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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-02-23, Page 31E ntertainment Blyth Fest, offers Adventure Pack THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1994. PAGE 31. Day Centre has busy month Four great plays at one great value. As part of its 20th Anniversary Season strategy to bring the theatre back to its local audience, the Blyth Festival has just announced a four- play Adventure Pack especially designed for local areas residents. At only $44 each, including GST and capital fundraising surcharge, each Adventure Pack will entitle the holder to admission to any one performance of each of the four plays in the 1994 summer season. At regular ticket price from $15 to $19.50, the Adventure Pack represents a savings for regular patrons of $16 to $34 for the season. Adventure Packs may be reserved now by calling the Blyth Festival box office at 523-9300. They will be available for sale at the "country pot luck" on March 3 at 4 p.m. in the June Hill Room. Everyone is invited to this special season launch party, during which Blyth's Artistic Director Janet Amos will be announcing the names of the four plays selected for the 20th Anniversary Season. GDCI band prepares for festival The members of the Goderich District Collegiate Concert Band have been practising extra hard this month in preparation for their Regional MusicFest which is to be held in Leamington on Feb. 25. They are hoping to do well there so that they receive an invitation to attend and perform at MusicFest Canada '94 which takes place in Toronto in May. In order to be able to attend MusicFest Canada, the Goderich Music Boosters and the GDCI Music Parents are helping the Concert Band members with several fundraising activities throughout the school year. Their Christmas Concert, "A Prelude To Winter", was a great success. Some students enjoyed "Busking For Bucks" at the Suncoast Mall prior to Christmas. Their next major project is "Bid and Bop", an Auction Sale and Dance. It is to be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 in the West Gym at GDCI. There are many special items that are being offered for auction from dog grooming to deluxe accommodations at area hotels, from a cord of wood to a romantic weekend at a lakefront cottage at Bruce Beach. Tickets are being offered for a Maple Leaf Hockey Game, Opening Day at the Blue Jays and area Theatres. A full catalogue listing all the items is now available. The preview for the auction starts at 6 p.m. with auctioneer Jack Riddell starting to sell at 7:30 p.m. Dancing will follow until midnight with music provided by Soundtrek and Salad. (Salad is a group of students from GDCI). Despite the recent cold weather the Seniors Day Centre in Wingham continues to offer social recreation programs in a warm friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The February calendars have been distributed and they include many programs to keep everyone busy through the long winter. The first half of the month includes a presentation on the wanner climates of Australia, New Steckle calls moratorium a victory The government of Canada has announced that effective immediately there is an indefinite moratorium on rural and small town post office closures. Paul Steckle, Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce said the announce­ ment by the Honourable David Dingwall Minister responsible for Canada Post is a victory for rural Canadians. Mr. Steckle stated: "Rural Canadians have fought long and hard to end an ill-conceived policy that has led to the closure of over 1,000 rural community post offices across Canada." The announcement which follows three months of consulta­ tion is a commitment made by the government during the election campaign. "I think Canadians will realize that this government is committed to not only its election promises, but to an ongoing process of consultation on government policy" said Mr. Steckle. Zealand, and Fiji. Ruth and Clayton Sauvd from Brussels will present this information. The monthly Health Information Days will also begin this month. Marguerite Thomas, a public health nurse from the Huron County Health Unit, will be discussing the topic of medications. Three days have been designated as "Games" day, to give the participants a chance to spend time playing a game they enjoy or leam a new one. It's also that time of the year to salute St. Valentine. Events include special readings from Joan Pederson, a member of Wingham's Friends of the Library, a Valentine's Party with Lome McKenzie's piano and vocal wizardry and an Interlink Valentine’s Party. Interlink is an inter-generational program involving the Grade 5 and 6 classes from Sacred Heart School, Wingham and the Thursday program clients. The craft program will conclude the February Program. Friday's Alzheimer Day Away program also has a variety of offerings for February. Two films from the National Film Board will be featured as well as bowling at the Lucknow Bowl and Games Centre. Gord Wall and Company will join all for a Valentine's Party and individual programming (lots of one to one attention) rounds out the month. The February foot clinic is set for Tuesday, Feb. 22. Call the Seniors Day Centre al 357-1440 to arrange an appointment. Joan Wright is the footcare specialist. Her service includes nail clipping, callous reduction, care of ingrown nails and footcare for persons's with diabetes. The cost is $8 per person. The Spring Fling Fundraiser at the Seniors Day Centre is well underway. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at the centre or by calling 357-1440. There are daily draws of $50 each during the month of March. There's also a dance on Saturday, April 9 at the Teeswater Community Centre. Draws will be made throughout the evening starting at $100 and up to $750. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Presbyterian Guild meets HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW On Tuesday, Feb. 15 the Presbyterian Women's Guild met at 8 p.m. at the home of Mary Huether, decorated in a Valentine theme. Mary was in charge of the meeting which opened with the singing of hymn 585. This was followed by meditative thought on "Self Control". A short history of St. Valentine was given and how this special day is celebrated in Canada today. Mary also read some Valentine poems. Margaret Mclnroy read the scripture Galations 5: 22 - 6 - 6. Members were then treated to a very enlightening talk by Anne Hemingway on her work as a translator and social worker sponsored by Women of Today. She works out of the Women's Resource Centre in Seaforth, mainly serving the areas of Seaforth, Hensail, Clinton, Goderich. Speaking both high and low German, she works mainly with the Mexican German immigrants teaching them to speak English and helping them with the many problems they have encountered here including poverty, not knowing the language, and lack of necessary appliances or furniture. Any person wishing to leam English is welcome to attend her classes. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed her talk. She was thanked and Mary presented her with a gift. Hymn 318 was sung, followed by the Mizpah Benediction. A Valentine lunch of cake, ice cream and fruit was served. Joanne King, the president took over for the business. Elunid McNair gave the secretary’s report of the January meeting and also the correspondence. Jeanne Ireland gave the treasurer's report. 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