We are taking up a collection of electronic devices (computers, tablets, phones, computer peripherals) for donation to the Electronic Recycling Association. Learn move about them here
Drop your contribution off at 93 Berczy St. (Columbus Hall) on
June 28 from 9 am – 3 pm
Read more about the drive here
Join us Saturday July 25th and Sunday July 26th, at Barrie Hill Farms, in our annual Blueberry Pancake Festival! Bring all your family and friends for yummy blueberry pancakes made with our very own farm fresh blueberries!
Proceeds go to support Hospice Simcoe and all the great things they do. Make memories while supporting a great cause!
Can’t make it to the festival but still want to help? You can support the fundraising for Hospice Simcoe via Gofundme
https://www.gofundme.com/f/blueberry-pancake-festival-in-support-of-hospice-simcoe
Time: Breakfast is served from 8AM-3PM, the farm is open from 8AM – 5PM (last wagon leaves to the picking fields at 4:30PM).
Festivities: There will be the yummy pancake breakfast, live music, wagon rides when you head out to pick, pick-your-own blueberries, and more!
Cost: The pancake breakfast is $14/adult and $12/child (under the age of 12). Proceeds from the breakfast will go to support Hospice Simcoe. The breakfast includes blueberry pancakes, breakfast sausages, maple syrup and a beverage.
Location: Barrie Hill Farm, 2935 Barrie Hill Road, Springwater.
Electronics Collection
June 28: 9 am – 3 pm
Columbus Hall
General Meeting
July 7: 7:30 pm
Columbus Hall
Blueberry Pancake Festival
July 25 and 26:
8 am – 2:30 pm
Barrie Hill Farms
Some veterans of the grill showing us how it’s done
What a great show!
Thank you to the OPP Chorus for a night of music and fun. We’re pleased to help you support your practice space at the Salvation Army.
Another show is in the works for next year!
In cooperation with St. Mary’s Parish, Council 1626 prepares dinner for the Busby Centre any month that has a fifth Saturday. The parish provides the food and we provide the labour.
This month it was back bacon sandwiches. Believe me, the servings were generous!
Roses sales at St. Mary’s and at Barrie Hill Farm raised ~$600 for the Rosary Apostolate to teach the rosary to children.
We made a great re-introduction to the gentlemen of the parish and we will have a few members joining the Council soon!
Thank you to our supplier, the roses were amazing. Thank you to Barrie Hill Farm for allowing us to add to your terrific Mother’s Day programs.
‘Finally, thank you to all the members who came out and made this happen!
Thank you all for coming! This was a great night. We had a great time and raised over $1,200 for Habitat for Humanity.
Thanks to our opening act Knight Train and our headliners Cabin Fever. You were all amazing and we would love to have you back.
Keep an eye open for more in our concert series. Our next event will be a performace by the OPP Chorus on June 6.
Congratulations to all of the new members.
Fraternity. Unity. Charity.
Thank you to everyone who came out to help. The property is looking great for a new season!
Tony with the heavy equipment
Jim and Derek saving some baby squirrels
Michel powerwashing the picnic tables
We had a great turn out. Many hands made lighter work (it was still heavy). Thank you to everyone who helped!
We also discovered lots of old treasures. Steve McDonald will be leading a Council History Project in the coming months. If you have old photos or records, let a member of the executive know and we’ll be in touch.
Before
After
Thanks to our the generosity of members of St. Mary’s parish the food drive was a great success!
Easter 2026:
Food 2,475 lbs & $ 3,283.50 donations
Thanksgiving 2025
Food 2,525 lbs & $ 3,440 donations
Easter 2025
Food 2,307 lbs & $ 2,000 donations
