b'Are you a woman who has retired from Greetings from the Stewards ofteaching?Dear EditorPort Perry United Church Where do Ontarios teachers go once they have Dear Editor supervised their last yard duty and hung up their school We dearly hope you and your families are continuingbell? Well, women teachers join the Retired Women to keep well. The second year of pandemic restrictionsTeachers of Ontario (RWTO). Each Branch has a unique appear to be easing up and we know that ourpersonality.community is eager to be actively involved again andHere in North Durham, Brock and Kawartha Lakes so are we. Our on-line Spring Auction last year was athere is an active branch of just shy of 100 members. successful fundraising event thanks to our community.The RWTO Durham North Branch motto is Caring and We eagerly invite you to participate again in our 2022Sharing and members gather monthly for luncheons, on-line Spring Auction.Funds raised through thesocials and networking. This year, as the province auction will continue to support the life and work ofopens up from the pandemic, the RWTO Durham Port Perry United Church, and no doubt it will raiseNorth Branch has added a number of new events. These some community-wide spirit too!The on-line auctioninclude guest speakers who share ideas on gardening will run from April 19 through to May 6, and will featurewith the birds and bees in mind, a High Tea and a build-a broad selection of wonderful items - home decor, art,your-own bird feeder workshop. So don your gardening books, jewellery, clothing, a variety of services and ofgloves, dust oyour fascinator and grab your Robertson course our world-famous (at least in Port Perry!) homescrewdriver. Members are in for a lot of fun!baking!The auction website is www.32auctions.com/ The RWTO Branch is strong on community support PPUCspringauction.and has been involved in many goodwill projects each There is no charge to participate and its easy toyear. The Branch regularly recognizes members work create an account if you choose to bid.You can trackand presently there are two exceptional teachers whos (and raise!) your bids throughout the three-week period.longevity and involvement have earned them the title of Check the site frequently for newly posted items.Life Members. Payment instructions for successful bidders are on theThe RWTO also o ers members an opportunity to website, and Church Stewards will happily deliverjoin their Health and Travel Insurance Plans.winning items in the Port Perry area.Were calling ourIf you are a retired woman teacher who taught in auction the FUN, FINE and ON-LINE Spring Auctionany part of the world, please consider joining RWTO. and we look forward to having you join us! Regardless of whether or not you are collecting Dawn Wilson,a teachers pension or how long you taught, this on behalf of the Stewards of Port Perry United Church organization o ers many bene ts including the opportunity to network and continue to use your leadership, communication and creative skills.WE WANT TO To learn more about the RWTO Durham North Please send us your letters, maximum ofHEAR FROMcontact their Membership Chair Marie Geleen 250 words. Be aware that we cannot publish YOU! at rwtonorthdurham@gmail.com. negative letters about individuals or businesses. Submit to: focus@focusonscugog.comLinda Lake, Treasurer, RWTO Durham North BranchSPECIALTY DONUTS APPLE FRITTERS as big as your face!Home of the firstONLINE ORDERING:originalwww.hankspastries.caBUTTER TART DONUTWednesday through Friday: 8am-4pm ONLYSTORE OPEN:Wed. through Sat.: 8am-4pm204 Queen St., Port Perry905-985-2172 www.hankspastries.caFOCUS - APRIL 202229'