Looking  forward to a better and brighter year By Kathy Rowe The year 2020 has been a long one and it is my pleasure to finally wish Centennial residents a Happy New Year and...

Take care not to invite the coronavirus in By Kathy Rowe The holiday season is upon us and although it is usually a time when we want to invite friends and loved ones into...

Mural art project planned for 2021 By Kathy Rowe I am excited to announce that Mural Routes has secured a grant to create a community-engaged temporary mural along the waterfront trail once the fair...

Our Pumpkin Parade will be virtual this year By Kathy Rowe Fall has arrived gently and we have been able to enjoy some beautiful late summer days.  The growth within my vegetable garden has...

Great summer weather allowed for lots of outdoor time By Kathy Rowe Welcome back, readers! Our COVID summer was a strange one for sure, but no one can protest our wonderful summer weather. At...

Patience is the word of the day right now By Kathy Rowe I am so pleased to be able to bring our readers a printed version of our June issue. There certainly has been...

This virus is bringing out the best in human nature By Kathy Rowe Is it just me or does anyone else feel as though they are caught in an episode of The Twilight Zone?...

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...