Most weekday mornings you can find a group of folks gathered at the Leamington Mennonite Heritage Centre. The group shares coffee, tea, and treats, along with friendship, memories, and stories. Everyone is welcome. At my last coffee time (September 1st, 2015), the group taught me some phrases related to eating. Special thanks go to John Dick, Helen […]
The Full Circle Thrift Shop
The story below was written by John Wiens. I had seen glimpses of him at the Leamington Mennonite Seniors Home and when I briefly spoke to him he told me that his wife Margie of sixty-six years, was now a resident in the home. Harry Riediger himself, was not able, at the age of eighty-eight to […]
Recycling Business
Mennonites see value in old things. They don’t like to throw used items into the trash heap. The following article was written by John Wiens, in honour of his dear friend, Harry Riediger. Harry Riediger and his wife Margie Riediger were chosen by the Essex-Kent Mennonite Historical Association to receive the prestigious annual Community Service […]
