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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-11-03, Page 7FREE DELIVERY Prescriptions, Home Health Care & Morel KEATINGS Guardian Pharmacy 67 Main St., Seaforth 527-1990 PHARM OW THt HURON EXPOSITOR, Nov. 3, 2004.7 YOUR HOME HEALTHCARE CENTRE Walkers, Wheelchairs, Seating, Lift Out Chairs, Portable Lifts, Scooters, For more Bathroom Aids and more... information cal A golden prize Victoria Nigh, 4, of Seaforth, checks out the goldfish she won at the Seaforth Manor's Grandparents' Day which took place last Saturday afternoon. Children received free popcorn, could get their face painted and could play games like ring toss. Susan Hundertmark photo Queensway residents rock n' rollick to polka music at Oktoberfest party Gladys and The Merrymakers with their rollicking Oktoberfest polka music kept the dance floor full Saturday, Oct. 23 at Queensway's Octoberfest Party. Empty wheelchairs attested to the power of music to motivate people to move. Fun and Fitness started the week off with residents working their way through the exercise routine followed by games geared to promote mental function. In the afternoon, Hensall United Church Women Queensway Nursing Home provided assistance and prizes for bingo. Breakfast group gathered Tuesday morning to enjoy eggs. sausage. toast, melons and tea and coffee. Auxiliary Volunteer Betty Simmons assisted as everyone lingered over their meal enjoying their eggs made to order and the lively conversation. In the afternoon, Rev. Don Alcock of the Bayfield Anglican Church led worship. Belva Fuss was volunteer pianist and Marg Cole assisted residents. Pastor Elly Van Bergen was also in Tuesday as usual to provide pastoral visitation and support. Wednesday afternoon euchre players gathered for several rousing games, facilitated by volunteer Marg Cole, Impromptu games happen almost every day but on Wednesdays both Retirement Home and Nursing Home residents get together to enjoy the competition. Coffee and current events Thursday morning provided a forum for discussion of newsworthy events, complete with the residents' take on them. Throughout the week residents also benefitted from manicures, visitation. music therapy, massage with Lori RMT and art group. Seaforth Manor residents prepare for second annual bazaar later this month Residents of Seaforth Manor Retirement Home have been very busy getting ready for their second annual bazaar on Nov. 27. They have made cookies in a jar, signs, wooden flowers, Christmas gift bags, knitted dishcloths and much more. Gerald Ross and Boyd are our famous painters. Tasia and Alice are our gift bag ladies and Marjorie is our dish cloth knitter. There are so many of our residents that have been taking part in this and having fun while doing it. Marg and Hazel are just a couple of our residents that have enjoyed the fall drives Seaforth Manor Retirement Home to see the colours. The red leaves are really out this year. Our chili cook off went very well. Our residents entered a pot of chili and got fourth in the taste test. Dianne Muir was the first prize winner out of eight entries. Residents enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner that was delicious. Turkey with all the trimmings. Diner's Club was wonderful. with 14 guests from the community. Everyone enjoyed the great meal. Afterwards we kicked up our heels to the music of the Staffa Old Time Band. Fern McClure and Antje Veldhuis were the winners of the door prizes. We continue to go to the dining for seniors in Seaforth, Clinton, Blyth and Brussels. Terri Murray was a lucky winner of a door prize at the Clinton Diners. Boyd enjoyed sitting beside Bill Cudmore and chatting about old times. Tem Murray had a visit with Dave Kemp. Over 85 people gathered for last month's Dining Out program Town and Country Support Services held their monthly Seaforth and Area Dining Out program at the Seaforth arena on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at noon. Over 85 people gathered together to celebrate Thanksgiving. Opening remarks were given by Diane Weber, cdmmunity support coordinator from the Wingham office to introduce Kara -Lee Potter, community support coordinator who is replacing Tammy Antaya. Dining Out Tammy has worked for Town and Country Support Services and has done a wonderful job. Rev. Huberts from the First Presbyterian Church in Seaforth opened with prayer. Everyone enjoyed the festive turkey and all of its trimmings followed by traditional pumpkin pie. Rev. Huberts gave a special Thanksgiving message followed by music from the Huron Strings. Door prizes were won by Betty Hulley, Laura Eggert, Lloyd Mitchell, Terry Murray, Mary Rowcliffe and Dick Gray. Share the Wealth winners were Wilma Pennings, Bill Flynn, Rose Ryan, Dorothy Papple, Anna McNichol and Joyce Wallace. Our next Seaforth and Area Dining Out program will be Thursday, Nov. 18 at noon. Cost is $8. Come out and join us. Please R.S.V.P. to 482- 9264 by the Monday prior. Every other month is a Foot Care Day, with Margaret Lee and Irene Gettler. Their fees will be increasing in the New year to $13. We headed to the Berry Cafe in Bayfield on Oct. 18. The weather was rainy and cool but we had a great time just the same. Boyd, Hazel, Marg, Sam, Alice and Dorothy had a great view of the Bayfield area. The leaves were beautiful and the water at the beach was rough. What a windy day. We look forward to the trip to Stratford on Nov. 4. MARTIN SMYTH 2borelipe 1)ealtbco 23 Victoria St. Clinton Sales • Rentals • Repairs (519) 482-3046 or 1-888-233-7038 "A Commitment to quality of life" icseetted l c else s!eaiet t 's'e# &wetf H LBERT STREET DENTURE CLINIC Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. 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