SIMPSON MASONIC LODGE OF NEWBORO
Contact Peter Myers at 613-272-2232 Proceeds from our Annual Forfar Corn Roast go to support our community as we provide services such as visitation for our elderly and invalid and our bursary and scholarship programs for our teens.
HARMONY MASONIC LODGE OF PHILIPSVILLE
Contact Fred Warner at 613-359-5887 The last Sunday in September is our famous roast beef dinner. Join the fellowship of your neighbours at the 8:00am breakfast, the last Tuesday of every month.
OTTER MASONIC LODGE IN LOMBARDY
Contact Dave Sansome at 613-283-1372 Meets at 8pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Visiting Masons are always welcome. The Lodge has two fundraisers each year. The proceeds are used to support the community (Scouts, Lombardy Public School, soccer teams, etc.) as well as assistance to victims of fire, cancer, autism, etc. in the community and around the district.
LEEDS CHAPTER # 255 OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Contact Shelvy Pollard 613-273-5491 Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Newboro Masonic Hall and are open to both men and women who together offer their talents in providing assistance to charitable organizations in our Community.
ELGIN LIONS
Contact Barry Weymouth 613-359-6060 The Elgin Lions Hall is home to this group of volunteers who are very involved with many fundraising events hat help to support many local programs, individuals and activities. Their commitment to the community is strong, and new members are always welcome. To rent the Lions Hall please contact Valerie Patterson 613-359-6101.
ELGIN LIONESS
Contact Pat Summers 613-272-2778 This service club has been in service in our community for over 20 years. Members participate in two monthly meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Elgin Lions Hall. This club consists of women from all walks of life, both working and retired. The Elgin Lioness Club participates in a number of community events. Donations and awards are provided to various local groups, Rideau District High School, South Crosby Public School and national charities.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
There are three Legions in our community; Portland 613-272-3556, Delta 613-928-2712 and Westport (North Crosby) 613-273-8177. There is also one Ladies Auxiliary located in Delta. These viable service clubs offer support to local groups financially and with the use of their facilities. Legion members march in parades, sponsor poetry and essay contests in association with Remembrance Day, assist their community in special events and often provide community dinners, sport functions and comradeship.
INCOME TAX
Since 1992 a group of volunteers have been trained through Revenue Canada to assist Senior’s and Low Income Families with their Income Tax Returns. If you would like to have assistance in completing your income tax return, please call Barbara McBride at 613-273-6405.
CHURCHES IN THE TOWNSHIP of RIDEAU LAKES
ANGLICAN
Delta, St. Paul’s: 613-928-2092
Lombardy, Holy Trinity: 613-267-3855
Newboro, St. Mary’s: 613-273-8566
Newboyne, St. Peter’s: 613-272-2360
Portland, Emmanuel: 613-272-2360
BAPTIST
Delta, Delta Baptist: 613-928-2963
CATHLOIC
Elgin, St. Columbanus: 613-359-5400
Lombardy, Blessed Sacrament: 613-283-0220
Township of Rideau Lakes, 1439 County Road 8, Delta, ON, K0E 1G0
email: info@twprideaulakes.on.ca
For general inquiries, administration, planning, public works, parks & rec, and fire department: Tel: 613-928-2251 or 1-800-928-2250 - Fax: 613-928-3097
For the tax office: Tel: 613-928-2896 or 1-866-677-4577
