THE MESSENGERCLEARBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE AT
March 2009
St. Patrick is believed to have driven the snakes from Ireland. Once a pagan himself, St. Patrick is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. The modern secular holiday is based on the original Christian saint's feast day also thought to be the date of the saint's death. In 1737, Irish immigrants to the United States began observing the holiday publicly in Boston and held the first St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City in 1766. Today, the tradition continues with people from all walks and heritages by wearing green, eating Irish food, and attending parades. St. Patrick's Day is bursting with folklore; from the shamrock to the leprechaun and to pinching those that are not wearing green. IRISH SODA BREAD WITH RAISINS
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch-diameter cake pan with nonstick
spray. Whisk flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking
soda in large bowl to blend. Add butter. Using fingertips, rub in until
coarse meal forms. Make well in center of flour mixture. Add buttermilk.
Gradually stir dry ingredients into milk to blend. Mix in raisins.
Bake bread until brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean,
about 40 minutes. Cool bread in pan 10 minutes. Transfer to rack. Serve
warm or at room temperature.
It’s tax time again! We will be offering a Volunteer
Income Tax Service starting March 2 to April 30, 2009. Please sign up for
an appointment in the lobby starting February 18, 2009.
Calling All Volunteers! Volunteer Tea March 16, 2009 1:30pm in the Magnolia Room for all volunteers
of Clearbrook Golden Age Society.
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Register in the Lobby for one or more of the
Spring Mystery Tour - March 24, 2009 Calling all those folks with “spring fever” and wishing for a little something different, come and enjoy this day with us. Depart: 9:00 am Return: 4:30 pm Indian Arm Cruise - May 4, 2009 Sail the inland water of Indian Arm aboard the luxurious M.V. Harbour Princess. This 4 hour luncheon cruise departs Coal Harbour and cruises along scenic Burrard Inlet to spectacular Indian Arm. After you dock, your motor coach will be waiting for you to return to Abbotsford. Price: $120.00—Includes transportation, cruise & buffet luncheon
Minter Mystery Garden Tour - June 2, 2009 You won’t want to miss this one! Be prepared to go down ‘Nostalgia Lane’ .
Price: $ 55.00—Includes transportation, hot buffet lunch, morning and
afternoon refreshment breaks in the mystery locations.
* Please note that all tours need to be paid well in advance and full payment is required to reserve your seat. GST is included in all prices. If for any reason there is a cancellation, all passengers will be notified
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History of ST. Patrick’s Day
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