HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-01-25, Page 7The Auburn Women’s Institute
meeting was held in the Community
Hall at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan.
18 with a good attendance.
The president, Erma Cartwright,
opened the meeting with the Ode
and Mary Stewart Collect. O’
Canada was sung.
Mrs. Cartwright gave a reading, A
Recipe For A Happy New Year.
There was a discussion about the
quilt to be made for the Cancer
Society sale in Stratford.
A quilt was on display to be
quilted for Lillian Logtenberg.
The roll call was to bring a
handmade craft for show and tell.
There were a lot of interesting
articles on display including quilts,
needlepoint pictures, cross-stitch
work, crocheting, etc.
A donation was made to 4H.
Betty Archambault introduced
Kathy Bridge who demonstrated
how to make homemade chocolates.
The February meeting will be held
on Feb. 15. It is to be a mystery
meeting. The roll call is to bring an
old valentine.
A card party will be held Feb. 22
with dessert at 1:30 p.m. and cards at
2 p.m. Proceeds go to local
hospitals.
Collection was given and grace
was sung. Lunch was served and
everyone enjoyed sampling the
delicious chocolates.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2007. PAGE 7.Despite the fact that the weatherwas somewhat uncertain the eveningof Jan. 15, a good number of womenwere in attendance for the regularmonthly meeting of theLondesborough UCW.
As it was the first meeting of the
new year, the program and
devotional time centred on
‘resolutions’ and was conducted by
Harriett Shillinglaw, Helen Lee,
Yvonne Hoggart and Marie
Bromley.
The most common resolutions
made by folks at the beginning of
each new year are more or less
predictable – improve health by
losing weight, eating better and
exercising more, quit smoking,
improve relationships, become abetter person, volunteer, etc.Unfortunately, people have atendency to shoot too high whenmaking resolutions andconsequently fail. The ladies offered
some advice for being more
successful.
It was suggested one needs to be
more realistic with their quest by
being specific about their aims and
breaking the resolutions into smaller
units. That way a little success will
encourage a person to continue to
the next plateau.
Finding behaviour alternatives
will help you aim for what is really
important to you.
Several Bible verses indicated that
a person needs to be determined andfaithful in their quest for happinessin life. Moreover God’s love is everpresent to give strength. A humorousreading about changes in diet needed
for the new year had everyone
thinking of their own cupboards and
refrigerator.
Look for the potential, not the
flaws, in all aspects of life, home,
work, family and relationships, was
the advice that was offered for
everyone to strive toward in 2007.
President Barb Bosman made
those present aware of the UCW
Presbyterial annual meeting to be
held in Brucefield on Monday, Jan.
29.
Also she noted thatLondesborough will host thePresbyterial Spring Event onWednesday,April 18. Details for thisevent will be settled at a later date.
A big thank you is offered to all
who made the Christmas fundraise a
success.
The Christmas mugs sales saw a
profit of $720. These monies will
help with our work at home and
abroad in 2007.
Continuing the women’s objec-
tive to assist with improvements
to the church building, a project
for 2007 was discussed pen-
ding approval by the official
board.
Auburn Women’s Institute
hears a happy new year recipe
UCW holds first meeting of 2007
Ann Potter continues to be a
patient in the Stratford hospital
although Gordon seems to feel there
has been some improvement in her
condition.
Your concern for her and her
family will no doubt be needed for
some time yet.
Last September Harry and Gail
Lear celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary with family
gatherings. A celebration had been
planned by the church choir
members and Londesborough
neighbours for quite some time. But
the timing for the party became a
problem.
However Friday evening we did
manage to surprise them. Despite
blustery weather outside there was a
great social time in the
Londesborough Hall with a little
food, a gift or two, some singing and
even a recitation.
Obviously it was too good a time
for Harry had a little upset overnight
which caused him to speaks of
God’s constant love for us. The
anthem offered by the senior choir
coincidentally was titled “Herein Is
Love”.
Anyone wishing baptism for their
family needs to contact the church
office this week.
Confirmation classes will con-
tinue on Monday, Feb. 19.
Anyone interested in these classes
should speak to Rev. Cook by Feb.
5.
On Jan. 17 the ladies of the
Londesborough Cheerio Club joined
the Diners’Club at the Betty Cardno
Centre in Clinton for a noon
meal.
Local chiropractor Carolyn
Wood spent August of 2006 in
Zanzibar, Africa working in a
chiropractic clinic treating native
patients.
Although the clinic is an
established one, the staff there relies
on help from chiropractors from
around the world to lend their
expertise on a volunteer basis.
Carolyn and her three child-
ren had an experience of a
lifetime living, working and
sharing life with the peoples in
Zanzibar.
All of them have countless stories
to tell of their time there. Carolyn
shared some of her stories and
showed pictures to the diners at
the Betty Cardno Centre this
afternoon.
Dorothy Johnston opened the
business part of the Cheerio Club’s
gathering with a serenity prayer.
Roll call was answered with
humorous readings.
Edythe Beacom won the gift of
the month given by Marie Glou-
sher.
The remainder of their time
together was spent playing cards.
The club will meet again on Feb.
21.
Cheerio Club joins
Diners’ Club for
meal in Clinton
Looking for local heroes
There are so many people out there who do
so much to improve their community.
Now you have a chance to say thanks.
Nominate that special person for the 22nd
Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards.
Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area
and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the
community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot
and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee
should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win,
please feel free to try again.
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Nomination Deadline March 31, 2007.
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