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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-10-24, Page 164A-,--GODERICH SIONAi,-'T ;K, TUIflI:',I)AY. Ot"1'0131 R e t. 19; I I've been wondering again - this time a bus trip - a COLOR TOUR into the north -country. We were actually a week or so late as cold, rain and wind had taken its toll a little early this year - but we clarnlered on a bus - rain orino rain the. trip was planned andwewere going anyway. The group of Golden Agers were, all strangers to me but a lively, cheerful lot, So friend Haidee and I settled down in` the back of the bus determined to enjoy ourselves. Altho'. this was a one night stopover - a "bring a long dress" - do, we carried as little 'luggage as possible and hoped . for the best. Haidee had lunch - "for the bus" • - which rather surprised me as . I thought meal stopovers were always booked ahead - lit- tle I know about such trips. We took Hwy. 9 from Kincar- dine onto very narrow roads- thru' a beautiful valley with pretty chalets and ski lifts. Wewandered also along° a very narrow road to Eugenia Falls. Some of 'the folks had never 'seen this area and altho' the falls were just a trickle they could say they'd been there. The bus driver was very informative and took '`us , along to the Power Station also explaining things as we. travelled. • • We hit Hwy, 21 at Thornbury and along. the • • lake to .'•CoTlingwood 'Where we would • make., a "stretch stop". In Collingwood we spent half an' hour in the Blue Mountain. Pottery plaza, Many 'Of -the in- teresting, looking little shops were closed but the pottery was nice. to see, We then stopped at • a Kentucky Fried Shop as some had not brought their lunch and I dashed in for a cup since we had .only the cap cup on the thermos between' us. It was a twenty cent cup since the coffee was dark. 'and bitter and I , ' poured 'it out before getting back on the bus. . I :was •really hungry now for lunch as that Chicken 'Shop had smelled so good, but I had resisted since Haideehad' brought turkey sandwiches along.' ^• We toured the town - around and around - came back ' to Towne • She, ppers' three or four times, then off on a tangent' 'alongside. •the ship 'building 'place where we saw, , the ' innerds of .one ship • and another almost. completed: A FIRST for me.. • We followed the "lake and stopped i n a srnal l park for lunch. A few hardy fellows sat at the picnic tables, the rest of us stayed, out of that cold wind, on the bus. 'So out came the lunches, • Haidee was fumbling :among the ' coati end stuff` over our heads "7r can't find our lunch" she ' announced: So, "maybe it has jiggled down towards the front of the bus" = and' she arched ... without 'creating too much fuss x then sat• down; wide eyed, "I can't FIND it!" I hadn't seen this lunch, had ROUNDAD ABOUT ViITH MARTHA no idea what it looked' like o where she had put it. "No, it i not in the suitcase, not in the Plaid Bag -,Bill must have lef the 'back of the car" -Well! The thermos was in the Plaid Bag so we had tea and sit back, quietly hoping sand- wich .would have a they 'didn't need. Finally the gals across the aisle realized our predi ament and offered sandwiches and cookies. Haidee was - pretty steamed up but what theheck- I knew we wouldn't starve. So on we'went thru' the rain and cold wind along Hwy. 26 and up to: Huntsville. I hadn't been in this area for three or four years, It was dull and not. very colorful bit we "'were headed for NQ,rth bay where we were to visit the Golden Age Club for that area. I was sur- prised to see the Dionne Quin- tuplets family .home 'had been moved to the main highway as a tourist attraction - near Callendar. With all the little side trips and the dilly dallying I was sure we would be late.getting to North Bay, but on big highway eleven. the driver made up for lost time and we'arrived at a nice hotel in North Bay about 5:30 p.m. We were to have dinner and dress and leave via bus to the Host Club at 7:30. Eyeryone was tired, but an excellent meal' in a nice'dining room soon raises your spirits and we were soon ready for the evening. I say"ready" but I' m Y sure we we're all surprised to find it was ' not a planned program a ahead of us but a get acquain- ted' night with our group of ladies in long dresses and only a few of the North Bay ladies not' in short dresses. Their Clubhouse was a big old school • set aside for the Senior Citizens and their membership runs bet- ween 600 to 700 members. The nearby towns are. included in their area and they have 'all been working hard for a won- derful new ''home' which is.to open next month.. They have the whole lower of a new seven. storey apartment house building with everything arranged for their convenience. When I say they have beeny. working - you. could hardl believe such a group' could do so much. They have catered for weddings and dances and with so many members the place is •busier than the Legion all. week. They all work together on things for very successful bazaars - and I can't begin to recall all their projects. One thing I ' noticed •on the big blackboard was anannoun- cement of upcoming classes in pottery, oil painting, sewing .and; about three other things forrwhich they hire instructors., The classes are free - no fees. They had :a large school room with sofas and,,other. cornfor- table seating arrangements for their reading room. I don't recall seeing a television .but there probably was one there or sonnewtiere. • Their dining and entertain- ment room was large, also and a" bar was tucked away to one side. They had a four piece or-' chestra who played for them s one night a week for $25.00. (Their practice night they call ft it.) The club paid more for regular dances - but not as much as other groups would pay. Well, were they ever a, lively group. They all get up and dance, Of course, there is a man shortage ki..o the gals dance together. I danced the whole night arid,loved it. It was great talking to just about every one there. One reason for their success, I believe, is that they have people in their club from age 50 and on. These younger people are the muscles and the old- sters - the brains. Anyway, everyone gets along well and agree it is•'a great arrangement. Following day, still raining, we had a tour of North Bay - . and I was certainly surprised to see how the city has grown, the fine buildings and especially the Senior Citizens fine apart Ment .buildings, close by a shop- ping centre. The guide pointed out - there is even a "Refresh- ment" building at each centre. We then had lunch. Next we' headed for Sudbury. Sudbury? It seemed SO far away - but only 78 miles THAT won't take long. In- Sudbury they had •hoped to have us see the Nickel Mine - whatever they show you, but it was closed SQ about one fifteen we started , for home via Hwy. 69:' Once out of the Sudbury en- vironment en.t th e trip was Very - pleasant .. . iri..fact,- the 69' way was the most colorful part of the whole trip and you could just tell by the sparkle of con- versations'rtrhat they were all happy to' be going home. I know I was -glad' I had the oppor- tunity to travel with such a fine . group of people. God bless them all. Had you noticed that a bus is available this, Sunday to Kit= chener for that Skate Canada '74? None but the top skaters from,1.3 different countries will be taking part and it is cer- tainly a- ,wonderful chance to see a great show.The young folk should 'be, -especially in- terested. Check the Bulletin Board for more info' and don't miss . out on. this .once in a lifetime show..,' This Saturday, The• Sally Ann 'Tea and Sale. The Salvation Army will always be warmly' thought of • by thousands for their great work - wherever they are. Oct. 26 at 18 Waterloo St. from 2 to 4. Go, go, go. lso Oct. 26 at Si. George's Church - a "Nearly New" sale, try to make this one too. Oops another on Saturday Oct. 26 - they must have all 9r- dere.d good weather for 'that. day! Minor, Hockey Supporters' =have a BAKE SALE in the •old Signal Office on West St. If you walk real fast perhaps you can' catch all three! Taylors Corners Ladies Bakaar de MacKay Hall - seine day - ' you can catch that one when you visit St. - Georges. Have fun. " Martha Do Something Nice For Yourself: HEATHER BEAUTY SALON Annual November Perm Special October 24 a TO November 30 NOW. 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Boyce will conduct a Nursery School period for -the :3 to 6 year .olds. Pat Hamilton. °will help you get acquainted uring Fun and Fitness. Nancy on"d, Mary Carroll and Hilde Maurer will greet you at the door; to %help you write your name • tag. and relieve you of your fifty cent admission. What actually happens bet- ween 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. (epends on your willingness to 3rarti6ipate and enjoy yourself. • If you need a ride call a;Gorin- mittee member or 524-601, Thursday morning, the com- mittee and anyone' else who ,wishes to join us will meet at the Information and Friend- ship Centre, 56 ,Fast Street: at 10:00 a.nj. to consult on 'the successes .and -short comings 'of our first Wednesday morning, Women's Day Out, Out of these valuable experiences, we expect to plan a bigger and better program for , Wednesday, Oc- tober :30th. - Dr. Frank Mills, Huron County Medical Officer of Health will discuss,and answer questions on the Mustard Report for the reorganization of the Public Health in Ontario. We plan to use the Hallowe'en theme for our Fun and Fitness: The women caring for the• children will be babies and tod- dlers, Chris Bryant, Sharron Moore and Diane Bowra; pre- schoolers, Jean Senior and Linda Bisset. ' See you next week! AT HURGNYiE.W The South Huron Christian Women's Club bel a held song ser- vice 'in the' Chapel on, Sunday evening. Mr. and .Mrs. Luther, of Hensall, led the singing and devotions, 'with: Thanksgiving poems by Mrs. Pearl Errat`t. • . .0 The Lakelet Women's In- stitute were hosts on Wed- nesday afternoon for the Oc- tober birthday party. Mrs. Lyle Murray Was emcee for the af- ternoon' and introduced the variety program. Mrs. Helen Reidt provided the piano accompaniment for the musical numbers which in - eluded a rhythm band with kit- i;hen utensils; guitar and vocal 'solos by Evelyn Harrison; elec- tric steel guitar' by Marlene Heinbecker; vocal solos by four-year-old Neil Murray; and, a sing song led by Mrs. Murray. Included" in the. program • were readings by Eva Ferguson ,and three skits by members of the.Institute- Following the singing of "Happy 'Birthday" gifts., were presented to the 29 celebrants. 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" a ' • , ' Beta °Sigma Phi held a Get Acquainted Party at the home of Alison Paolin on October 8 - for ,the six prospective pledges. The evening ` was 'a social gathering with games to in- troduce the new girls to Beta Sigma Phi. The prospective pledges looked -over the highlightsof the chapter as presented in scrap books. • On, October 15 a . model. meeting was held at the home of Pat Wheeler for these same girls. Each committee chairman outlined the duty of her par- ticular committee. President Roberta Meehan told the new girls about the cultural programs ,sand their purposes. Vice-president Alison Paolin described the meaning of Beta Sigma Phi., • The evening not only enlightened the, new girls about Beta Sigma Phi but also ,-. NEW IN TOWN? 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