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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-04-18, Page 27•.! 711:,4 (Continued from Page .6B concern. The boar4 WO responsible to raise the remaining SO per cent of the operating costs. Incre-aaing the number of clients meant additional staff and on one occasion, Miss Walsh.took out a personal loan to keep the centre going. Huron and Bruce counties were asked for financial support and the remainder of revenue was collected thitough fund-raising and donations. The 1980-81 budget was $24,747, compared to $119,905 today The Wingham and Area Day Centre • program has come a long way. • TODAY'S PROGRAM The area served by the day centre • is roughly that of the Wingham and District Hospital — the northern towns and townships of Humn and •the two southern townships and towns of Bruce County. In 1988, we had a total of 57 clients from Huron and 29 from Bruce, spread' over a three-day pro- • gram. Transportation is provided by volunteer drivers, who receive reimbursement for mileage only. More recently, the Ontario govern- ment increased funding to 70 per cent of the operating budget„ leav- ing the board of directors, with more time to expand programs. It's hoped that in April of this year, the day centre will open a fourth day to provide a 'day away" for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dis- orders, to provide relief to care- givers. • Several wheelchair-bound people attended the centre and it became necessary to purchase a used van equipped with a lift. This van also is available to persons in the cern-, munity, on a donation basis, When the van is not iii.is by -the centre.- ' Although several volunteers -use the van, it is maintained by Keith McLaughlin, one of our drivers and board member. Many caring area citizens have contributed their time and talents to act as board members and volun- teers at the centre. These people have nurtured this fledging organi- zation into a growing and vital part of the community. The main function of the board is to provide the means so that home- bound seniors may participate, at least one day each week, in a social, recreational and educational pro- gram that includes a nutritious meal. Our aim is to assist the home- bound elderly to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. The current board of directors includes: Jeanette Wardrop, chair- • man; Bill Renwick, treasurer; Mary McLaughlin, secretary; Janet Reid and Ruth Thompson, retired health nurses; Marie deVos and Mr. McLaughlin, concerned citizens and volunteers; Gordon Wall, Wingham Senior Citiiens° Club; Betty O'Donnell, concerned citizen; Bill Woodley, director of nursing, Wingham hospital; Rev, Rea Grant, • ministerial association; Rev. Dwayne Thielke, Christian Reformed Church, Lucknow and Don Carter, town council. FUND-RAISING EVENTS Various fund-raising events' have-: been held by the board over the years, for example, bake sales, flea markets*cookie and calendar sales, dances and most recently, a hockey Same°, Um year we hold a tottitriunity- *aPPialcaMPaign by sending out DA* CENTRE SALE—The Wingham and Area Day Centre for inleiteltdividb)itai's:anrvidcebusgirtiglisi%d: churches, the Home bound held a bake sale unde' r shaded trees at Riverside We have beenvery fortunate at Park In 1986. Board Member Janet Reid made a sale to Verne the' centre to have an excellent staff ' Hewitt of Pelgrave to carry out the program, begbin with the summer students* project manager Doreen Taylor Janet. Bishop came to the centre as its first -director in OeptpintV of 1979, leaving one,frear 'atilt- to fur- ther her education.- Millicent Stuart was part-time co-ordinator of vol- unteers and Marg Pollock was part-- time cook for many years. ' After Ms. Bishop's departure, we were fortunate to have Rita Rice Bowers for several years as direct& with Pam Williams the assistant. Ms. Williams became director when Mrs. Rice -Bowers left and 'Gloria Workman was hired as director. In August of last year, Ms. Williams returned to school and Ms. Workman was named director. Christine Gibson is assistant direc- tor at the centre. Cathy Ritsema joined the staff as part-time bookkeeper in 1987 and more recently, Catherine Casernore was hired part-time cook, replacing. Bonnie Rupert and'Audrey Fenton. We believe we are fortunate to have had and have such a person- able and capable staff. We couldn't operate the program without the help of over 60 volunteers, who give valuable assistance in the kitchen, with the program and as volunteer drivers. Programs at the centre are varied and include bus trips, trips to the Myth,festival and swimming pool during 1 months. ' Other activities include discus siOn, sing -songs, e*kises, Frafts. guest speakers, Witertain!ne;Ifand slide pwrOttatiOnk. Regular *grain 'days are Tues- day, Wednesday and Thursday. Each client is contacted by tele- phone to arrange pick-upbyvoinn- teer drivers. This telephone contact is an important part of the centre's function and appreciated by the 95 seniors. A typical day at the centre would follow this routine: 10, to 11 a.m., arrival and discussion; 31 to 11:45 a.m, sing -song and exercise period; 11:45 to 12, noon„ shuffleboard and as 1 cards; 12 noon to 1 p.m., lunch; 1 to OFFICIAL OPENING—George 1144017:017,4•Anrtie., 0 . 1:30 p.m., discussion, speakers or along with Rev. Barry Pasenjore of the Wirighand'hilinisferial 'A'Ss9,7.,' films; 1:30 to 2:30, craft period, ciatiOn, cut the ribbon toopenthe Wingham and Area Day Centre' ceramics, quilting; 2:30 to 3 p.m.,, for -the Homebound in 1979; The day centre inar:191ts 10th anniVer7,,,', , • , . . . . refreshments and 3 pm.,,, return sary of operation this Thursday, April 20, at an-opien house. • hoirte. We, the board of directors �f the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound, feel we hag a centre second to none in Ontario. We thank our fine staff and volunteers for providing a much- needed social, recreational and education program, not to mention, a hot, nutritious noon meal to seniors whoare homebound in Wingham and its surrounding communities, thereby allowing them to remain in ") their own homes longer. DAY CENTRE DONAITON—In 1982, Wingham Reeve Joe Kerr presented a cheque for $7,500 to Rita Rice (Bowers), director of the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound. The money was a grant from the County of Huron. • • 7. ta.orp.4„:1"; ," • - •• • ST •RENOVATI During renovations we will be temporarily located in the build- ing formerly occupied by Ellison Travel, at 250 Josephine Wingham Ontario. 1 -lours: Mon. - Thurs. 9-5; Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-1 Phone 357-2022 • .• r7; THE WINNING TEAMS FINANCING* OAC • UP TO 48 MONTHS NO LIMIT ON. AMOUNT' FINANCED ALL NEW OM CARS • PLUS COMPACT PICKUPS, JIMMY/BLAZER • OFFER EXPIFIES APRIL 29,1989 SWEETER PLUS* NO EXTRA CHARGE AIR OR NO EXTRA CHARGE AUTOMATIC OR • • UP TO $1000 CREDIT ON SELECTED MODELS PLUS** 750 CASH SACK ON OTHER SELECTED MODELS LISTOWEL A9. CITY teattn C\I The w ULLEN' Hwy. 23 N., (Wallace Ave.), LISTOWEL • 519-291-3791 SALES HOLIFIS: Monday to Friday 9-9; Saturday 9-5 SERVICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 8-5 • ,,•,?!'.,m" •