Members' Private Tour of the Tackaberry Collection
May 11, 2024
Part of the group... intent on the next building. There were 17 of them! Image courtesy of Robert Burtch
Large, FULL buildings Image courtesy of Robert Burtch
More tractors, though there were lots of trucks, & cars, & boats, & snowmobiles... Image courtesy of Robert Burtch
Anne & Ralph Hunt looking at the horse-powered apparatus. Image courtesy of Robert Burtch
Restored 1918 truck found in a field by a group that included Wilbert White. Someone got a picture of Freda in front of it! Image courtesy of James Saynor
Stephen Heaton waiting for the bus... Image courtesy of Robert Burtch
Kevin Tackaberry, back left, was our host & guide. Art Shaw and others take in the details of a lovely St. Lawrence River skiff. Image courtesy of Robert Burtch
Quite a few boats in the collection with emphasis on Charleston Lake. Image courtesy of James Saynor
1853 European hearse Image courtesy of Art Shaw
Presentation: Willow Bank Cem.etery
by Robert Burtch, April 13, 2024
Robert introduced the topic and then turned down the lights... Thanks to Councillor Angela Kelman for the photo.
Presentation: History of Rug-hooking in Newfoundland & Canada
by Penelope Deering, March 18, 2024
Penelope and fellow "matter" Katherine Thomas hold up an original design depicting the life story of Pen's mother in Newfoundland. Photo courtesy of Janet Gaylord
"Women Matters" gather every Monday (10-1) here in the Lansdowne Community Bld. No pre-requisits, from novice to master; all are learning and sharing. The social interaction is as stimulating as the exchange of creative ideas.
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Early Newfoundland patterns Photo courtesy of Betty Lee-Daigle
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An original design by Penelope, after a trip to Sicily Photo courtesy of Betty Lee-Daigle
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Another early design: Lovebirds Photo courtesy of Betty Lee-Daigle
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Janet Gaylord (responsible for programs) & Penelope Deering Photo courtesy of Glennda Olivier
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A contemporary design Photo courtesy of Glennda Olivier
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A William Morris Design, Pen's work in progress Photo courtesy of James Saynor
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Penelope"s original design for a Christmas tree skirt (5' diameter) and an Oriental-style prayer rug Photo courtesy of James Saynor
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