this classic brings during the holiday season.

The Larks will bring audiences into the Christmas spirit with a carol singing 30 minutes before the show starts. 

For the 7pm show- the carol singing will start at 7pm and the show will start at 7:30. For the 2pm matinee, the carol singing will start at 2pm and the show will start at 2:30pm.

There is no intermission, but goodies will be on hand prior to the show (cash donations).

Directed by Joan Bendon

Performed by: William Colgate, Ahne Crawford-Ridley, Cydney Jones, James Jones, Aussa Pennial, Phil Ridley

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. 

General seating. 50 seats/performance

Plenty of free parking

For ages 8 - 98.

FYI, Sponsorship opportunities for this show are available.

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Merry Birthday Theatre at Pioneer UC - Nov 7-9 and 13-16

MERRY BIRTHDAY – written by Lake of Bays residents J S Jacklin

After hearing Holly’s endless rants about friends too busy with the Christmas season to celebrate her birthday, members of her book club decide to invade her home with the good intention of throwing her a surprise party. While awaiting Holly’s arrival, a bevy of dirty little secrets are discovered along with a few truths about themselves.

Purchase your Tickets Here $40 each

Pioneer Memorial Hall  2370 Highway 60, Hillside, ON, seats 50 people/show, is wheelchair accessible and offers plenty of free parking. They also provide a cash concession (by donation) with all donations going to their Pioneer Memorial United Church Furnace Replacement Campaign. (Also, $10 from each ticket sold will also be donated to this campaign.)

3 performances are part of the Muskoka GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY WEEKEND EVENT ON

NOV. 7, 8 and 9 at 7pm.

Also: NOV. 13 at 2pm, 14 and 15 at 7pm & 16 @ 2pm

Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Show runs 2 hours (including 1 intermission) $40 

DIRECTED BY: Jeff Braunstein

STARRING: Robin Clipsham, Carrie Schiffler and Jodie Auckland

STAGE MANAGEMENT: Jan Jacklin

COSTUMES: Barbara Stronach

PROPS: Emeleigh Stroud

Presented by DOT THE T PRODUCTIONS. A professional theatre company who prides itself on producing poignant, thought-provoking stories, usually with humour, to audiences in and around Muskoka. Contracting local artists, thus keeping the local economics active, is a key component to Dot The T’s mandate.

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Bake Sale Fundraiser

Dates for Grandma’s cookies

  • Join at at the Christmas Market on Sat Nov 16 at the Lake of Bays Garden Centre

We will be selling 200 dozen cookies, tarts and special squares as a fundraiser for our churches.

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Stewart Harvest Bazaar- Sat, Oct 12, 1:00-4:00

Join us for the Stewart Harvest Bazaar

  • Saturday, October 12, 2024

  • 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

  • Stewart Memorial United Church1212 Dwight Beach Road Dwight, ON, P0A 1H0

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