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Celebrating Quebec's National Holiday at Centennial Park On Wednesday, June 24, members of the Beaconsfield Rug Crafters Guild took part in the St. Jean Baptiste festivities at Centennial Hall in Beaconsfield, joining many other local associations and community groups for a wonderful day of celebration. Emmy, Chris, Erin, Karen, Harold, Elizabeth, and Denise were on hand to showcase a selection of beautifully hooked rugs, demonstrate several rug hooking techniques, and represent our guild. Visitors were also invited to pick up a hook and hoop to try rug hooking for themselves—a hands-on experience enjoyed by many! Carolyn and Liz also stopped by for a visit. It was a wonderful day filled with beautiful weather, great company, live music, and entertaining strolling performers. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about the art of rug hooking. We always enjoy sharing our passion with the community! Our volunteers who made our booth a success. Karen's lamb ...

It is with great gratitude and affection that we acknowledge Emmy as she steps down from her role as President of our guild. Throughout the many years she has dedicated to our community, she has been much more than a leader—she has been a source of inspiration, support, and stability for us all at the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild. Emmy at Our Annual Picnic. Through her remarkable efficiency, organizational skills, and the countless hours she generously devoted as a volunteer, she has made an exceptional contribution to the growth and success of our guild. Her kindness, patience, thoughtfulness, and caring nature have touched everyone who has had the privilege of working alongside her. Her unwavering dedication and hard work have left a lasting mark on our guild. We are deeply grateful for all she has accomplished and for the spirit of friendship and community she has helped foster over the years. Thank you, Emmy, for your commitment, your generous heart, and everything you have ...

Beaconsfield Annual Picnic 2026 After about 10 years of fair-weather annual picnics, chance would finally give us a rain-soaked day. Quick but intense and clever planning yielded a set-up inside Centennial Hall that accommodated our participants and vendors.  While many stayed home to avoid unpleasant and lengthy drives in the heavy rain, others came out as a great way to be indoors together with friends. The photos tell it all! Claire puts a finishing touch on the paper bag auction. Isabel and Erin taking a chance. The welcome table. A Party Favour for everybody. Surprise birthday wish from all to Chris. Heather surprises us with a visit.  Hooking together. A cozy hooking corner.  Dawna, the paper bag auctioneer. Several winners at this table. Homemade delights.. ...are always popular. Yummy! Everyone loves a treat! Elizbeth's amazing cookie bouquet Show & Tell: Chris's Quebec Winter Village at Night designed by Isabelle Rollin. Jane and her Winter designed by ...