Weekly Newsletter – January 7, 2026

Featuring honorarium group: Tantallon Memory Cafe

We have

WINNER

Christine Duguay

Community

Boutilier's Point

#21891

Prize amount

$35,186

Next week's

estimated prize is

$11,500

Pictured above is Christine Duguay

Very Good News on a Very Grey Night!

What a way to brighten the evening—Christine Duguay is this week’s rollover winner, taking home an incredible $35,186! Her lucky number was played at Delish Fine Foods, thanks to her father-in-law, who plays for her every week.

Christine was thrilled, saying she’s “the person who never wins”—until now!

She plays weekly to give back to her community, with BayRides being a cause close to her heart. As for her winnings? She plans to share some with her in-laws and cover a few expenses.

Congratulations, Christine! Proof that giving back can lead to big rewards.

Good luck in next week's draw and thank you for your support!

Spotlight on Honorarium Group

Tantallon Memory Cafe

December Highlights & Upcoming Events

Our December Memory Café was full of festive cheer! Guests enjoyed singing classic Christmas carols with local musician Charles O’Leary, got creative making live-edge Christmas ornaments, and were delighted by a special visit from Gremi, a friendly therapy dog, pictured below.

What is the Memory Café?

The Memory Café is a welcoming space for individuals living with memory challenges and their care partners to connect, share stories, and enjoy meaningful activities in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Join them from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays at St. Luke’s United Church in Tantallon.

Upcoming Dates:

January 13

February 10

March 10

April 14

May 12

For more information or to register, please get in touch with

Rachael Emge at 902-826-2100, ext. 3274,

or visit the website.

Many thanks to Pam Plant and Anne Belliveau (pictured below) for counting this week.

volunteers from the Tantallon Memory Cafe holding an oversized honorarium cheque

a persons hand holding a handmade raw edge wooden ornament saying the words joy

a small brindle dog wearing a therapy dog vest sitting on a couch

Live-edge ornaments and Gremi, the therapy dog pictured above.

Toonie Tip

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Number it first, sticker it last

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Write your number on the BTC sticker before sticking it to your toonie.

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Phone calls always go to voicemail, so please leave a message, and we’ll get back to you between Monday and Friday.

Snowflakes, Campfires & Community: Winter Fun with

Roots and Boots Forest School

Where Winter Becomes Wonder!

Roots and Boots Forest School (RBFS) is helping turn winter into a season of adventure! Thanks to BTC’s generous funding, the RBFS homeschool winter group is bringing learning outdoors—snow, rain, or shine.

The group meets every Tuesday morning in December and January to play in the woods and learn essential skills. So far, participants have explored fire safety, dressing for extreme cold, and how to include everyone while staying safe in all kinds of weather.

And it’s not just about lessons—there’s music, games, tent-pitching, and even sizzling campfire cooking! One organizer shared, “Without this funding, this program would not be possible in our community. We are grateful to make the outdoors accessible to all.”

These experiences are creating memories that will last long after the snow melts. Stay tuned for more of these joyful winter moments. Follow them on Facebook and instagram for more info or email at kellie@allen.net

Pictured above, from left, are Cavan and Peyton, and on the right are Catriona (left) and Peyton (right).

Below left, Éowyn/“Firefly” and Celina. Below right, Ben, Myla, Catriona, Cavan, Celina, Rohan. Bottom centre is Cavan.

Roots and Boots Forest School is a BTC honorarium group.

Turn Your Bottles into Community Support

Great news for the St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank!

The Timberlea Bottle Exchange (2352 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd.) is now accepting bottle donations to benefit the St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank. Every time you drop off your recyclables and mention the SMB Food Bank, the funds go directly to help families in need through the SMB Food Bank.

Follow them on Facebook for more updates and news.

It’s an easy way to make a big difference—every bottle counts! Thank you for supporting our community.

The SMB Food Bank is part of the Lions and Food Bank Community Food Hub - a BTC partner.

BTCA weekly toonie draw: AGD-100770-25

Who we are

The Bay Treasure Chest Association is a fundraising partnership of eight nonprofit community groups representing 15 volunteer organizations.

What the partners do

A variety of services, programs and projects are made possible as a result, enhancing the quality of life and the protection of the natural environment of the Bay area.

The BTCA partners also contribute to a scholarship fund, which awards scholarships to local students for post-secondary education.

Dozens of additional community groups have raised funds through the BTCA's honorarium program by helping out at a weekly count.

Visit the Bay Treasure Chest website to learn more.