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The Brussels Post, 1980-02-06, Page 15How about tomorrow? VICTORIA. AND GREY TRUST VG Contact us in Listowel at: Main St E 291.1450 Take one t900y-... fOra.better' tomorrow. • An apple a day may keep the - doctor away but a Victoria and Grey RRSP can help safeguard your financial health, now and in the future. Talk to us about it soon. Member: Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation 11110NKTON...' INCOME. TAX ' • - • SERVICE 347-2221 REASONABLE, RATES SAVE $650•00 3500 Citation 1495.00 4500 Citation Citation SS SAVE $500 • " on Everest & 550 Blizzard Prices in effect on remaining stock. No trade on these prices. SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL CLOTHING LYNN HOY ENTERPDRISES LT. Hyw. 86 just East of Wingham 3574435 THE BRUSSELS POST, FEBRUARY 6, 1900 — 11 Callender. EY JANIS ACHESON With winter upon us, the residents at Callander are busy with various indoor activities. Along with the daily games of euchre, darts and crekinele there is cont- inued involvement in bingo and bowling tournaments. Mr. Frank Dunn is the January bowling champion by very narrow margin. Because of the high degree of participation in this event, Callander has decided to award two trophies; one for the men and one for the women. Mrs. Margaret Mac- Donald, a relatively new bingo player, won the trophy for January. Although it Archib The Centralia United Church Male Quartette sang to the delight of the Sunday morning worshippers. Lorne Lawson, Warren Whitmore, Wilson McCart- ney and Stanley Hillen, along with Mrs. Marie Flynn com- bined talents to provide the musical programme Monday Residents who are active in the ceramic class under the direction of Mrs. Betty Fawcett were busy Tuesday afternoon preparing center pieces for the main dining room tables for Valentine's Present and past staff and friends gathered in the craft room on Wednesday after- noon on the occasion of Chester Archibald's retire- ment. Upon arriving Mrs. Archibald was presented could be beginners' luck, Mrs. MacDonald will at- tempt to retain the trophy in- February, even though the, the competition will be stiff. Callander is fortunate to have secured the services of two new volunteers. Reg Qicimore and Elinor Hem- ingway have undertaken a craft program here, on a weekly basis. They have some creative, and fun crafts .planned for the residents and their assistance is much appreciated. The nursing home is pleased to report that the United Church Women have set up a program for visiting the presidents on a rotating -basis, The residents directly benefit from outside contacts, as it keeps them abreast of community news and lessens their feelings of isolation. On January 24th, the Melville Church Women were on hand to help Olive Dunbar, Ethel Smallden, Norma Fischer and Margaret Weir celebrate their January birthdays; and what a party it was! Mrs. Jean Ireland brought her Kindergarten class who entertained as only very young children can. Mrs. Mary Douma played the piano and sang and her mother, Mrs. Isabel Gibson onview the Seaforth area and a new resident this past week. Also we would like to welcome Mrs. Thresea Campbell who is staying with us on Vac- cation Care. accompanied her in singing a variety of songs. Following this, Mrs. Ireland played a few sole numbers on the piano. Leanne Armstrong was on hand, to give a lively demonstration of her tap dancing expertise. Then came the rhythm band.. The residents and children en- joyed keeping time, with Mrs. Ireland as she played some lively piano music. After singing "Happy birthday" and presenting the birthday gifts, the ladies served cake and ice cream to everyone. The Blyth Singers were here on January 29th and they sang a large-number of inspirational songs, as well as reading a couple of passages from the Bible. The residents always benefit spiritually by the regular visits from this group. Later in the day, the 1st Brussels Girl. Guides, under the direction of Betty Graber and Stephanie Kellington, held their weekly meeting, here. After making some Valentines day decorations, the Guides assisted the staff in serving the evening meal. It is hoped that the era will gain valuable experience by dping this kind of community service work. Thy plan to hold one Guide meeting here :per month. ets new volunteers aids honoured at Hur with a corsage and Mr. Archibald with a boutonniere. A wall clock engraved from the goodwill fund was pre- sented to Mr. Archibald. Taney cookies and squares were served along with a special decorated cake in the shape of a car and trailer. Mary Gibbings, Evelyn Archer and Rosemary Arm- strong journeyed to St. Marys to a workshop on programming, on Thursday morning. Olive Straughen's family held a birthday party at Huronview to celebrate Olive's 90th birthday. Sympathy is expressed to the families of Mrs. Myrtle Parker and Danny Pysanuik. We.would like to welcome Mrs. Vera Oliver. who is from — , . -