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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-13, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, December 13, 1995 it FAMTI.Y Stars on ice The Exeter figure skating club participated in the Mooretown Competition on Nov. 25. From left, back row, Anna Pryde placed 6th in Jr B. Bronze figure skating and 4th in Jr Bronze elements. Jesse Sturdy holds his partner Jenalyn Baker, the duo came placed 2nd in preliminary pairs and individually, Baker placed 5th in preliminary elements and 6th in preliminary B figure skating, and Kristylee Varley placed lst in canfigure C figure skating and 4th in preliminary elements. Front row, left, Hilda Steele placed,6th in pre - preliminary elements and 5th in canfigure B figure skating while Michelle Roy placed 7th in pre -preliminary elements and 6th in canfigure A figure skating. The figure skating club will compete again in Windsor Jan. 6 and in London Jan.13. Santa Claus visits Zurich • ZURICH - Select Shoes visit- ed Blue Water Rest Home on Monday afternoon to show their selection of footwear for the fall season. Residents and staff pe- rused the slipper and casual shoe assortment. In the evening the Op- timist Club members, Cubs, Brownies and Beavers entertained the residents with Christmas mu - sip. Audrey Haberer, pianist; Frances Hartman, Lee Desjardine, Hubert Thiel, Adrianna DeBont, Jen Erb, Cub leaders: Nicole Ve- roude, Julie Becker, Carol Prang, Brownie leaders; Sandra Desjar- dine, Cindy Hendrick, Sharon Miller, Cory Debont, Beaver lead- ers assisted the children with their performance. Santa Claus passed candy canes out to each resident. The Optimist Club with the help of Santa, gave the residents a large box of musical instruments to start their own musical band. The eve- ning was complete with hot choco- late and tidbits. Tuesday morning Bible Study was held in the BWRH Apts. lounge by Rev. Julia Bender, Zu- rich Mennonite Church. Tuesday afternoon Bible Study was held in the Chapel by Rev. Gani Lazaro, Zurich United Church. Tuesday evening the Auxiliary visited the home for their Christmas program with Alieda Rau as chairperson. Ashley and Stephanie Rau played piano solos and Elizabeth Bedard played a piano solo and sang. Mr. and Mrs. Santa arrived to distrib- ute Christmas gifts to each resi- dent, a lady or gentlemen doll air freshener for their room. Wednesday afternoon tea was served by Gladys Gingerich with the tables decorated for Christmas season. Rev. Jack Patterson, Bay- field United Church conducted Thursday afternoon Chapel ser- vice. Fr. Matthias Wronski, St. Boniface Church, Zurich celebrat- ed Mass. Friday afternoon Gladys and her Merry Makers entertained the resi- dents with sounds the residents love most. Mozart Gelinas Sr. played his banjo and guitar, Har- vey McDowell made his violin sing, Elgin Nott kept his violin well bowed and Gladys VanEg- mond led the fellows with her pia-, no and accordion. Vera Thiel, one of the toe tapping residents, thanked the group and invited them to return soon. Saturday morning Kim Redick a local teacher of piano and voice visited with her students Monique and Stephanie Gelinas, Janet Thiel, Chrissy Miller, Sharon and Amy Castle, Judith and Sarah Gardiner and Brianne Becker. The students sang solos and duets and coral ar- rangements for the residents with a wide assortment of Christmas mu- sic. December 1 Esther Makins, Ruby Fulcher, Rose Merner, Kurt Gebel, Ruby Bell, Susan Leslie and Mabel Kyle boarded the wheel- chair bus with volunteer driver Glen Thiel for a day at Masonville Plaza in London. Gladys Ginge- rich, Anne Thompson, Kim Geof- frey, Marlene Bell and Margaret Suplat were volunteer helpers un- der the direction of Cathy Shantz, Adjuvant. By their return the resi- dents eyes were dancing with all the sights and sounds of the Christ- mas season after feasting on all the items in the stores and mall. The home has been blessed with the visits from Santa Claus lately, so the children of the area should be on their best behavior. He (Bill Dowson) even made it to the annu- al Christmas dinner on December 3, much to the amusement of all those in attendance. An apple a day keeps the doctor Concerned about your drinking; water? ( id! 10 s('(' bot, ti lifetime water clistiller can enhance the flavor and insure safety in your ?u(ller l nil liii(' of gn(lii►' (.if(�li+►rl� cookware. Sold in individual pieces. Gift . c('rlif ic(ll('s (tradable J!FeTlrne Home Products Exeter Mark E. Heintrich • Authorized duller 235-0699 (anytime) 1-800-529-9292 Visa, M/C. Amex away is the motto of the residents, and the bushel from Phil LaPorte of Ducharrne Apple Orchard hope- fully will do just that over rife Christmas holiday. Welcome to Joan Marie Bedard of London and Emma Mary Row- land of Parkhill who are new resi- dents at the home. Our condolences to the family • and friends of the tate Mrs. Verlyn Fisher who passed away. at BWRH: in her 81st year. Verlyn was a resi- dent of the home the past nine years. The residents look forward to an evening of carolling from members of St. Peter's RC Church, St. Jo- seph on December 12 and Theresa Burr of London will introduce the residents to Karoke, Christmas style on December 13. Crokinole party planned in Varna The party is set for December 28. Jam Belerfng VARNA - The Crokinole Club met Tuesday evening. They are having an open crokinole party on December 28 at 8 p.m. Anyone coming is asked to bring lunch. Everyone is welcome. UCW The Varna U.C.W. had its annual potluck Christmas dinner and pro- gram last Thursday evening. For- mer members, regular members, friends and community members gather for a delicious supper. Marg Hayter opened with a hu- morous diversion of "T'was the Night Before Christmas". Joyce Dowson read thank you notes from the Huron Perth Resource Centre for the donation and from Eleanor McAsh, since being a patient in hospital. President Dowson present- ed Miriam DeRivers with a Christ- mas present. Marg Hayter read a poem. Ruby Hill read the story of 'Silent Night' followed by the hymn Marilyn Kalbfleisch read the scripture. De- bra Rathwell and Joyce Dowson performed a duet "Redeeming Love". Bonnie Roy followed with a reading and Ruby Hill read the sto- ry of "Oh Little Town of Bethle- hem" and then the hymn was sung. A very funny, yet meaningful skit entitled "Mission Flight 1995" was portrayed by Marg Hayter, Marilyn Kalbfleisch, Bonnie Roy, Ruby Hill, Shirley Hill and Joan Beierling. Each one boarding the plane had different packages enti- tled "Grudges", "Excuses", "Meant To's" and "Pride". All had funny meanings for them, yet there was a message. The meeting closed with prayer. Carol sing On December 17 there will be a Christmas pot luck luncheon and carol sing concert at Goshen Church. Everyone is welcome. Gift shop The Magnolia Manor is adding a shop called the Plantation Gift Shop, stocking local hand-crafted good quality, unique gifts and ac- cessories. The grand opening is planned for Easter. Any interested crafter should contact the Manor at 233-3181. Church services Regular church services will be held December 24, Christmas Sun- day, at both Varna and Goshen churches. The Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at Goshen at 7:30 p.m. Bring a candle for each member of your family. A birthday cake for Jesus will be served with coffee during a social time. Annual church meetings will be held January 21 In Varna and Janu- ary 28 in Goshen. Stas -Lee Seniors. The Stan -Lee Seniors met at die Blue Fountain in Clinton for their Christmas meeting at 6:00, Decem- ber 6 with 41 people sitting down trill lovely supper. After supper, Earl and Martha Heywood of Wingham entertained the group for an hour with songs, accompanied by Earl on his guitar. He also did some magic tricks, which everyone enjoyed. Bob Stir- ling thanked them and presented them witha gift. Bernice Reid and Margaret Hayter read a few read- ings. President Anna thanked Charles and Bernice Reid for look- ing after the meeting and eight ta- bles of euchre were then played. Prizes were won by: Norene Hayter, for a marked cup; Ruth Talbot for the birthday closest to the date. Euchre prizes were won by: Hel- en Pepper, high lady; Dorothy Os- trom, low lady; Bob Stirling and Ivan McClymont, high men; W)l- fred Chuter, low man. The group decided to bold their January meeting at 12:30 p.m>; the Complex on January 3 with their usual lunch at the beginning, We would like to take this opportunity to thank our families, friends and customers who. have supported us in so many ways during our first year of business. 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