HNN Blog

The HNN frequently organizes gatherings that include lunch or dinner. During these events, many wonderful recipes (some family heirlooms) are shared by volunteer chefs and bakers. Now, we are sharing them with you! The first HNN recipe - sharing blog segment comes from the HNN Quarterly Meeting in South Lavant (Robertson Lake) on August 11th. Enjoy! Keep an eye on the website for new additions Read now:

By Barb Young  In a recent meeting with our Advisory Committee, we focused on the HNN Strategic Plan and  ways to better align it with our Mission Statement. We discussed strategies to increase  participation in activities that raise awareness about the importance of social health in our  communities, as well as among those who can influence policy change. Social health is just as  important as physical and mental health, and the time is long overdue for the government to  re

By Barb Young   Music has a unique way of weaving into the fabric of our lives, often serving as the backdrop for our  most meaningful...

We lost a lovely soul six years ago. Maria was the kind of person who lit up a room when she entered, and you were always glad that she...

Yesterday, the Darling White Lake Centre was pleased to host the latest in our ongoing Live 'n Learn sessions, Dr. Zoe Bonell discussing...

By Barb Young  (Joseph) Harold Flanagan was born on January 17, 1928, in an old, red brick farmhouse on a knoll just  north of...

By Barb Young  As a home-based assisted living provider for seniors for many years, I often witnessed firsthand the  importance of social...

It was the fall of 2020.  My husband and I were working hard but not having much fun.  Our biggest and most exciting decision every week...

by Barb Young The old saying ‘hard work pays off’ rang true in Middleville this past Sunday afternoon as HNN,  together with Harmony...

The year before I retired for the first time, my husband said I should make sure I bought everything I needed for retirement.   The...

Too bad, not tonight. Saturday evening Steve Plummer, an amateur astrophotographer, joined us at the Centre to share his hobby. We had...

Twelve years ago Sue Munro (brave soul that she is) took a group of 14 high school students on a 3-week trip to a tiny, isolated village...

By Barb Young  The World Health Organization's definition of health, established in 1948, remains relevant today : "a   state of complete...

By Barb Young   As a founding member and President of the HNN, I would like to take this opportunity to personally reflect   on why our...

I am one half of a mixed marriage. Having lived my entire life in and around Ottawa and the Valley, I cheer for the Ottawa Senators....

It was wonderful news on top of wonderful news!  One daughter expecting her first baby in August and another expecting her second child...

My Dad, J. Norton Cairns was the Reeve of Darling Township from 1969-1979. After connecting with the other halls in the HNN, a clock was...

While this blog is specifically related to the Darling White Lake Centre, it is not the only group that operates within our small...

I have been somewhat remiss in maintaining this blog since the last post in August. Rest assured, the doors have not been closed; in fact...

Lanark  — The Ontario government is investing in a new Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) Program in Lanark. “This is an exciting day...