Purple Grove news

We hope everyone had a festive Mother’s Day. All our best to Moms, Grandmas and Aunts – they all play a huge part in our lives.
 
Mother's Day gatherings happened at the home of Janet and Wayne Rhody; and at the home of Joyce and John Farrell. Largaret McInnes' family gathered at Trillium Court on the weekend to celebrate with her.
 
Congratulations to Audrey Ferguson who celebrated her 90th birthday a week ago. Thanks to Anne and Doug Eadie who hosted a Come and Go gathering. Betty and Ken Morrison of Huntsville were pleased to attend one of the other gatherings.
 
Of course the Kinloss folks put on another great meal a week ago. We are going to miss all the good food and fellowship.
 
Our sincere sympathy is sent to Marianne Smeltzer and her family on the death of Elmer Smeltzer. He will be missed greatly.
 
Maureen and Roy Collins visited with Shirley Gilders and John Colwell in Clinton, Sunday.
 
Heather Finnie, Bonnie Boyle and Corrine Louther gathered at Irene Boyle's in Walkerton to celebrate Kerry Boyle’s 60th birthday. Heather and Sam travelled to Dunnville to be with his mom, Judy Finnie, Sunday. On their way home, Heather and Sam gathered with their family in Waterloo to celebrate Mother’s Day.
 
Saturday, Janet and Wayne Rhody celebrated with their first great-grandson, Silas Alvi, on the occasion of his first birthday.
 
Jenn and Jer Nahwegahabow and family spent last weekend with her parents, Joyce and John Farrell. Pat Wideman, Natalie, Fiona and Gavin of Wellesley, spent Saturday enjoying the farm animals.
 
We understand there are some new babies in the area. Welcome little ones, we will have more information next week.
 
The folks from the Grove who were able to attend the concert by the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra at Kingsbridge Centre, had a real treat!