The Citizen, 2007-11-22, Page 26The Brussels United ChurchWomen met at Maple Villa onTuesday, Nov. 6 with a goodattendance. Nelva Scott opened themeeting with a Thanksgivingthought. With no nominating committee,
Mrs. Scott had contacted secretary
Joan Bernard and treasurer Isabelle
Wheeler, who both agreed to
continue in those positions. Mrs.
Scott agreed to be contact person.
There was a short discussion as the
context of the group and it was
decided to remain as is.
The material for the World Day of
Prayer to be held at the United
Church, March 7 has been ordered.
Mrs. Scott will contact members ofother churches in January to finalizethe planning. Bruce Whitmore willbe contacted regarding a speaker forthat service. Included in the material was acelebration in October regarding the
90th birthday of Women’s Inter-
Church Council Canada. The
decision as to another service will be
left to the committee of ladies
planning the World Day of Prayer
service.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved. The
treasurer’s report was accepted.
On Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.
and 7 p.m. in the manse Sandra
Cable started an Adventconversation group. It will run forfour weeks. Two thank you cards were read,one regarding a luncheon for HelenGallop’s memorial service and theother from Dawn and Ken White for
the flowers received on their 50th
wedding anniversary.
The group could have catering for
three Lions suppers before the end of
the year.
A donation of $100 was given to
Bruce Whitmore’s Mozambique
project.
Ms. Cable gave a report on the
Sunday school’s project of
collecting loose change. They have
collected $350 and are working onbuying mosquito nets and AIDS carepackages for Mozambique. Ms Cable reported on the stewardsmeeting. It was suggested that a dinner andshow be held at the church next
April. A committee will be formed
in January to begin planning. The
group Music and Madness has been
booked.
Baskets for shut-ins will be made
Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. Donations of fruit,
cookies, pop, pudding cups, or
money will be accepted. Any help in
the preparation and delivery is
welcomed.
Isabelle Wheeler was in charge for
the worship. It opened with the
hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great
Jehovah. Mrs. Wheeler read Psalm
29, which was followed by a prayer
for Remembrance Day.
Wonderful Love was sung. Mrs.
Wheeler gave a reading entitled
Headlines, about the state of the
world. Gert Kellington had a
Remembrance Day reading and
Nora Stephenson read a poem that
her daughter Dianne had written in
Grade 7, entitled Help Us toRemember. She won a Legioncontest then. Mrs. Wheeler called upon ReneRichmond, who gave an interestingtalk about her recent trip to Russiaand surrounding countries, She, Bob
and others from the area visited the
World Plowing Match and toured
nearby countries. She said that
money had to be paid at every border
in order to enter. Sometimes the bus
was left sitting for some time.
They put Canadian flags on
windows and everyone wore a flag.
They found some very progressive
areas while others were very poor.
Russia has beautiful churches and
the subway, but items were
expensive. Mrs. Richmond shared
books, pictures, jewellery and a
mapshowing where they travelled.
Ms. Cable has just recently
finished a theology course where she
wrote her own Statement of Faith.
She read this to close the meeting.
Tea and tarts were served by Edna
Pearson and Audrey Cardiff.
The next meeting is a potluck
supper at 6 p.m. Dec. 5.
PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2007.
By Jo-Ann McDonald
Time is slipping by to pay your
2008 membership dues to the
Brussels Legion at the early bird
price and have your name entered
for a draw.
Comrades are encouraged by
membership chairman Greg Wilson
to drop in before Nov. 30 and help
him get his job well in hand before
the end of the year.
The Thursday night darts had 10
players taking aim at the boards. In
first place were Sandra Josling and
John Harrison. Coming in second
were John Stadelman, Catrina
Josling and Gord Jacklin. The high
shot of the night was by Marlene
Little, with 121.
The first skunk of the season went
to Harry Smith and Marlene Little.
Blind mixed darts is every
Thursday night. No commitment,
just fun for a loonie.
The Friday night supper of
meatballs and rice was enjoyed by a
small crowd. This week is roast
pork.
Euchre on Saturday afternoon had
15 1/2 tables of players.
The first-place team was Ariel
Woods and Hazel with 83 points. In
second were Charlie and Millie
Johnston with 74 points. There was a
tie for third between teams George
and Deanna Bacon and May and
Doreen. Each had 70 points.
The low prize of the day went to
Georgina and Isabel who had 48
points.
Lone hand prizes went to Lois
Chamney and Henk Vandenbroek,
The Branch was the gathering
place for the Knight Christmas. Over
50 descendants of Gordon and Elsie
Knight gathered to celebrated
together.
A unique event for them was the
opening of the time capsule box that
held letters written by them in
1997.
They enjoyed a turkey dinner, a
visit form Santa and an exchange of
gifts during the evening.
Helping the Branch in catering
were Sandra Josling, Leona
McDonald, Glenn and Jean Bridge,
Cecil Moore, Mabel Willis, Mabel
Glanville and Jo-Ann McDonald.
We are pleased to report that
Willis Knight is now a resident at
Huronlea.
Four Comrades attended Zone
cribbage on the weekend in Ripley.
Representing Branch 218 were
Harry Smith, Glenn Bridge, Eric
Ross and John Harrison. They had a
great day, finishing in fourth place to
advance to District play.
The sign up sheets for singles
darts and for team darts are due so
call the Branch as soon as possible
to register.
The Sunday night dance had
people out to enjoy the music of the
Georgian Bay Islanders. Helpers
Howard and Audrey Hackwell and
Lyle and Doris Hood were back to
assist.
The general meeting is next
Tuesday and Comrades are
encouraged to attend. The time is 7
p.m.
Thanksgiving thought opens UCW meeting
Down to the task
There was no need for cooking on Sunday night as Blyth United Church served its roast beef
dinner. Cliff Snell and Brenda Brooks check the meat and stir the gravy. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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