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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-07-06, Page 66 - THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Juy 6, 2006 Senior ladies get a second chance to show off their wedding dresses at recent fashion show By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor While she can't remember how much she paid for it, Dorothy Powell, of the Seaforth Manor, bought a blue velvet wedding gown for her 1939 wedding in Winthrop because she couldn't afford a traditional white dress. "I just liked it. And, I didn't have enough for a fancy white one. Teachers didn't take very big salaries at that time," says the retired schoolteacher and resident at the Manor Retirement Home. Her dress was the oldest modelled at a recent bridal gown fashion show held at the Seaforth's Manor's Open Doors event. Powell, who grew up at a farm near Winthrop met her husband George when he was driving a grocery truck from farm to farm. At the time, she was teaching at a one -room schoolhouse and living with her parents. "We met on my farm when `Once you start asking people to contribute their dresses, they're glad to. Everyone can relate to it,'— Manor Administrator Cathie Schalk FREE DELIVERY Prescriptions, Home Health Care & More! KEATING'S PHARMACY 67 Main St., Seaforth 527-1990 act axe (mot %�PGL�?�E1fle U" ✓ I.e tde Lee 100 James St. Seaforth 527-0030 Be our guest... for a tour and complimentary lunch at Seaforth Manor. ,,.for more in formation call (*tattle .Schalk, ,1(lnliirictr(Itnr at 527-00.311 Susan Hundertmark photo A group of women at the Seaforth Manor and Retirement home check out a wedding dress held by Laura Claus while Manor administrator Cathie Schalk reads about the dress. he was delivering groceries. He was a good husband," she recalls of George. who died in 1993. Powell bought the long blue velvet gown in Stratford and was married at Cavan United Church during the fall of 1939 before moving to Blyth and farming with her husband. The two had two children Jack Powell. of Listowel and Arlyn Montgomery, of Belgrave. "It wasn't a big affair but it was a beautiful day. I've had a lot of compliments on that dress. And, it was just hanging in my closet," she says. Cathie Schalk, administrator of the Seaforth Manor, planned a fashion show of old bridal gowns because "it's always a popular event." "Once you start asking people to contribute their dresses, they're glad to. Everyone can relate to it," she says. Schalk says she was thrilled to be able to display Powell's 66 -year-old dress. Bridal gowns shown were also from Gordon and Thelma McDougall's wedding in 1953, Gerard and Glenda Meidinger's wedding in 1977, Doreen and Glen Carter's wedding in 1952, Mervin and Helen Nott's wedding in 1945, John and Jean Williams' wedding in 1951 and Ken and Diane Anderson's wedding in 1978. Another resident to contribute her wedding dress was Mary Riley, who married her husband in 1987. Riley lives in the retirement home while her husband Bob lives the floor below in the nursing home. One of the challenges of modelling old gowns is finding models that will fit the dresses since "all of these brides were so tiny. Most of the dresses are size 5 or 6," says Schalk. "I didn't think I was ever that skinny," jokes Powell. Gowns came from residents, staff and relatives and those who didn't want to bring their gowns out of storage contributed wedding pictures for a display in the nursing home. "We had a huge collection of pictures, old and new. And, in the past two weeks, we heard a lot of wedding stories," says Schalk. Residents enjoy presentation at Northside Residents of Maplewood Manor spent a wonderful evening with members of the junior and senior choirs of Northside united Church. Their presentation of "They All Sang Jesus" was enjoyed by all. Church services for the month of June were held with Pastor Unwin, Rev. Huherts, ey Funeral Home ed Business Since 1975 StiW., Seaforth 527-1390 Ross W. Ribey - Funeral Director *vw*.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com Agent for: STRATFORD MEMORIALS LTD. Maplewood Manor Pastor Steve and Rev. Gould. A ministerial appreciation lunch was held to say "thank you" to this special group of people for their dedication and caring. There was music to sing along to when Art and Eleanor Horst visited Maplewood. Elgin Nott was keen to take part with his violin. Marjory Papple treated residents to their favourite tunes with a very special tone on her electric piano. Ladies enjoyed their special "pamper" morning when Margaret Whitmore came for manicures. In honour of Father's Day, the gentlemen of Maplewood received a gift to satisfy their sweet tooth. Residents and Grade 5 students of St. James School enjoyed a barbecue together as they said goodbye to their buddies. Residents have enjoyed their monthly visits during the past year doing crafts, sing alongs, games, skits and interviews. The month ended with a Canada Day barbecue with friends and relatives. The weather was perfect to enjoy the entertainment with Gladys Van Egmond, Elgin Nott and Murray McCall. We hope you all enjoy a great summer. Seaforth Dining Out celebrates Father's Day with special meal Father's Day was celebrated in style at the Seaforth Dining Out Program at the Seaforth arena on June 16. To celebrate Father's Day, the diners enjoyed crunchie perch, potatoes, green peas, tossed salad and sweet angel food cake with fresh strawberries for dessert. The Music Aires swung everyone into a good mood Seaforth Din init Otit with their tunes. Many of the crowd was seen swinging to the music. Door prizes were won by Olive Papplc, Dorothy Papplc. Shirley Snell, Jean Keys, Janct Rice and Pearl Henderson. 'Share -the -Wealth winners were Joan McCallum, Teresa Maloney, Helen MacKenzie, Olive Papple, Anna Haney, Jean Keys and Lloyd Glousher. Our next Seaforth and Area Dining Out program will be on Thursday, July 21 at noon featuring a summer picnic theme. Cost is S8. Come out and join us. Please R.S.V.P. to Kara -Lee at 482- 9264.