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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-04-27, Page 15Horticultural Society tour Did you know that there are some 43 species of wild orchids on the. Bruce Peninsula? On Monday, June 6, you will have a chance to see not only wild orchids, but also some of the wildflowers that are na- tive to the peninsula. - You need not be a 'hiker' to enjoy this outing. Much of what we will be looking for will be right along a roadside, or just a short jaunt into a bush. Just to make this outing even more unique and special, we will be having Our supper at the Paisley United Church. The ladies' group will be serving us a roast bccf din- ner. (Bayfield Seniors did this a few years ago, and loved it). The tour will operate rain or shine...please be prepared for either. Dress is definitely casual. La- dies...please, please, please, no high heels or sandals! For information contact Bill Gib- son at 262-2102. or Marg Cole at 262-2140. We would like to book as soon as possible so that we know if we have to recruit passengers friars oth- er areas. Kinettes The Hensall Kinettes' Suitcase Dance at the Hensall Arena on Fri- day riday night was thoroughly enjoyed by all of those who attended, even though the crowd was not as large as expected. The winners of the surprise weekend trip were Jeff and Janice Butson of Hensall.,The Butsons left Hensall at midnight in their private chauffeured limousine for a AUTHOR'S DAY - Author Debbie Rimmelzwaan (front) reads her crea tion Where's my clown hat to Lisa Campbell (back) and Laura Solway. Hen- sall will send their best authors and books to Exeter this Thursday to com- pete for the county finals in Clinton. leisurely drive to London %%here they checked into the gorgeous nek% Wharton Hotel. Saturday morning they were taken to London Airport where they boarded a plane for To- ronto. In Toronto Jeff and Janie staycd at the Sutton Place Hotel where they enjoyed two luxuriuu' nights -before returning to Hensall on Monday. All of this plus spend- ing money was part of their prize. Brian and Sharon Fink .were win- ners of a Robindales gift certificate, Greg and Brenda Wyman won a season pass from Huron Country Playhouse which was generously donated by the Playhouse, Bill .uiJ Linda Soldan won two tickets tor the Toronto Blue Jays home game on July 9. Pat Campbell won a set of travel bags donated by Marlin Travel and she also won a beautiful stained glass ornament designed and donated by -Kinsman Randy Powell. The Kinetics would like to thank MAGICIAN Michael Ross with the swashbuckling hat entertained Hensall's youth in the Town Hall last Friday everyone who attended the dance as with i magic. Here he borrows some audience helpfrom assistant wizards Katie Rathwell and well as all of those who donated Dannyhis Lesleppington.htofhand prizes. Magician- entertains: 1 irrtes-Advocate, April 27, 1988 Page 15 A large audience thrilled to the "Magic Adventures of Hieronymous Dutullus" at the.licnsall Library last Friday afternoon. Michael Ross created the role of the swashbuckling merchant marine from the 17th century who regaled the audience with stories and magic from the many lands that he has visited. Mark Bell of Hensall aided Hier- onymous as his first mate. Gold and silver dubloons appeared every- where with the aid of helpers in the crowd. _ . Katie Rathwell and Danny Lep- ington dressed as wizards and played some "tricks" of their own much to the dismay of Mr. Ross. In the end, however, everything . was straightened out. Lindsey Campbell and Chad Taylor helped: to bake a chocolate cake and whipped up a.very "Harty" ending to the trick. 'emir� �jj'�Itt'l cirri ve'" MORE AUTHORS- Hensall Public School's third annual author's day was last Thursday and students had a chance to read an critique each other's work. Melinda Hovis (front) reads Mrs. Horner and the Dragon to Mindy Bell, Matthew Mousseau and Tara Pepper. • Queensway Monday moming residents started their day with a workout at Fun and Fitness in the Activity Room. In the afternoon many enjoyed a sing song in the day room. Hensall Pres- byterian ladies joincd us in the evening for an hour of bingo. Reverend Bender led our worship service Tuesday afternoon, with his wife as song leader. We were happy to welcome them and following the service we shared a snack and time of fellowship. Residents had fun wishing Rev. Bender, happy birth- day and surprising him with a piece of birthday cake and candle. Baking Club Met Wednesday af- ternoon. We are busy baking and freezing items in preparation for our Mother's Day Tea, Sunday May 8 -from 2 p.m. to 4.p.m. Thursday afternoon residents viewed the film "Seven Alone" based on a true story of the Oregon Trail crossing. The Hensall Beaver pack visited us in the evening and assisted residents with crafts. We would like to thank these little fel- lows and their leaders for spending their evening with us. A group of ladies from the Zurich Mennonite Church were in Friday afternoon. The Activity Room was a beehive of activity as they helped some residents quilt while others, knit or assembled bird houses. Fol- lowing the work they shared deli- cious cake and ice cream with the residents. Sunday morning was special for us when the Hensall United Church Junior Choir presented a beautiful program. Thank you to the choir and their leaders for a wonderful per- formance. Residents arc looking fbrward to the following coming events. April 28 at 7 p.m., Ray Cann and friends entertain. April 29 at 2:30 p.m.,Carol and Cyril Gingcrich speak ori Ethiopia. May 4, Geri Fashions will be with us and residents will present a fashion show from 2-3 p.m. The enthusiastic group was abso- lutely mesmerized by the antics of Michael Ross. His finale of "the Dance of the Rings" mystified eve- ryone and the young people who were present -will be trying to fig- ure out his sleight-of-hand tricks for a long, long time. United Church - Flowers on _the memorial tablas at Hensall United Church on Sun- day were from_ the funeral last week of Mrs: MaryMcAllister. - Steve- Corbett met worshippers as they entered the church and Claire I (oilman, Jeff Corbett, Jim Parsons and Ian McAllister showed them to their scats. For the children's story, Rev. Douglas Wright was assisted by his puppet_ companion in telling- the children where their offering -goes and how it is "spent. - After a one-year hiatus the Vaca- tiorr Bible School will run this year frons June 27 to July 1. First, how- ever, volunteer leaders are needed.. If you can help, please call Bev Bell at 262-5579.- You need not be a Hen- sall United Church member to take part and the Bible School is open to all children. - Northcrest news Rose Pyke of Northcrest has re- turned • home after spending the winter with her sister in Florida: - Rcsidcnts are pleased to sec Olga Chipchasc and Drew. Fowler return home after undergoing surgery at London's Victoria Hospital. Every- one wishes them a complete and_ speedy recovery. Hilda Payne attended the 85th an- niversary of the Huron South Womcn's Association -at the Sca- forth Arena last Tuesday. 187 la- dies in attendance heard guest speaker Carl Herbert of the Canadi- an Paraplegic Association. Shuffleboard Shuffleboard scores for the Hap- py Pushers for Tuesday, April 19: six game winners - ladies high - Dorothy 13rintnell3f 5, Annie Reid 284; men's high - Bruce Watson 301, George Dowson 299. . High five game winners were Pearl McKnight 298 and John Pep- per 267. 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