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The Times Advocate, 2006-03-15, Page 98 Exeter Times—Advocate Biddulph Central's Grade 6 class, with Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. Kokas, recently participated in three hands-on workshops at Museum London.This program combined literacy and art to provide a rich exploration of culture and self, while building self-esteem and fostering cre- ativity.Workshops included: community sculpture and soapstone, collage and printmaking and painting a community artwork. In addition, community members were invited to the opening show and reception at Museum London on March 6. Final artworks will be on display at Biddulph Central during the month of March. Pictured in front from left are Marc Cousineau, Benton Hart and Luke Johnson, while in back from left are Michael Brossoit, Michael Neeb and Tyler McPhee.This is a collaborative effort among many generous com- munity partners: Museum London, the London District Catholic School Board, the Thames Valley District School Board and London Life. It is an example of the kind of unique learning opportunity that museums and schools can create by working together. (photo/submitted) School's out, what to do? By Kaitie Jinks EXETER TIMES ADVOCATE EXETER — School is out for March Break and there are plenty of things to do. Most kids will be busy doing their homework, but, just in case the homework gets done, here are a few of the things happening in the area this week. South Huron Rec Centre will have public skating Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Also Wednesday, there is Kid's Bingo for children under 10 years old. Bingo will run from 1:30 until 3 p.m. The cost is $2 per child, and make sure you stick around for a free slice of pizza. Thursday will be an exciting day, with two chances to play Blastball from 10 a.m. until noon, or, for those kids who like to sleep in on their break, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. There is no fee, but kids must be registered to play. Call Dave at 235-4154 or 235-0670. Also running from March 13 - 17 there will be a Kids Learn to Sew program. The program is for children ages eight and up, and the cost is $75, plus $20 for supplies. Kids can also Make & Take a different craft each day at the Exeter Library! Hours are ITS TIN Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., Thursday, 1-8 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Make sure to sign out a good read for the week while you're there. Of course kids are going to want to do tons of skating before hockey and ringette seasons are over. There are lots of opportunities to do so this week. • South Huron Rec Centre public skating on Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.' • Lucan arena public skating on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.; • Zurich arena public skating from Wednesday to Friday from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. There is also a Mom's and Tots skate Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. There will also be public skating Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Hensall arena. Grab your skates, mitts and some friends and enjoy the ice before the season is over. These are just a few of the many activities and things to do this March break. Get off the couch, and have some fun, because it's back - to -school on Monday. Join the Exeter seniors on Apri14 EXETER - Exeter Seniors met at the legion March 7 for their monthly meeting. Fifty-four members and friends enjoyed the potluck supper. President Shirley Kirk welcomed all and Vera Armstrong introduced two students who had won the Exeter Legion Speech Competition. Terry Hartman and Nicole Insley enter- tained the seniors with their winning speeches. Vera thanked them with a gift of appreciation. The meeting opened with Shirley reading "Bugs Off To Winter". Happy Birthday was sung to Aldene Skinner, Cliff Raybourne, Gladys Bierling and Eldon Heywood. Business was con- ducted, members voted to renew the Voice again for another year and to pur- chase plastic hangers for the cloakroom. Upcoming events are: Euchreama March 31 and April 28 at the Legion. Marion Marshall introduced the musical entertainment for the evening. Mary F. & The Christie Brothers. Mary F. Dow, Murray and Roger Christie played some great old time music to both listen and dance to. They made a CD in 2004 and had copies for sale. Door prize winners were Sam Skinner, Lois McFalls, Cliff Laybourne, Gerald Dearing, Bev Morgan and Doris Sillery. Share The Wealth winners were Vera Armstrong, Jeanne Tucker, Mary Horn, Shirley Kirk, Lorraine Alexander and Jane Dearing. Next meeting is April 4 with a special program planned. Come and join in this event. Potluck supper is at 6 p.m. The evening closed with "The Seniors Prayer" Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Volunteer appreciation April 19 HENSALL — Julie Grimminick, Queensway's Retirement resi- dence director had a busy Friday afternoon with the very enjoy- able task of mixing up fresh cream, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla flavouring to make home- made ice-cream. There were innumerable volunteers for the taste testing with everyone agreeing that the result was far superior to anything you could buy. There was lots of discus- sion about everyone's favourite flavours and I have an idea that the residents will choose to try a few variations. Glenn and Peggy Restemayer gracious- ly loaned their ice-cream maker for the project. Several residents travelled to the Exeter Library last week and plan to make good use of their new library card. Queensway is fortunate to also have a nice selection of books and videos in the resident library. The Hensall Legion ladies provided assistance and prizes for bingo Monday afternoon and will be with us each Monday afternoon in March. Tuesday morning Queensway's Volunteer Auxiliary met and pre- viewed March events, offering assistance at the various pro- grams where extra help will be required. Queensway has sched- uled the Annual Volunteer Appreciation evening for Wed., April 19 at 7 p.m. with music by Martin Gelinas and Band. It will be an evening of celebrating vol- unteers with fun, food, music and free draws. Pastor Elly Van Bergen led a very meaningful Memorial Service Tuesday afternoon with residents, volunteers and staff in attendance as we honoured the lives of those residents who have passed away since December. They were our friends, room- mates and family and each in their own way had an impact on our lives. Belva and Carol provided special music for the service. Music therapy, massage, crafts, exercise, euchre and manicures completed a very full week for residents. Coming Events Fri., March 17 - 2 p.m. St. Patricks Party with "The Merrymakers" Fri., March 17 - 7 p.m. Friendship Friday with Harvey and Friends Sun., March 19 - 2 p.m. Gospel Music with Bob Heywood. Everyone is welcome! Thurs., March 23 - 6 p.m. Senior Diners, 7 p.m Birthday Party with entertainment by The Huron Strings HENSALL NEWS Rotary Club of St. Marys presents SERVICE Above Self Rural/Urban Night The Rising Rural China Presentation Len Hawkins Six years of experience working, living in China Dinner 6:30-7:30 pm Silent Auction Live Auction Kirkton Community Centre Tickets $25 per person Country and Western Music 5:30 pm Friday, March 24 To purchase tickets - contact any local farm supply store, Bennett's mens wear, TD bank, Coldwell Banker, Rath's Roses or any Rotarian.