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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-06-03, Page 101O -THE HURON EXIOSITOR, JUNE 3, 1!!E Cutting up starts it Residents have rhubarb at social It was great to see all the friends and family members who joined us for our rhubarb pie social. Bill Gibson pro- vided piano music for the afternoon and volunteers helped at the bake sale and social and community mem- bers donated rhubarb. Our residents had a great time cutting it up (and cutting and cutting). During May our residents also enjoyed a trip to the pet- ting zoo at the Seaforth Veterinary Clinic. Our Mother's Day musical entertainment program was delightful. All ladies received corsages for the event and everyone was treated to fancy 4-H meets Louise McBride We held the meeting at the Schuttel's farm near Carlow. Before the meeting, Mr. Schuttel showed the group his milking set up and proce- dure. Thomas opened the meet- ing with roll call and the 4-H pledge. The topic was "high- tech dairy." The guest speaker, Mr. Roger Shawness from the University of Guelph, dis- cussed computer recording. After splitting into three groups to discuss computers, judge a class of mature cows and brainstorm, we went to the house to hand in our P.1.S. forms and adjourn. Ralph thanked our speaker and the host family. To close we ate doughnuts and drank pop. Next meeting will be held on June 10th at Andrew McBride's dairy farm. (Seaforth Manor Nursing Home tea sandwiches and punch following the program We were pleased during May to host the Burns U.C.W. meeting as well as the Seaforth Ministerial meeting. An afternoon of piano music with Carol Carter was enjoyed as always. Church services were pro- vided by Rev. Dino Salvador, Rev. Jane Kuepfer, )j:lly Van Bergen and Rev. Nick Vandermey. Marie Flynn and The Huron Strings played wonderful "Old Tyme Music" for our May birthday party. Congratulations went out to Marguerite and Les Hart on the occasion of their SOth wedding anniversary. Their family held an Open House in their honor at the Manor. Happy Birthday also to Annie McNichol on June 3rd. Her family held an open house for friends and family for her. We enjoy having families hold their special celebrations here at the Manor. We hope everyone will join us for our "Strawberry Festival" on Sat. June 20th from 2-4 p.m. on both floors. There is an admission. In conjunction with the social we will be having a bake sale of "berry items". Other coming events for June include our "Pastoral Care Appreciation Luncheon" on June 23rd; Birthday Party with "Notes of Yesteryear" on June 25th at 2 p.m.; Men's Pizza and Pub Night on June 25th at 7 .p.m. and our "Musical Entertainment and Program Volunteer Luncheon" on June 30th. Conestoga College student, Collenn Zubrigg works with new physiotherapist, Paula Leslie. Leslie joined the staff at the Seaforth Community Hospital this spring as a full-time physio- therapist who specializes in sports injuries. She comes to the hospital from the Foster - Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic in London and University Hospital. Prior to Leslie's arrival. there was one full-time and one part-time physiotherapist at the hospital. Leslie is a full- time physiotherapist, bringing the compliment up to two. DALRYMPLE PHOTO Many Tartans do some yelling June is here, along with the hot weather. Residents are enjoying sitting in the sun on the patio, as well as barbe- ques on the patio. We held a Tropical Day, late in April which started with a fashion show. Our models were Cindy DeGroof and her daughter Marci, Charlene Foxton andher sons Mitchell. Jacob and Lucas, and Agnes McClinchey. They all modeled their favorite summer attire. We were then served a vari- ety of fruit, prepared by our Business booms at sale We did a booming business on our food and yard sale items on the weekend. Residents had a wonderful time sitting outdoors and enjoying the activity with volunteers Jessie Archer. We are able to participate in this community event because of the help given by dedicated staff and auxiliary volunteers. We held our volunteer appreciation party Wednesday afternoon with approximately 50 in atten- dance. Rev. DiNovo lcd a devo- tional about Angels. Belva Funr-was organist as every- one sang 0 Master Let Me Walk With Thee, and He's Got The Whole World. Following the program vol- unteers enjoyed a buffet of hot hors d'oeuvres, fruit punch and coffee. Carnations were available for all volun- teers. The Hensall Girl Guides visited their buddies in the Retirement Home, Monday evening and were presented with their certificates of appreciation as well as a pizza party from Queensway. Queenswa3rJ This was their final visit to Queensway till summer's end. Residents and Girl Guides alike have benefited from the relationship. Following senior diners Thursday, Max and His Townlincrs entertained at the May birthday party. Birthday greetings to Elsie Johnston, Vivian Barret, Orville Witmer. Aleida Kats and Hazel Mason.. Rev. Tracy Crick of Varna - Goshen churches led our worship service Tuesday afternoon with Belva Fuss as organist and Marg Cole assisting residents. Coming Events: June 5th, 7:30 p.m. Friendship Friday with Clare and Andrew; 1lth, 6 p.m. Seniors Dining Group; 7 p.m. Norma Preszcator's doggers; 13th, Hensall Fair, Residents have a picnic out- doors, 17th, 4:30 p.m. Fishing, canoeing, and wiener roast at Gaschos Pond. Busy time at St. Anne's ... CONTINUED from Page 9. This week, all Grade 9 stu- dents will explore the theme of "New Beginnings." A Youth Ministry Team from the London Diocese will lead stu- dents in a day of games, prayer, reflection and mean- ingful discussions. Hats off to all staff who have made these spirtual journeys more mean - Resource centre to us board office two days a week The Catholic resource cen- tre of the Diocese of London will be using office space at Dublin for two days a week at the Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board. The board approved the recommendation from its management committee at last Monday night's meeting. Trustee Louise Martin said the resource centre is decen- tralizing and expanding into rural areas such as this. It offers various books, videos, training courses and work- shops. .ingful for all in our shcool community. A journey of another sort is to take place as two Grade 10 casts of actors and technicians set out to entertain the chil- dren of our elementary schools with two shows. Ms. Kuran's class will present to children in Goderich, Kingsbridge, and Seaforth. They will present "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," and Ms. Shore's cast will pre- sent to children in Exeter, Wingham and Zurich. They will present "The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf." There will be a full showing of both at St. Anne's. So come out Wednesday. June 3 to see both shows at 7:00 p.m. Admission is a donation at the door. Our track team attended the Ontario Regional Finals. Bethany Stuart, who placed 4th in the 300m hurdles at WOSSA, was not able to attend the regionals. Mike, Fines, Brent Glavin, Rob Janmaat and Jeff MacCuspey, who placed 4th in the 4x 100m, placed 12th in the Seaforth Manor Retirement Home dietary staff. We watched a Lawrence Welk movie from Hawaii, enjoyed a lovely - meal in our dining room and had a tropical day word scramble. There was also a Tarzan yelling contest, the winners were Ferg Feeney as a loud Tarzan, Henrietta Brown, as an opera Tarzan; and Agnes McClinchey; as a Tarzan with a cold. May 6th was open house at the veterinary clinic. Jean Hildebrand, Marg Radford, Janet Dalton, George Wright and Henrietta Brown all went to the vet clinic on a bus, with Barb Shannon. They saw all kinds of baby animals that they wanted to adopt as pets. On May 9th, we had our 'Mother's Day Tea. Many families were in for the tea, and enjoyed refreshments. On May 16th, we enjoyed a friendship bhq. Residents invited friends over for a dance with rho 71.riri, Connection Band playing. Many tots were tapping and Viola Lawson and Charlene Foxton were dancing up a storm. We enjoyed sipping on pop in the hot summer breeze. Peter Burtch was our chef for the bhq. We enjoyed sausage on a bun, hamburger and salads. The Seaforth District High School students have been Many special events in May 'IVlaplewood Manor Residents of Maplewood Manor were busy with many special events during the month of May. An invitation to play cards at the Legion was graciously accepted. It was a great after- noon of euchre. Residents enjoyed an after- noon of visiting with family and friends during the Mother's Day Tea. It was competition at it's best as everyone participated in the Senior Games croki- nole. The lucky winners were Beth Pryce and Minna Scott. Members of Maplewood craft classes were treated to lunch at Millingtons of Brucefield. The outing was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Bill Gibson entertained res- idents with many selections played on the piano. Church services for the month were led by Jane Kuepfer, Rev. Hauser, Elly Van Bergen and Rev. Vandermey. The month ended with a fun afternoon with the Notes of Yesteryear. Their music regionals. had everyone in great spirits. coming in to play euchre once a week with our resi- dents. The residents and stu- dents have really been enjoy- ing themselves. We have had some pretty challenging games of euchre. We would like to welcome our new residents, Frank Schauer and Allen Shaddick. Happy Birthday to Margaret Radford on June 12, Reg Knights on June 14 and Myrtle Hulley on June 28. We have been doing some spring cleaning and would like to ask the families to come in and do your loved one's closets and dressers. This is an opportune time to sec what is needed and what can be tossed. We would like to mention that families and friends arc welcome to spend the night. There is a cost that includes meals. You are welcome to come in for a meal for a nom- inal fee. Please allow one day's notice so we can inform our dietary department. 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