Purple Grove news

The November meeting of the Purple Grove Women’s Institute was held at the Community Centre.

President Janet Rhody welcomed all members and guests, and Wilma Sutton shared the Scripture.

The ladies who attended the Bruce County Rally and the Grey-Bruce Area Convention in October gave their reports. One of the items coming out of these meetings, was a need to raise funds for our scholarship fund. 

Some of the members brought items for a silent auction which was well-received. 

Janet Rhody volunteered to lay the wreath at the Remembrance Day Service. Mary Anne Kukoly reported on the successful catering for the Ripley and District Lions. She thanked Diane Clifford, Fran Farrell, Janet Rhody and Wilma Sutton and all the others who helped.

Convener Diane Clifford introduced the guest speaker, Yolanda Cameron from Walkerton. She spoke about our theme of mental health. We all appreciated her courage in speaking about the organization, "Wes for Youth." Its mission statement  is “to provide wellness and emotional support for youth through on-line professional counselling in a safe, secure, and confidential manner.” She told us about the free on-line counselling that is available to all youth between the ages of 13-24. Diane thanked her for her help in understanding this complex issue.

Marilyn Reid and Mary Anne provided lunch and a great time of fellowship followed.