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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-12-06, Page 31Coffee and cake - Fifty-two people arrived for the first meeting of the Zurich Dining for Seniors last Wednesday. The meal included this appetizing slice of cake along with coffee as shown by co-ordinator Sallie Lawton. Santa, mascot, and free hot dogs a hit at Hensall's tree -lighting By Susan Hartman HENSALL - A large crowd gath- ered at the Town Hall for the annu- al tree -lighting ceremony. After a few brief words by reeve Jim Robinson and Hensall's two ministers, the tree was lit amidst cheers and song. The Hensall Bean Mascot made his debut and was•almost as popu- lar as St. Nick, who also put in an appearance. Free foot -long hot dogs and hot drinks were served at the fire hall afterwards, donated by the Pine - ridge Barbecue Co. In keeping with the Christmas spirit, the Kinsmen and Kinettes are Poinsettia sale - The Hensall and District Kinettes sold a roomful of poinsettias on the weekend to aid the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Selling the flowers Friday evening in the Town Hall were Sandra Con- sitt (left) and Carolyn Knight. ijott[eii Cimpses ZURICH - Monday evening, the video programs shown to thc resi- dents were on Puerto Rico and Sri Lanka, some very interesting parts of the world, and sometimes very much on the map. • The children of Mrs. Suplat's room visited the rest home on Tues- day. They brought craft materials with than and spent the morning .helping each' adoptive resident create Christmas wreaths with all the trimmings so that they could decorate their doors or walls. Best wishes for a speedy recov- cry arc extended to residents Edwin Martcne and Nelson Howe who arc both confined to London Hospitals. Friday afternoon a few of our res- idents enjoyed a car ride through the countryside, thanks to Marc Chalut. The sympathy of residents and staff is extcn led to the family of the late Hazel Coward. Despite the inclement weather, Rev. Sam Parker of Goshen United Church braved the elements to con- duct the Sunday evening chapel service. collecting toys and non-perishable food items for the Huron County Christmas Bureau. The drop off box is at the Town Hall and is open all week. The Hensall Scouting movement is once again selling Christmas trees. Advance orders may be picked up Friday evening and sale to the general public begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the old Thuss gas station next door to the Town Hall. Saturday January 6-, the scouting groups will be holding a bottle drive to collect all those returnable beer and pop bottles that pile up during the holiday season. The Hensall Kinettes held a very successful poinsettia sale over the weekend. All proceeds are going towards Cystic Fibrosis. Don't forget to tour the town and enjoy all the Christmas displays. The winners of the decorating con- test will be announced December 20. Shuffleboard Top scorers at the November 28 meeting of the Hensall Happy Pushers were Dave Woodward, Queensway HENSALL - Monday afternoon Queensway resounded with the singing of our Intergenerational Choir. Students and residents alike arc getting excited about our per- formance December 18 at 1:30 p.m. Following practise the Bethel Reformed ladies played their last Bingo this year with us. Tuesday Reverend Gaskin led our worship service with Edith Bell as pianist. Members of the Zurich Mennon- ite church helped Wednesday night as we decorated Queensway for the Christmas season. Thursday residents celebrated the November birthdays at our monthly birthday party. Entertainment by Laurene Madge, Tony Hyde and Gerd Harris was enjoyed by every- one. Birthday greetings to Esther Gill, Mary•Westlake and Vera Hod - 'Friday residents and staff were busy with preparations for our pro- gram and big day Sunday, whcn our Nursing Home Family Christ- mas dinner took place. We were thrilled. with the turnout of family and friends for our program at 2 p.m. and dinner at 4 p.m. Luella Hall gave welcoming re- marks, Dorothy Insley read a poem Country Christmas, Doug Insley played several 4umbers on his Ha- waiian guitar. Lloyd McDougall whistled • Jingle Bells, Sandi McCarron and Delores Gingerich accompanied by Catherine Shantz on piano sang several songs. Bill Gibson played the piano as our au- dience sang Christmas carols. We ended our program with a devotion- al by Reverend Van Essen and the lighting of the second Advent can- dle. Altogether it was a wonderful day made possible by dedicated volunteers and staff and supportive family and friends. . Coming events are December 10 our Queensway Rest Home Family Christmas dinner and December 18 at 1:30 p.m. Intergenerational Choir Performance. Bruce Watson, Eileen Coutts and Eileen Dowson, with totals of 314, 307, 290, and 273 respectively. Three Links The winners of the Hensall Three Links Seniors' card party were Irene Finlayson and Sadie Hoy for the ladies. Al Hoggarth and Clarence Volland topped the men's division. Winners of the draws were Madeline Harbum, Pearl McKnight, Mary Broadfoot, Emma Campbell, and Hilda Payne. United Church The United Church Ladies Group is meeting on Thursday af- ternoon at 2:30. Next Sunday is- the sthe White Gift Service. Envelopes have already been sent out to all members. A Christmas music service will be presented by the junior and sen- ior choirs on Christmas eve at 7:30 p.m, which is also the Christmas Eve Communion Service: Carmel Presbyterian Ian Glenn Bell was baptized on Sunday, also the first Sunday of Advent. Carmel Presbyterian has many events planned for the holiday sea- son, so be sure to watch these pag- es in the next few days. Correspondence Hensall news for the next two weeks can be dropped off at the li- brary or at Jaki Blair's home at 93 Nelson Street. As a personal wish from me, have a very happy and safe holi- day. I'll be thinking of you as I lie in the sun. Tines -Advocate, Decen1ber 6, 1989 Page 31 Seniors dining off to a good start By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - The first dining for seniors luncheon held last Wednesday rated a big success on all counts. Organizer Sallie Law- ton said 52 people attended the event, which featured entertain- ment and door prizes afterwards. A different menu is planned for every week, but the price of the meal till remain constant at $5 per person. Bowling About 25 Zurich Senior Bowlers followed their weekly bowling at the Town and Country Lancs with a pot -luck supper on November 30. Draw prizes were awarded af- ter the event, which was organized by Gcrtie Fleischauer and the pro- prietors of the lanes. Santa Santa will be at the Tender -Spot Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. with treats for the youngsters. Story hour The theme for last Thursday's story hour at the library was "on the farm". Both groups will also be having a Christmas get-together at their regular times on Thursday December 21. The first story hour after the hol- idays is planned for January 11. St. Boniface The St. Boniface Folk Choir and Youth Group are presenting a 'Christmas program of songs and skits at the school on December 17 at 2 p:m. Admission is to be $2 for adults and $1 for children, or S5 for the entire family. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Don't forget the St. Bonifacc building fund elimination draw and dance at the Pineridge Chalet on December 15 at 9 p.m. Tickets on the $1,000 prize are going fast. Admission to the dance costs $6 per person. For more information, contact Don Beauchamp at 236- 4687. The students of St. Bonifacc School are geuing in thc Christ- masspirit. For the next week they are bringing canned goods to school which will be sent to the St. Joseph's Hospitality Centre in London. Director Sister Marcel- line from the soup kitchen will come to collect the food next week and will be explaining to the stu- dents how it will be shared with the hungry and homeless. The CWL also have a box at the back of the church, collecting toys and non-perishable food for the Children's Aid Christmas Bureau. Donations will be accepted until December 10. Mennonite Church Members of the Zurich Mennon- ite Church enjoyed .a Christmas supper at their fellowship hall on Friday evening. About 150 attend- ed the event, which was followed by entertainment. Personals Sadi Klopp spent a few days in St. Joseph's hospital last week and Lloyd Otterbein is presently in the Clinton Hospital. 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