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Clinton News-Record, 1981-07-09, Page 14J PAGE 14--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, JULY 9 ,1981 Margaret and Norm McHolm of R.R. 2 Goderich recently returned home from Newfoun- dland after participating in an Elderhostel program. Elderhostel is for people 60 years of age and older who are interested in low-cost, short-term academic study at. various universities. ( Photo by Joanne Buchanan Couple enjoys educational Elderhostel grogram BY JOANNE BUCHANAN "It was the most fabulous experience of our lives," says Margaret Mcflolm of R.R. 2•Goderich Husband Norm: agrees. "We hated it to be over and can hardly wait until next year. It was one of the most enriching experiences we have ever had." The recipient of such high praise is a program called Elderhostel. Elderhostel combines the best traditions of education and hosteling. Inspired by the youth hostels and folk schools of Europe, but guided by the needsof older citizens for intellectual stimulation and physical adventure, Elderhostel is for elder citizens on the move–not just in terms of travel but in the sense of reaching out to new ex- periences. Elderhostel is a network of over 400 colleges, universities, independent schools, folk schools and other educational institutions in -50 states, Canada, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway, which offers special low-cost, short-term .residential academic programs for :older adults. It is open to people over 60.4 to those whose spouse or companion qualifies. Most programs begin Sunday evening and end Saturday mor- ning and are limited to 30 or 40 elders. The Elderhostel program is only three years old, and the McHolms found out about it last year by reading an article in the London Free Press. "It was a very short article but it con- tained an address so we wrote away to get more information and to get put on the mailing list," explains Mr. McHolm. That's when the McHohns discovered that the program was booked up for a year. However, after 'selecting the university they wanted to attend from the program's catalogue, they settled back to wait. And well worth the wait it turned out to be. The McHolms chose Memorial University's Sir Wilfred Genfell College in Newfoundland, located in the beautiful S1ul11ue1 Valley uii Idle wesi. etfasi and headed there by train in June. For one week, they had three lectures per day: one in the morning from 9 to 10:15 a.m. on the history of Western Newfoundland; a 15 minute break; then another for an hour and a quarter on the Joy of Music; and then, in the afternoon another on the geography of Newfoundland which in- cluded an outing to Gros Morrie National Park. "At the end of each lecture, we'd clap because they were so fabulous," says Mrs. Middleton news McHolm. "And the professors cwere thrilled to teach older people who were there because they really wanted to learn." Mr. and Mrs. McHolm rhyme off facts they learned about Newfoundland's history and geography from notes they took Note -taking is not required though and there are no exams, grades or required . homework. The non-credit courses do not presuppose previous knowledge of the subject. Lack of formal education is not a barrier. Although both Mr. and Mrs. McHolm took university extension courses before they retired, one doesn't have to have a university degree 'to qualify for Elderhostel. "Whether you finished grade school or earned a PhD, if you have an ad- venturesome spirit, you're perfect for Elderhostel," the program brochure claims. The McHolms then, took notes only for their own interest and retention. They had travelled to Newfoundland once before and knew of its rugged beauty but it was only after learning something of its history and geography, that they really came to ap- preciate Besides the educational experience, the McHolms discovered that Elderhostel was an excellent way to meet a diversity of people. They lived in a dormitory on campus with cafeteria meals provided. On the night they arrived, there was •a wine and cheese party for everyone to become acquainted. There was a geography outing one day and on another day, a senior citizens' group in a nearby town held a party for them. The cost for Elderhostel, which is a non- profit organization, is $140 per person. This weekly charge is an all-inclusive fee and covers room and board, all classes, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities. Transportation costs are, of course, not included. After taking the train to Newfoundland and viewing the beautiful scenery, the McHolms decided to fly nulne. And they have their sights set on Pacific University in Anchorage, Alaska next. However, for the less adventuresome, there are Elderhostel universities closer to home like Brock', in St. Catharines, Humber College in Toronto, Western in , London and Wilfrid Laurier in Waterloo. Foran Elderhostel catalogue containing more information about the program and listing the participating universities, write to: Hostelships, Elderhostel, Suite 200, 100 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Canon home from hospital By Blanche Deeves Communion was celebrated in St. .lames' Anglican Church last Sunday at 11:15 a.m. Rev. Geo. Youlnatoff of Bayfield was in charge of the service and his son-in-law Lt. Col. George Bruce of Ottawa read the Epistle. •Ray Wise and Edward Deeves received the offering. The congregation of Middleton are pleased to hear that Canon Paull has returned home to Bayfield from Clinton Hospital. Our good wishes go to him. On Saturday afternoon Cindy Middleton and Steve Taylor were married in Middleton Church. 'In, the evening an open reception was held in the Clinton Arena where many friends and relatives joined in an evetling of dancing to Maple Sugar which was enjoyed by all. Lunch was served at the Host of the evening. We of Middleton Church and area wish Steve and Cindy a long and happy marriage together. Congratulations to Don and. Audrey Middleton who celebrated their anniversary on the weekend. Edward and Blinche Deeves were Sunday guests with Jack and Marion and Lloyd Smith. On Monday evening Olive and Alex Murray were supper guests with the Deeves. Holmesviile ladies hold babyshower for Lein By Blanche Deeves The Lower Level of Holmesville United Church was decorated with balloons and a baby doll last Monday night as the ladies of the congregation gathered together to. shower Lein Pham with gifts for the baby expected in the near future. Mrs. Suzanne Brandon and Elaine Townshend of Mitten sat on either side of her as Lein opened the many beautiful and usefltl gifts presented to her.,Her face was wreathed with seniles of happiness and gratitude and Lein's 2 -year-old daughter, Hung, watched eagerly to see what each parcel con- tained. The Sunday School teachers gave an envelope of money. Gordon Stock gave a donation for his mother, a patient in Goderich Hospital. Suzanne, on behalf of Lein } Chuters held family reunion By Mary Chessell Wilfred. Chuter hosted a reunion of his family on Sunday, June 28. Of the original family of six girls and four boys, there were eight present. One of Wilfred's sisters is deceased, and a brother is in hospital. With their descendants, there were 58 present. Guests were there from Owen Sound, London, Toronto, Sarnia and Bran- tford, as well as this area. Bill and Joyce Dowson, Bonnie and Mrs. Margaret Dowson attended Brenda's graduation at Fanshawe College. Eric and Sharon Chute., Tennis and Sherri attended Lynn Reder's wedding in Leamington on June 27 and stayed over Sunday to visit with relatives. Lynn. is Sharon's cousin. The annual church service at the lake will be held this coming Sunday at Stanley Township Park. A picnic dinner and races will follow. The Chessellss attended a "Family Day" held by the Rostock Athletic Association on Sunday. Good country music was provided by local musicians throughout the afternoon and early evening,. and there were races for the children, duck races, clowns, etc., and a pork barbecue. It was a very enjoyable community day, with four generations of some families there. A ball game wound up the day. A similarr program might be a good idea for some communities in this area. Miss Evelyn Chessell of Mitchell is holidaying with her brother Bill and family. The Stanley Steamers went to the finals in the B series of the Winthrop Slo- pitch tournament on the weekend, then lost to the Staffa-Cromarty team. The Recreation Com- mittee would like to express its appreciation for the load of gravel donated and delivered by Gerald Horton to the township ball park. Things are pretty quiet around the village this week, with several chilldren in church camp at Me ne setung, and others spending their mornings at Brucefield Vacation Bible School. Jerry Reid is now em- ployed by Ron Moody of Goderich as captain of the fishing vessel Slo-Moe. thanked everyone, as did Elaine for the many lovely things. - Fruit bread and cheese, also coffee were served as all enjoyed a social time together. Bessie Townshend and Irene Cudmore who arranged the shower extend their thanks to everyone who helped in any way. XXXX Please note those ladies going to Blyth Theatre on Thursday evening with the Goderich Township W. 1,, be at the Centre in Holmesville by 7:30 p.m. Ball News The Stanley Squirts boys and girls lost to Goderich Township and our pee wee girls and midget girls lost to Hullett. Bantam boys won over Goderich and our midget boys played the Dutch Church under 20 teams and won in a close game 2 to 1. Don't forget the slo-pitch game when Parker's Hill go against Union. Watch next week's paper for our tour- nament for pee wee and midget boys for the weekend July 17 and 18. July 14 Squirt girl's of Colborne play at Goderich Township and on July 15 Goderich . Townshipsquirt boys play at Tuckersmith. July 16, Goderich Township pee wee girls are at Clinton A and on July 14 the pee wee boys go to Colborne. On July 13 the bantam boys go to Stanley and on July 14 Hullett midget girls come to Goderich Township. Hullett midget boys come to Goderich Township on July 15. Come out ,and support the tournament with the Hohnesv ille team at the Goderich Tournament, the First game is on Saturday morning' at 8 A.M. against Carlow. Holmesville slo-pitch played Thursday night and defeated the Vanastra Lions. On Sunday, Holmesville slo- pitch played the Benmiller Foresters and won. 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