Groups, Clubs and Organizations
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Agricultural & Horticultural Societies
Clifford & District Horticultural Society
Not just about pretty flowers, the Clifford & District Horticultural Society also cares for lawns, shrubs, trees, edible fruits, berries, and vegetable gardens in the community. The Clifford & District Horticultural Society shares a love of all things horticultural through their various community flower shows and plant sales, as well as spends time educating the youth on all things horticulture.
Karen Dowler
T: 519-327-8308 E: dowler@wightman.ca
Harriston & District Horticultural Society
The Harriston & District Horticultural Society’s main event is the annual Garden Festival, featuring a variety of flowers, plants, vegetables and outdoor crafts and decorations. They are also involved in the maintenance of public flower boxes and beds, as well as educating youth on the importance of horticulture.
Jean Anderson
T: 519-505-5914 E: jeanurse@yahoo.ca
Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society
The Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society prides itself in being a resilient organization with extremely deep roots in the community, dating back to 1859. Their flagship event, the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair runs the third weekend of September annually.
Callise Loos & Quinn Foerter
T: 519-497-2502 E: info@harristonmintofair.ca
Palmerston Agricultural Society
Palmerston’s Agricultural Society is involved in a number of fundraisers and events, the most prominent of which being the Palmerston Fair. Other events designed to increase local appreciation of agriculture include an annual Tractor Pull and Agri-Awareness Day.
Angela Schneider
T: 519-291-8668 E: a-schneid@hotmail.com
Minto Farmers' Market
The Minto Farmers' Market is located in Palmerston. It features 100% locally grown fruits and vegetables (organic and non-organic), home baking, meat, cheese, maple syrup, preserves, spices, plants and unique artisan products.
Erin Raftis
T: 519-338-2511 ext. 242 E: erin@town.minto.on.ca
Child Care
Town of Minto After School Programs
Info can be found under the Child Care tab on the left side menu.
Harriston Preschool
Harriston Preschool offers quality early years programs for children 2.5 - 5 years of age.
Joy Murray
E: harristonpreschool@gmail.com
EarlyON Child & Family Centre
EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to 6 years of age to participate in play and inquiry-based programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles..
Lindsay Cowan
T: 519-843-7000 E: lcowan@communityresourcecentre.org
Cultural Organizations
Grey-Wellington Theatre Guild
This community, volunteer run theatre group has been providing the Town of Minto with high-calibre live theatre four over three decades. Catch their spring and fall productions, as well as other special performances such as Summer Youth Theatre and Christmas events.
Peggy Raftis
T: 519-338-2778 E: gwtg@wightman.ca
Minto Arts Council
The Minto Arts Council is a volunteer-run, charitable organization focused on fostering artistic creativity in the community and showcasing local talent. They oversee the Minto Arts Gallery and organize events such as an annual Christmas Auction and Basement Café concert series.
Gordon Duff
T: 519-338-2497 E: info@mintoartscouncil.ca
Minto Cultural Roundtable
The mandate of the Minto Cultural Roundtable is to give guidance and input related to culture and to implement the Cultural Plan for Minto.
The committee does this by supporting community led solutions to issues identified by the Roundtable and larger community, encouraging leadership and innovation, facilitating networking and information exchange, serving as a board for ideas and action, reviewing culture-related policies, and integrating cultural development plans into related town plans.
Belinda Wick-Graham
T: 519-338-2511 E: belinda@town.minto.on.ca
Minto Pride Committee
E: mintopridecommittee@gmail.com
Legions
Harriston (Royal Canadian) Legion Br. 296
Through various fundraisers and community events, the Harriston Legion sponsors local charities and other organizations in an effort to improve our community. Their efforts include jamborees as well as student art, poetry and essay contests. The Legion’s hall is a meeting space/event location for many other local organizations.
Flo Van Meer
T: 519-338-2843 E: legion296@wightman.ca
Palmerston (Royal Canadian) Legion Br. 409
The Palmerston Legion was formed in 1946, with the Ladies Auxiliary forming in 1948. The Legion is a big part of the community, supporting programs like Guiding, Scouting, Public School Trips, the Palmerston Public Pool, and Palmerston Hospital. In addition, we host many events from monthly dinners, to jamborees and more.
Mary Noble
T: 519-343-3749 E: branch409@palmerstonlegion.ca
Food Banks
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Allan Lee
T: 519-338-2441
Clifford Foodgrains
Lorne Underwood
T: 519-392-8573
Clifford Food Bank
11 Allan St. E, Clifford
Don Senek
T: 519-327-8588
Harriston Food Bank
68 Elora St. S, Harriston
Bonne Noble
T: 519-510-3663
Palmerston Food Bank
215 James St., Palmerston
Barbara Burrows
T: 519-417-4774
Firefighters Associations
Clifford Firefighters Association
Tyler Andrews
T: 519-327-8411
Harriston Firefighters Association
Mike MacDougall
T: 519-338-3046
Palmerston Firefighters Association
Todd Boyne
T: 519-343-3735
Minto Fire Department
Callise Loos
T: 519-343-3735
Historical Societies
Palmerston Railway Museum Association
Palmerston's Railway Museum Association is a non-profit organization that celebrates and preserves the Town's Railway Heritage.
Bob McEachern
T: 519-343-3435 E: museum@town.minto.on.ca
Palmerston Railway Website
Harriston Historical Society
The Harriston Historical Society works towards the preservation of local history. Their largest collection of historical documents and artifacts is located on the top floor of the Harriston Library.
Willa Wick
T: 519-338-3232 E: info@harristonhistoricalsociety.com
Miscellaneous
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington
Marianne Christie
T: 519-338-3259 E: marianne.christie@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Community Living Guelph Wellington
An organization dedicated to facilitating opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to realize their potential and dreams in their communities.
T: 519-338-2559 E: harristonday@clgw.ca
Drew Community Centre Board
The rural community of Drew is much more than what it appears on the surface. The anchor of the community is its ball diamond, pavilion and community hall. Its heart is the many volunteers that maintain the centre. With a strong sense of history, tradition and volunteerism, the people in this area try to maintain a strong family based centre for the enjoyment of all ages.
Nicole Hymers
T: 519-338-9920
Harriston Pistol Club
Dennis Harper
T: 519-338-3259
Minto Trails Committees
Grace Wilson
T: 519-338-2511
TOPS Harriston
Jean K.
T: 226-792-7884 E: jrrk59@gmail.com
Service Clubs
Clifford & District Lions Club
The Clifford Lions Club is involved in a variety of community service projects, including the planting of trees and construction of park benches, as well as providing donations to other charitable organizations and service clubs.
Sheila Campbell
T: 519-327-8132
Clifford Rotary Club
Clifford’s Rotary Club was founded in June 23, 1944 and was sponsored by the Mildmay Rotary Club. The club works to obtain resources and provide support for many community needs and projects. Their events include charity barbeques, Christmas candy drives, rubber duck races, curling bonspiels and an annual car show. They They have funded the construction of two community parks in Clifford. The Clifford Rotary Club works hard towards the betterment of the whole community.
Trish Palmer
T: 519-327-8142 E: trishpalmer@wightman.ca
Eastern Star
Ellen Underwood
T: 519-392-8573 E: lorell@wightman.ca
Harriston Kinsmen
The Harriston Kinsmen is a not-for-profit organization that supports a number of parks and recreation projects, including Harriston’s Public Pool. They raise funds for these and other good causes through fundraisers like the Harriston Christmas Parade, curling bonspiels, slow pitch tournaments and more.
Zach Leslie
T: 519-338-2843 E: harristonkinsmen@gmail.com
Masonic Lodge, Harriston
Allan Lee
T: 519-321-9635
Town of Minto Optimist Club
The Optimist Club of Town of Minto is a community service organization dedicated to "Bringing out the best in youth, in our communities and in ourselves".
Sharon Greenwood
T: 519-343-3862 E: skgreenwood@sympatico.ca
Palmerston Kinettes
The Palmerston Kinettes work toward a variety of community goals. Their mobile concession trailer is a staple vendor at any community event.
Brenda Dineen
T: 519-897-3488 E: kinettespalmerston@gmail.com
Palmerston Lions Club
Palmerston’s Lions Club has supported a multitude of community projects and charitable causes over their long history. Their largest contributions include the restoration of the Norgan Theatre and the construction of the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park.
Dave Wilson
T: 519-291-7757 E: wilsondr1234@gmail.com
Sports Clubs
Clifford Grassroots Soccer
Christian Feldskov
T: 519-338-2511
Clifford Recreation Association
Randy Ruetz
T: 519-510-9787 E: randy@ruetz.ca
Harriston Curling Club
Todd Pridham
Website
Harriston Lawn Bowling
Ray Harris
T: 519-338-2046
Harriston Skating Club
E: harristonskatingclub@gmail.com
Hometown Baseball
Grace Wilson
T: 519-338-2511
Ladies Slo-Pitch League
Jill MacLean
T: 519-338-2787 E: jillmaclean@wighman.ca
Minto Dance Academy
Lisa Booth
E: mintodanceacademy@gmail.com
Minto Men's Slo-Pitch
Brad Richardson
T: 519-327-8178
Minto Minor Ball
Elaine Elliott
T: 519-343-2330
Minto Minor Hockey
Geoff Gunson
mintominorhockey.ca
Minto United Soccer Club
Curtis Cox
T: 519-200-8691
Norwell Cobras Gymnastics Club
Sharon Hardie
T: 519-343-2389
Palmerston Curling Club
Lyndsey Wilson
T: 519-343-3521 E: info@palmerstoncurlingclub.com
Palmerston Junior Broomball
Dana Williams
E: palmerstonjuniorbroomball@gmail.com
Palmerston Marlins
Kelly Culp
T: 519-338-2407
Palmerston Snow Kings
Ron Ash
E: rkashtree@gmail.com
Jeff Davie Memorial Organizers
BJ Cochrane
E: bjc77@wightman.ca
Clubs & Organizations
1943 Army Cadet Battery
Bill Dobson
T: 519-572-2718 E: bill.dobson@crawco.ca
Clifford Meals on Wheels
T: 519-327-8899
Harriston 55+ Club
Sue Debartolo
T: 519-338-5548
Minto Safe Community Committee
Angelle Eybel
T: 905-687-1597 E: angelle_fire2001@hotmail.com
Minto Shuffleboard Club
Grace Wilson
T: 519-338-2511
Palmerston Traditional Scouting Explorer
Peter Poot
T: 519-343-3745 E: palmerstonscouting@gmail.com
Palmerston Traditional Scouting Otters & Timberwolves
Joellen Ayala
T: 519-343-3745 E: palmerstonscouting@gmail.com
1st Palmerston Scouts
Dan Bélair
T: 519-343-2469 E: dpbelair@gmail.com
Seniors Centre for Excellence
Helen Edwards
T: 519-638-1000 E: hedwards@mapleton.ca
Women's Groups
Carry-On Women's Institute
Lynda Alexander
T: 519-343-2365 E: emerson.alexander@hotmail.com
Women of Wellington and Saugeen Area (WOWSA)
Belinda Wick-Graham
T: 519-338-2511
Youth
Minto Youth Action Council
Adult Ally
T: 519-444-8291 E: youth@thegrovehubs.ca
Minto YFC Upper Deck
Aaron Foell
T: 519-338-5932 E: info@yfcminto.com
Churches
Clifford Community Church
Rev. Doug Bott
T: 519-327-8157 E: bott@wightman.ca
Clifford United Church
Pastor Jenn Brown
T: 519-327-8378 E: cliffordduc@wightman.ca
Crossroads Community Life Church
Pastors John and Jan Finochio; Contact: Theresa Keating
T: 519-338-5581 E: info@myclc.ca
Harriston United Church
Rev. Jessica Cottrell; Contact: Theresa Keating
T: 519-338-3547 E: harristonunited@wightman.ca
James Street United Church
Contact: Deanna Martin, Administrator
T: 519-343-3620 E: jamesstreetuc@wightman.ca
Knox Calvin Presbyterian Church
Rev. Kathy Morden; Contact: Jill McLean
T: 519-338-2624 E: kcpc-office@wightman.ca
Knox Presbyterian Church
Rev. Nick Pavel
T: 519-343-3201 E: revnickpavel@yahoo.com
Palmerston Christian Reformed Church
Pastor Ken Labbé
T: 519-343-5359 E: palmerstoncrc@wightman.ca
Palmerston Evangelical Missionary Church
Pastor Phil DesJardine
T: 519-343-3740 E: pemc@wightman.ca
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Pastor Doug Pollington
T: 519-338-3841 E: harriston@adventistontario.org
St. John's Lutheran Church - Clifford
Rev. Jody Rinas
T: 519-327-8298 E: stjohnsluteran@wightman.ca
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Palmerston
Fr. Stephen Gilbert
T: 519-848-2108
St. Paul's Anglican Church - Palmerston
Father Kevin Cull
T: 226-505-1668 E: info@stpaulspalmerston.ca
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Pastor Michael Anderson
T: 519-323-1054 E: manderson@hamiltondiocese.com
Whites Road Pentecostal Church
Brad Sumner
T: 519-338-2090 E: whitesroadchurch@gmail.com
Library
Minto proudly celebrates housing two Carnegie libraries, situated in Harriston and Palmerston. They continue to be enjoyed by residents since Andrew Carnegie's initial investment in the early 1900s. Even after renovations, the buildings retain much of their beautiful, original architecture.
The Clifford Branch is newly constructed as of 2006, featuring an expanded library area and a separate medical clinic.
Clifford Branch
T: 519-327-8328 E: cliffordlib@wellington.ca
Harriston Branch
T: 519-338-2396 E: harristonlib@wellington.ca
Palmerston Branch
T: 519-343-2142 E: palmerstonlib@wellington.ca
Visit wellington.ca to learn more about what's offered at our libraries!
Medical
Clifford Medical Centre
T: 519-327-4777
Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary
T: 519-343-2040
Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation
T: 519-343-2040
Non-Profit
Blessings to You Centre
Deanna Martin (Secretary) or JoAnne Caughhill (Treasurer)
T: 519-343-3082 E: caughill@wightman.ca
Downtown Revitalization Committees
Clifford Connects
Belinda Wick-Graham
T: 519-338-2511 E: hello@cliffordconnects.ca
Harriston Rising
Kathie Butcher
E: hello@harristonrising.ca
All Aboard Palmerston
Belinda Wick-Graham
T: 519-338-2511 E: hello@allaboardpalmerston.ca