Travelling with your mother-in-law can be a challenge. She probably doesn’t want to go mountain biking or rock climbing and you don’t want to leave her behind. Instead, here are some sure-fire mother-in-law approved outings to keep her happy and you in her good books.
If your mother-in-law enjoys wine, try taking her to the Bruce County Museum’s 2nd Annual Wine Tasting on July 28th. Five wines will be sampled; first alone, and then with food, to experience the difference food can make in the flavour of wine. Sommelier and caterer, Ellen Schmaltz of Mildmay will be your guide for the evening. Register at 519-797-2080
http://www.brucemuseum.ca/calendar/a-wine-tasting-experience/
If she’s crafty, try taking her to a traditional rug hooking workshop. Textile artist, Micheline Mann will teach you the basic method, tools and patterns. The classes are offered in a one-room schoolhouse in Paisley, Ontario. Full day workshops include snacks and a delicious lunch served with wine. For less dedicated rug hookers, half-day workshops are also available. Register at 519-353-7470
http://www.explorethebruce.com/events-in-bruce-county/Traditional-Rug-Hooking-Full-or-Half-DAy-workshop-12461.php
Continuing on this theme, you’ve heard of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. Well, take your mother-in-law to Forkigami. This unique workshop stands origami on its head by using cutlery instead of paper to make your creations. There are several throughout the summer at the Collingwood Centre for the Arts. Register at 1-800-838-3006
http://www.collingwoodartscenter.org/public/forkigami.php
If your mother-in-law is more of a music lover, she might enjoy the Symphony in the Barn Summer Festival. Running from July 4, 2010 – August 14, 2010, this concert series offers a variety of music styles: world music, swing-klez, operetta, and symphony. Register at 519-369-6773
http://www.symphonyinthebarn.com
If she enjoys visual arts, take her to the Third Annual Bruce Trail & Escarpment Art Exhibition. Artists from across Ontario who paint the Bruce Trail & Niagara Escarpment are showcased by Loft Gallery. Show runs July 10th – July 28th
http://web.mac.com/philmccormack/Loft_Gallery/UPCOMING_EVENTS.html
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