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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-04-12, Page 27Serving dessert - Volunteer Almira Ford serves ner held in Exeter. Waiting their turn are Jean dessert to Lil Becker at the first Dining for Seniors din - and Ed Little. Kitchen crew - Assisting chef Dawne Erb (left) in The kitchen of the Exeter Lions Youth Centre to pre- pare the first dinner of the Dining for Seniors program are Margaret Mol, Beatrice Ersman and Alexan- dria Dzioba. Favours - Dean an. Charles Smith admire some of the table fa- vours made by the xeter Brownies for the inaugural Dining for Seniors dinner at the Exeter Lions Youth Centre, The troop first made. 60, then got together again to make another 40 after hear- ing about the large number of reservations. Door prizes draw - Pat Skinner, past president of the Exe Sert- iors;"-h cps--%TY'il i vied Country -Harm matter-foaft ISP* ` i. 1 ator ----.4iievlirvwn pick a nar»e for a door. prize -at the first Dining for Sen- iors dinner in Exeter. In the background is steering committee • member Bev. Robinson, staff -associate at Exeter United Church. Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Exeter 235-2420 Grand Bend 238-8484 Clinton 482-9747 Hansa 262-2119 GIC RATES 12j4% 1 YR. 5 YRS. CALL TODAY FOR THE HIGHEST RATE AVAILABLE Rates subject to verthcatton • G.LC.'s may be registered as R.R.S.P.'s' Shipka by Annie Morenz SHIPKA - The Grand Bend 1 4-H club, "Eight Nifty Knitters" have completed their project "Working with Wool", Their Achievement Day will be April 15,-1-4 p.m. at Lambton County Museum. Anyone in the community are welcome to attend. Girls in this club were: Lisa Ea- gleson, president; Carrie Willem, vice president; Elizabeth Russell, secretary; Connie Russell, Junior leader; Lori Finkbciner, press re- porter; Jacqui Vandenberk; Heather Hutchinson; Tamara Wood. Leaders were Brenda Love and Pat Brown. Shipka Community members met last Thursday evening at the Community Centre for their annual meeting. Officers elected for 1989- 1990 arc: Past President Bill Fink- beiner; President Ross Pickering; Vice President Bruce Russell; Sec- retary Diane Finkbeincr; Treasurer Bonnie Erickson; Trustees Don Russell, Frcd Gibson and Bob Finkbcincr. It was decided to have an annual picnic on August 16, 1989, anti a 50-50 draw, again. It was also agreed to hold card parties again next winter. Jeff Sweitzcr will cut the lawn at Times -Ad soc,ate, Apra 12, 1989 Page 27 Dining for Seniors gets off to excellent and auspicious start EXETER - The tremendous re- sponse to Exeter's fust Dining For Seniors noontime dinner on April in the Exeter Lions Youth Centre surprised and delighted the volun- teers whose planning and hard work contributed to the event's success. Eighty-five seniors exchanged their S5 tickets for a delicious meal of thick and tender beef stew and vegetables accompanied by raisin - packed tea biscuits and topped off with a three -layered jelly and custard dessert and cookies. In addition, drivers delivered three take-out din- ners, and another five TV dinners made up of left -overs were sold for S3 each. A large number remained until mid-afternoon, playing cards or just talking together. Steering committee members Grant and Vera Mills had reluctant- ly stopped taking reservations the previous Friday afternoon. They also arranged rides for anyone need- ing transportation to the Exeter Li- ons Youth Centre on Tuesday. "It was all so new. We didn't know how it would end. It was worthwhile to see people so happy, and enjoying their meal", Vera Mills said later, noting that many of the diners she spoke to said they will be back. Quite a few asked to be called and reminded about reserv- ing for the next week's dinner." Another steering committee member who picked .up a good im- pression as she helped serve the seniors was Bev Robinson, staff associate at Exeter United Church. "It was great, a really good at- mosphere. And the turn -out indi- cates the need for a time together, for sociability at mealtime", Ro- binson said later. Bev Brown, coordinator of vol- unteers and home support for Town and Country Homemakers, initiators of the Dining for Seniors concept in Huron County, was equally pleased with the inaugural dinner. "As a community-based agency, it was very gratifying to see the re- sponse from Exeter - both diners and volunteers. It was joyous to be there with them. All were so upbeat. The volunteers, too, went home tired and happy. It's going to be wonderful in Exeter", Brown remarked. The suitability of the Youth Centre facilities was pointed out. The larger meeting room easily ac- commodated the tables and ch for the seniors and some of the volunteers who took time out to eat. Chef Dawne Erb and her kitchen crew had no trouble prepar- ing food for almost 100 people in the well-equipped kitchen. The smaller meeting room pro- • vided a sunny, cheerful atmosphere for those who stayed after the meal. Brown is bringing a group from Wingham to the next Exeter dinner to let them see the program in ac- tion. Dining For Seniors is already established in Bayfield and Gode- rich, and Wingham may be next. She stressed the importance of vol- unteers. "Every town can have such a pro- gram if a group of volunteers wants to make it work. It can only be done with a solid group of volun- teers and a steering committee. If everyone has fun, it is self- perpetuating", Brown said. As proof, she reported that some of the seniors offered to act as volunteers . for future dinners. As the response has exceeded ex- pectations, more supplies are need- ed. Brown is appealing for dona- tions of used card tables, cribbage boards, Lost Heir cards, Chinese Checker boards and Scrabble sets. Those wishing to attend a Dining For Seniors must make reserva- tions the previous Friday by phon- Grant and Vera .Mills at 235- )461, Jeanne Gladding at 235- 0258, or Town and Country Home- makers' toll-free number 1-800- 265-3039. The cook has to know ahead of time how many to expect for dinner. Granton By Mrs. Muriel Lewis GRANTON - A speedy recovery from the Granton Community is wished for Verda Tate who was in hospital a few days following a fall in her home recently. John Herbert of Milton spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins. Several people from around Gran- ton attended the Appreciation night for former reeve Wilson Hodgins for his many years of service in the municipal life of Biddulph town- ship, held at the Lucan Community Centre on Friday, April 7. A reception line and formal pres- entations, chaired by Reeve Earl French were followed by dancing to B&L Stereo and a cold buffet lunch- eon. - A •good crowd enjoyed the Oldies but Goodies dance sponsored by the Granton Lion's Club on Saturday night, April 8 at the Lucan Com- munity Centre. Music was provided by Granton's B&L Stereo. A very successful fashion show was hosted by U.C.W. Unit three at Perry Originals in Exeter on Mon- day afternoon and evening, April 3. The lovely spring fashions were modelled by Jacqueline Pierce, Au- drey Wessman, Verna Mills, Linda -- Blom and Vicky Chanthalath. Des- sert and coffee were served roid� afternoon and evening at' hich \ times draws were made for gift cer- tificates. The lucky winners were Florence McRobert and Joan Swi- derski respectively. At the churches At St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, April 9, Rev. Beverley Wheeler led the Communion ser- vice, and in her message reflected on Peter's denial and his affirmation of love for Jesus. The lessons were read by Marlene French and the minister. A.C.W. The St. Thomas' A.C.W. met at the home of Marlene French on Wednesday evening, April 5. Co- ordinator Irene Roloson led the Commonsense Christianity medita- tion on the theme "Onc with God" and Mrs. French gave the bible reading. Rev. Beverley Wheeler read an article on a case study of your Gemintisli4bgentre 'm '� �'"" see Mille family. Jean h Personals Congratulations to Fcrman and Lcota Snyder on the arrival of their eighth grandchild. A boy, Colin Murray, was born to Edwin and Gail Snyder of Strathroy, last week. A brother for Corey. The Snyder -gsvisitcd the new grand- son last Thursday at St. Joseph's hospital. Several neighbours, friends and relatives have been to visit Ortha Baker, a patient at St. Joseph's hos- pital. Hedy Devine, of Exeter, Grace Miller of Dashwood area, and my- self, visited recently with Mrs. Su- sie Devine, at Strathroy hospital, to remember her on her 92nd birthday. We three girls had lunch together, did ..ome shopping and enjoyed a the secretarial and financial reports. Plans were discussed for the May meeting to commence with a pot- luck supper followed by a special program. Lunch was served by the hostess. At Granton United Church on Sunday, Rev. Bruce Pierce entitled his sermon Growing Old. The les- sons were from Ezekiel 2 and He- brews 4. In a presentation of Sunday School Awards, Katie Hazelwood received a diploma, Veronica Blom a second year seal, Benny Kop a fourth year bar, and Jean Bryan a seventh year bar. Lisa Humphrey- was umphreywas the bulletin steward:- U.C.W. Unit ..5'v �o�g4'�f one met op- �Thursdpagy after- 001- ftter- .w5001-i.i42• . .�y7the wWt' All you need to remember about home comfort is SYSTEMS BV LENNOX INSTALLED BY Serving from Lean to Blyth o/ Hsnsell Ltd. • HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGY ENSALL "We're proud to be your Lennox Dealer" AILEY lady injured in fall man at the Villa in Lucan. The hymn "Take time to be holy" was sung and president Doreen McRo- bert gave the lesson thoughts on the theme "My car brakes for an- tiques". She closed with a prayer poem "Thank you for each other". Mrs. Westman thanked her fellow members for coming to meet with her. Business included plans for some catering; the General meeting on April 11 and the Westminster week- end in June were announced. Also a comedy night is in the making for May 28. Margaret Sullivan of Lu - can entertained with songs, self - accompanied on the guitar and by Lillus Clatworthy on the piano. A jelly bean guessing contest and breaking the balloon were won by two of the Villa residents. During the social time which followed, re- freshments were served by the Villa staff. Unit three met at the home of Jcan Cook on Tuesday evening, April 4. President Margaret Bryan led the business discussion when plans were made to cater at a wed- ding, and also for the program at the general meeting on April 11, when Harvey Katz will be the speaker. April and Margaret Bryan present- ed a devotional on Patience and a discussion period followed. Lunch was served by Joan Hay- den and Elizabeth Garrett, assisted by the hostess. Unit four's April meeting was cancelled due to illness. In place of a meeting, Unit five members had a pie sale at the Baker auction sale on Wednesday, April 5. 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