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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-04-15, Page 19Lueknow Sentinel, Wednesday, April 15, 1987—Page 19 April a busy month at Wingham Day Centre By Gloria Workman April started off with a bang. The weather that we received was not exactly what I had in mind. But we can't let that stop us. We have alot of activities planned for the month of April at the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound. Don't let the snow keep you away from the program. It is just a tefnporary inconve- nience that I'm sure will disappear soon. Introductions are in order. We have hired a part-time clerk bookkeeper. Cathy Ritsema has joined our staff. Welcome aboard Cathy. On Thursday April 9 we are going to attend seniors' day at the Belmore Maple Syrup Festival. We are looking for- ward to our annual fill of pancakes and sausage with "real" Maple Syrup. There will be lots to see; craft and quilt displays. The bus leaves the armouries at 9:45. We are going to stop at the Teeswater Creamery on our way back to the Centre. It will be an action packed fun filled day. If you would like to join us please call the day centre at 357-1440 for more information. On April 15, the week before Easter we are going to have Marg and Howard Savage show us a slide presentation of their trip to Israel. On the 21st and the 30th of April, Ruth Thompson a member of our Board of Directors is going to show us slides of Australia. We are looking forward to some armchair travelling to the Land Down Under. The next foot Clinic will be April 22 from 1-3 p.m. Please call the Day Centre for an appointment. The next Board meeting will be April 27 from 3-5 p.m. at the Wingham Armouries. The Thursday program will be cancelled April 23 to allow the Wingham Hospital Auxiliary to set up for their Rummage Sale that will be held on April 24. On April 28 the Tuesday group are in- vited to Bring a Friend who might enjoy the program. Please let us know a week in advance if you are going to bring someone. The week of April 26 to May 2 marks Na- tional Volunteers' Week. We take this time out to -show our appreciation to the many hours that volunteers give to us. I was reading a book called "The Effective Management of Volunteer Programs" by Marlene Wilson. I was so intrigued with the first paragraph that I wanted to share it with you. "There is a legend in the Mid- dle East about a spindly little sparrow ly- ing on his back in the middle of the road. A horseman comes by, dismounts and asks the sparrow what he's doing lying upside down like that. "I heard the heavens are WARD MALLETTE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Offering a full range of accounting, Hanover W.J. Aldersley, FCA L.H. Vollett, CA 364-3790 auditing, income tax, computer and management services Walkerton Mount Forest B.F. Thomson, FCA K.L. Drier, CA R.J. Millen, CA • G.H. Munro, CA P. Thor, CA 881-1211 323-2351 PARTS VALUE OF THE MONTH. Get Started Now and SAVE! 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In 1986 there were a total of 2,800 hours donated to the centre (not including time spent by the Board of Directors). That works out to an average of 56 hours per SPECIAL week. Therefore, without the time and 'energy provided by our many dedicated volunteers, we couldn't provide the quality of program that exists today. In appreciation the staff of the Day Cen- tre for the Homebound would like to extend a great big THANK -YOU! `Faith and Light' meet recently "Faith and Light" a community of men- tally handicapped and friends met at their regular first Saturdayof the month meeting at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart School Teeswater. With a .great sense of friendship led by Betty Kennedy and Diane McCormick, all participated in action songs and fun games. Play acting the stoning of Jesus was very successfully done by our "Special Friends". Rose Culliton prepared a good lunch enjoyed by all. The executives and board members in their last meeting have planned trips, pic- nics, dances and other activities. To get the necessary funds, the Knights of Colum- bus will hold a benefit bingo on July 4 at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall where all friends of the mentally handicap- ped are invited to help out. For more infor- mation please call 357-2288. "A reference to local services at your .fingertip" Chisholm Fuels 'SUNOCO SUNOCO DISTRIBUTORS LUCKNOW ahone 529-7524 or 524-7681 Furnace Installations Wood -Oil Combin ition Fu aces Burner Service - Propane Filling Station PRODUCTS FOR FARM, HOME & INDUSTRY THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR YOUR ADVERTISING CALL 528-2822 rCOWAN1 LUCKNOW 528.2730 GENERAL PRINTING AND OFFICE SUPPLIES MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Homes All families are served with the, utmost respect and., dignity. For pre -arranged funeral information contact us at any time. R.C. MacKenzie & J. 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