CHARLENE COOPER
Joined 2006 - Charlene was a grade 2,3,4 teacher in Mt Albert before retiring in 2006. Their family had enjoyed years of camping but needed a change. In 1998 when their children went off to University, she and her husband Andy went in search of more peace and privacy. They purchased a cottage in Minden on Little Bob Lake and enjoyed the area very much. In 2003 when retirement was on the horizon ,they went in search of a more permanent home where they had more space and conveniences and could live full time. Their goal was something close to town.
The real estate agent shared he had a place on Head Lake right in the town of Haliburton, and they purchased their current home on Museum Road. They are thrilled with the proximity to town, the museum , hiking trails and ability to WALK to TOWN ! They appreciate that so many activities exist right out their front door! They enjoy snow shoeing & hiking at Glebe Park and the Sculptured Forest. The lake is the draw in the summer. They are members of ‘The Real Easy Ryders’ and ‘Trekkers’ in the County. Charlene shared she and her husband have been hikers since their early dating days in Niagara.
Her family consists of one daughter and one son. They enjoy 3 precious grandchildren and like doing things with them.
When they made that move to town, some kind welcoming neighbours invited them to a BBQ. Several of the ladies were CFUW members and encouraged Charlene to join. She must have brought something decadent because she was really encouraged to join cuisine.
She enjoys bookclub, cuisine, hiking and had been involved with a stitch n bitch group . Some of her other interests are gardening, quilting, and travelling.
Joined 2006 - Charlene was a grade 2,3,4 teacher in Mt Albert before retiring in 2006. Their family had enjoyed years of camping but needed a change. In 1998 when their children went off to University, she and her husband Andy went in search of more peace and privacy. They purchased a cottage in Minden on Little Bob Lake and enjoyed the area very much. In 2003 when retirement was on the horizon ,they went in search of a more permanent home where they had more space and conveniences and could live full time. Their goal was something close to town.
The real estate agent shared he had a place on Head Lake right in the town of Haliburton, and they purchased their current home on Museum Road. They are thrilled with the proximity to town, the museum , hiking trails and ability to WALK to TOWN ! They appreciate that so many activities exist right out their front door! They enjoy snow shoeing & hiking at Glebe Park and the Sculptured Forest. The lake is the draw in the summer. They are members of ‘The Real Easy Ryders’ and ‘Trekkers’ in the County. Charlene shared she and her husband have been hikers since their early dating days in Niagara.
Her family consists of one daughter and one son. They enjoy 3 precious grandchildren and like doing things with them.
When they made that move to town, some kind welcoming neighbours invited them to a BBQ. Several of the ladies were CFUW members and encouraged Charlene to join. She must have brought something decadent because she was really encouraged to join cuisine.
She enjoys bookclub, cuisine, hiking and had been involved with a stitch n bitch group . Some of her other interests are gardening, quilting, and travelling.
ANNE MAHER
Wouldn’t you love to live in or near The Sculpture Forest? The trails are most scenic with the fragrance of leaves and various trees permeating the air. Well Anne Maher you are so lucky to have a home backing on to the Sculpture Forest. What a view! You have enjoyed this since 1995 but full time for the past 6 years. Perhaps outdoors is your life as you spent 20 years living on Toronto Island with your husband and young children.
Your elementary teaching career ended after 26 years upon your retirement in 1995. You then moved to the Haliburton area after retirement having spent many a summer at your in-law’s cottage on Kennisis Lake.
How wonderful that you met other ladies and decided to form a CFUW in 2004. Wow, that’s a long time to be a member of such a unique organization. Anne spends some of her time using pen and pencil and her artistic talent to capture pictures of people and scenery along with her involvement with the CFUW bridge and cuisine groups. Anne says she is a mature woman who guesses her age according to how old her dog’s age is-is that dog years Anne?
Wouldn’t you love to live in or near The Sculpture Forest? The trails are most scenic with the fragrance of leaves and various trees permeating the air. Well Anne Maher you are so lucky to have a home backing on to the Sculpture Forest. What a view! You have enjoyed this since 1995 but full time for the past 6 years. Perhaps outdoors is your life as you spent 20 years living on Toronto Island with your husband and young children.
Your elementary teaching career ended after 26 years upon your retirement in 1995. You then moved to the Haliburton area after retirement having spent many a summer at your in-law’s cottage on Kennisis Lake.
How wonderful that you met other ladies and decided to form a CFUW in 2004. Wow, that’s a long time to be a member of such a unique organization. Anne spends some of her time using pen and pencil and her artistic talent to capture pictures of people and scenery along with her involvement with the CFUW bridge and cuisine groups. Anne says she is a mature woman who guesses her age according to how old her dog’s age is-is that dog years Anne?
ANNE PEACOCK
Anne lived in the lovely area of Caledon for 22 years before moving to Haliburton. Haliburton was home to Anne and her husband for two years before she “volunteered “to return to the city to help her daughter and son-in-law with the grandchildren.
Living in Woodbridge keeps Anne busy, as she works at the Bass Pro shop in ladies apparel from October to March. Her vast experience in human resources as VP of digital content creations (big title, big responsibilities) for Sears catalogue (remember that?) and creator of flyers for Lowes, Walmart, etc. gave her the experience she needed to be so successful at Bass Pro. In her spare time, she is active with her hiking group (Haliburton Trekkers), paddling and snow shoeing and golfing with ‘Iron Man’ ( sorry—the Iron Ladies!!).
While in Haliburton, Anne was lucky to meet Dawn Brohman, who introduced her to CFUW, where she joined a cuisine group and tries to be involved when she is in the area. A busy lady who will be visiting Ireland and Iceland in the near future, Anne always enjoys her time in the highlands with her CFUW friends.
Anne lived in the lovely area of Caledon for 22 years before moving to Haliburton. Haliburton was home to Anne and her husband for two years before she “volunteered “to return to the city to help her daughter and son-in-law with the grandchildren.
Living in Woodbridge keeps Anne busy, as she works at the Bass Pro shop in ladies apparel from October to March. Her vast experience in human resources as VP of digital content creations (big title, big responsibilities) for Sears catalogue (remember that?) and creator of flyers for Lowes, Walmart, etc. gave her the experience she needed to be so successful at Bass Pro. In her spare time, she is active with her hiking group (Haliburton Trekkers), paddling and snow shoeing and golfing with ‘Iron Man’ ( sorry—the Iron Ladies!!).
While in Haliburton, Anne was lucky to meet Dawn Brohman, who introduced her to CFUW, where she joined a cuisine group and tries to be involved when she is in the area. A busy lady who will be visiting Ireland and Iceland in the near future, Anne always enjoys her time in the highlands with her CFUW friends.
JOAN MACDONALD
Joan is one of our original members and can now boast about belonging to CFUW for 16 years. At the young age of 98 she still enjoys the book club and getting out to the occasional meeting.
Joan moved to Haliburton area 16 years ago from Burlington, just outside of Hamilton, to live with her daughter on Koshlong Lake.
Joan was a special education teacher for 12 years and looked forward to helping with special programs for her class of 12 pupils. Her blended family (husband had 2 children and she had 2), worked well, and together they were busy helping members sort out their lives through The United Church of Canada.
Joan’s daughter works full time at Camp Wanakita and since Joan’s husband passed away 16 years ago, she enjoys the company of her Personal Support Worker 4 times a week. She certainly is “young at heart.”
Joan is one of our original members and can now boast about belonging to CFUW for 16 years. At the young age of 98 she still enjoys the book club and getting out to the occasional meeting.
Joan moved to Haliburton area 16 years ago from Burlington, just outside of Hamilton, to live with her daughter on Koshlong Lake.
Joan was a special education teacher for 12 years and looked forward to helping with special programs for her class of 12 pupils. Her blended family (husband had 2 children and she had 2), worked well, and together they were busy helping members sort out their lives through The United Church of Canada.
Joan’s daughter works full time at Camp Wanakita and since Joan’s husband passed away 16 years ago, she enjoys the company of her Personal Support Worker 4 times a week. She certainly is “young at heart.”
CAROLYN GORDEN
Carolyn’s husband was in “animal health, sales, and marketing,” so they lived in southern Ontario and various parts of the US. As her in-laws had a place on Kashagawigamog Lake, Carolyn and her husband knew this area well and decided to build on Soyers Lake. They rebuilt the cottage bought in 1978 and retired there three years ago.
Because her husband travelled frequently Carolyn left her job as an elementary school teacher (grades 1-3) in 1983 and stayed home to raise their son (no regrets).
Florida has beckoned them for the last seven years, and they rent a home south west of Orlando from January 1 to early April. (Awww, don’t you miss the snow??) Guess it’s difficult to golf in the white stuff.
Carolyn joined CFUW in 2015 and belongs to a book club, cuisine group, and stitch and bitch, where she enjoys the knitting. She serves as interest group convener for our CFUW. Yeah, Carolyn!
Carolyn’s husband was in “animal health, sales, and marketing,” so they lived in southern Ontario and various parts of the US. As her in-laws had a place on Kashagawigamog Lake, Carolyn and her husband knew this area well and decided to build on Soyers Lake. They rebuilt the cottage bought in 1978 and retired there three years ago.
Because her husband travelled frequently Carolyn left her job as an elementary school teacher (grades 1-3) in 1983 and stayed home to raise their son (no regrets).
Florida has beckoned them for the last seven years, and they rent a home south west of Orlando from January 1 to early April. (Awww, don’t you miss the snow??) Guess it’s difficult to golf in the white stuff.
Carolyn joined CFUW in 2015 and belongs to a book club, cuisine group, and stitch and bitch, where she enjoys the knitting. She serves as interest group convener for our CFUW. Yeah, Carolyn!
MARGARET RISK
Marg retired from her position of executive director of the College of Nurses and retired to her third home in Haliburton County. Marg was a nurse in Community Health with the City of Toronto, Department of Public Health, and also taught at Ryerson University in Toronto.
She does want to be busy, so for her first 10 years up here Marg worked on policies for the federal government, Corrections Canada and the First Nations Inuit Health branch, to name but a few. She was on the hospital board for nine years and then the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) board for six years.
Marg is also (phew) on the Haliburton County Development Corporation (nine years) that promotes and supports businesses in this area. She has curled, but due to eye surgery she can’t be swept off her feet. (Can’t sweep!)
Marg was instrumental in helping to start CFUW here in the area in and continues to belong to bridge, cuisine, and a book group. Geez, try to keep busy Marg!!
Marg retired from her position of executive director of the College of Nurses and retired to her third home in Haliburton County. Marg was a nurse in Community Health with the City of Toronto, Department of Public Health, and also taught at Ryerson University in Toronto.
She does want to be busy, so for her first 10 years up here Marg worked on policies for the federal government, Corrections Canada and the First Nations Inuit Health branch, to name but a few. She was on the hospital board for nine years and then the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) board for six years.
Marg is also (phew) on the Haliburton County Development Corporation (nine years) that promotes and supports businesses in this area. She has curled, but due to eye surgery she can’t be swept off her feet. (Can’t sweep!)
Marg was instrumental in helping to start CFUW here in the area in and continues to belong to bridge, cuisine, and a book group. Geez, try to keep busy Marg!!
HEATHER CONNER
Heather and her husband, Steve, moved to Algonquin Highlands in 2016 and built
their retirement home on property that once belonged to the farmhouse where Steve’s mom grew up. Her sister-in -law, Rebekah Chevalier, also built next door around the same time.
Steve is now retired from being a G.P. and Heather is yet to decide when she will retire. Heather is a Registered Nurse who has practiced Travel Medicine for 25 years. She and her husband lived and worked in Cobourg, Ontario for over 25 years, where Heather owned and was Director of a Travel Health Centre which operated in 2 locations (Cobourg and Lindsay). She also developed a mobile clinic which offered travel health services to colleges, universities and businesses. Heather and her husband are avid travellers. Ask her about some of the destinations she has lived and travelled to.
Heather enjoys her work in assisting travellers in safe travel through education, immunization and other preventions. The last 5 years she has been involved with helping local Pharmacies start up travel health clinics. For the last 3 years she has been Chair of the Nursing Professional Group for the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Heather first learned of CFUW through a traveller who visited her travel health centre. She then encouraged her sister-in -law, Rebekah, to join. Heather is a member of the hiking group and a cuisine group and secretary of CFUWHH. Not being able to give up her love of nursing or helping people Heather is currently immunizing in a Covid -19 immunization centre.
If you need a ‘shot in the arm’ hope that Heather may be your ‘Sharp” and knowledgeable nurse!
Heather and her husband, Steve, moved to Algonquin Highlands in 2016 and built
their retirement home on property that once belonged to the farmhouse where Steve’s mom grew up. Her sister-in -law, Rebekah Chevalier, also built next door around the same time.
Steve is now retired from being a G.P. and Heather is yet to decide when she will retire. Heather is a Registered Nurse who has practiced Travel Medicine for 25 years. She and her husband lived and worked in Cobourg, Ontario for over 25 years, where Heather owned and was Director of a Travel Health Centre which operated in 2 locations (Cobourg and Lindsay). She also developed a mobile clinic which offered travel health services to colleges, universities and businesses. Heather and her husband are avid travellers. Ask her about some of the destinations she has lived and travelled to.
Heather enjoys her work in assisting travellers in safe travel through education, immunization and other preventions. The last 5 years she has been involved with helping local Pharmacies start up travel health clinics. For the last 3 years she has been Chair of the Nursing Professional Group for the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Heather first learned of CFUW through a traveller who visited her travel health centre. She then encouraged her sister-in -law, Rebekah, to join. Heather is a member of the hiking group and a cuisine group and secretary of CFUWHH. Not being able to give up her love of nursing or helping people Heather is currently immunizing in a Covid -19 immunization centre.
If you need a ‘shot in the arm’ hope that Heather may be your ‘Sharp” and knowledgeable nurse!
BARB MATTHEWS
Barb Matthews resides in the big hamlet of Wilberforce. Barb moved to this area just 1 ½ years ago while searching for a new home on one of Haliburton’s lovely lakes. She made the big move to Grace Lake from another hamlet in Ontario called Brooklyn (near Markham, Stouffville, well you get the picture). Barb has since retired from having her own business as an accountant. (I asked her about dates and times, but she says she is confused with numbers?!)
Barb says she would have had a different occupation but was steered towards accounting because of her skills with math. When I inquired about other areas that she may have considered, Barb said she would have gone parking! Sorry, she would have liked to work in parks and recreation, or something outdoors. One of her two children is in real estate and the other enjoys working with “challenged” adults ( no comment about parents there).
Barb enjoys hiking, book clubs and loves to play cards.
When asked how she became interested in CFUW, Barb says she has done the books for the Durham Region, small world!
Barb Matthews resides in the big hamlet of Wilberforce. Barb moved to this area just 1 ½ years ago while searching for a new home on one of Haliburton’s lovely lakes. She made the big move to Grace Lake from another hamlet in Ontario called Brooklyn (near Markham, Stouffville, well you get the picture). Barb has since retired from having her own business as an accountant. (I asked her about dates and times, but she says she is confused with numbers?!)
Barb says she would have had a different occupation but was steered towards accounting because of her skills with math. When I inquired about other areas that she may have considered, Barb said she would have gone parking! Sorry, she would have liked to work in parks and recreation, or something outdoors. One of her two children is in real estate and the other enjoys working with “challenged” adults ( no comment about parents there).
Barb enjoys hiking, book clubs and loves to play cards.
When asked how she became interested in CFUW, Barb says she has done the books for the Durham Region, small world!
ROSALIE COWAN
Rosalie & her husband got married in 1976, the same year her ‘affair’ with Haliburton began! She & her groom fell not only in love with each other, but also an ‘exquisite ‘ double lot on Fortesque Lake. She has a strong dislike of Mosquitoes , especially ones ‘ the size of airplanes.’ The big outing would be a trip to Haliburton for her 2 sons to climb on the train and wave at the plane.
One summer she was taking a therapeutic arts course at the Haliburton Arts School. Rosalie and a friend took a stroll down Grass Lake Rd. Rosalie claims if she hadn’t gone into nursing she would have enjoyed architecture. Rosalie has always had a love for houses, and a stroll down that road, uncovered her less mosquito option right in Haliburton. She was pleased to discover that a street of homes, this close to town and the college, could also be on a lake!
It may have been the lure of a ‘musical interlude’ on her current homes listing on the computer that ‘sang’ to her , where they now reside. Rosalie is passionate about little people and MUSIC! She exclaims it is ‘pure JOY!’
She had a cherished community business in Toronto. Her life’s passion introduced babies and toddlers to the joys of music in her church, where she is also a member of the choir. Sadly Covid forced retirement of a pleasure that she was not ready to give up on quite yet. She enjoys many appreciative Moms from over the years ‘singing her praises’ as she is out and about shopping in her beloved neighbourhood. They recall the impact and joy she brought to their children in previous classes . Their 2 grandchildren are at a perfect age to enjoy her musical teaching talents. This is currently being done by zoom.
It is understandable that this strong city community tie makes it difficult to leave and commit to Haliburton fulltime. She also LOVES city shopping ! She is missing a bakery and Winners.
Covid circumstances have ‘PLANTED “ Rosalie, [she LOVES plants] her husband & their dog here for the past year. She has come to appreciate the glorious trees, water and ‘way fewer bugs’ out her windows over Grass Lake.
Rosalie says CFUW has kept her sane and is a new joy. She struggles with letting go of her Toronto community that she loves ,as much as they love her. Clearly a tug on her heart [not Harp] or Ukelele strings !
Which address will be on her next driver’s license?
Rosalie & her husband got married in 1976, the same year her ‘affair’ with Haliburton began! She & her groom fell not only in love with each other, but also an ‘exquisite ‘ double lot on Fortesque Lake. She has a strong dislike of Mosquitoes , especially ones ‘ the size of airplanes.’ The big outing would be a trip to Haliburton for her 2 sons to climb on the train and wave at the plane.
One summer she was taking a therapeutic arts course at the Haliburton Arts School. Rosalie and a friend took a stroll down Grass Lake Rd. Rosalie claims if she hadn’t gone into nursing she would have enjoyed architecture. Rosalie has always had a love for houses, and a stroll down that road, uncovered her less mosquito option right in Haliburton. She was pleased to discover that a street of homes, this close to town and the college, could also be on a lake!
It may have been the lure of a ‘musical interlude’ on her current homes listing on the computer that ‘sang’ to her , where they now reside. Rosalie is passionate about little people and MUSIC! She exclaims it is ‘pure JOY!’
She had a cherished community business in Toronto. Her life’s passion introduced babies and toddlers to the joys of music in her church, where she is also a member of the choir. Sadly Covid forced retirement of a pleasure that she was not ready to give up on quite yet. She enjoys many appreciative Moms from over the years ‘singing her praises’ as she is out and about shopping in her beloved neighbourhood. They recall the impact and joy she brought to their children in previous classes . Their 2 grandchildren are at a perfect age to enjoy her musical teaching talents. This is currently being done by zoom.
It is understandable that this strong city community tie makes it difficult to leave and commit to Haliburton fulltime. She also LOVES city shopping ! She is missing a bakery and Winners.
Covid circumstances have ‘PLANTED “ Rosalie, [she LOVES plants] her husband & their dog here for the past year. She has come to appreciate the glorious trees, water and ‘way fewer bugs’ out her windows over Grass Lake.
Rosalie says CFUW has kept her sane and is a new joy. She struggles with letting go of her Toronto community that she loves ,as much as they love her. Clearly a tug on her heart [not Harp] or Ukelele strings !
Which address will be on her next driver’s license?
HEATHER LINDSAY
Heather Lindsay says the original idea to come to Haliburton was hers once her husband John decided that he wanted a cottage for his retirement. Heather wanted it to be close to the Haliburton School of the Arts so she could take classes there. Haliburton, she thought, was a lovely community, and they would have a phone for dial up at least! It was less than 2 hrs. from their home in Hampton (outside of Oshawa) where they lived in the country on 10 acres, 8 of which they rented to a farmer. Heather taught for over 30 years- to children in kindergarten to grade 4, and speech and language with those with intellectual and learning challenges.
In 1970, Heather was invited by one of the older teachers on staff to go to a CFUW meeting with her, as at that time she was one of the few young teachers who had a degree from a university, Queen's. Heather had originally joined Oshawa CFUW to play bridge, join their book club, hear relevant speakers and meet people, as she was new to Oshawa. When they tore down the cottage and built a home here on Lake Kashagawigamog, it was natural to join CFUW-HH for the same reasons. Heather enjoys book club and bridge here, and has been a member since the fall of 2004.
Heather keeps very busy, and currently is active playing bridge, reading, traveling (before and hopefully after the pandemic), and she is DJ on Canoe FM (Mondays 3-6 pm). Over the years she has enjoyed creating leather burnings, oil painting, water colours, crafts, and making cards. Heather is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa - an international organization of teachers dedicated to excellence in education, altruism and world understanding. She has served on its International Chapter and currently is president of her Tau chapter in Durham.
Recently, Heather and her husband purchased a condo in Whitby. Two of her sorority sisters also have condos in her building. She has joined 2 Probus groups in the area for their speakers, interest groups and to see old friends from teaching. She is grateful for all all the wonderful friends she has in both locations and for all the resources available to her.
Heather Lindsay says the original idea to come to Haliburton was hers once her husband John decided that he wanted a cottage for his retirement. Heather wanted it to be close to the Haliburton School of the Arts so she could take classes there. Haliburton, she thought, was a lovely community, and they would have a phone for dial up at least! It was less than 2 hrs. from their home in Hampton (outside of Oshawa) where they lived in the country on 10 acres, 8 of which they rented to a farmer. Heather taught for over 30 years- to children in kindergarten to grade 4, and speech and language with those with intellectual and learning challenges.
In 1970, Heather was invited by one of the older teachers on staff to go to a CFUW meeting with her, as at that time she was one of the few young teachers who had a degree from a university, Queen's. Heather had originally joined Oshawa CFUW to play bridge, join their book club, hear relevant speakers and meet people, as she was new to Oshawa. When they tore down the cottage and built a home here on Lake Kashagawigamog, it was natural to join CFUW-HH for the same reasons. Heather enjoys book club and bridge here, and has been a member since the fall of 2004.
Heather keeps very busy, and currently is active playing bridge, reading, traveling (before and hopefully after the pandemic), and she is DJ on Canoe FM (Mondays 3-6 pm). Over the years she has enjoyed creating leather burnings, oil painting, water colours, crafts, and making cards. Heather is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa - an international organization of teachers dedicated to excellence in education, altruism and world understanding. She has served on its International Chapter and currently is president of her Tau chapter in Durham.
Recently, Heather and her husband purchased a condo in Whitby. Two of her sorority sisters also have condos in her building. She has joined 2 Probus groups in the area for their speakers, interest groups and to see old friends from teaching. She is grateful for all all the wonderful friends she has in both locations and for all the resources available to her.
SANDY MCKAY
Sandy decided to retire to her cottage. She was introduced to CFUW years ago by Brigitte Bassie when she was invited to a LOONIE Auction. Sandy is truly awesome with needles of any sort and organized and contributed to literary garbage bags full of Izzy dolls - small knitted dolls - to be distributed by Canadian Troops in Afganistan and Tweedledums - an activity hand muff - for patients with dementia in local nursing homes.
Sandy decided to retire to her cottage. She was introduced to CFUW years ago by Brigitte Bassie when she was invited to a LOONIE Auction. Sandy is truly awesome with needles of any sort and organized and contributed to literary garbage bags full of Izzy dolls - small knitted dolls - to be distributed by Canadian Troops in Afganistan and Tweedledums - an activity hand muff - for patients with dementia in local nursing homes.
