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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-02-21, Page 6EXETER - The regular meeting of Caven PCW was held on Mon- day February 12 beginning at 1:30 p.m. with a Valentine dessert lunch provided by the Executive of P.C.W. After the delicious lunch the meeting was held with Lillian McLellan vice president presiding, opening with a poem. Devotions were taken by Lillian McLellan and Bea Ersman. Ersman opened with a "Prayer of Love" by James Whit- comb Riley, followed by Scripture reading taken by McLellan from Joshua 22: verses 2-6. Hymn 233 "Love Divine all Love Excelling" was sung followed by a meditation by Bea Ersman. "Albert Schweitzer once said I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be truly happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve. In pioneer times peo- ple had little to work with, churches were far apaa'and many times ser- vices were held one Sunday each month. One mother not able to walk the distance told her five children to . stand on a hill and she would know if more than five people were on the hill, she would be having com- pany and by the time they arrived, had killed another chicken and had it cooking in the pot. This woman served to the best of her ability in the service of her family and friends. We live in an age when we have so many things we forget peo- ple are important. Christian people have more to serve with than at any time in the history of the world. We are better educated, better in- formed,we can go from place to place easier. We do not have to work 16 to 18 hours a day to make a living. Are we giving of our- selves? Are we sincerely giving our best selves or do we offer just a lit- tle token of worship once a week? Devotions closed with Prayer by Bean Ersman. A Bible quiz . was then held which was very informative and in- teresting. ,The guest speaker was John Mor- gan Exeter Fire Chief, who showed a Seniors Video on fire prevention for the home. As seniors are some- inrtes not as quick as Younger peo- le we have to be more careful' around the house. Morgan an- wered any questions on how to ope if a fire does start in the ome. Questions were asked about Fire chief addresses PCW carbon monoxide alarm systems and smoke alarm systems. The Ore chief also works extensively with schools and senior citizens groups teaching fire prevention and safety hints. Children often take the mes- sage home and ask parents what safety items they have. Chief Mor- gan was thanked for his talk on fire safety by Bea Ersman. Lillian McLellan presided for the business. Reports were given by treasurer and other committees. There were 35 visits and 75 tele- phone calls made since last meet- ing. The annual meeting of Stratford Huron Presbyterial will be held in Stratford St. Andrews church on February 23. World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer will be March 1 at Thames Road Church. The Caven P.C.W. and Gordon Auxiliary will be having a ham din- ner April 17. Tickets will be sold for this event. The meeting closed with a prayer in unison. Page 6 Tunes -Advocate, February 21, 1996 FAMILY `ILY Seniors' dining program a time to socialize HENSALL - "I don't want to lay down and die yet. 1 want to have some fun and this is part of it," said 8I -year-old Murray Craig, referring to the new dining program at Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home. "Sometimes there's not too many of us, but we go anyway," said Dorothy Britnell, another dining participant. The program, which began in November, attracts about eight to 10 local seniors every Thursday night, some of which live in a nearby seniors' apartment build- ing. A four dollar cost provides each participant with a meal, people to talk to, visiting with nursing home residents and evening activities such as musical programs and movies. The dietary staff prepare the meals, which are based on me- nus provided to residents. "It's not a money-maker by any means and we don't plan it to be," said Activity Coordinator Carol Gascho. "It's a community out- reach...(it's) seniors really bene- fitting from getting together." The dining program, which was put in place to complement the existing monthly daytime dining offered by Dining for Seniors, originated when Queensway staff, residents and volunteers en- tertained for the dining groups in Zurich, Exeter and Clinton. "Meal time has always been a communal...activity...for a lot of people," said Gascho, explaining many seniors living on their own often miss out on social events. Craig said he feels sorry for old- er people when they "get to the point when they want to be, alone." Gascho is pleased winter weath- er is not keeping people from at- tending the weekly event and she's looking forward to summer nights when dining can be com- bined with outdoor activities. "We can all...benefit from being open to the community," she said. Volunteer Lenore Elliott takes away Loma Spencer's plate at Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home's dining pro- gram, which is held every.Thursday night. Parson's available Predicament tickets for Saturday performances: IL t Lucan United Church presents a dinner theatre musical about ministry in a small town P Rob Brady, who plays Edwin Crump, described the s play as a farce about mistaken identity. Things get c confusing when the position of parson is offered to h Pu ryis Peabody because there are tw same name. One is an older retired pastor and the sec - o ministers of the LUCAN - The Parson's Predicament, a play by and is his newly graduated grandson. Brian Hornick and J. Paul Seagrave, is the second an- In addition to the cast, there are many church mem nual dinner theatre performance by the bers who have contributed time and Lucan United Church. The play is a energy to the production. Those in - Last year's presentation by the same playwright was' a great success, ac- cording c- cordi g to Director Barb Coughlin. Al- comedy that all who are helping Batiry and Kelly though the dress rehearsal on Sunday Hodgins with the drew attention to a few staging 8 preparation and g g problems revoles around clean-up after the meal are to be to be smoothed out 77r Parson's dicament is sure to provide some comic Although the Friday Feb, 23 per-, relief at the end of a long cold winter. new minister formance is Sold out, tickets are The play is a one act musical comedy , available for the Saturda 2 that revolves around the selection of a for a church. p.m. new minister fora church. The selection matinee Performance for . dinner he and the committee's one prerequisite for the replacement is that formance for $15.SaThedcost foay 7 rt children under 12eis he be a married man as this would get rid of the gos- S7. The dinner will include a beef barbecue. For sipy parsonage housekeeper. tickets call, 227-4006. one act m SlCal volved rn the design and construe ur tion of the stage and sets as well as e Pre- the selection of a commended. Members of the selection committee stress they want their new minister to be married. Lucan United Church tan through the dress rehearsal of their dinner theatre musical The Parson's Pn9dicament on Sunday. Tickets are still available for this Saturdays performanc- ens Nancy 7 -kW the roles of Gladys Atkins, Blanche Mackett, Veronica Badger and Miss Shapely Rushton, Susan Ates, Wendy Hickson and Jennifer Dudleigh. Hymn Fest at Grand Bend United Church GRAND BEND - On Sunday March 3 cit 7:30 p.m., Grand Bend United Choir presents a Spring Hymn Fest - a hymn -sing! Its focus on a varied spectrum of Christ's life through hymnody, favorites from Sunday School, morning and eve- ning services. Music director Norm Abbott will play a medley of hymns on the cello as an instrumental solo feature. Experience the joy of a healthy diet of hymn singing: the communi- ty's presence is warmly requested to not only be there but also to par- ticipate. A collection will be taken in aid of the church's music pro- gram, particularly organ funding at this time. Refreshments follow the event. Further information from the church office mornings 10 to 12 noon at 238-2402. Concerned about your drinking water? tt/til'BEND 11:1T1':R.S)STI:'.11SISONTHE .1IR1! /.*Jelime linter Jislillen will he featured en Lir 11.111)'1.11'l1'C; t1'!7'tl1)1?. Joi-('I: BIWi'JJER.S. 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