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The Citizen, 2005-03-24, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2005. PAGE 23. Laughter Good Medicine, theme of Day Out Ladies are reminded to mark Saturday. April 9 on the calendars and plan to attend the 11th Annual Women's Day Out. sponsored by the Blyth United Church Women. This year’s theme "Laughter is Good Medicine" is being held at the Blyth Memorial Hall and the Bainton Art Gallery. Registration is at 9 a.m. The programme runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Women's Day Out is for women of all ages. The keynote speaker is Gisele Ireland of Teeswater. Many in Midwestern Ontario will be familiar with Gisele's humorous books. Also present to tickle your funny bone will be One Paul Brother and Shirley of Kirkton. who will entertain you with a combination ol comedy and music. Vocal and instrumental music will be provided by the Keith Family of Goderich. A clown is always associated with laughter, so Vai Mallough of Goderich will entertain the women as they arrive. One of the highlights is always the fashion show and (his year promises something for everyone. Styled to l it of Goderich offer clothing selections for size 14 plus, while Gibson's Men's Shop of Wingham has something for the men in your life. Northern Reflections and Northern Getaway of Goderich will have ideas for spring for both women and the children. Attendees are invited to visit the many displays and demonstrations that arc there to both educate and entertain you. Participants include: Sue Leddy, nurse practitioner; Liz. Rackow. acupuncturist; Nancy Walker, aromatherapy; Delores South. reflexology; Kara McNichol. massage therapy; Janis Voddcn, lai chi. Returning this year is the smorgasbord lunch, as well as the Toonie sale. Tickets are $20 and available at the following locations: Luann's Country Flowers, Blyth; Crossroads, Clinton; the Gift Chest. Wingham; Radiant Life Christian Books, Goderich or by calling Joann at 519- 523-9274. Blyth Festival Singers set for Rhythm & Rhapsody Tired of the long drab winter months? The Blyth Festival Singers can help to put a little liveliness into your step with their upcoming concert - Rhythm and Rhapsody. The 40-voice choir will present a concert of music at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton on Sunday, April 3 at 2:30 p.m. Choir director Robert Blackwell has put together a varied program including Canadian folk songs. American spirituals and John Rutter and Vivaldi classics. Special guest will be the University of Western Ontario (UWO) Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Jill Ball. The Ensemble, comprised of percussion majors, performs a variety of styles with a focus on contemporary percussion literature. The group has recently collaborated with Les Choristes, UWO’s women's choir performing for a full house playing contemporary percussion and Latin pieces and singing and dancing in West African styles. The Percussion Ensemble's performances include the 2003 Ontario Music Educators' Association Conference in Blyth Fesiival Singers members; Blyth Festival Box Office, 523- 9300; Campbell’s Photography, Goderich; The Dutch Store. Clinton; Snyder Studios, Wingham; Tasty Nu Bakery, Zurich; Nifty Korners, Seaforth; The Milage Bookshop. Bayfield and arc also available at the door. Stapps 85tfi ffl'vdfidag CLufateu THE BLYTH INNH 422 Queen St., Blyth, ON 523-9381 SATURDAY NIGHT BANDS March 26 AC/DC Tribute Band April 2 yittyen Classic Rock Huntsville; Soundstreams Canada at the Glenn Gould Studio. Toronto, performing Sculthorpe; Composer's Southwestern Music Fest, London, and the South Huron Schools’ Fall Band Festival in Clinton. music by Omar Concert Ontario Peter Daniel UWO; Region twice at Tickets for the concert are $ 12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available from Comrades attend — Happy 90th Birthday Q Mary Howson April 9 SftMn^ed Modern Rock April 16 Rock March 29 spring convention Beat the temptation. smokers'HELPLiNE CANAOiAN CANCER SOCIETY TOLL-FREE Continued from page 2 weeks away and things are starting to flow in. Try and get your donation in this week. We are hoping for a very successful fundraiser and we appreciate everyone’s participation. Comrades Norm Dobson and Jo- Ann McDonald attended the Zone spring convention at Hensail on Sunday afternoon. It was an election year but no one from our local branches was elected. Membership is in the spotlight this week at the Branch. Who can belong to the Legion? There are three categories under which membership is received. An ordinary membership is open to any person who is a Canadian citizen or Commonwealth subject who has served in Her Majesty’s forces in any conflict which Canadian Mounted Police and various other military or forces department. Service documentation is required for application. The second category is an associate voting member. This is a John Harrison. The annual dues to be a member of the Legion are $45 of which part is kept by the Local Branch and most sent to Provincial command. Being a member of the Royal Canadian Legion means to promote unity among all who have served, to foster the spirit of comradeship and mutual help, to pass on their knowledge to families and descendants the traditions for which they stand, to perpetuate the memory and deeds of the fallen, to promote and care for memorials, to educate the public and to strive for peace, goodwill and friend­ ship. it is the opportunity to work with fellow comrades, with youth, involvement in community activities, sports, with seniors and your general community. The Brussels Legion would be pleased to answer any and all questions and would welcome new members any time. Drop in and get the facts. The family of ISOBEL (MCCALL) AND FRANK BURKE invite you to join in the celebration of their 80th birthdays at the Wingham Adult Day Centre on Saturday March 26, 2005 from 2-4 pm. Best wishes only please. April 23 Hypnotist Paul Anthony Call for advance tickets April 30 'U.S.and “fatten Rock & Roll TUESDAY NIGHTS 2 for 1 Fish and Chips WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Kids eat free THURSDAY NIGHTS Wing Night FRIDAY NIGHTS Karaoke SUNDAY NIGHTS Roast Beef Dinner <//7 Vo 0 0 inner Theatre y Friday, April 1 ■ Blyth Community Centre (Arena) ■ Doors open at 6:00 p.m. J Seating at 6:30 p.m. J ---- • JRoast Beef Dinner Tickets: Children (6-12) $5.00 (under 6 free) UZZk’ Adults $10.00 Family $35.00 broad category that includes sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, spouses, widows, members of the Armed Forces Cadet Group or Officers of the Navy League of Canada. The proper documentation or affidavits would be needed as per required by the membership application. The third category is an open category to any. who wish to join without any relationship to an ordinary or associate member. It is called a fraternal affiliate and has no voting privileges. Membership applications can be picked up at the Branch or call our membership chairman Comrade || The Brubachers of Ethel || Sle&tauiant and fBakety. <g&>| I M REAL Home-cooked meals! <?j | | Come and try our cinnamon buns. |J Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am 'til 6:30 pm; . I Sat. 8:00 am - 6:30 pm; Sun. Closed j [ 887-8659 in Ethel L _ _ j—_ Jz ^rz^ZD3Jd Proceeds for the Blyth Community Church of God Tickets will be available at the door until the hall is full To ensure you get a seat advance tickets can be ordered by calling: Marion Cook - 523-4308 or Keith Loder - 523-4791