Volume 4 - Issue 14 - Jan 7, 2026

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ IN THE HOUSE:

Tonight: Welcome back! It's 2026! Happy New Year! A & C Divisions play at 6:40pm; B & D Divisions play at 9pm.

Next Week: B & D Divisions @ 6:40pm; A & C @ 9pm.

Other NEWS: We have an opportunity for Oakville Curling Club Members to curl in Edinburgh in late March 2026 at the

• Edinburgh International Curlers’ Gathering. Bonspiel dates are March 20 – 22, 2026.
• The Funspiel format is Open Mixed, like Monday Night or Saturday morning curling.
• The level of competition is moderate, somewhere between Level B and Level H in Weekend Mixed Curling.
• By email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., please let me know if this is something you are interested in doing.

Rick Brady

Even MORE NEWS: I (Sheri) am coming to the end of my role as your Oakville Curling Club Board Representative. It's a great and easy role to play. You go to OCC board meetings and I have taken it upon myself to second all motions that I agree with. It's that easy! Let me know if you are interested.

LAUGH OF THE WEEK:

What do you call a snapshot from the North Pole?
A polaroid.

STUFF THAT MAKES US CURL BETTER:

We’re back and talking about releases 🙃 using my favourite souvenir from a bonspiel in 2018 🌪️🥌. With Joanne Courtney

RECIPES AROUND THE RINGS:

Tomato Basil Soup

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Serves 6 to 8

Fresh tomatoes and basil fill this tomato basil soup recipe with rich, savory flavor. I love this soup with a grilled cheese sandwich or lots of crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 2½ pounds roma tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• ⅓ cup chopped carrots
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 loosely packed cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the tomatoes cut side up on the baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 1 hour, or until the edges just start to shrivel and the insides are still juicy.
2. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, vegetable broth, vinegar, and thyme leaves and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Let cool slightly and pour the soup into a blender, working in batches if necessary. Blend until smooth. Add the basil and pulse until combined.
4. Season to taste, ladle into bowls, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

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