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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-02-11, Page 11COMMI.INJTY Blue Water residents take in winter carnival ZURICH . The residents of Blue Water Rest Home were hosted by members of the Auxiliary on February 3. Committee members Mary Lou Erb, Ina Neeb, Mary Ducharme and Marie Mathonia arranged the evening of .entertainment. Katie Mathonia of Zurich and Jessalyn Oke of Grand Bend were pianists; George Mathonia of Zurich played the accordion, Ivan Norris of Staffa played the banjo and Bill Miller of Mitchell played the guitar. The January Auxiliary committee helped_serve Valentine cupcakes for lunch. "Wild America", a new Walt Disney release, was. shown on Monday afternoon to the residents. Evelyn and Rev. Art Krueger, Church of God. Grand Bend conducted Thursday afternoon Chapel Service. Fr. Matthias Wronski. St. Boniface Church, Zurich celebrated Mass. Rev. Gani Lazar -9, Dashwood/Zurich United. Church led Bible Study on Tuesday afternoon in the* chapel. Select Shoes for Seniors displayed their product on Thursday morning and residents and community seniors browsed for comfortable footwear. • In the evening the residents gathered in the auditori- um to make the'r own pizza. Mushrooms, green pep- per. ham and pepperoni with lots of mozzarella cheese was assembled.on each pizza to the residents' liking. Onr'e nil the toppings were in place they were baked. and returned to the resident for the evening snack. Art Coker, with the assistance of his wife Barbara played a wide selection of popular music on the organ in the Chapel for the residents gathered there. The musical sounds from the Chapel filtered into the recep- tion area where people gathered to visit or play bridge on a sunny afternoon. Saturday it was off to the Grand Bend Winter Carnival for Clara Hamilton. Rose Merner, Esther Makins, Neil Mustard, Kurt Gebel, Dorothy Hayter, Brigadier Morgan Smith and Pearl Miller. After tour- ing the Grand Bend arca.for ice sculptures and the for- mer homes of Clara. and Dorothy, volunteer driver Ervin Steinmann drove the seniors to Bayfield to check out the familiar stomping grounds of Brigadier Smith, Neil Mustard and Esther Makins. The •residents were pleased to know the new owners of their former homes were taking_good care of their properties and the si:ht brought back memories of happy times. ' The residents look forward to a birthday party with Goshen United Church on February. 12 and the Notes of Yesteryear on Valentine's Day afternoon. The staff of Blue Water Rest Home will enjoy a statutory holi- day on February 16. Heritage Day, while the residents will be enjoying a visit frornthe Zurich Cubs with their car rally. Alzheimer's program provides relief for caregivers EXETER The evening unit of Exeter United church U.C.W. met February 2 in the ladies parlor. Unit leader Shirley. Dawe opened with the poem "What is Love?" Thirty= six members answered the roll call by giving a short history of a favorite wedding picture. it was reported that the annual presbytery meeting will be held at Brucefield United Church on February 9. with Faye Beaton speaking on "Uprooted Peoples". and the World Day of Prayer will be held at the Anglican Church on March 6 with the Catholic women in charge. Marie Brunzlow reported that.thc members will cater to a luncheon in March, a banquet in April and a wedding in June. Eleanor Clarke encouraged everyone to save their grocery tapes. She also stated that $500 had been donated to the ice storm victims in the Montreal arca. Pancake supper planned in Centralia By Mary Peterson Centralia correspondent CENTRA,LIA - The Centralia U.C.W. meeting was held February 5 in' the downstairs hall which 'was decorated for Valentine's Day. President Jean. Caslick welcomed everyone and read a poem entitled "Fickle February." She .announced there will be a bridal- shower for Deb Hodgson at, the church on February 13 at 8 p.m. The World Day of Prayer service will be hild - at the church March 5 at 8 p.m. • Plans were made to deliber� Easter lilies and treats in April. Janet Hicks and ,Dorothy Rollings conducted the program.. Marian Define was pianist for the hymn "Love Lifted. Me." Faye -Skinner helped with games - of "Get to Know Your Neighbor", -"Whatsit", "Lucky Logic" and. "Panique." Hicks told some amusing quotes that have appeared in church bul- letins and funny stories about chicken stealing and a hunting trip. Dessert was served by Donna Smith, Faye Skinner and June Essery. Centralia United Church Minister Heather Scott led wor- ship on February 8 at Centralia, United Church. She thanked all who contributed to the worship the previous Sunday. She also thanked the Sunday School teachers and children for the lunch they served following worship. The choir's anthem, accompa- nied by Marjorie Johns on -the piano, included a solo by Minister Scott. - The children acted out the story of Jesus meeting Peter for the first time when he was fishing.. Minister Scott's sermon was entitled "Will You Follow?" Upcoming events Usborne Central Public School is holding a Family Talent Night on February 13. A supper of pizza, beverages, popcorn and cookies will be available at 6 p.m. A local talent show begins at 7:30 p.m. Children's entertainer Peter Snell will be a special guest. A raffle for one dozen roses or a box of choco- lates will be held. A pancake supper is planned on Shrove Tuesday, February 24 at Centralia United Church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children aged six to 12, with pre-schoolers free. Proceeds from the supper will assist in providing repairs to the manse. Centralia Faith Tabernacle There will be a time of "Sweet Fellowship" at the church on February 13 at 7:30 p.m. for adults aged 16 and over. This will be an evening of fellowship with sweets, drama, music and praise. Feel free to come. No babysitting will be available for this evening. Euchre results Winner of the hidden score at Heywoods Restaurant recently was Adrian Brouwer. Esther Hodgins and Percy Noels were High Hand winners. Lone Hand winners were Ann Northey and Harry Noels. Devotions were conducted by Ann Lorento. Ruth Jeffery, Pat Down and Marion Kerslake using "love" as their theme. Down intro- duced her daughter.. Patti Lou, who works with the Huron Adult Day Centre at the Exeter Villa in the Alzheimer's program. Patti stated that this program tries to provide a warm and caring environment while providing relief for. the care- givers. Times -Advocate, February 11, 1998 Page 11 AllImeeffallimmer Just for the heart of it Raising the flag for Heart and Stroke. 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