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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-01-12, Page 18Page 18 Times -Advocate, January 12, 1994 Gift 3I'rapping p1'oCeeds 1 Golden Agers hold luncheon By Jean Dann Sixty members of the Grand Bend Golden Agers Club enjoyed their January luncheon Wednesday at the Royal Canadian Legion. ' After lunch, dance instructor Les Greenwood set the pace by leading everyone in some line dancing and Gordon Nesbitt then informed the members about the law as it ap- plies to power of attorney and liv- ing will situations. President Ron Dann then chaired husiness of the meeting. Lloyd Mousseau advised that the club's shuffleboard Monday afternoon and Thursday morning at the Le- gion is very successful both in numbers and financially. Euchre will continue the second fourth Wednesday beginning to- night and carpet bowling every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Le- gion. Five pin howling continues Mondays at 9 a.m. at Zurich Town and Country lanes. Shuffleboard and euchre were enjoyed after the husiness. The next luncheon meeting will he Wednesday February 2 at 12:30. A special Valentine's program is be- ing prepared. Membership has now reached Successful dessert theatre raises money for retreat By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Well, 'Snow' seems to be included in most conversations as of Sunday morning. Some people get snowed in, others get snowed out. I experienced both on Sunday morning. Having walked to church (which is not very far) I had difficulty getting out to the street which wasn't any better when I did get there. Then, before I came home the snow plough put all the snow which had been on the street in front of my place, including the driveway. So I had a bigger job getting back in the house than I had -getting out, if you get the drift. However, Wilfred Riddell happened to be blowing out driveways just about then and my neighbours shovelled a track out front and soon everything was back to normal. Sympathy from the community is extended to the family of George Thomson in the loss of their brother who died at Victoria Hospital, Lon- don on Friday. George had been a resident of the Country Terrace Nursing Home in Komoka for the past number of years. On Sunday. January 9 the Community Bible Church young people suc- cessfully hosted thc very popular dessert theatre. Supporters ignored the New Year exercise trail for some fancy desserts and great family entertain- ment. Ail of the skits and food were for a good cause: to help with the ex- penses for Snowflake '94, a fabulous youth retreat to be held just after stu- dents' exams, February 4-6 at Muskoka Woods Sports Resort. Arca young people can call the Youth pastor, Tim Gregg at the church for information. At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, January 9, the Rev. Ste- phen Emery celebrated the Holy Eucharist. His message was about ac- knowledging Jesus as the Messiah, trusting and serving Him. The annual vestry meeting is scheduled for next Sunday, January 16 fol- lowing the church service. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes' ser- mon was entitled This Sure and Certain Love' based on the lessons from Genesis I, Acts 19 and Mark 1. The anthem by the choir was 'Healer of Broken Hearts'. UCw Unit one met on Thursday, January 6 at noon for a luncheon at the home of Doreen McRobert. As president, Doreen led thc worship on the theme 'Turn a new page' with lesson thoughts from Philippians 3 verses 13 and 14. Thank you notes were read and plans were discussed for the new year. These included a 'Mothers and Others' luncheon in May and the Talent Auction in March was discussed. Amelia Jameson presented the program on the New Ycar and Epiphany when she read 'My Wish for you all in '94' and 'Time is a gift from God'. Unit three met at Joan Hayden's home on Tuesday evening, January 4. Elizabeth Garrett and Joan were in charge of the program when Elizabeth read Too much, too soon'. The words my and mine are used too frequent- ly. 'This is My Father's World' was sung and Psalm 23 was said in unison. Joan read an article from Canadian Living about the Garner family from Emhro. !994 has been declared the Year of the Family. The Ger family is very musical and have performed either on or behind stage in Stratford in the Pirates of Penzance. Joan also gave some ideas on how to get along with teens and things that can be done as a family, closing with a New Years poem 'Strengthen'. Elizabeth read an article about 'Woodpiles' and a New Years prayer. As president, she also led the husiness discussion when the group decid- ed to make turkey pies at the church on January 14. Orders can be given to Marion Thmyon. Plans are to make some more for the talent auction in March. A potluck supper is upcoming later in January for husbands and guests. Elizabeth and the hostess served lunch. Unit five members are in the process of quilting another quilt in place of having a regular meeting. WTE DO ItMIiATIiVG Spccialiirng In posters tip to 24,. in width Exeter Times -Advocate Exeter 235.1331 125 and is steadily growing. Any- one 55 and over is invited to enjoy the Club's many activities which _includes membership in the United Senior Citizens of Ontario and the Ontario Senior Games. Lucan Community S Bingo Wed., Jan. 12 Bingo starts 7:30 p.m. Regular Games $x.000 Jackpot Game 56 calls or less $700. bonus Total prizes -A2800 Due to the licence, regulations, no one under 18 allowed to play Licence #537495 MacLean's Home Hardware donated the $700 total proceedserom a gift -wrapping promotion before Christmas to two sporting associations that volunteered to wrap customer's gifts. Michele Hodgert (left) represents the Exeter and District Petite A Ringette team, Brenda Hem represents the Exeter and Area Figure Skating Association, and were presented their cheques by Julianne Varley of MacLeans Monday morning. R.E. Pooley Branch #167 Exeter, Ontario Coming Events Saturday. January 15 - Sports night. Cards, darts, pool and more. Details at Branch Thursday. January 27 - General meeting - 8 p.m. Initiation of new members - IJnch to follow Special Meat Draws every Saturday afternoon between 4 - 5:30 p.m. "What would you do if you won?" ePoruci.94:,,i.& ate. Ttee.dc.,_;4,t, And remember... Say yes to ENCORE GETTING ,YOU STEAME D? get Now the Warm Hard Facts ✓ Hydro is up to 5O° more expensive than heating with oil ✓ Propane and Gas prices are UP! 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