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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-09-21, Page 13Wednesday,September 21, 2005 Exeter Times—Advocate 13 Weddings and engagements celebrated in Zurich By Carmel Sweeney ZURICI I CORRESPONDENT ZURICH — A beautiful wedding of Renee Sweeney and Alex Letchford was held Friday, Sept. 16 in London at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica with all their fam- ilies attending and many friends. Readings and music were done by family members. A lovely recep- tion with delicious dinner was held at the Bellamere Winery at Hyde Park. The bride is the daugh- ter of Jerome and Carmel Sweeney of Zurich. After a two-week honey- moon in Spain the happy couple will live in London. A Garden Party was held after the wedding rehearsal Sept. 15 at the home of Natalie Pittan and her parents in London, for Renee and Alex. Congratulations to Mary - Ann Regier and Michael Murray who were mar- ried at St. Boniface Church on Saturday, Sept. 17. Dinner and reception were held at the Grand Bend Legion. Mary Ann is the daugh- ter of Clarence (Charlie) and Joan Regier of RR 3, Zurich. Congratulations to Jocelyn Cressman and Jeff Steckle who were married on Friday, Sept. 16 with ceremony, dinner and reception held at the Hessenland Country Inn The bride is the daugh- ter of Dale and Carol Cressman of RR 2, Zurich. The groom is the son of Ken and Virginia Steckle of the Bayfield area. Bill and Maddy Smith of Zurich along with their daughter Diane and John Wilds of Exeter have recently returned home from a lovely three week vacation travelling through the Canadian Provinces to Red Deer Alberta where they visited with son and brother Larry and Karen Smith and girls. They also visited with Doug Corriveau and Wayne and Jodi Schilbe in Calgary. They then continued through the United States stopping at many attrac- tions along the way. Happy 90th Birthday wishes go out to Verona Asmus on Sept. 9, who lives at the Maple Woods Apartments. Don't forget to come out to the Alzheimer's Coffee Break Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Blue Water Rest Home from 2 - 4 p.m. with speaker at 2:30 p.m. Free will offering will be sent to Alzheimer's Society. The annual Life Chain will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2 - 3 p.m. in Stratford on Huron Street. It is a peaceful family event to protest against abortion by holding up a sign. Carol Butler of Sarnia spent the weekend with her sister, Carmel and Jerome Sweeney. Carol attended the wed- ding of her niece Renee and Alex in London. On Sunday at the home of Beth and Joe Boyle of Grand Bend a family birthday party and dinner was held. Anyone interested in skating lessons this winter at the Blue Water Complex in Zurich are welcome to come out and register Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to noon. For more information call Heather Klopp at 236- 4291 or Lora -Lea Paulger 236-7845. The Blue Water Rest Home Family Council are having an information afternoon on Thursday, Sept 22 at 2 p.m. in the Risi Room. Francine Vanasse "Dietician" will be speak- ing. Patty Groot will speak on the role of a volunteer in the Home. The next free bus to the Bank of Montreal in Hensall is Wednesday, Sept. 28, 9:15 a.m. from Maple Woods Apartments and 9:30 a.m. from main corner in Zurich. A Foot Care Clinic will be held on Monday, Oct. 3 at Maple Woods Apartments in the Common Room from 8:30 a.m. to noon at a cost of $13 a person, no appoint- ment is necessary. Bring a towel. The next planning meet- ing for Zurich's 150 Anniversary will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p. m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Hall. Everyone welcome to attend. Louis Willert is now a resident at the Blue Water Rest Home Zurich. The Region Number Three Auxiliary meeting for Volunteer's and resi- dent council will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Nithview Home in New Hamburg. Registration from 9:30 to 10 a.m. A roast beef meal for $8 will be available. Call Donna Klopp 236-4675 or Patti Groot 236-4373, before Sept. 28 if you would like to go. The Mennonite Church Girls Club will begin for the fall on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every week. All girls from the area ages 8 - 12 years are welcome to attend. The VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program will be having a Bereavement support group workshop for eight weeks starting Oct. 19 to Dec. 7/05. It will be held at the Blue Water Rest Home each night from 7 - 9 p.m. To register ahead call Patti Groot 236-4373 or Kim 235- 2510. Everyone is wel- come. The Senior's Exercise program sponsored by Town and Country Service will begin Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Blue Water Complex. It will continue until Dec. 14/05 at a cost of $3. per class or $26 for the 13 weeks. Men and women are most wel- come to take part. If you would like to stay for lunch call ahead by Monday to Kay Hay 236- 4632. The Seaforth Harmony Kings Barbershop will be among those singing at a benefit Variety Show at the Seaforth Public School on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. to raise money for the Seaforth Hospital. Tickets are available by calling 238-2973 in Grand Bend. Adults are $12; chil- dren 12 years and under $6. Master of Ceremony is Bruce Whitmore. A family get together and picnic supper of Ken's five brothers and families was held at the home of Ken and Arlene Seyler on Sept. 5 with relatives com- ing from Burlington, New Hamburg, Tavistock and Bayfield. The Golden Agers held their first meeting for the fall on Monday, Sept. 12 at the Township of Hay Hall with a good attendance. It began with a pot luck sup- per. President is Lottie Grenier. Congratulations to Dana Thiel and Aran Beattie who were engaged on Sept. 2. Dana is the daughter of Ken and Donna Thiel of Zurich and Aran is the son of Al and Heather of Exeter. The Zurich Public School held their council meeting on Sept. 20. An Open House with pizza supper, will be held on Sept. 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the students and their families. Students of St. Boniface School are having a com- munity parade through the village of Zurich on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. Parents are invited to come for the walk also and invite a friend. A multi -denominational Women's Ministry for women of all ages and from all walks of life is being held at Zurich Mennonite Church this fall. There will be several faith studies to choose from: Captivating, Battlefield of the Mind, To Love, Honour and Vacuum, Soul Feast and the Power of a Praying Wife. The electives this time around include Christmas jewellery, deco- rative stones, make your own PJ's and guest speak- ers on various topics. such as decluttering your home, meal planning, etc. The program runs every Tuesday morning in October and November from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Free babysitting is provid- ed. For more information and to pre -register call Jane 236-7033. COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION Saturday, October 1st Presented by Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, Exeter Schedule of Events FIREMEN'S BREAKFAST 7 am -11 am at the Fire Hall SHOWCASES FOOD ENTERTAINMENT KIDS ENTERTAINMENT PARK KIDS BLOW-UP ENTERTAINMENT FACE PAINTING " Jurassic Zone Multiplay" _' CLOWNS " Dragon Bounce & Slide" "'BUSTER" the Safety Bus ' POLICE, AMBULANCE & FIRE DEPARTMENT ENTERTAINMENT ON STAGE - Baldwin Street 11 am - FANGA DRUMMERS (from St. Marys) 1 pm - FANGA DRUMMING WORKSHOP 2 pm - EXETER RAMBLERS - SENIOR LINE DANCERS 3:30 pm - BASTID SONZ BAND CHURCH TOURS THROUGHOUT THE DAY SHOWCASE PARTICIPANTS Ausable Bayfield Conservation Belongers Big Brothers & Big Sisters Brownies Exeter 2nd Cadets Canadian Cancer Society Community Living South Huron Elimville United Church Exeter Branch Library Exeter Jr. "D" Hawks Exeter Seniors Figure Skating Jamaican's Lioness Lions • Mason's Exeter Optimists Royal Canadian Legion ScotiaBank Senior Citizen Club South Huron Hospital South Huron Hospital Aux. Sparks & Brownies St. Peter's Terry Fox Run Town & Country Support Serv. Trivitt Memorial Ventures VON Welcome Wagon Ltd. Wellspring L. Region Youth Group St. Peter's Zurich 4E�I fj'rs b OKTOBERFEST SAUSAGE & JAMAICAN CHICKEN WITH PEAS & RICE 4