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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-04-14, Page 441 Wednesday, April 4, 1999' Times—Advocate Community 43 Blue Water Rest Home residents enjoy quilt show ZURICH - On Palm Sunday afternoon at Blue Water Rest Home, Leona McBride entertained the residents in the auditori- um. The residents met with their St. Boniface Buddies on Tuesday morning to make Easter crafts. They drew pictures on Easter eggs, coloured and put together Easter baskets, and played Easter cross- word puzzles and word hunt games. Wednesday afternoon the residents gathered in the auditorium to colour Easter eggs with food colouring, stenciled bun- nies and happy faces or varied colours. On Easter Sunday morning the resi- dents had the eggs in a basket on their table as decorations. House artists were Margaret Hess, Carman Lovie, Jean Burr, Philippa Steckle, Vera Haberer, Marguerite Hedley, Marie Gingerich, Clara Hamilton and Dorothy Dietrich. Thursday afternoon Chapel Service was con- ducted by Pastor John Tremulak, Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood and -Evangelist Arnold Guide Challenge The Girl Guide Provincial Challenge was held Sat- urday at the Hensall United Church with girls from Exeter, Hensall, Huron Park and Zurich par- ticipating in games, crafts and singing. From left, Exeter Brownie Chelsey Jeffery and Hensall Girl Guide Michelle Stanlake work on a Native Ca- nadian headdress. Gratton, Gospel Hall, Grand Bend. Fr. Matthias Wronski, St. Boniface Church, led the Catholic service. Good Friday and the Easter weekend saw many family and friends visiting their loved ones. Some residents visited their family for the Easter meal and some residents had their family members join them for dinner at the home. The Zurich Mennonite Church Choir sang Easter hymns for the residents during the breakfast hour on Easter' morning. Some residents attended the Easter service at Zurich Mennonite Church, and others watched an Easter service on T.V. Many resi- dents enjoyed an after- noon tea in the west wing with the assistance of the Adjuvant. Greenhouse Easter lily and hydrangeas, plus flowers received from family members decorate the home. Kay Rydall of Belmont, daughter of Margaret Hess, gave the residents a display of silk tulips to boost their spring feelings. The B.W.R.H. Auxiliary entertained the residents on April 6 under the lead- ership of Mary Lou Erb and Pearl Ann Martin as pianist. Brenda Melick played a piano solo, a variation of 3 Blind Mice, Jim Ramer played guitar and the group from Zurich Mennonite Church sang Easter songs. April 7 Geri Fashions of London visited the home and the residents and their families chose vari- ous items on display for their spring wardrobe. The company had three attendants to assist the residents. The adjuvants on duty, the Hobby Room Convener and Auxiliary volunteers assisted the residents with their selec- tions and fittings. Resident Vivian Fremlin assisted with the sewing of names on the new items before the articles were placed in the resi- dents' rooms. April 8 the Zurich Connection, Eleanor Horst on piano, Rev. Art Horst on violin and guitar, Helen Otterbein on tam- bourines and triangles, Lloyd Otterbein on guitar and dobra, provided many familiar tunes. Lloyd also sang solos for his audience. Auxiliary volunteers Della Gascho and Donna Klopp helped serve the evening lunch and refreshments. April 9 the residents boarded the wheelchair bus for a trip to South Huron Recreation Centre, Exeter to view the many handmade quilts on dis- play in preparation for the International Plowing Match to be held in Huron County in September 1999. Residents Beatrice Rader, Jean Burr, Vera O'Brien, Esther Making, Dorothy Dietrich, Ethel Moore, Dorothy Farrell, with the assistance of vol- unteers, John .Campbell, Liz Stephens, Molly Gowdy, Jean Armstrong, Vivian Fremlin and Adjuvant Cathy Shantz toured the facility. Antiques, new pieced quilts as part of the con- test, older quilts from yes- teryear, quilts from vari- ous local organizations as part of the centennials, quilt stores and their dis- play products, new sewing machines, every- thing took their interest. The residents reminisced of the many quilts they too had made and enjoyed the comfort of. The residents took spe- cial interest in a quilt pieced and sewn by Hobby Room Convener . Ann McBride. McBride entered an Around The Twist quilt of three basic materials in colours of black floral, gold and cream with a dark green backing and received third price for her categor Many hours of hard work paid off and the quilt gave a three dimen- sional look hung in the hall lighting. Quilts were entered from all across Ontario and the talent displayed was incredible. Many local people, Zurich, Hensall, Exeter, Crediton, Centralia, Grand Bend also had entries and winnings. April 11 the residents, family and friends of Herbert Schlundt gath- ered in the auditorium from 2 to 4 p.m. in cele- bration of Schlundt's 90th birthday. Schlundt greeted every- one dressed in a fine suit and posed for many photo sessions. Many cards and well wishes were received and the guests enjoyed cake and ice cream served by Auxiliary volunteers Lottie Grenier and Louise Hayter. The residents look for- ward to a birthday party with the Zurich Mennonite Church on April 13, an umbrella tea April 14, organist Art Coker April 16, the Merry Makers April 19, the Christian Reformed Church Choir April 20, a shopping trip to Goderich and Exeter Community Choir April 21. Zurich Dining for Seniors plan for card party ZURICH - A steering committee was formed at Zurich Dining for Seniors on April 7. 0 Canada, the table grace was sung and the 50/50 winner was .Glena Horner. Following the dinner a singsong of familiar songs were sung accompanied by Glena Horner on the keyboard. Marg thanked Horner and made an , announcement - a card party will be held at the Township Hall on April' 26 at 7:30 p.m. Progressive euchre was played. High score - Orland Swartazentruber, 2nd high - Marie Cry. Lone hands - Josephine Denomme. 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