You will find information on the events and activities of many local organizations in the Briar Crier. You will also find regular columns, entertaining stories, recipes, a Crossword and Sudoku puzzle, humour (look for the happy face), and more. Following is a list of some of what you will find. The Briar Crier is published monthly. Check back regularly. We publish information in the Around Town section of our website (see right) frequently.
Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation:
A column from our local hospital
Around Matthews House: A column from our local hospice
Condo Corner: A column by Chartered Secretary
David Weston
Probus Club of Alliston: A column from the Club that meets at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston
Help, I need a designer: A decorating column by interior designer Nora Forsey
GOOD NEWS - NEW DOCTOR IN THE COMMUNITY
There's good news for people needing a family physician, as once again, The Alliston Family Health Team, Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH), and the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee (PRRC) are pleased to announce that a family physician (Dr. Myatt) has joined the community.
There are three family physicians currently taking on new patients. Anyone who does not have a physician in the community can contact Health Care Connect at
1-800-445-1822.
COMING EVENTS
January 27, 8pm
Songwriter's Showcase
Shawn Clarke & Kaitlin Kozell
Songwriter's Showcase is a unique monthly concert series held at The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts & Culture, 63 Tupper St. W., in Alliston. The show is devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. Founder and host George Scott welcomes premier singer songwriters from across Ontario and beyond.
Tune to the Maple Leaf game on Thursday, January 3 to hear Kaitlin sing the national anthem! SongwritersShowcase.ca
February 8
The Alliston Historical Society will meet on Wednesday February 8, 2012 at 2:00PM at the Museum on the Boyne, 250 Fletcher Crescent, (Riverdale Park), Alliston. In co-operation with the Museum, our guest speaker, Nancy MacLeod, will be presenting "Victorian Medicine Show", the old-fashioned remedies of yesteryear. Everyone is welcome. Non-member fee: $2.00. Refreshments will be served.
February 28 Alliston & District Horticultural Society
Photo Show
Speaker Barbara White: The Evolution of My Garden. All meetings start at 7:30pm and are held at St. John’s United Church, 56 Victoria St E, Alliston. Visitors are always welcome. Come early and enjoy conversation and light refreshments.
February 28 Alliston & District Historical Society will meet on 2pm at the Museum on the Boyne,
250 Fletcher Cres, (Riverdale Park), Alliston. In co-operation with the Museum, our guest speaker, Nancy MacLeod, will be presenting "Victorian Medicine Show", the old-fashioned remedies of yesteryear. Everyone is welcome. Non-member fee $2. Refreshments will be served.
The Briar Crier advertises the events and
activities of many local non-profit organizations free of charge. Contact the Publisher, Marie Fischer
