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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-02-22, Page 1414 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, February 22, 2006 A variety of workshops offered at Connect Centre The Connect Centre, run out of South Huron Hospital by Anago Resources, is offering many upcoming workshops, including a Community Kitchen and Musical Therapy.Taking part in a stamping workshop last week were, from left, Heather, support worker Tara Hesse!, stamping instructor Melaney Prevett and Nicole. (photo/Scott Nixon) By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — The Connect Centre's new project co-ordi- nator says a number of activ- ities and oppor- tunities are being offered in the upcoming months. Lisa Boyd started at the centre in January. The Connect Centre is located in South Huron Hospital and run by Anago Resources. Boyd is working on a government - funded project at the centre, which offers a number of ser- vices, work- shops, recre- ational and leisure opportu- nities. Boyd said workshops are either free or include a small fee subsidized by Anago. She said the main focus of the Connect Centre right now is two work- shops — a Community Kitchen and Music Therapy. The Community Kitchen starts March 15. Boyd said positions are now open for volunteers to help out. Anyone inter- ested can sign up for Community Kitchen, which will promote healthy eating and lifestyles and will show participants dif- ferent cooking techniques to make it more enjoyable. Participants will also learn how to shop and cook when on a bud- get. "We're very excited about this," Boyd said, adding she hopes the Community Kitchen will also be a social outlet for those involved. Participants will split the cost of the food, make a meal to eat while they're at the Connect Centre and be able to take about seven entrees home. Throughout, Boyd said she'll be promoting healthy eating. "Just because you're on a bud- get, it doesn't mean you have to eat Kraft Dinner," she says. Boyd said she is looking for Local artist inspires painting class HENSALL — Men in the Retirement Residence start- ed their week off with a men's breakfast club. Sausage and eggs were enjoyed while they did some reminiscing. The morning chats with coffee three times a week in the retirement resi- dence are well attended with this month's focus being love stories, siblings and items we treasure. We welcome community seniors to join our fun and fit- ness group in the retirement residence lounge each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. The bene- fits of this regu- lar exercise group keep us motivated. Tuesday's church service was led by Rev. Lil Wilton of Exeter's Caven Presbyterian Church. Following the church service to celebrate Valentines Day, a social gather- ing was held with fruit and wine. The room was filled with ladies wearing their red hats and a game was played with everyone attempting to name as many songs as they could with the word "love". Music with the Christian Reform Singers was enjoyed in the evening. Residents are preparing for and upcoming painting class after welcoming a local artist who introduced the basics of painting and the supplies needed, while inspiring everyone to choose their subject. On Friday a unique taste testing party was held. Martin Gelinas was the featured music in the lounge Friday evening for the Friendship Friday program. This was his first performance with us and we hope the first of many. Feb. 23 - 6 p.m. Senior Diners 7 p.m. Birthday Party with entertain- ment by Roy LeBlanc "Elvis Impersonator". sponsors for the Connect Centre. Anago has part- nered with Community Livings of South Huron, Central Huron and Wingham. Another upcoming pro- gram is Music Therapy, which starts March 6 and will run from 2-4 p.m. on Mondays for $10 per session. Boyd said musical therapy has been known to benefit those who are non- verbal by help- ing them express them- selves — weekly sessions can involve drum- ming, chiming or bell ringing, playing rhythm instruments, creative move- ment or dance, story sharing and picture viewing. Music thera- pist Lisa Stewart of Bayfield will lead the classes. Other work- shops offered at the Connect Centre include Stamping and Scrapping, Healthy Relationships, First Aid and CPR, Babysitting, Applying for ODSP, the Canadian Pension Plan and Power of Attorney. Boyd, who lives in Clinton, is also the co- ordinator of the Huron Respite Network. She welcomes input from the com- munity and asks anyone with suggestions or questions to call the Connect Centre. She said the centre tries to help anyone who has any barriers such as transportation or cost that may prevent them from participat- ing in programs. 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