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Centre is a busy place..
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tivities they want to take part`in.
"We never have them doing things they
don't want to do. We can usually find things
they enjoy doing...The main thing is for
them to get out and do something different,"
she said.
Every day, the clients also sit down for
nutritious hot lunch which is included in
their daily fee, she said.
The clients, usually referred to the centre
through a medical source such as the public
health nurses or the Victorian Order of
Nurses, are predominantly over 65 with ap-
proximately 25 per cent under 65, she said.
Many of the younger clients are involved in
the Stroke Club, which meets at the centre
on Wednesdays to use the exercise equip-
ment and the whirlpool bath.
Volunteers, as Mrs. Armstrong describes
them, are the. backbone behind the centre.
"We couldn't run it without volunteers," she
simply says, adding that .the centre is
always looking for new volunteers and
drivers.
They're involved in every aspect of the
programs, from helping to set up activities
for the clients to serving lunch. Daily, four
or five volunteers help out at the centre,
some of which have been with the centre for
over five years.
Not only does the centre offer support for
the homebound senior, but it also provided a
much needed break for the family caring for
a disabled elderly person.
"You've got to provide support for the
care -giver just as much as the person who
suffered the disability," she says.
The clients come to the centre for a varie-
ty of reason, maybe for the activities or the
cameraderie. But, mostly it's away to over-
come the feeling of isolation and loneliness.
"Seeing a different lour walls can make all
the difference," said Mrs. Armstrong.
Calling all octogenarians
GODERICH TWP.-During the township
sesquicentennial celebrations the 1-5-0 com-
mittee honored octogenarians with presen-
tions of 1-5-0 certificates. Since only 35
seniors were present at a special ceremony
when these were handed out, a large
number of the certificates still remain to,be
distributed.
At the ceremony a photo was taken of the
octogenarians present, and the 1-5-0 com-
mittee has had copies made wishing to give
these to all octogenarians - whether or not
they were able to be in the photo. It was felt
that those seniors not able to be in the photo
would still enjoy a picture of their friends.
Families o all qualifying seniors are ask-
ed to pick up their photos (and certificates,
if not yet. received) at the Township Com-
munity Centre, Holmesville on Sunday,
December 15 from 2 till 4 p.m.
If you are unable to pick up your photo and
certificate at that time, please contact
Gerry Ginn (524-4163), Alison Lobb (482-
7167 )
482-7167) or Hazel McCreath (524-7436) to make
alternate arrangements.
Goderich Township 1-5-0 souvenirs, in-
cluding'the remaining Disney Wagon plates
and township history books, will also be
available for sale at that time, and would
make an ideal Christmas gift for someone
on your list.
On that day Alison Lobb and her commit-
tee will also have available for further
proof-reading the histories submitted for the
Goderich Township Families books. Unfor-
tunately (since Alison is presently teaching
full time) a large number of stories still re-
main to be entered on the computer. Those
not available for proofing on. December 14
will have to be offered on a day. next
January. If your history was one of those not
ready for proofreading in September, check
with Alison as to when it will be ready (482-
7167).
This is also the last date for bringing in
photos for the Families book! Please make
sure you have your name on each photo and
include a list of the names, and the date, for
each photo.
People who have ordered their book by
mail can also use this opportunity to pick up
their certificate (or proof of purchase). It is
hoped that people will make an effort to
proof-read the patrons' list. Many times the
complete address has not been designated,
nor the maiden name of the wife. It is your
responsibility to check the spellings and
make sure all information is as YOU Wish
it!
The Families book is expected to go to th
printer.in February and should be available
for distribution by May 1986. Copies can still
be ordered - for $40. Remember, the number
printed will be based on the numbers
preordered! If you wish a book for yourself,
for a friend or relative, you must order (and
pay) in -advance.
Don't forget - Sunday, December 15th: 2-4
p.m. - Octogenarian's certificates and
photos available at the Hohnesville Hall.
CNIB holds Christmas party
SEAFORTH - The Huron -Perth District of
the Canadian National Institute for the Blind
(CNIB) held their annual Christmas turkey
dinner, with all the trimmings, at the legion
hall on November 30.
After everyone's tummies were filled with
the food prepared and served by the Ladies'
Auxiliary,' entertainment was provided with
Susan Bell of Goderich acting as master of
'ceremonies.
John DeJager, also of Goderich, sang
several solos and Mabel Gray of Goderich
and Carolyn Paulen of Mitchell played violin
duets with Joan Henwood of Goderich
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musical acts were followed by humorous
poetry by David Foster of Toronto,
Christmas carols were sang by everyone,
•putting the entire crowd in the Christmas
.spirit.
Don McKerlie and Anp Lake, members of
the board, thanked the entertainers and
everyone who made the occasion special.
The next meeting for the Huron -Perth
District of the CNIB will be held on April 15.
The Club extends a wish for a happy
holiday season to everyone.
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