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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-12-21, Page 7Wednesday, December 21, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 7 John Heaman's band plays to a full house at Queensway HENSALL - John Heamans Band provided the music for Queensway res- idents Christmas party Sat., Dec. 17, playing for a very "full house". As usual their music was great and fami- ly and friends joined us for this annual Christmas cele- bration adding to the fun for everyone. Pastoral care volunteer, pas- tor Elly Van Bergen shared an unusual Christmas story told from the donkey's per- spective. Delicious fruit trays, Christmas goodies, eggnog, non- alcoholic wine and champagne were served. Thanks to everyone that helped make it a memorable afternoon for Residents. Monday after- noon residents were busy mak- ing gift tags for the next year's Craft and Bake Sale. Please remember us when you are disposing of your Christmas cards as we do use them for this craft pro- ject. Tuesday's church service was led by pas- tor Greg Mills of the Emmanual Baptist Church in Exeter. Belva Fuss was volunteer organist. In the evening The Christian Reform Singers provided a wonderful gospel music program. Wednesday morning Fun and Fitness had residents off to a good start working off the Christmas treats abun- dantly available at this time of year. Several women were pleased to attend the manicure ses- sion held Thursday after- noon in the sunroom to have their hands pam- pered and pol- ished in time for the many special Christmas events. `Carol Lebeau, an accomplished pianist played a wonderful selection of Christmas music for the many residents that attended Friendship Friday program held in the retirement resi- dence lounge. Everyone loves to gather in the large and com- fortable lounge to relax and enjoy the enter- tainment avail- able the first and third Friday of each Christmas Eve service planned in Hensall By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL -At Carmel Presbyterian Church Tracy Whitson-Bahro was the minister with Joyce Pepper playing the organ. Al Hoggarth read the Advent Message. The offering was received by Harry Smith and Al Hoggarth. Christmas Eve service will begin at 7 p.m., everyone welcome. Communion service was celebrated at Hensall United Church with guest minister Rev. Alun Thomas con- ducting the service. A Candlelight Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, everyone welcome. Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello Sleeping problems? Here are some tips: Use your bedroom for two things only: sleep and sex. Keep the TV, reading, crosswords, etc. out. Stop caffeine intake after mid-afternoon. No alcohol in the evening. Go to bed at the same time every night and arise at the same time. Try a warm bath before bed. Finally, if you can't sleep in 20 minutes, leave the room and read `til you get tired. Then try again. On the prescription bottle, you may find an auxiliary label that will alert you to possible drug -alcohol interaction. Alcohol can enhance the side effects of certain medications so it is important to heed these labels. Our pharmacists will bring it to your attention. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a seasonal type of depression typically seen during the short days of winter. It seems to affect women more than men and can be helped by using special lights for as little as 20 minutes per day. This can make a great difference. It's unsafe to share prescribed medication with other people. Your prescription is chosen for your condition, your weight and many other personal factors. What is good for you may not be good for others. On behalf of our pharmacists and staff, we'd like to wish you all a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, PHARM 440 Main St. Exeter ASSES "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" month. Queensway welcomes Rebecca Robinson of Hensall, a new student volun- teer. Coming Events: Dec. 22 - 6 p.m. Senior Diners - 7 p.m. Birthday Party with Harvey Smith and Friends Dec. 31 - 2 p.m. New Year's Eve Party with The Dukes of Dixie Fourth Sunday of Advent at Centralia By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA CORRESPONDENT CENTRALIA — The Fourth Sunday in Advent celebrating Love was the theme for wor- ship at Centralia United Church on Sun., Dec. 18. Rev. Michelle Down wel- comed everyone to worship and lit the fourth candle in the Advent Wreath. Everyone joined in singing the hymns "A Candle is Burning" and "0 Come All Ye Faithful". The children's hymn was "Go Tell It on the Mountain", and Rev. Michelle told the children the story "Building a House of Love". Last Thursday, unfortu- nately the Sunday School Christmas Concert was can- celled because of the winter storm. The children instead shared their talents during worship. They recited poems. Mikenzie and Mikayla Skinner demonstrated their step -dancing talent. Ricki Lee and Deandra Skinner enter- tained everyone with their barking dog puppets. Everyone enjoyed the song performed by Samuel and Tate Tindall. Rev. Michelle chose from the Old Testament 2 Samuel 7:1-11 and 16, and from the Gospel of Luke 1: 26-28. Her sermon was entitled "All You Need Is Love". The closing hymn was "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". Rev. Michelle invited every- one to a Christmas open house at her home later in the afternoon. She also hopes that everyone planned to attend the upcoming Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. at Centralia United Church on December 24. That evening, any donations to the "Benevolent Fund" will be welcomed and used in the future to offer support to families in need. There won't be worship at Centralia on December 25 as everyone gathers with family and friends to celebrate Christmas. On January 1, worship will be held at 9:45 pm. at Zion West United Church. On January 22, a joint wor- ship service will be held at 10 am. This will be followed by a congregational meeting and a potluck lunch. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very joyful Christmas and all the best in the coming new year! Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skating It's our way of saying thanks. We'd like to thank you with a way to glide through the season with a smile: enjoy Free Holiday Skating, compliments of your local Tim Hortons. Let us show you our appreciation for being a part of Exeter. Visit us for a schedule of ice times and locations, then come on out and join in the fun. Tim kotlo.m Together With You, Making Good Things Happen.