March 29, 2024

Agency has a giving spirit

BY MELISSA HORTON Every holiday season, heartwarming stories come out in the news about communities helping families in need. These families are struggling to make ends meet and need help in buying gifts for their loved ones. However, the need is so great that some people are overlooked. One Kitchener company has stepped in to help. Thresholds, a non-profit community mental health agency, works with mental health clients as well … Continued

Galaxy of Gifts raises money for Lutherwood

BY RILEY LINSEMAN The 2016 Galaxy of Gifts crafts show was a very special one. It had a small venue, but a big heart. Held at the Luther Village on the Park retirement home on Nov. 26, the event featured approximately 40 vendors selling everything from Christmas wreaths to baked goods. The event also gave residents an easy alternative to the more cumbersome and potentially dangerous option of leaving the … Continued

Great gift ideas to woo him and her

BY MATT LINSEMAN It’s tough coming up with a great gift idea for your boyfriend or girlfriend during the holiday season. However, you can warm her heart and rock his socks off with some of these unique ideas for presents. A couple of seasonal stores at Conestoga Mall are only here for a limited time but have excellent gift ideas for your significant other. Calendar Club is a seasonal retailer … Continued