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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-12-16, Page 34ft Page 18A Times -Advocate, December 16, 1987 Lioness Club looks back on busy, productive year The members of the Grand Bend Lioness Club are well known for their Trip -of -the -Month draws, but what else have they been up to late- ly? Here is an update of this busy organizations activities. Way back in August (remember hot weather)? they set up a hot dog and bake sale table at the Sandcastle Days, right on Main Street, and made over $200. In September they sold tickets on a quilt donated by the ladies of Grand Cove Estates and made nearly $300. Doris Gore of London, won the quilt - her previous residence was High- lands #1. Perfect attendance pins were passed out to over 15 member sat their monthly meeting and five members were awarded Life Membership in the Lion's Foundation of Canada. Delivery of Meals on Wheels re- sumed in mid-September, provided by Coconut Bay Restaurant. $1000 was donated toward the purchase of a wheelchair for George Tieman of Dashwood. In October five lioness members went to the Exeter Rally for a very informative meeting. Angela Arnett, London, provided a humorous talk -on . "Giving of Yourself". At the monthly meeting, four new member were installed by Governor Cliff Ryan and "Lioness" chairman, Lion Adrian Van Dongen. $250 were do- nated to the Grand Bend School. The monthly meeting of Novem- ber took place, as is the custom, at Oakwood Inn Dining Room, with a "Gold Party." Five other Lioness Clubs were invited, with members coming from London, Sarnia, Mount Brydges, Exeter and Bayfield. About $200 profit from the jewel- lery party was sent to the Canadian Diabetic Association. District A-1 Lions Jane Betterly honoured the club with her visit at the meeting. December is the month for the Li- oness to sell cheese, as Lioness members met at the home of Joyce Morden December 10 to sort the cheeses ordered. clothing will be sorted December 14, to be used in making up the lion's Christmas bas- kets, for delivery before Christmas. Lioness Sandra Norris received an award recently, from the Solicitor General for her involvement with police in setting up "Crime Preven- tion" in Huron County and in orga- nizing the "V.I.P." program in schools, which helps students to combat peer pressure in avoiding drug use. Congratulations, Sandra, on your well-deserved award! The Lioness are also busy plan- ning events for the new year, in- cluding a penny auction to be held at Oakwood on Thursday, January 28. In February they'll be helping at the Grand Bend Winter Carnival, of courses they also plan to help with the District Al tickets sales, and to promote the fashion show coming in London. All proceeds go to Canine Vision, a seeing -eye -dog program. If there's anything going on in the community, or it anyone needs assistance, these gals are on the scene to help. Congratulations to such an active, involved group of ladies, a credit to the community! Catholic News Sunday marked the third Sunday of Avent at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Grand Bend. Mass opened as Father Beck conducted the cere- ' monial lighting of the third candle on the Advent Wreath. Mary Fran Gaiser was the reader at 11 a.m. Mass, with Mary Fran and Madge Costello serving as Eucharistic Ministers. Paul Dietrich was the organist and conducted the choir in the general hymns, and the com- munion song "The Angel Gabriel Form Heaven Came." In his sermon, Father Beck dis- cussed St. John the Baptist in his role as prophet of Jesus Christ. His was the "voice crying in the wilder- ness" the witness for the coming light of the world. The primary task of the Church today is to func- tion as that voice that still cries in the wilderness, to preach about Christ. The centre of Christmas is Christ and His corning to earth, for in Jesus, God has revealed Himself. At each Mass, wrapped gifts and canned goods were left at the front of the Church by members of the congregation, to be donated to the r 1 The canned goods not distributed in the community will be donated to the London Soup Kitchen. The gifts and toys will be shared be- tween the Children's Aid Societies of Huron and Lambton counties for distribution. Prayers are asked for the recovery of Carl Rood, who suffered from a heart attack on Saturday, and for Harry Van Desch, who suffered a stroke while in Florida. The choir will begin practice at 7 p.m., Thursday, for a full dress re- hearsal run - through of the Christ- mas program. Confessions can be heard before all Masses and on December 24 from 11 a.m. to noon. A special Communal Penance Service wit be available in Mount Carmel Decem- ber 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Forest on December 20 at 7:30 p.m. and in Grand Bend on December 22 at 7:15 p.m. The Christmas Carol Service be- gins at 7:15.m. on December 24, with Mass following. new Year'S Eve Mass also begins at 7:15 p.m. The Masson Christmas Day and New Year's Day will be at 11 a.m. (no 9 a.m..Mass). U.C.W. Christmas potluck The Grand Bend United Church Women met Thursday for their an- nual pot luck luncheon in the Sun- day school rooms, with 30 ladies and Rev. Peebles attending. After the delicious meal, a beautiful Christmas candle -lighting ceremo- ny was conducted by Doris Pee- bles. The program opened with a hu- morous carol -caricature drawing contest. During the service, five white candles were lit, representing hope, joy, gift, love and light; played by Doris Peebles, Laura FIe- welling, Jean Cassidy, Clara Ha- milton and Bertie Keyes. Preceding each candle lighting were the read- ing of scripture verses and a Christ- mas hymns. "Gift" (Susan McKay) sang two solos, "There's a Song In the Air" and "The Light of the World is Jesus", accompanied at the piano by Irene Kennedy. Doris Pee- bles closed with prayer. President Lorcen Gill presided with the business. Roll call was answered by bringing a white gift, which will be added to the white gifts collected at the Sunday service on December 6, and sent to ARC - AID in London. It was decided to pack Christmas cheer baskets on December 17 at 9 a.m. Plans were discussed for luncheon to be provided by the UCW for one of the members of a band partici- pating in the February Winter Car- nival. Bible Study news Nita Sinclair welcomed 20 ladies who attended Bible Study at Sauble Court last Tuesday morning. A sing -along of Christmas carols was enjoyed, led by Millie Desjardine and accompanied by Nancy Turn- bull on piano. They concluded the chapter on "Should I Fear God?" from the Women's Workshop, David and HIs Psalms." The discussion leader was Puc Merkies. Parts of Psalms 15,24,27,30,68 and 138 were read and studied, as each of these psalms arc hymns of praise intended for group worship. Da?d praised God and trusted Him through all his troubles. They learned that God is concerned about each one of us, and He gives us strength to endure and deal with our own troubles: The closing prayer was given by Vera Brown, remem- bering the sick and shut-ins. Legion news - There were about 24 people out for Tuesday night Darts, and Shirley Pole won the door prize. enough people were on hand to make up two teams, with Lou Hamilton -and Ron' Crown winning first place on Team A, and Deacon Clark and Joan Cocci( winners on Team B. There was a great turnout for the special Friday afternoon "Turkey shoot" as 12 or more turkeys were raffled off. That included fresh, and frozen turkeys, plus vouchers for turkeys, all from Hayter's Turkey harm, where else? The draw for that fantastic Christ- mas stocking, stuffed with gifts and vouchers takes place next Friday af- ter the regular meat raffle. Hurry and get your ticket! ORPHA club The ORPHA club met at the home of Mary Barbour in Grand Cove Estates in Monday, December 7, with 12 members and two guests from the Sarnia Children's Aid So- ciety, Mary Gibberson and Janet Sturrett. Irene Kennedy opened the meeting with a reading "We Learned It All In Kindergarten". The friendship con- vener was asked to send Christmas cards to four former members, plus one get well card. Dorothy Cutting gave a reading "A Thought for December '' and Beulah Holt read "Christmas Thoughts". Irene Kennedy thanked everyone for their donations and wished them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. There was a good quantity of hand knitted items and a monetary gift to be sent to the Children's Aid. The two Sarnia ladies talked about their work with Family and Children's Services then they thanked all the ladies for their donations and regular support. The next meeting will be on Jan- uary 11 at the home of Alma Prance. Irene thanked M Barbour MOOSE STEW - Wendy Wright, who spent four years in northern Onta- rio, serves moose stew to Mabel Fung. Mrs. Wright brought the stew to Exeter Public School to give teacher Lesley McConnell's grade live stu- dents, who are currently studying about Canada's north, an actual taste of their subject. for hosting the club, and closed the meeting with a reading, "The First Christmas". Then they all enjoyed Christmas treats, tea, and a social time. Grand Bend Cubs The Grand Bend Cubs will cele- brate with a Christmas Party on Thursday at the Grand Bend Public School. Their meetings will resume on January 7, 1988. The Brownies have been hard at work on Christmas Crafts for the last three meetings, making presents and surprises. Monday night they topped it off with a Christmas Party, and part of the fun was decorating their own little Gin- gerbread House, to take home. A group of young people from the Grand Bend United Church met for the second time this weekend. Twenty-five kids enjoyed a hay ride on a truck driven by Bob McKay, and Sue McKay led them in Christ- mas carols, as they carolled their way through Grand Cove Estates, Sauble Court, Old Orchard Park and Southcott Pines. By that time they were too cold o continue, so they re- arm up at the church. ers Brian and Sue Pcaren and hoarse turned to Group lc were o hand to supervise as the kids decorated the Christmas Tree in the sanctuary, and took part in a gift exchange. (Leader Diane Rice was unable to attend.) The next meeting is slated for Saturday, January '16, where they'll be going to the Pinery Park, if weather permits. SAL o lighten your holiday shopping! 1 Its wwwa��� 111100 GREAT STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS ... 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