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Times -Advocate, March 9, 1994
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Piihlic Speakiizg winners
The Credlton Social Club hosted its annual elementary school public speaking contest last
Wednesday evening. Shown above after the contest are Jim Allen, Social club's vice pres-
ident, Lindsay Thompson, McGillivray, third place winner, Dorothy Coolman, McCurdy's grade
8 teacher, Jesse Hartford, McCurdy, first place winner, Mike Eagleson, McGillivray, second
place and Glenn Hodgins, Social club president.
Hensall and area community drop-in
Come join in the fun
By Liz Sangster
HENSALL - The Hensall and Area community
drop-in will be held Thursday March 17 at the Hen-
sall United Church. Join the group for fun and fellow-
ship and to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the spring
thaw.
Following lunch are flexibility exercises, line danc-
es and games. Sandra Filtz, Public Health Nurse will
be speaking and will also be available for consulta-
tion.
Foot care is provided at 10 a.m. First come, first
serve and there is a minimal charge. Cost for the day
is $4 per person ($1. for afternoon activities only).
Contact Margaret Cole 262-2304 by Monday before
noon, if you're not on the calling list.
The afternoon ladies' group of the Hensall United
Church met March 3 at the church. Leader, Elva For-
rest read a poem, "I Am Down Here, You Are Up
There" followed by prayer. The theme of Rena Cald-
well's devotion was "Spring and Planting".
Audrey Christie read the minutes of the February
and the executive meetings. Poems were read by
Mary Alexander and Evelyn 'McBeath. The pianist
for the evening was Hilda Payne. The treasurer's re-
port was givenand the meeting closed with Hymn
#15 and the Mizbah Benediction. Olga Chipchase
and Rena Caldwell served a St. Patrick's Day lunch.
"Go See and Act" was the theme for the World Day
of Prayer service, held at Carmel Presbyterian
Church Friday. Jan Baker, president of the Carmel
P.C.W., welcomed the ladies and Rev. Henry Annen
to the service. Kathy Bell, Winnie Skea, Margaret
Varley and Bev Moir, representing Carmel church
took part in the impressive service. Kay Mock, Kay
Elder, Elva Forrest and Lorna Spencer, from Hensall
United Church conducted a candle lighting service.
Rev. Annen gave an inspiring address. The afternoon
closed with a social time and tea.
The anniversary service .`of Carmel Presbyterian
will be held on May 15, the speaker will be Ross Dai-
ly. The Presbyterian Church Women will hold a
Spring Luncheon to be held on April 26.
Parkview Place
Seniors informed about programs
LUCAN - The Lucan Lions
Parkview Place had a busy but
short month in February. The fam-
ily of Mildred Hirtzel held a very
successful open reception in hon-
our of her 80th birthday February
6.
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ed Valentine's Day with a pot luck
supper with following entertain-
ment by a group of women called
the "Shades of Harmony". They
were from north London and pro-
vided an evening of enjoyment
singing Barber shop harmony. The
evening closed with a birthday
cake for the five monthly cele-
brants. Jim Toohey won the door
prize.
A well attended meeting was
held February 21 in the common
room concerning the extended pro-
grams for seniors in Middlesex
County. It is hoped by the year
1996 all seniors services will be
housed in one building under the
control of provincial, municipal
minister of health.
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i Ile aCillui 5 arc to- rcport
the return of Gordon Clubb and El-
nora Reycraft from surgery in the
hospital. They are both recovering
nicely.
The Knights of Columbus held
their usual euchre the third Thurs-
day of the month with eight tables.
Cribbage is held every Friday
morning.
The foot clinic is held the second
Wednesday of the month in the af-
ternoon. Other seniors in the com-
munity are welcome to these activ-
ities.
Adult Drop-in
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Don on their recent marriage.
Carpet bowling
4 games played
Marion Dearing
Ray Smith
Marshal Dearing
Doris Hackney
Wilmar Wein
3 wins, score 34
2 wins, score 31
2 wins, score 31
2 wins, score 27
2 wins, score 27
Cribbage
8 games played
Grace Farquhar had the high
score with 694 while Mona Tra-
quair had low score.
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