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Susan Hundertmark photo
Scuba in Seaforth
Becca McLean, 8, of
Seaforth, plays around in
the wading pool with her
goggles at the Seaforth Lion
Park, recently.
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, July 27, 2005 -13
Seaforth Legion
to host open house as
part of homecoming
Seaforth Legion
We have a lot of work
going on at our Legion these
past few weeks.
Comrade Rick and Ed,
our property chairmen, are
overseeing the new floor
installation for the tours of
our Branch on Saturday,
July 30 conducted by
Comrade Frank. Be sure to
come in and see all he has
done over the years.
We have also lost three of
our veterans these past few
weeks. We give our deepest
sympathy to the families of
Comrade Tom Wilbee,
Comrade Herb Traviss and
Comrade 'Rev. Paul
Stephaniuk.
Be sure to come out to all
the events in the parking lot.
It will be a fun time.
At the going down of the
sun we will remember them.
by Donelda Barry
Lawn bowling club hosts its July social
The Seaforth Lawn
Bowling Club held its July
Social Tuesday, July 19
with 24 members present.
Mary Finlayson
welcomed all present and
George Ribey offered the
grace. Hostesses for the
evening were Bea Stoll and
Lucy Jones.
Evening lawn bowlers
winning two games were
Donna Beuerman, Marian
Smith and Mattie
Murray. Card winners
were high, Phil and
Marie Thomas; lone
hands, Vi Glanville and
Betty Hulley; consolation,
Edna Mitchell and Alvin
McDonald (tied) and
Isabelle Hunt.
The next social will be
Aug. 23 and hostesses will
be Mary Finlayson and
Lucy Jones.
Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club
President Rick informed
members about a prize
donation for the
Anniversary Tournament
being held at the Seaforth
Greens Aug. 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Carol Carter of the
Seaforth Club and Shirley
Schmidt of Goderich won
the "B" flight in ladies
pairs at the Western Ontario
Bowling Association
playoffs held at the Thistle
Club in London last week.
This is a week-long
tournament held in London
every year with ladies' and
men's fours, pairs and
singles.
Bowling in men's pairs at
Residents enjoy breakfast group
Fun and Fitness started
the week at Queensway as
residents gathered on the
deck outdoors for their
thrice -weekly exercise
session.
Following the physical
workout it was mental
aerobics to stimulate the
mind using various games.
In the afternoon the
Kippen United Church
women were in with
assistance and prizes for the
bingo enthusiasts. Lori Burt
RMT provided massage
therapy to many grateful
residents throughout the
day.
Tuesday morning, 8
Winthrop
area
residents
do some
travelling
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Several Winthrop -area
residents have been doing
some travelling recently.
Cathy and Les Glanville
accompanied by Doris and
Lyle Hood travelled to a
hunting camp on Iron Lake,
three hours north of Sturgeon
Falls. An enjoyable time was
spent ATVing and
swimming. Temperatures
were as warm as here.
Bill and Sharon McClure
have returned from an
educational trip to the British
Isles. They flew in to
England, spending one week
each in England, Scotland
and Ireland and left from
Dublin.
All countries had their
interesting and beautiful
spots but they liked Scotland
the best with its quarry stone
houses, sheep and green
grass.
Since Bill's family tree
originated in Scotland on
both sides they Igoked up
both McClure and Callum
names. They had an
enjoyable visit with a Dave
McClure who is a. farmer.
They also attended an
agricultural show.
Both Bill and Sharon
enjoyed staying at "Country
and Farm" bed and breakfast
houses. One Canadian dollar
equals 2.2 British pounds.
Gordon and Irma Pryce
spent an enjoyable week
camping at Shelter Valley.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you get something for a
song, watch out for the
accompaniment.
Queensway
residents gathered around
the oak dining table in their
family dining room to
participate in the breakfast
group program. Bacon,
eggs, toast and fruit with
coffee and tea completed the
menu. Volunteer Lillian
Beer assisted with the
program.
The Rev. Lil Wilton of
Caven Presbyterian Church
in Exeter led worship
Tuesday afternoon with
Belva Fuss as volunteer
organist.
Barbecued hotdogs,
hamburgs and salad were
served to nursing home
residents Wednesday
afternoon outdoors in the
courtyard. The sunshine
along with a slight breeze
contributed to a wonderful
meal. Volunteer Lillian Beer
provided assistance.
Friday noon, the
retirement residents dined in
the courtyard and volunteer
Betty Simmons assisted.
Dietary Supervisor Maxine
Curry demonstrated her
expertise on the barbecue
both days.
Thursday morning, coffee
and current events drew
residents interested in
keeping up with news in the
daily and weekly papers.
Father Francis was in to see
Roman Catholic residents
assisted by volunteer
Mariette Bilcke and Lisa
Stewart provided music
therapy on Thursday.
•A highlight of the week
was our trip to Clinton
Racetrack to enjoy the horse
races and chicken barbecue
fundraiser for the Huron
County Alzheimer Society.
Everyone had a great time
cheering on their favourite
horses.
Lucknow a week ago
saw Rick Wood and
Dave Ducklow winning
first prize and Jack
Muir and Brett Finlayson
winning fifth.
In mixed pairs at Exeter
Saturday, July 23. Rick
Wood and Jean Shillington
of Clinton won first prize.
Wednesday will be men's
pairs at the Clinton Greens
and Sunday, July 31 will be
men's pairs/ladies' pairs at
the Seaforth Greens.
by Mary Finlayson
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