Take care of our more vulnerable neighbours Dear Readers, These certainly are exceptional times. COVID-19 has dominated our thoughts day in and day out for several weeks now. I am hoping that our community...

March will be busy for the CCRA The month of March is shaping up to be a busy one for our association.  There are two major events that are taking place and we hope...

Winterfest team’s hard work created a fun-filled day By Kathy Rowe Congratulations to the Winterfest team for such a successful event!  The team this year consisted of Jake Forsyth, Jessica Dodd, Linda Barlow, Rudy...

Fresh starts and forward thinking in 2020 By Kathy Rowe As we usher in a new decade, I intend to take stock. The year 2020 will likely allow for fresh starts and forward thinking....

The holiday season is coming up quickly Our fall certainly became winter all of a sudden! Now we are quickly closing in on the holiday season. Stay warm folks, I fear it could be...

Greetings to our readers! Now that the October fall festivals have made way for Christmas bazaars, our community is gearing up for a variety of celebrations during the upcoming holiday season. We list these...

By Kathy Rowe Fall festivals are all around us and I had the pleasure of attending the one in Highland Creek on Saturday, September 21. There was corn on the cob, which was sponsored...

It was a perfect summer for outdoor festivals and concerts By Kathy Rowe       Hello community readers! We’re back! September has arrived on the heels of a wonderful summer. The CCRA was represented at a...

Many thanks to those who have bolstered CCRA By Kathy Rowe Volunteer Appreciation On May 2, we held a volunteer appreciation event at the Port Union Community Centre. This long overdue tribute to our...

Thanks to all who came out to clean up our community By Kathy Rowe I’d like to thank families in the Centennial community for coming out to our Earth Day celebration on April 27....

By Kathy Rowe I’d like to take this opportunity to report on CCRA’s March meeting. As many of our readers know, the first half hour of this meeting was dedicated to generating ideas for...

Dance the night away at our spring dinner/dance! By Kathy Rowe CCRA will be hosting our annual spring dinner/dance at the West Rouge Community Centre on Saturday, March 30. This year we will be...

Thanks to all who worked so hard on Winterfest  By Kathy Rowe We are at the winter half-way mark! Winterfest, our winter celebration on January 26  was a huge success and I must thank...

Happy New Year! Now that the holiday season is behind us, the CCRA can begin to plan objectives for 2019. But before I jump into the future, I must acknowledge a few events that...

Seasons greetings, Centennial! By Kathy Rowe The CCRA is approaching its 70th anniversary and my first year as president is coming to a close. I have to say that I am humbled to be...

Congratulations to our new councillor! By Kathy Rowe As I write this article there is a distinct chill in the air. The days are becoming shorter and the leaves are falling more and more...

By Kathy Rowe Autumn is arriving and I can’t think of a more beautiful season to experience here in Centennial.  Our tree canopy continues to grow and this certainly enhances the enjoyment of fall...

By Kathy Rowe Welcome back, readers! What a gorgeous summer we had. Many beautiful sunny hot days and warm evenings. In my opinion, an ideal summer for community festivals, outdoor evening concerts and lazy...

June shaping up with lots of festivals, concerts and BBQs By Kathy Rowe May was a busy month in our community and June is shaping up to be just as busy for our Centennial...

Thanks for supporting our community social and Earth Day Winter has finally lost its grip and spring is almost truly here. What a winter! Our “Spring” dinner dance was a great excuse to get...

Centennial celebrates Earth Day with enthusiasm By Kathy Rowe Whenever I think of April, I think of Earth Day. A designated day when we can all show our care and appreciation for Mother Earth....

A strong community association requires a strong show of membership For more than 60 years the CCRA has been working to make our  Centennial neighbourhood a safe and beautiful place to live in. I...

Thanks to all who made Winterfest a success! I would like to thank Winterfest chair Jake Forsyth, committee members from the CCRA and the West Rouge Sports and Recreation, the many sponsors, vendors, the...

Happy New Year Centennial! By Kathy Rowe The new year promises to be a busy one in the Centennial community. To begin the year the CCRA is proud to partner with area associations and...

Happy Holidays Centennial! The holiday season is upon us once again. Our community has been buzzing with holiday craft sales and tree lighting services for all to enjoy. All we need now is a...