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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-04-25, Page 11',.ez•n; " Old friends.fettiit. day centre 10th anni Many old friends returned to town last Thursday to help the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound celebrate its 10th anniversary Janet Reid of Wingham chaired last week's celebration. She spoke of the early days of the centre and how its founders worked hard toward their goal of establishing a social and recreational centre for seniors in spite of the odds. Since those early days, the centre has gone to almost 100 clients who meet at the Wingham Armouries building three days a week for fun, relaxation, fellowship and a nutri- tious noon meal. Ian Moreland, mayor of Wing - ham, brought greetings. He paid tribute to the willing and dedicated people who have made the day centre what it is today Jack Riley spoke on behalf of the warden of Bruce County and Jim Fitzgerald presented a certificate on behalf of MPP Jack Riddell. HuronBrtice-MP Murray Cardiff also sent greetings and a certificate. Later in the afternoon, some very special people were honored for 10 years of volunteer service to the day centre. They are Vera Baxter, Hazel Bateman, Ruth Thompson, Clarence and Ruby Hanna, Wes Young, Ethel Montgomery, Harry and Mary Lavis, 'Mrs. Reid, Maxie deVos, Marg Bishop, Annie Conn, Kay Hartley, Alex and Jean. ROW - son and Ed Wadel. Dr, Anne Maitiii-Mafthas of the University of Guelph was guest speaker. She is active in the field of gerontology research. Dr. Martin -Matthews is no stranger to the Wingham centre, During the early 1980s, she inter- viewed numerous clients for her videotape "Aging in a Rural Envi- ronments. Increasing numbers of citizens over the age of 65 and particularly over the age of 80, continue to pro- vide a challenge to government and health-care professionals, said Dr. Martin -Matthews. This is very much a rural issue," she continued. Many small towns and villages in the province have inordinately high percentages of senior citizens within their popu- lations. Providing services to these people will pose "a significant challenge". Studies done today set the groundwork for future programs. For example, Dr. Martin -Matthews has found there,are many more widows than widowers over the age of 65, creating a number of social and financial ramifications. The federal and provincial gov- ernments recognize that growing OLD FRIENDS RETURN ---Pam Williams, right, former director of the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound, returned to town last Thursday for the centre's 10th anniversary celebration. She does some reminiscing with Doris Bremner of Ethel. GLORIA WORKMAN, director of the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound, proudly accepted a plaque from Jim Fitzgerald at the centre's 10th anniversary celebrations last Thurs- day. Mr. Fitzgerald, representing MPP Jack Riddell, offered the con- gratulations of the province. 1,)11,.)! numberof senior citizens will requiie special programs. The atti tudegovernment appears to be aimed at keeping people indepen- dent- and in their own homes longer, she adds, through piograms such as New Horizons, one-stop access and hoMe-support. The people of Huron County are well -served by a number of innova tive and successful programs, but studies continue to pinpoint gaps in servicing, The University of Guelph recog- nizes the importance of gerontolo- g,y and has expanded its course of study significantly in the past 10 years. The university has been follow.. ing a group of 690 seniors for the past six years. These people live at Hamilton, Guelph, Hillsbure and Mount Forest and have provided a comprehensive data base for researchers. Dr. Martin -Matthews congratu- lated the day centre on its anniver- sary and its part in keeping area cit- izens living independently. She was presented with a gift by Rev. Rea Grant of Wingham, board member. Cronin -Taylor vows exchanged Congratulations to Tom Cronin and Lynne Taylor who were mar- ried On Friday, April 14. The wed- ding took place in Wingham and District Hospital, with Rev. Paul Chambers officiating. Those present were the bride's mother, Margaret Taylor, who was a patient in the hospital and the groom's mother a step -father, Jo and Bill Landon of Blyth. A renewal of the couple's- vows will take place in September as pre- viously planned in Melville Presby- erian Church, Brussels. Silent auction held at meeting of Rainbow Club There was a large attendance at the silent auction held at the April meeting of the Mary Hastings Rain- bow Club, when the ladies vied with one another to get the most coveted articles. Millie Welsh did some auctioneering. President Marjorie Wall presided for the meeting, which was hosted by Vera Marsh, Pearl Shiell and Alma Jardine. The winner of the monthly draw prize Was Hazel Bateman. The members saved sales slip. from Zehrs and Knechtel's grocery stores, making it possible for the club to make a donation to the Girl Guides and Brownies. Vera Marsh read a poem, "I Am Home From School, Mommy". A potluck supper will be held Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m. Members are asked to please note the change of time and date. DISASTROUS FIRE Fire of unknown origin destroyed the greater part of the business section of Pordwich in May of 1930. Destroyed were H. Samson's General Store, the public library, G. W. Mapletoft's barber shop, Ross Coat's harness repair shop, Thomas Buriston's shoe repair shop, Patterson's hardware store and the Canadian Bank of Commerce. The -loss was a heavy one as it was only partly covered by insurance. ,111,tite$1;) • • • 1 " ' GIFT TO SPEAKW-77-Dr. Anne:KaTtliqm._'rMa., ,,,;,. 0, . sity of Guelph was „guest speaker at last .1nOr#:daya1 ..aiiii:*-' nary celebration at the Wingham and Area Day Centre for . Homebound, Gloria Workman, day centre director, presented atifft' to Dr. Martin-iViatthews. ... , TOWN OF WINGHAM Bicycle SafetY ramora.4 Week -xqiirgo* WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of- VVingham endorses the practice of bicycle safety in the., community; AND WHEREAS, the Wingham Optimist Club is sponsOr: ing a Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, May 6, 1989 as part of Bicycle Safety Week to promote the safe operation of bicy-,. cles by all ages; NOW 'THEREFORE, the week ending Saturday, May 6, 1989 is hereby proclaimed Bicycle Safety Week in the Town of Wingham. Mayor Ian Moreland. Monday night is Red Shield Appeal Night Your generosity can shed.light into someone's life. Please give generously when the Red Shield volunteer canvasser calk Or if you'd like to.give, but aren't canvassed, please send your donation along with the coupon. Enclosed please find$ I would like someone to call 0 Phone No. If you'd like more information about us 0 THE NATIONAL RED SHIELD APPEAL Contact: Lt. CaI Barber Box 610, Wingham, Ont. NOG 2W0 ig 357-1951 41:1" rix S 4t 1, 4 44 16 et .2 0 -.k-v4 44*, . •