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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-01-23, Page 6A _11 Page 6 Times -Advocate, January 23, 1991 PAMThY Friendship Circle meets HENSALL - The Hensall Unit- ed Church Friendship Circle met on Tuesday. Hazel Corbett gave a humorous and thought-provoking toast to the friendship circle, followed by Pas- tor Jeannie Udall's New Year's thought from her T -A column. Guest speaker Yvonne Reynolds of RR2, Kippen, showed the group beautiful shdes on the Passion Play at Oberammergau and her tour of seven European countries. A thank you was received from Barry and Lola Pridham, mission- aries in Jamaica. They were sent baby clothes from the Hensall Unit- ed Church - an update on the progress being .made since Hurri- cane Gilbert was also read. Janine Corbett reported on the United Church cook book sales. Books are available from Janine or Bill Gibson. The World Day of Prayer will be held in Hensall United Church on March 1. Dorothy and Mary Brintnell served lunch during the social hour. Parkview Place news LUCAN - Lucan Lions Parkview Place residents held their month- ly social night on Monday, January 14. _ A bingo game was held with many interesting prizes. Harold Tal- bot won the door prize and the evening's social committee was com- prised of Shirley Mason, Lillian Dobbs, and Helma Kuane who served a hearty lunch. The next social will be held on February 11. Doris Hodgson has left us and taken up residence in the Hensall nursing home. The Clubbs are back from an extended holiday to Calgary and Winnipeg, visiting friends and relatives at points in-between. The regular monthly card party was hosted by the Knights of Co- lumbus on Thursday, January 17. UCW studies symbols AILSA CRAIG - The Ailsa Craig United Church Women learned about the symbols on the United Church crest at their Janu- ary meeting held in the Sunday School room. Yvette MacGregor presented a picture of the crest and gave the women a quiz. Betty Sutherland read a scripture passage from John 15 with Barba- ra Rosser at the piano. The UCW sang the hymn Joyful, joyful we adore Thee. President Wilma McIntosh pre- sided for the business meeting and Mary Scafe presented the budget for 1991. Some plans were made for a roast beef dinner on March 14. MacGregor and Marty Sutherland agreed to convene the dinner. Lena Stokes appealed to the quil- ters to get their needles ready as there are many quilts to be made. Stokes will also have some quilts ready for the beginners to practice their quitting . The UCW will meet tor a tun night on February 12 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sunday School room. The 'Button' 4 - Light bulb extender 8 - save energy - make light bulbs last for years rather than months - guaranteed for 8 years W.T. Enterprises Wibbina Toonk Call 235-0689 WORLD WIDE 7J,..„711,ta,,,s.ESCORTED TOURS Ont. 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Ellison Travel and Tours Exeter 235-2000 1400-2654022 Students visit senior residents ZURICH - Monday morning, Mrs. Suplat's students from St. Boniface school spent some time with the residents. The buddy sys- tem seems to be working very well with both residents and children, each looking forward to their get- togethers. The morning was spent visiting and working on crafts in the auditorium and some attractive decoration for doors and walls were turned out. We find some of the children drop in to visit with their friend in between regular visits. The regular monthly birthday party was held on Wednesday eve- ning, sponsored by the C.W.L. of Mt. Carmel church. An enjoyable musical program was presented fol- lowed by refreshments. Residents celebrating birthdays during the month of January and receiving Sifts, courtesy of the Ladies auxil- iary were Marie Desch and Herbert Pfile. Best wishes to Edwin Marlene who is presently a patient in St. Jo- seph's o- se 's Hospital, London. Bingo was played on Friday af- ternoon with the usual full atten- dance. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Col- in Stover of Grand Bend .United Church. Queensway News HENSALL - We have been fortu- nate here at Queeasway to have en- joyed many special groups and en- tertainment. Queensway's volunteer auxiliary met in January for their regular monthly meeting and discussed several upcoming programs. They have decided to devote pan of each months meeting to educational top- ics related to their pursuits here at Queensway. Rev. Van Essen of Bethel Re- formed Church led our worship ser- vice Tuesday, offering hope in the midst of these uncertain times. Auxiliary` volunteers were in Wednesday to play euchre with some residents while others benefit- ed from visitation and others at- tended t eking club where they produce(' ielicious date squares. ThursL_.y afternoon ladies of the -sss-rrs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mennonite church came to provide assistance and prizes at Bingo. In the evening our movie featiue was Heaven on Earth. This true account of the many English orphans who were taken in by Canadian families in the late 1800s was fascinating. Many of the residents knew of peo- ple who had come to Canada under those circumstances. Iran and Iraq were the focus of our International day on Friday. Residents helped research these two countries and between our re- search and extensive newspaper clippings, we feet somewhat better informed regarding these middle eastern countries. Coming events: January 24, 7 p.m., Fellowship Singers; January 31.7 p.m., Birthday Party with en- tertainment by Jack Simmons and the Swinging Seniors. 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