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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-12-05, Page 16• • + S4'.; •• • • '•;,-•?,j..c,J . • , • • tables weekly pa.rt3r: .ttar,RAVE-aftearttables Ince in.play at the weeldreuchre Party in the WI Hall on Wednesday No 29. lArmners were: -high, Mrs:- Mel *Mt and Wilford Caslick; second hIgh, Mrs. Robert Crasby and George Inglis; low, Mrs. Albert Cook and Mrs. Mabel Wheeler, the biter playing as a man. Occupying the lucky table were Mrs. John King, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, George Johnston and Mrs. James R. Coultes (playing as a man). There will be euchre again on Wednesday, Dec. 6, starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • Monday. Jimmy 19inctains nktib birtiidayot home of his paents. Mtendi, were Jesemys brother, .uke Loekrictie, 4441, c90 Michael Marks, David Piluker Wayne Fenton and Pelle Before supperOhe children had a fun. time playing many inside games, latei-4 enjoying snow -tubing - A good time Was bad by all. Alicia Maims of London spent the weekend with her grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Wheeler. Mr. and M. George Michie recently returned home after spending a week's vacation with Mrs. Michie's son-in-lw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gil Toutigny and grandchildren, Eric and Milan. - NURSING CRAP Bill and Leota King of Wing - ham are pleased to announce the graduation of their daugh- ter, Janice, from the Diploma Nursing Program of Conestoga College of Applied Arts and • Technology, Stratford Campus, on Nov. 18. Janice has accepted a position at University Hospi- tal, London. 4-H WINNERS—These young women were honored at the Fordwich 4-H Achievment Night. From left are Shelly Lockie, the recipient of a limited edition nature print for having completed 24 club projects; Sandy Bennett who received a travelling alarm clock for the completion of 18 projects, and Charlotte Lockie who received a provincial emblem pin for the completion of six projects. ,:A11 presentations were sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. (Staff Photo) Shop In time for Christmas giving At Gorrie pastor baptizes infant GORRIE—Rev. Paul Chambers of Knox Presbyterian Church, Gorrie, officiated at the baptism a Justin Alexander Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Graham of Listowel, at the Sunday morning worship service on Nov. 26. Everything Storewide 'An -•• r -4'4,7 Auxiliary plans its Christmas activities The Auxiliary to Winghaml and District Hospital met last Mortday, Nov. 27, with President Mary Lou Cameron in charge. Three new members joined and plans were formulated relating to the Christmas season. The auxiliary will again sponsor the hospital win- dow painting contest and three ladies will judge the artistry on Dec. 14. Refreshments also will be served to the hospital staff during the morning' break on D&15. All babies born at ,,the hospital during the Christmas season, from Dec. 17 to Dec. 31, will be sent home in a special Christmas stock- ing and the New Year's baby will receive a gift from the auxiliary. A blood donor was to have been held at the E E. Madill Secondary School Last Thursday, but was can- celled due to inclement weather conditions. The next clinic is slated for March 28,1990. The meeting concluded with the members using their expertise to make tray favors for the hospital's future use. The next meeting is Jan. 22. Something Special Christmas decorations at WI BELG RAVE—Mr s. Leonard James, convener of the meeting, introduced Mrs. Murray Scott who demonstrated Christmas decora- tions at the November get-together of the Women's Institute. Using one dozen fresh carnations, Wilma showed the members how to make two gifts and a lovely ornament for a diningroom table. President Mrs. James Hunter opened the meeting with a poem written by her father-in-law. Each person answered the roll call by describing a family Christmas tra- dition. The December meeting will be a dinner served by the evening unit of the Belgrave United Church Women. Details may be obtained from Mrs. Stanley Black or Mrs. Garner Nicholson. Lunch was served by Mrs. Nicholson and Mrs. Ross Higgins, followed by a social half-hour. Color theme at Five Star Quilters' Choosing color was the theme when the Five Star Quilters Guild held its November meeting recently in the Lucknow Town Hall. Members brought projects such as quilts, quilt tops, wall hangings, Christmas tree skirts and crafts. Color schemes were discussed on all these lovely items and some pat- terns shared. Sharon Stein and Betty Feiten gave an informative update on a , color co-ordination class they had attended at a recent workshop in Neustadt. Quilt patterns were distributed to everyone, and members enjoyed choosing fabric to complement the patterns, and displaying the fin- ished product. All quilt blocks have been returned from members' kits. The blocks will be sewn together by groups from Lucknow and Teeswa- ter as a future quilting project for the guild. Two members have been chosen as delegates to "Quilt Canada" in Waterloo May 22 to 26. Guild Presi- dent Sharon Stein reminded the members of the upcoming Five -Star Quilt Show, time and place to be announced later. Next meeting will be Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. in Teeswater Town Hall. All quilt enthusiasts are welcome to join. arelernosemeeema VIKING PROJECTS—Jenny McDonnell and Angie O'Neil, tw students at Sacred Heart School in Wmgham, show off their Viking boat made of plasticine. The Grade 5-6 class has been studying Vikings recently. l -w sm-T•rwm,..nclz•m•-,m,74.snir SENIORS' DAY CENTRE NEWS By Christine Gibson After finishing up with our craft and bake scile, we are busily prepar- ing for the upcoming holiday sea- son. We thank our clients and vol- unteers who helped to run the sale this year and to the community for its continued support. Congratulations go to Mary Coultes of Wingham, the winner of the our grocery hamper. s Our next foot clinics will be held tomorrow, Dec. 6 and Jan. 4. Our next hearing clinic is Dec.' 11. Please call the centre at 357-1440 �r 357- 1445 to book an appointment Our December calendars now are available for pick-up at the centre. An exciting month full of Christ- mis activities has been scheduled, highlighted by our Christmas din- ners, carol singing and our Christ- mas party Volunteers are invited to our Christmas dinners on Dec. 12, 13 and 14. Please let us know which day you plan to attend. ,:rTZT•r"7" zW7t.„ 4,1r1Mt ••$,.V•ea'nrs:Anrairth,f:Atti'*64,..:',4"'Ve.,424 This week we will be making gingerbread houses for the school choirs next week. Tomorrow, Wednesday, we will be going on our shopping trip. Let's hope the weather is better for traveling. Our fund-raising campaign is over for another year. A big thank - you goes out to all those who sold items for the centre and to those who supported the centre by order- ing the items. Orders will be in this week and ready for delivery Christmas is a time for children. This year the seniors pooled their money and bought gifts for needy youngsters in our area rather than exchanging gifts among them- selves. Isn't that what this season is all about? e Olive Branch Cafe NOWOPEN - Sugarless Candy Box or Basket Grandpa & Grandreta •• e Box for YOur. . 13asitet for Aunt Susie . Onpkyyees h Cofe for Your Teacher. t5.00 and up Gifts * Candy 8 Nut Boxes ViT hi techurch Notes F 4,21:ciA ,+.77 Mildred McClenaghan and John McKinnon visited last Saturday with Mt and Mrs. Roy McInnes of Goderic.h. Mrs. Agnes Farrier returned home Tuesday after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis and family of Windsor. Si00-andlip • *14.00,andip . . *15.00 and Lip 5.50 and up 44' Presents work .of Bible Society GORRIE—Rev. D. L Howlett of London spoke and showed a film on the work of the Canadian Bible Society in Africa, at a meeting held in Knox Presbyterian Church Mon- day evening of last week Rev. Paul Chambers of Knox Church was assisted by Rev. and Mrs. Jeff Hawkins of the United Church and Re Brenda Clarke of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, in conducting the worship serVice. Lunch was served after the ser- vice. 4, j '-aIkkoak.