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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-12-11, Page 22itY News a encourages Vials playing pool Fh'slt T brant to tell you gals to be careful whenyirt p1»nb up ,on things, like standing ori a bath towel on the'sideof-the tub. When you reaOli nut, sure as guns that towel is go- ing -to sl p and you're liable to split your head• wide' open. So mark this down with your no -no's. That's all I have in the advice department. I had hoped T would get a chance to play shuffleboard this summer. I like the game. In Florida during the winter as soon as the sun dries off the Shuffleboard Court people are ready to , get going. About 9 a.m. or earlier you'll find people waiting for part- ners and they are ready to blast off — and I mean blast! There's no fooling around and everyone is geared up to lick the tar out of their opponents. This peps you up for the Whole day! Great therapy, helps your Rheumatics and other aches and pains - they say! 11 you like to play pool you'll enjoy shuffl- ing - since you will be trying to touch your disk in the right way to take out their disk and perhaps sneak behind another of their discs, where they can't reach you. It can be just as big a thrill as playing at a pool table that's why most of the men are such good shufflers. So many women won't even talk about pool. It is kind of hopeless trying to convince one that she would enjoy playing pool as much or more than shuffleboard. I didn't need convincing. Years ago when the Air Force was at Clin- ton, we were at the Sergeants' Mess nearly every Saturday night. In the interim before the party got started the boys - ours - were teaching us gals to play pool. We got to where we didn't lose points for our partner, then later the Base was closed and our friends were sent all over Canada. Down South, a year or so ago a pool table was established in our rec. room and when no one was around I would practice getting the table cleared - all by myself! Then the "Boys mama me to play - teaching as we played. Good sports. So, soon I was asked to play. "Get your cue, Gal," someone would say - and we all enjoyed the game. The older men were real challengers and made you keep your mind on what you were doing. I had a few nights when I was lucky and cleared off several - (three is a good several) and the guys would all cheer. The women in the next room, play- ing Tiddly-winks - or Bingo would dash out to see what had happened. For two winters I was the only female playing pool. Last year when we arrived there, I found about three girls had been practicing and one was real good. So I felt a lot better about "playing with the boys!" But it was fun. Guess I'm braver than most women - at some games, but the years are starting to make me act more prim and pro- per - if possible. So gals, if you get the chance to learn, then DO it. I'm sure as soon as you get the general idea you will be happy to play pool whenever you can. Did you hear that nice newscaster, Mort Grimm, put in a personal observation - as he called it. Looking up towards the ceiling he said, "Lord, slow me down that I may see the flowers and smell their fragrance—." I didn't catch all he said but it made you stop and think and LOOK. We are so busy in our own little mud puddle, that we forget to look around - or UP. One afternoon I looked at the sky and sud- denly realized I had never seen anything like it before. The clouds were lined up in lit- tle narrow strips like blue and white ribs. There was two sections above us - almost ex- actly alike - side by side. Fantastic. I watch- ed for some time as they drifted slowly from my sight - but what a sight. I'll never forget it. Now I'm more observant. Who knows we may just see Halley's Comet by looking up oftener. Have a care, try to be happy. Love, Martha CNIB branch meets in Seaforth 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 D YE JIL A YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR HALLMARK CH RISTMAS CARDS QIECK o� Pharmacy 324-7241 14 SHOPPERS SQUARE, GODERICH YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD ►)RUG STORE duets with Joan Henwood of txoaeracn accompanying them on the piano. The 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 Ann 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. Give Your Family THE ULTIMATE GIFT SECURITY AND PEACE OF MIND Complete Residential Security Systems 15 Yews Eiporlonce/11100 Accounts Province Wide AMAR ECURITY YSTEMS 1-800-265-7562 546 Christina St., Sarnia, Ontario NTT 5W6 FRIDAYe ThE13. dic 'VINTER SPECIALS 20V Entire Stock of Christmas Decorations 20%1 Entire Selection of TOYS 20%F Entire Stock of Christmas Cards Including boxed cards Men's Flannel Shirts Reg, 9,99 Friday only 7 • 1 3 These prices do not pertain to sale items. HOLIDAY FASHION SALE Christmas Super Specials Dace 1 or a; long es For Your Christmas Shopping Conv oniones Opens Monday - Fri: 5:00 om - 9:00 pm Saturdays: 9 am - 5:30 pm 146 The Square Goderich 524-4420 GO E tt' 1 • r WEONESDA DECEMBERIAt111-0600 ► LIVE COU } 'TRY MUSK H. as. SF � '168 THE SQUARE, GODERICH PHONE 524®8761 Eveningsand Sunda s hone 529-7253 HARBOUR UCHT$ FIESTAURANT & T HIGHWAY 21-aAYFIELD 565-2554 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK A.M. - 1 A,? ra re k 0 Recreation Department/� J �•VA4��AtOA.C ��S .. REGISTRATION for all programs : December 12, 1986 to January 3, 1986' unless otherwise noted. Please pre -register in person at the Recreation Office or by mail only. Sorry, no registrations accepted by phone. NOTE: The Recreation Office will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. All programs will be cancelled during March Break (March 10 -14, 1986) unless otherwise informed. SORRY, NO REFUNDS AFTER COMPLETION OF SECOND SCHEDULED CLASS. For more information, inquire at the Recreation Department, 166 McDonald St., Goderich, (524-2125), 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Mon- day to Friday. •*GIVE A SPECIAL GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS - GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT THE RECREATION OFFICE. •• eurom.„.„,k b+f r<la.��;.axee5i 4.4p, •• rf, ' q *PLEASE NOTE: All Adult Programs are open to Youth (ages 13 & up). This is your change to get involved. Programs marked '*' may be of special interest to Youth. BALLROOM DANCING - Join us every Monday evening and learn the Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot plus others under the guidance of an experienced instructor. 8 - 2 hour classes on Mondays. Starts: January 6, 1986 at 8:00 p.m. Goderich Arena (Auditorium). Fee: $20.00 per couple •BODYFIT - Pre -register only at the Recreation Office. -Program starts the week of January 6, 1986. All classes are 10 weeks. Trim -a -size Monday & Wednesday, 7 - 8 p.m., St. Mary's School, Shelley Williams - $30.00 (moderate & pre/post natal, for the person who wants to exercise but with less "bounce". If you are pregnant, please consult your doctor before taking this class.) Monday & Wednesday, 8:15 - 9:15 p.m., St. Mary's School, Shelley Williams - $30.00 EARLY MORNING - Tuesday & Friday, 6:30 - 7:30 a.m., Arena Auditorium, Eleanor Ritchie - $30.00 Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Arena Auditorium, Sandy Sowerby - $30.00 Tuesday & Thursday, 8:15 - 9:15 p.m., Arena Auditorium, Anne Marie Blacker - $30.00 Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Robertson School, Eleanor Ritchie - $15.00 BodyStretch Tuesday & Thursday, 2:45 - 3:30 p.m., Arena Auditorium, Sandy Sowerby - $30.00 Tuesday & Thursday, 7 - 8 p.m., Arena Auditorium, Anne Marie Blacker - 830.00 *CALLIGRAPHY (Beginner) Students will be taught basic Italic Handwriting as well as UPPER CASE using the Broad Nib pen. This course will provide a decorative and artistic looking letter style for special occasions. 4 - 2 to 3 hour classes on Mondays. Starts: January 13, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. (You must pre -register by December 31, 1985 to be in this class) Victoria School (Queen Elizabeth Wing) (Use Southeast entrance) Fee $35.00 (Supply kit extra - approx. $25.00. Can be purchased from instructor) •CALLIGRAPHY (Advanced - Gothic & Uncial) - This course is for the student who wants to advance their Calligraphy skills. Bring your own graph paper, ink and pens (B4 nib (large)). 4 - 2 to 3 hour classes on Mondays. Starts: February 10, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. Victoria School (Queen Elizabeth Wing) (Use Southeast entrance) Fee: $35.00 *GOLF - Improve your swing by registering in our golf lessons. You will be taught the basics with emphasis on grip, stance and developing your rhythm. Whether you are a beginner or have played Golf for several years, these lessons will be both helpful and fun. 10 - 1 hour classes on Wednesdays. Starts: January 8, 1986. Choose from a 7:00 p.m. class or an 8:00 p.m. class. There will be 8 in -class sessions and 2 sessions at the Golf Course. G.D.C.I. (East Gym) Fee: $25.00. Participants must supply own golf clubs. LADIES RECREATION NIGHT - Get involved in various recreational sports and games at a non-competitive level. Play volleyball, basketball, paddleball, badminton etc. 10 - 2 hour sessions on Wednesdays. Starts: January 8, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. G.D.C.I. (West Gym). Fee: $20.00 •NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - LEVEL I - This coaching theory program enables coaches of dif- ferent sports, ages and backgrounds to learn coaching prin- ciples. Level I will cover such topics as: Role of a Coach, Psychology of Coaching. Skill Analysis, Sport Safety, Training Methods, Seasonal Planning and Care of Sports Injuries. Open to all interested persons 16 years of age or over. • CHILDREN'S LITTLE THEATRE - The objective of this program is to enhance Children's imagination, sensitivity, feelings and awareness. Their creative expression will be developed through pantomime, improvisation, creative movement, speech exercises and, of course dramatics. The Children will also be working on creating their own sets, costumes and characters. 8 • 2 hour sessions on Saturdays. Starts: January 4, 1986. 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - for children ages 6 - 10 years. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - for children ages 11 - 14 years. The Livery, South St. Fee: $25.00 ESSO SWIM CANADA - Once again we are offering this nationally recognized program which provides the student with an excellent introduction to competitive swimming while en- suring that everyone is having fun. Children improve their swimming skills, endurance and knowledge of basic competitive swimming techniques. Certificates are given to all participants. Preferred pre -requisite is the Red Cross "Red" Award. 5 140m- 2 - 7 hour classes - February 15, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & February 22, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Goderich Recreation Department (Com- munity Room) Fee: $10.00. *Please pre -register at the Recreation Office by Friday, February 7,1986. OIL PAINTING - Enjoy art through colour mixing, line texture and tone on your own canvas. Oils will be used for instruction and demonstrations, but acrylics, water colours and other - mediums can be used if you have them available. 10 - 2 hour classes on Tuesdays. Starts: January 7, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. Victoria School (Queen Elizabeth Wing) (Use Southeast En- trance) Fee: $30.00 (Supplies extra - Instructor will advise at first class) *PHOTOGRAPHY - Learn to use your camera more effectively. Discover the interesting aspects of photography as it relates to camera handling, film identification, proper exposure under various lighting conditions, electronic flash. Owners of a single lens reflex camera are preferred but not necessary for this course 10 - 2 hour classes on Tuesdays. Starts: January 7, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. G.D.C.I. - Room No. 29. Fee: $25.00 (plus $5.00 for supplies) •*TEEN RECREATION NIGHT (High School Students Only) Bored?! Looking for something different to do this Winter? Why not give our Teen Recreation Night a try? Participate in various recreational activities at a non-competitive level. Some of the ac- tivities include: Floor Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Movie Nights, Swimming, Bowling, Cross -Country Skiing, plus much more. 8 - 2 hour sessions on Thursday nights. Starts: January 9, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. G.D.C.I. (East Gym) Fee: $20.00 ART PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH ART KIDS is a program which originated with Mona Istrati- Mulhern in 1981 and is sponsored by the Goderich Recreation Department. The purpose of the program is to provide young people with a high quality visual arts experience. The emphasis in the classes is to provide fun and experimentation through a variety of media and to assist "Kids" in gaining confidence in exercising their feelings and ideas. Creative and imaginative approaches to a variety of topics is emphasized and flexibility to the "Kids" responses is maintained. Two programs will be offered: A JOURNEY INTO FANTASY For Kids ages 10 - 13 years. We will journey into the realm of the imagination and creatively discover dragons, monsters and mazes, creatures from sources of nonsense and the outer limits of space, etc. Approaches to the various topics will be through drawing, painting, collage, mask making and mixed media. 10 - PA hour classes on Mondays. Starts: January 13, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. Goderich Recreation Department (Community Room). Fee: $30.00 (includes supplies) *Please pre -register at the Recreation Office by Friday, December 27, 1986. *BEYOND REALISM For Youth ages 13 and up. This course is designed for those students who have previously been enrolled in the "ART KIDS" Program. Those students who have not participated in the program and who wish to enroll should speak to Mona Istrati-Mulhern (524-9442) before enrolling. We will explore creatively with an emphasis on Modern Art Techniques. Basics of design, colour theory, com- position, etc. will be explored through a variety of media in- cluding charcoal, pencil, paint, "found materials" etc. 10 - 2 hour classes on Tuesdays. Starts: January 14, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. Goderich Recreation Department (Community Room). Fee: $35.00 (includes supplies) *Please pre -register at the Recreation Office by Friday, December 27, 1985. . i r�� 3 r p • 4 �:,zXr#. a .'. '5 5 • .. 5 art 5 5 10 - 1 hour classes on Thursdays. Starts: January 9, 1986 (Swim Time - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.) Vanastra Recreation Centre (Bus tran- sportation provided at no charge) Meet at Grandstand at 4:15 p.m. Fee: $25.00 GYMNASTICS - This program is for boys and girls 5 to 12 years of age and features graded instruction in tumbling, balance beam and box horse. 10 classes on THURSDAYS (please note day and time change) Starts: January 9, 1986. Level I - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. (Beginners or for those with little experience). Fee: 820.00 Level II - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (for those who have completed Level I or are more experien- ced) Fee: $25.00. Victoria School (use Southeast entrance). KINDERGYM & CRAFTS - An active pre-school program for children 3 - 5 years of age. Your child can develop his/her social, physical and creative abilities. 8 - 11/2 hour sessions on Saturday mornings. Starts: January 11, 1986 at 10:30 a.m. Victoria School (use Southeast entrance). Fee: $20.00 SNOW -BLITZ WINTER WEEKEND • Our Fifth Annual Winter Weekend will take place on February 7, 8, 9, 1986. This year's events will include a Snow -Pitch Tournament, Hard Times Dance, Pancake Breakfast, Fancy Dress Skating Carnival, Tug -of -War, Trivial Pursuit Tournament plus many more. Watch for more advertisements in January. For more information or to sponsor an event, contact the Recreation Department at 524-2125. HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS - A March Break program (March 10 - 14, 1986) sponsored by the Recreation Department. For Children ages 6 - 12 years Watch for more information through school flyers in the new year. 8 • Ad 1ST December 23 December 24 Decemher 25 Decemher 26 Decemher 27 December 29 December 30 December 31 January! .January 2 .January 3 rar.swiropeice .. -Pre-school/Adult Skate •Public Skating -Shinny Hockey (Youth 13 years & under) -Shinny Hockey (Adult) -Lions Free Skate -ARENA CLOSED -ARENA CLOSED -Shinny Hockey (Youth 14 years & over) -Shinny Hockey (Adult) -Public Skating - *Free Movies -Regular Public Skating -Pre-school/Adult Skate -Public Skating -Shinny Hockey (Youth 13 years & under) -Shinny Hockey (Adult) -Lions Free Skate -ARENA CLOSED -Shinny Hockey (Youth 14 years & over) -Shinny Hockey (Adult) -Pre-school/Adult Skate -Lions Free Skate - *Free Movies -Free Movies -Shinny Hockey (Youth 13 years & under) -Shinny Hockey (Youth 14 years & over) 05 -10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 9:OOa.m.-10:30a.m. -10:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. -10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Free) (50') (81.00) (82.00) (41.00) (82.00) (50') (Free) (50') (81.00) (82.00) (81.00) (82.00) (Free) (50') ($1.00) ($1.00) *The fun continues after Public Skating on Friday, December 27 (3:00 - 4:15 p.m.) and Friday, January 3 (2:30 • 4:00 p.m.) in the Arena Auditorium. Come and see your favourite characters at the Movies. 10$70- 's 5