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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-06-01, Page 7eHom Whitney-Rihy Funeral A Family Owned Business Since 1975 .7' iorit?ci 87 Goderich St. W, Seaforth 527-1390 Ross W. Ribey - Funeral Director wwiv.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com Agent for: STRATFORD MEMORIALS LTD. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, June 1. 2005-7 RVING THE GREATER SEAFO RTH AREA Clothing from 1880s to 1950s showcased Buttons and Bows, a spectacular event presented by Northside United Church last month in Seaforth was a presentation which included a modeled display of antique clothing, musical performances and a delicious luncheon. More than 500 people came to enjoy a wonderful afternoon, and viewed more than 100 outfits in the show. The show was co - coordinated by Northside's Grace Campbell, with special assistance from Chris Fry and Marg Whitmore. They enlisted volunteers from the whole congregation to handle all aspects of the show, not only modeling and singing, but serving and preparing the luncheon, hosting tables, and of course setting up and cleaning up. The clothes were provided by Marian Kernighan, near London. She has an extensive supply of vintage clothing and all their accessories that she provides for just such an occasion. With all those resources, and an astute eye for personality of the model involved, Marian is able to transform each person into a near perfect replica of someone from a particular era. Models ranged in age from baby to senior status, so a full range of outfits were represented. Many times a whole family would take to the stage together to display what their family would have worn in another era. The outfits were presented in groups depicting each decade from the 1880s to the 1950s. Each group had musical accompaniment appropriate to the time period. Thnes such as The Indian Love Call, School Days, Somewhere over the Rainbow, Doggie in the Window, and a medley of 50s do-wop songs added greatly to the atmosphere of each decade presented. Spectators were first treated to views of outfits from the 1880s and 90s. This was the Victorian era, and dresses were long and heavy, and a lot of material was used. Many of the models from this segment commented on how many, many layers there were in each outfit. Two or three slips, pantaloons and corsets all went underneath the main outfit, which itself may have had two or three layers. With no Velcro or zippers, and little elastic, closures were mainly hooks and eyes, or lots of very small buttons. The twentieth century brought brighter colors on shorter dresses with much fewer layers, the flapper dress style was popular, and silk was used often. The depression and war era reflected fashions much less frivolous, straighter lines, less excess material and duller colours. The 50s era had fun clothes, many depicting cartoon characters, animals and bright vibrant colors. By far the most entertaining outfits were the bathing suits depicted throughout the afternoon. The men's one piece bathing suit, and the women's blousy pantaloon style from the early part of the century were real crowd pleasers. Like any fashion show, the highlight was the bridal parade. Every era from the 1880s to the 1950s was represented. The parade of gowns on stage was accentuated by the display of wedding gowns on the walls around the room. Several members of the congregation had provided their own wedding gowns for display. Each gown was mounted on a quilt on the wall, with the owner's name and wedding date alongside. Those gowns ranged from brown or beige to traditional white, from silk or lace to satin, from short to long. The full involvement of everyone from the congregation was key to the phenomenal success of the event. The high energy and enthusiasm of all who attended was reward for those who had worked so hard to present the show. By Liz Scott submitted photos Above, Marg Whitmore and Marlen Vincent sing a duet while below, Grace Campbell models an antique outfit during the Buttons and Bows fashion show held recently at Northside United Church. Residents participate in Hensall community -wide yard sale event Queensway's Nursing and Retirement Home had a successful yard sale and food booth at the corner of Queen and Nelson Streets during Hensall's annual community- wide yard sales. The residents' operation group and resident council benefit from the proceeds of this event and decide how they wish to spend the funds raised. Many staff, residents and family members donated items for us to sell and volunteered the day of the sale. Nursing Home resident Ida Dickert celebrated her 94th Queensway birthday Sunday, May 29 with her daughter Merle McLellan and eight additional family members when they joined her for the celebration and provided a delicious birthday dinner and cake. Shirley Luther of the Salvation Army led worship Tuesday afternoon with her husband Eric as volunteer organist. Residents appreciated her message of hope and encouragement. Volunteer Marg Cole organized the euchre players Wednesday afternoon while several other residents benefitted from walks and wheelchair rides outdoors. Helping residents enjoy time outdoors in good weather is a priority and the Fun and Fitness Exercise group is held on the deck whenever possible. Audibly Awesome Quartet provided the music for the May Birthday Party Thursday evening. Cassie Heron, Dawn Vitamins important for seniors Why do adults over the age of 55 have difficulty fulfilling their vitamin requirements? How can they fulfill these requirements? Kim Arrey, a registered dietitian in Montreal, offers suggestions. As we get older our body becomes less efficient at absorbing and/or processing certain nutrients. Therefore, as we age, we need to make food choices that are as nutritious as possible. In addition, older individuals often consume less food, either to Tose weight, or because their appetite has decreased. Although, our bodies require slightly fewer calories as we get older, it is important to ensure that we are still getting the required nutrients to maintain good health. As well as consuming a well-balanced diet, many. dietitians and geriatricians suggest that all individuals over the age of 55 take a multivitamin. Recent studies show that seniors who take multivitamins and/or mineral supplements visit the doctor's office'less often, and have fewer colds, flu etc. For these reasons, I recommend seniors take a well-balanced complete multivitamin specially formulated for those aged 55 plus. For convenience, or for those who have problems swallowing chewable tablets are now available. News Canada Quick, Julene Keys. Ron Isles, Aleida Kats, Les Mitchell, Jcan O'Brien, Ida Dickert and Otilla Reichert all celebrated birthdays in May. Friday morning the monthly resident council meeting was held with a good attendance of residents gathered to provide their input regarding programs and also to offer their ideas, comments or concerns. FREE DELIVERY Prescriptions, Home Health Care & More! KEATINGS PHARMACY 67 Main St., Seaforth 527-1990 • e NM rz oiks Visit Sea f Orth Manor Res i erg` 1 1 M OPEN DOORS Saturday, June 18, 2005 I:OOpm - 4:OOpm Featured Event: "TREASURED MEMORIES OF WEDDINGS" A Fashion Show of wedding dresses from over the decades! • Fashion Show at 2:30pm •Tours available from I pm-4pm •Refreshments provided *For more information on how to showcase your dress in the Fashion Show contact Cathie Schalk, at 527-0030 aaa% o/�wY , �p/f.reme�tt 100 James St. Seaforth 527-0030