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Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Announcements/Community
Queensway choir performs in Clinton today
HENSALL — The
Queensway choir mem-
bers are set to perform at
the Clinton Dining for
Seniors luncheon at the
Betty Cardno Centre
today, Wed., April 6.
Recently, the choir sang
for Exeter's seniors at
their Dining for Seniors
meal. They've been prac-
ticing a repertoire of old
favourites along with a
few seasonal songs. Belva
Fuss, volunteer pianist
helps put the choir
through their paces at the
bi-weekly practices.
Residents appreciated
the beautiful Easter pro-
gram performed March
20 by musicians Tom and
Annual Stanley canoe
rally this Sunday
By Joan Beierling
VARNA CORRESPONDENT
VARNA — The 20th annual Stanley canoe rally hap-
pens this Sun., April 10. Registration is from 11:30 to
12:30; the fee is $20 per canoe which includes one poker
hand and one chance at a new canoe. Free hats will be
given out to the first 100 people.
There will be prizes for the best poker hands, addition-
al prizes and also a food booth. You must be 16 years of
age or accompanied by an adult and everyone in the
canoe must wear life jackets.
For further information please call Sandra at 233-5350
or 263-5350 or Mavis at 233-7565. Get your canoes out
and plan to do this five mile run on the beautiful Bayfield
River from Tyndall's Bridge to the Bridge in Varna.
The shufflers met for their last shuffling day for the
season last Thursday and the top four shufflers were
Anne Drew 302, Anna Keys 266, Eleanor McAsh 253,
and Elmer Hayter 236. There were 17 shufflers in all.
UCW are reminded of the invitation to Kippen UCW
Thank Offering on April 12 with guest speaker Trish
McGregor.
Looking ahead
Varna residents are planning a Varna -wide yard sale
the weekend of May 21.
The Varna pork barbecue will be held June 15 at
Varna Complex.
Robert and Darlene Doupe of St. Marys are pleased to
announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter,
Deborah Lynn to Mark Jonathan Russell, son of Jim and
Verla Russell, Exeter. The marriage ceremony will take
place at 3:00 p.m. on April 9th.
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Rose Merrigan of Hensall.
The Sunday afternoon
program featured inspi-
rational stories, singing
by the residents and
music by Tom and Rose.
Gladys and Her
Merrymakers provided
musical entertainment
for the birthday party
held Thursday evening
March 24. Residents cele-
brating birthdays were
Lylyan Greb, Hazel
Corbett, Virginia Klopp,
Beth Knox, Marjorie
Carey and Winnifred
Homuth.
Queensway was pleased
to host the recent Caring
With Confidence series
presented by Maggie
Brennan, public educator
for the Huron County
Alzheimer Society. Much
valuable information was
shared with those in
attendance and several
commented that they
found the series quite
helpful.
Hensall Legion women
provided prizes and
assistance at bingo each
Monday in March and the
Hensall Presbyterian
women will sponsor April
Brook johns
Happy 1st Birthday
on April 8
bingos.
Residents have also
benefitted from church
services, breakfast group,
manicures, massage
therapy with Lori RMT,
music therapy with Lisa
Stewart, games, baking,
coffee and current
events, and exercises in
recent weeks.
Coming events
April 6 at 1 p.m.:
Queensway choir per-
forms at Betty Cardno
Centre in Clinton.
April 10 at 2 p.m.:
Volunteer appreciation
featuring Bob Heywood.
April 14 at 7 p.m.: Salt
Mine presentation by
Grant McGregor.
April 20 from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m.: Geri Fashions
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HAPPY 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
APRIL 10th
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(LESTER &
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DeJONG / THOMAS
Pam and Tony
DeJong are
pleased to
announce the
upcoming
marriage of their
daughter, Toni
Elizabeth to Sean
Bradley, son of
David and
Maureen Thomas
of Goderich, ON.
The wedding will
take place
April 16, 2005
at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel
Church. Family
and friends will
celebrate at an
open reception
of South Huron
Recreation
Centre,
Exeter, ON
McPHERSON / MOORE
Ron and Marlene Moore of Exeter are proud to
announce the wedding of their son Shawn to Jamie
McPherson of Barrie, daughter of Cindy McPherson
of Victoria Harbour and Dave McPherson of
Midland. The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony will take
place at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lucan,
June 11th, 2005 and reception at the Windemere
Manor in London.
• COMING EVENTS • COMING EVENTS
CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHICKEN BBQ - at South
Huron Rec. Centre. Friday, May 13, 2005, 5-7 pm. Tickets avail-
able soon. (13-15)
HENSALL UNITED CHURCH BEEF SUPPER - WEDNES-
DAY, APRIL 13, 2005 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Adults $12.00, Youth 6-
12 $6.00. Take-outs $12.50. Under 6 free. (14*)
LINDA LUNDSTROM FASHION TRUNK SHOW - Sat. April
16. 10 am - 7 pm. and Sun. April 17. loam - 5 pm. Pre -order your
Fall 2005 wardrobe and pay no tax on Trunk Show orders.
Southcott Pines Clubhouse, Grand Bend. Call 238-2511 for details.
(14)
LONDON CITY SINGLES - DANCE, NEW LOCATION -
Saturday, April 9. Dancing 8:30 to 1 a.m. The Royal Canadian
Legion, (Victory Branch), 311 Oakland Ave., London. Great music
by D.J.'s. Dress code. Super door prizes. Lunch provided. Singles
and all ages welcome. Info call Corolla: 273-1897. (14x)
LUCAN UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL HOT BEEF SUPPER -
Thursday, April 14. Lucan Community Centre 5:00-7:OOpm.
Adults $12(ADVANCE ONLY until April 10)children $4.00,
preschool free. Homemade desserts. Take-out available, delivery
for shut-ins. Tickets at Lankins Shell, Clarke's Food Mart or call
227-4879,227-4062.(12-14*)
PAMPERED CHEF KITCHEN SHOW - upstairs at Hansen's.
April 12, 7pm-9pm. View new Spring products and a cooking
demonstration. Sign up at Hansen's customer service or
russell@cabletv.on.ca (13;14*)
SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH - Royal Canadian Legion, R.E.
Pooley Branch #167, Exeter. Friday, April 22, 2005 11:30am-
1:30pm. $6.00 per person. Take-out available. (14-16)
SOUTH HURON HOSPITAL AUXILIARY RUMMAGE SALE
& AUCTION - Exeter Recreation Centre. Wed. April 20 - 6:00 to
9:00 pm. Thurs. April 21 - 9:30 am. to 2:00 pm. Auction 10:30
am. Town -wide pickup held Wed. 9:00 am. Open for drop off
Tues. evening. Volunteers welcome. 229-6544 or 235-2557. (14-
16)
THE KING'S DAUGHTERS - WALK, TALK & WORSHIP -
Welcome all ladies!!! Every Thursday beginning March 24, 2005
at 1:30 pm. Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle, 670 Main St. S., Exeter.
235-2991. Indoor walking to Christian music, Fellowship,
Worship, Bible Study, Prayer. (12-15*)
WATER - FUTURE SUPPLY? - Supper and Presentation speakers
at Hensall United Church, Wednesday, April 6, 2005, 6:30 pm.
Speakers Catherine Brown, A.B.C.A., Robert Cooper, former man-
ager of water supply for City of London. For further info contact
262-2935, 263-5988 or 482-5840. Free will donation. (12-14*)
BAYFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 5TH ANNUAL COLLEC-
TOR EXHIBITION - Apr. 23 & 24 (loam to 5pm) at the Bayfield
Community Centre (upstairs). Free admission (donations appreciat-
ed), with a wide variety of collections to admire. Antique appraisals
(3 item limit with requested donation). Silent auction and lunch
counter are available on site. (tel: 565-2376) (14-16*)
BOOK SALE - EXETER LIBRARY - April 12th - April 16th dur-
ing library hours. (14;15*)