At the Mennonite Heritage Centre coffee social last week, a conversation began about members of the group getting into mischief when they were children. There were some funny stories of mischief, but what really stood out was how clearly the group remembered being scolded by their mothers! I was able to record a few phrases, […]
"Footprints" Archive
The posts below include examples of traditional Mennonite culture as it exists in Essex and Kent counties and how Mennonites have influenced this community.
MEDA Event
The Leamington Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Chapter exists with the sole purpose of supporting the work of the overall international organization known as MEDA. We do that by financially supporting MEDA and by educating our constituency about the work of MEDA. MEDA attracts opportunities from all over the globe. MEDA develops programs that provide the […]
Hallowe’en Memories
This Friday is Hallowe’en and I expect to see plenty of jack-o’-lanterns on porches and trick-or-treaters in search of candy treats. Hallowe’en is celebrated by many Canadians, including some of the Mennonites in Essex and Kent Counties. For many, it’s a time of make believe, laughter, and fall treats like candy apples. Some get into […]
