Sunny Cottage Activities
Guided Tours
Tour guides dressed in period costumes will take you through the Newman & Co. Room, the Resettlement Room, the Servants' Quarters, the Stewart-Rose Room, and many other nooks that this magnificant structure possesses.
Senior's Card Game
Every Wednesday afternoon during tourist season Sunny Cottage will host a card game for seniors in the community. A small fee covers prizes and a meal.
Pea Soup Day
Saturday's lunch in Newfoundland is traditionally a pea soup meal. Occassionally the Cottage serves pea soup to the public. The Corporation members and tour guides all assist in cooking and serving the meal.
Taste Traditional Newfoundland Food
Visitors are given the opportunity to taste traditional Newfoundland food in our kitchen. Tour guides cook such samples as molasses buns, toutins, and fruit cake. As visitors sample the food, they yarn with our friendly staff.
Canada Day
Canada Day Celebrations are an annual event on the Sunny Cottage grounds.
Sunny Cottage Flea Market
The Sunny Cottage Flea Market is an annual event. Items are donated to the cottage for this fundraiser. Monies realized goes towards the preservation of the cottage.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
This is an annual event every December. Bulbs are lit in memory of departed loved ones. Carol singing, speeches, and hot chocolate are a part of the ceremony.
Sunny Cottage Events
Garden Party
Friday, August 10, 2007 From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Something for the whole family, a jumping castle, games of chance and merchandise bingo.
Pea Soup Supper
On Saturday, August 4, 2007 The Sunny Cottage Heritage Center will be holding a Pea Soup Supper.
Volunteers
We appreciate and value the support and involvment of the community. To volunteer for an event or a regular activity at the cottage, please contact a member of the Corporation or Sunny Cottage directly.
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