The Pine Line
Pine Meadows Community Newsletter
June 2015
Sheila NaGeira
– Canada’s Own Princess
Marilyn Helmer
Last month, England
celebrated the birth of a new
royal princess. You may be
surprised to learn that here in
Canada, we have our own
princess to celebrate. At least, according to
legend we do…
The legend of Princess Sheila NaGeira dates
back to the early 1600s. The story began as she
sailed from Ireland to France on a small ship
named the Curragh. Some say that Sheila was
the daughter of John NaGeira, King of County
Down, and that she was traveling to France to
study with her aunt in a convent. Others say that
Sheila’s father was Sir Hugh O’Connor, heir to
the Throne of Connaught. He was sending her to
France to escape the English invasions of
Ireland, during the reign of Elizabeth I.
On the way, the Curragh was seized by Dutch
pirates and the passengers and crew were all
taken prisoner. Fortunately the attack was
witnessed by a trio of ships heading for
Newfoundland. The captain of one of those
ships, privateer Peter Easton, rushed to the
rescue. He seized the Dutch ship and took the
captives safely onboard his vessel.
Sheila NaGeira was now on her way to
Newfoundland. During the voyage, she fell in
love with a young lieutenant named Gilbert Pike.
They were married by Captain Easton before the
ship arrived in Harbour Grace. Soon after, Gilbert
left the Navy. He and Sheila settled in Bristol’s
Hope where Gilbert earned his livelihood as a
fisherman.
Some versions of the legend end here. Others go
on to tell of a pirate attack on Bristol’s Hope
during which Gilbert Pike and the other men
were taken captive. Gathering her courage and
determination, Sheila took charge and the small
community survived and thrived. After fifteen long
years in captivity, the men managed to escape
and make their way back to Bristol’s Hope to be
joyfully reunited with their families. Tales abound
of Sheila’s amazing spirit and leadership while
the men were absent.
Other stories have been added to the legend,
too. Peter Easton left privateering for the more
lucrative career of piracy. He became one of the
most feared pirates of that era. For a while,
Gilbert Pike worked with him. But eventually, at
Sheila’s urging, he left piracy and become a
successful fisherman. The older of their two
children is believed to have been the first
European child born in Newfoundland. Sheila
herself was one of the most respected women of
her time.
A grave stone behind the 200-year-old Pike
house in Carbonear marks the final resting place
of John and Julian Pike and Princess Sheila
NaGeira Pike. The dates given on the headstone
indicate that Princess Sheila lived to be 105
years old. Whether her story is fact or legend,
many Newfoundlanders take great pride in
tracing their
forefathers back to
Sheila NaGeira, the
Carbonear Princess.
The Pine Line
Cards Cards Cards
Barbara Cook (November - April) 519 787-0837 and Sue Taylor (May – October) 519 843-8834
Get Well Cards were sent to:
Ron Goddard, 165 Pine Ridge Road
Ilse Snaith, 139 White Bark Way
Sympathy Cards were sent, in the past month, to:
Pearl Davis, 21 White Bark Way
Dick Mehling, 62 Meadow Lane
A Special Welcome to our New Residents!
Pine Meadows heartily welcomes…
Avon and Joyce Giddings
121 Bristlecone Court
and
Jim and Lois McMurray
156 Pine Ridge Road
and
Wayne and Dianne Teeter
102 White Bark Way
and
Joanie Skorski
11 Pine Ridge Road
… to our beautiful and caring community.
Mark Your Calendar...
June 6 – MEGA Garage Sale
June 10 – Cathy McCabe's Play
June 22 – Race/Casino Night
June 27 – Summer Sizzle
July 1 – Canada Day/Strawberryfest
August 10 – BINGO
September 19
October 31
November 27
December 7
December 31
– BBQ/Corn Roast
– Hallowe’en Dance
–Christmas Tree Lighting
– Christmas BINGO
– New Year’s Eve Gala
Pine Meadows Art Club
Welcome home to the residents of Pine Meadows returning from the southern regions.
If you like to dabble in art and want to find out more about the
new Pine Meadows Art Club please drop in to the Grand Hall on
Thursday afternoons, I:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can see what
members are working on and ask questions. We would love to
see you.
June 2015
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The Pine Line
President’s Message…
Fred Dick
Here I am again for my monthly President's Message. This
time it's with a sense of gratification about what has transpired
over the month.
As I mentioned last month we were in the process of compiling
an ownership/responsibility list for the items here at Pine
Meadows. The list was completed and I met with Don Vallery
and we were able to come to a successful agreement. Don,
myself and the others involved sat down and came to a
mutually satisfactory conclusion, no fuss, no muss and no
tension. It was a pleasure.
When the final drafts are put together, they will be posted for all residents to see.
I would also like to bring to the attention of the residents the fact that now that the good weather has
returned, there are some wonderful activities to get involved in.
I understand the Shuffleboard courts will be getting a bit of a face lift and the interest is growing. As
well, the horseshoe pits are now in use. If these or any other activities interest you, check the notice
boards for a signup sheet. Any questions involving Pine Meadows activities can be directed to our
Activities Director, Clyde Henry.
To any Committee Leaders, the funding sheets have been sent out. If your activity requires any
funding, please complete them and return them to the Treasurer, Gabbi Filce, by June 6.
Koffee Klatch - June Speakers
Barry Wyant and Vickie Bragg
We have one event scheduled for Koffee Klatch in June:
 June 10:
own Cathy McCabe.
- a stage play by our
We are looking forward to seeing you at Koffee Klatch.
Thank You...
Ken and Lynda Young
We would like to thank everyone who helped make Ken’s 65th
birthday celebration “fantastic”! It was a great day and we
appreciated everyone coming and making it special.
Big thanks to the clean-up crew! You guys were awesome!
June 2015
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The Pine Line
Pine Meadows Garage Sale
June 6, 2015
7:30 a.m. 'til 11:30 a.m.
Kathy Munro
LAST CHANCE to register for Pine Meadows Annual Garage Sale.
Please register before June 5, the registration list on bulletin board OR
call Kathy Munro, 519 994-1024 OR send a quick email to : [email protected]
Let’s hope we have a fine weather day like last year.
SUGGESTION: When/if someone leaves a deposit or final payment, please give them your address,
name and phone contact #. With 50 to 60 houses for our treasure seekers to browse, some forget
(imagine that) where they were to come back to, to get their purchases.
BEST OF LUCK to everyone !!!
- Kathy Munro
June 2015
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The Pine Line
Summer Sizzle -Pine Needle Crafts
Betty Coates
Please mark your calendar for the Summer Sizzle.
June 27, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This event is sponsored and coordinated by Pine Needles Craft Group, with
lots of help and donations from many residents at Pine Meadows.
Our event will include baking, crafts, nearly new and bread & jams along
with the barbeque featuring peameal bacon on a bun.
Summer Sizzle Needs Your Help:
Volunteers Needed!
Summer Sizzle is June 27 and we are in need of help.
This is a great event that is a lot of fun and a great way to spend time with your
neighbours.
An hour or two is all that is required. The sign-up sheets are on the bulletin
board in the Rec Centre.
Call me if you need any further info. Betty Coates 519 787-8156.
June 2015
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The Pine Line
Nearly New at the Summer Sizzle
Ann Hurst
Have you ever wondered: why you kept a gift you couldn't use? Why you
moved some items here? Why you bought something you couldn't live
without but now you can? Please consider donating these to the Nearly
New table at the Summer Sizzle. Items must have no scratches, dents or
chips.
Drop off donations at 187 Lace Bark Lane, May 15 - June 19,
or call Ann Hurst, 1 519 375 - 6373 for pickup.
Pine Meadows Garage Sale - L e f t o v e r s!!!
Hello residents. Yes, it's those scroungers again. In case you did not read
this in the May issue, should you have items left over from your yard sale
here on June 6, would you please consider donating applicable items to the
yard sale being held the next weekend at St. John's United Church, Belwood?
A list of the"no-no's" is posted on the hall notice board. Thanks again in
anticipation. For further details, please call The Johnsons, 519 843-5509 (192 PRR).
Telephone List - Errors?
Rick Rock
The footers on the phone lists were inadvertently omitted from the last distribution.
For changes or errors in the Pine Meadows Telephone Listing, please notify one of the
following Phone Committee Members:
Ann Hurst
1-519-375-6373
Sylvie Wesley
226-486-1510
Maintenance Cost Review Committee (MCRC)
May, 2015 Meeting
Peggy Barton, Recording Secretary
The Maintenance Cost Report for April 2015 still
has us in a favorable position even with the
expenses for the month showing a fair bit higher
than the previous month.
There will be construction this summer around
the homes that were dealing with frozen pipes
this winter – please keep an eye out while
driving in this area.
The full report as always is posted in the
board room.
The final phase of the replacement of
RBC1 will happen over the next few
months and we have been advised that
there will be construction and at times heavy
equipment in and around that area. Please
keep an eye out while driving in that area.
The regular scheduled testing/inspection
of the generators has started and all are in
working order. In the case of a major power
outage these generators will ONLY provide
running water and flushable toilets in the homes.
No power, no heat or A/C will be provided to
homes. The workshop will be the only building
that will have power and heat.
June 2015
Any questions: Contact the MCRC Chair,
Randy Cook at 519 787-2464
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The Pine Line
Our New Photo Directory
The Photo Directory Project Team
The photos have now all been taken and work is underway
to create our new Pine Meadows Photo Directory!
The Project Team thanks each of you for your
involvement with photo-taking! We are now advancing
with the next phases of the project which include:
 the development, printing and distribution of a new photo directory for each home in Pine
Meadows. We hope to have them distributed by the end of August.
 the acquisition and preparation of brief household 'Profiles'. If you have misplaced the
Profile submission form and haven't yet submitted your biography and/or would like some
guidance or assistance with it, please contact Linda Austin, 519 843-4171.
 the inclusion of the photos and biographies on our website. This phase will take a bit
longer and will appear on the website in stages...
If you have questions or concerns about this project,
please contact one of the team members.
The Photo Directory Project team includes:
Linda Austin, Vickie Bragg, Gary Helmer, Gary Horniblow,
Suzanne Parker and Rick Rock.
Volunteers are needed to assist with developing the profile data, using Microsoft Word.
Please contribute to this project by volunteering!
Ladies Who Lunch!!
Wednesday, June 3
The Ladies Who Lunch do so, on the FIRST Wednesday of each month. We meet at The Gorge
Restaurant in Elora to enjoy lunch and socializing.
Ladies of Pine Meadows, we invite you all to join us!
The sign-up sheet for the June 3 Lunch is now posted on the notice board outside
the Grand Hall.
There is room for 40 people. All are welcome. Please sign up and join us!
June 2015
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The Pine Line
From the Chef’s Kitchen…
Lynda Young
This is one of my ‘go to’ recipes for company. It is
simple to make and looks impressive on a dessert
plate.
Panna cotta is Italian for ‘cooked cream’. It is a light,
silky eggless custard using unflavoured gelatin to give
it structure. It is very easy to make and can be done
in advance.
With strawberry season coming up the preserves that
go with this recipe are perfect. It sounds a bit ‘odd’
but the spicy flavour of the pepper, the tang of the
vinegar and the creaminess of the panna cotta go
really well together. You don’t have to use an
outrageously expensive balsamic because you will be
cooking it down. If you don’t think that you would like
the black pepper and vinegar combination, try it with
some strawberries macerated with some orange or
lemon liqueur or just stir a bit of sugar into some fruit
(strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches,
etc.)...
Panna Cotta
Makes 6 Servings
2 tablespoons water
1¼ teaspoons unflavoured gelatin
2 cups whipping cream
1¼ cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sugar
Pour 2 tablespoons water into small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand until softened,
about 15 minutes. Whisk 1 cup cream, yogurt, and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Heat remaining 1
cup cream and ½ cup sugar in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and
cream comes to simmer. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture, stirring to dissolve gelatin. Mix hot
cream-gelatin mixture into yogurt mixture. Divide mixture among six ¾ cup ramekins, using about ½
cup for each. Refrigerate desserts uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate overnight. To
serve the panna cotta run a knife around the edge of each ramekin and unmold onto individual
serving plates.
Strawberry Preserves with Black Pepper and Balsamic Vinegar
Makes about 2 cups
2 cups strawberries, trimmed and quartered
1½ cup sugar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
In a small heavy saucepan bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring, and skim
surface. Simmer the mixture, stirring and skimming foam occasionally, 15
minutes, or until thickened and translucent. Remove pan from heat and
cool preserves completely. Preserves keep, covered and chilled, 1 month.
Top your panna cotta with the preserves.
June 2015
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The Pine Line
Bridge Results:
Tuesdays:
High
nd
2
Ladies’ Bridge
April 28
May 5
May 12
May 19
Mar 26
Adrienne Green
Barbara Lindsay
Betty Watson
Barbara Lindsay
Adrienne Green
Barbara Lindsay
Ann Vaugeois
Barb Lindsay
On our
Website
Thursdays:
High
2
nd
Mixed Bridge
April 30
May 7
May 14
May 21
Barbara Lindsay
Marion Sanderson
No Results
Provided
Adrienne Green
Joan Ryan
Results are
on the website
Euchre Results:
April 22/2015 Winners:
1st High Score (59) – Barry Wyant
–
nd
2 High Score (54) – Barb Cook
Lone Hands (4)
– Clyde Henry
–
Lucky Draw
– John Doherty
− Elaine Boyes
Oscar Winner
– John Doherty
May 13/2015 Winners:
1st High Score()
– Isabella Hood
–
nd
2 High Score ()
– Bud Davis
Lone Hands ()
– Clyde Henry
– John Doherty
Lucky Draw
– Nancy Webb
– Elaine Boyes
Oscar Winner
– Clyde Henry
Bid Euchre Results:
May 6/2015 Winners:
1st High Score (156)
2nd High Score (154)
Lone Hands (5)
Lucky Draw
Shoot the Moon
– Elaine Boyes
– Bonnie Bottomley
– Glenn Bragg
– Barb Cook
– Mary Drew
– Barry Wyant
–
May 20/2015 Winners:
1st High Score (187) – Mary Drew
2nd High Score (173) – Bob Ariel
Lone Hands (6)
– Barbara Lindsay
Lucky Draw
– Elaine Boyes
– Judy Dick
Shoot the Moon
– Barb Lindsay
– Judy Dick
6-Handed Euchre Results:
April 29/2015 Winners:
1st Prize
– Paula Richter
2nd Prize
– Sue Wylie
Lone Hands (5)
– Peter Snaith
Lucky Draw
– Marion Sanderson
– Bob Ariel
Shoot the Moon
– Clyde Henry
–
April 30/2015 Winners:
1st Prize (115)
– Sue Wylie
2nd Prize (114)
– Sue Anderson
Lone Hands (5)
– Glenn Bragg
Lucky Draw
– Sue Langille
– Barb Lindsay
Shoot the Moon
–
–
Note: Updated Bridge, Euchre, Bid Euchre and Six Handed Euchre results are always
posted on the PMHA website, under the Scoreboard menu – and are usually posted
shortly after the event!
June 2015
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The Pine Line
Mixed Darts
Geoff Andrews, 519 787-4696
You are invited to come out.
We get together on Thursday evenings at 7.
If you require some information, please call Geoff Andrews.
March 26:
April 9
April 23
High Scores for March/April:
John McKenna (123)
April 2
Don Sewell (89)
Sue Langille (112)
April 16
Ken Busch (98)
Sylvie Wesley & Terry Langille (tied at 80)
Horseshoes 2015 …
Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
Sam Plume, John McKenna
May 20 saw the start of the 2015 Horseshoe event. It was a little on the cool side but
the participants had a great time. All are invited to throw the Shooees!
There is no sign up sheet - so just show up! Bring your glove if you wish.
Remember your $0.25 fun donation!
For those of us, both sexes, who may not be able to reach the opposite pin, an
allowance has been made to allow such participants to move closer to the target, if they
choose to do so. See you on Wednesdays!
- Sam and John
Tennis, Anyone?
Every Weekday at 8:30 a.m.
(weather permitting)
Irene Fitz-James
The courts are ready - are you?
Dig out your tennis racquet and join us for some fun and exercise - on the courts.
For more information, call Irene at 519 843-4778
A Volunteer Opportunity
The Pine Line Committee welcomes any resident(s) who have an interest in writing/preparing the
monthly edition of the Pine Line to contact the Pine Line Committee Coordinator, Paul Lingen
([email protected], 519 843-8856)
The Pine Line is prepared using Microsoft Word, and collects information from a variety of sources
(email, print and website)
If anyone has an interest in becoming a ‘Pine Line writer’, please let us know.
June 2015
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The Pine Line
Notice from the Pine Line Team….
Your comments and feedback on the content and appearance of the Pine Line
are always invited. Please send us an email to:
[email protected]
or contact one of the Pine Line Team members with your comments.
Pine Line – Online
To access the Pine Line online, visit our website
(pmhahome.ca) and select the Pine Line graphic on the right
side of the header image, for the current issue, or
select the Pine Line menu for both the current and past issues.
To discontinue receiving the Pine Line in print, send a message to:
[email protected]
Channel 5 – Online
To access a version of the Channel 5 Notice Board online,
visit our website (pmhahome.ca) and select the PM5 graphic
on the upper right side of the header image.
The Pine Line Team
The Pine Line is the monthly newsletter of the Pine Meadows residents and is produced for the
Pine Meadows Homeowners’ Association by the Pine Line Team, which currently consists of
Barbara and Paul DeRoo, Gary Helmer, Mary Anne Hill, Barbara Hodgson, Sheila and Colin
Johnson, Paul Lingen (Coordinator), Ian Marr and Jean Pearson.
The Pine Line depends on submissions by the various activity groups within Pine Meadows and
by you, the residents. Submissions should be made electronically (by email) to
[email protected] or can be placed in the Pine Line box in the main lobby
of the Recreation Centre. The submission deadline is the 21st of the month.
While a high priority is to include all submissions, space may require that some
submissions be omitted, or delayed to a future edition of The Pine Line.
A guideline for submitted articles is that they be limited to one typed page or
approx. 500 words.
June 2015
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The Pine Line
Pine Meadows Homeowners’ Association – Events Calendar
June 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1 Water
Aerobics
7
WEDNESDAY
2
THURSDAY
4
3
– 10:15
8 Water
Aerobics
TUESDAY
5 Water
KK
– 10:00
Ladies Lunch Bunch
(noon at the Gorge)
Bid Euchre
– 7:00
9
10
– 10:15
KK
FRIDAY
Aerobics
11
– 10:15
12 Water
– 10:00
Aerobics
SATURDAY
6
Garage Sale
7:30-11:30
13
– 10:15
(C. McCabe Stage Play)
14
15 Water
Aerobics
21
16
– 10:15
22 Water
17
MCRC
– 1:00
23
24
Aerobics – 10:15
Race/Casino Nt.
6:00
28
29 Water
Aerobics
KK
Euchre
19 Water
Aerobics
25
20
– 10:15
26 Water
– 10:00
Aerobics
– 10:15
– 7:00
27
Summer Sizzle
9:00-1:00
30
– 10:15
Sound:
– Bryan Ross
Ch. 5:
– Paul DeRoo
Safety/Security
June:
Daily:
Workshop opens
at 7 a.m.
Pool is open
7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Weekly:
8:30
9:00
8:50
9:00
11:30
12:00
1:30
7:00
8:30
9:00
1:30
1;00
7:00
7:00
June 2015
18
KK
– 10:00
PMHA Board – 1:00
Bid Euchre
– 7:00
Tennis
Aquafit – Men
Walking
Wood Carving
S.M.A.R.T.
Billiards – Men
Pine Ndle Crafts
Billiards – Men
– Glenn Bragg (Coordinator)
– Grant Swift
Tennis
Aquafit – Ladies
Bridge – Ladies
Billiards – Men
Billiards – Ladies
Poker
Children may use pool:
8:30 Tennis
8:30 Walking
8:00 - 11:00 Pool Cleaning
10:00 Koffee Klatch
11:30 S.M.A.R.T.
1:00 Cribbage - NEW
7:00 Bid Euchre (1st & 3rd)
7:00 Euchre (2nd & 4th)
Grand Hall Rental – George and Dianne Smith
May and June:
– Barry Wyant and Barb Cook
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
8:30
9:00
1:00
1:30
1:30
7:00
7:30
Tennis
Aquafit – Ladies
Art Club
Board Games
Billiards – Ladies
Mixed Darts
Mixed Bridge
8:30 Tennis
9:00 Aquafit – Men
8:50 Walking
10:00 Men’s Bridge
11:30 S.M.A.R.T.
12:00 Billiards – Men
4:00 Happy Hour
7:00 Mixed Billiards
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