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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1997-02-05, Page 9, Times -Advocate, February 5, 1997 Page 9 Ski lessons Grand Bend Guides camping near Pinery Park on the weekend took advantage of the weather to enjoy cross- country skiing, snow - shoeing and to- bogganing in the park. Pinery Ski Patrol vol- unteer . Bernice Hill gave a lesson to Ash- , !ey Abbott before hit- ting .the trails. Amanda Widder was natural al- though for many it was their first experience on skis. A place to hang our hat! By Sheila Dougall Director of Public Relations .. GRAND BEND - Arc you trying to beat the January blues? Do your thoughts turn to summer, to Huron Country Playhouse and the many ac- tors who will he coming to the area to perform? Well, we have an offer for you! ' •- Huron Country Playhouse is looking for accommodations, from May 14 to September 1, for the many actors who will be preforming at the theatre this summer. The average stay for an actor is five (5) weeks. The approxi- mate cost is $100/week for a room or $150/week for a one bedroom apart- ment or cottage around the Grand Bend area. (If you have accommoda- tions or know of someone who does, and you would be interested in hosting an actor this summer, please contact Gloria Day at Huron. Country Playhouse. by phone (519) 238-8387, fax (519) 238-6587 or by email hcplay@hay.nct. On behalf of the new and returning actors to the theatre, we thank you!: Skating party enjoyed By Muriel Lewis Granton correspondent GRANTON - Lots more snow and wintry weather again last week, but according to Wiarton 'Willie spring is getting closer. Of course everybody knows that it is on the way: At the Granton United Church on Sunday. February 2, Pastor Nor- malie Voakes entitled the sermon 'Power Filling'. The Sunday School enjoyed lunch after church and then had a skating party in Lucan. The annual meeting at Granton UC will he held next Sunday after church. At St. Pauls Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sunday the Rev. Glenda Meakin led the service of Holy Communion. Her message was about the teaching, preaching and healing_ ministry of Jesus in Galiee and the faith which has been passed to all generations. . Willa Harding has been vacation- ing in Florida with friend Nancy Marshall for the past few weeks. Betty McIntyre and Barbara Cart- er of. Clandeboye WI and Muriel Lewis of Granton W.I. attended the North Middlesex District directors and executive meeting held at the home of the president Katherine McNaughton, near Ilderton on Tuesday, January 28. Many thanks to my neighbours for helping me. td clear. the snow out front. Here's hoping Wiarton Willie is right and that spring is just around the corner. • InstaFlanie® A cozy fire in seconds and no payments 'til Jan '98' Call today for details on a natural gas fireplace TOWN 8z COUNTRY HOME COMFORT 369 Main St. Exeter • 235-2032 COMMUNITY Januarybusyfor Exeter Villa residents EXETER - The monthly birthday party -was held on January 7 at the Exeter Villa with music by Kountry Korners. Birthday cake and coffee were served. - January 17 residents had fun reading fortunes hidden inside for- tune cookies and sipping green tea at a Chinese tea. This activity was part of armchair travel toChina. Max Ducharme and his group of musicians -were scheduled to enter- tain on Saturday January 11 but due tothe snowy weather they post- poned one week. A large .crowd _ap- plauded their performance. January 21 was "Fun -in the Sun" day as residents enjoyed an imagi- nary trip to the sunny south com- plete with a lunch time barbecue - and ice cream. Summer dress was encouraged. It was a fun day for all. A Robbie i3urns party on January 25 featured Ian McCrea and his bagpipe. - January 28 saw. resdients enjoy- ing a snowflake tea.. Providing music to chase the winter .blues were Marjorie Johns, Cliff Jaques, the Christian Reform Choir, Marlene Mathers and Eric Kints, Jack Wilds, and accompany- ing the Lioness were Karen Pass- more and Erin Robilliard. Also entertaining in January were Alpha Taw Sorority, the Senior La- dies and the Legion Ladies who all played bingo with many of the Yil- -- la people, Andrea's Dance Studio children gave a dance demonstra- tion which was popular wi:h every- one. Beta Sigma Phi organizes bingo for Villa residents EXETER - Alpha Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi organized a bingo for the residents of the Exeter Villa Tuesday. evening, January 28. . Mary Burton, called out the numbers assisted by Marian Rider and Don- na Webster. Lunch was served by all the chapter members. 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