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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-12-19, Page 1010 Times -Advocate Wednesday, December 19, 2007 UCW enjoys carols and festive readings By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - There wasn't any church service on Sunday. Dates to remember Dec. 23 - Fourth Sunday in Advent Church service at 10 a.m. Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30 - C.L.U.C. Service at South Huron District High School - small gym at 10 a.m. Light lunch to follow. Personals Happy birthday to Alma Langford, Alan Jeffery and Val Rohde on Dec. 24. Happy 85th birthday to Bob Jeffery on Dec. 25. Happy 80th birthday to Donald Bray Dec. 27. Happy birthday to Dave Passmore, Ron Simpson, Barry Cunnington on Dec. 29. Happy birthday to Edna Kleinfeldt on Dec. 30. U.C.W. meeting: The Christmas meet- ing of the U.C.W. was held on Tuesday evening with 36 ladies present. The meeting table had a lace cloth on it with figurines of angels and a lighted candle. Marilyn Pym welcomed everyone and gave a Christmas call to worship. Everyone sang Joy to the World with Jean Hodgert at the piano. A reading " The First Peace Convention" was read by Nancy Smith. Marilyn Pym gave a prayer "If Angels Should Appear." Everyone sang the hymn Hark the Herald Angels Sing. The Scripture Lesson Matthew 2:1-12 was read by Joan Morgan. The ladies sang We Three Kings. A reading "What Makes Christmas" with various Scripture verses was presented by Ola Batten. Marilyn Pym and Ola Batten received the offering with prayer by Nancy Smith. A reading "An Orphan Tree" was given by Christmas spirit at Queensway HENSALL — Queensway residents spent two evenings this past week meandering along the back streets of Exeter and Hensall via Murphy Bus Lines mobility bus enjoying the beautiful Christmas light displays. The clear crisp weather with just a light snow falling was enough to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. Retirement residents were excited to create a Christmas greeting for the local cable T.V. channel. There were lots of laughs while taping the clip. Residents were also busy doing a Christmas arrange- ment using boughs, berries and pine cones under the tutelage of staff member Linda Bedard. The fresh smell of pine brought the scent of Christmas into the home. Marilyn Hern had residents busy as well making truffles rolled in cocoa, sugar or coconut. Several ladies enjoyed lunching at the Hensall Dining for Seniors Thursday where they caught up on news with old friends. Bea Richardson was the door prize whiner of a beautiful poinsettia. Queensway residents, families and staff participating in the recent food drive for the Christmas Bureau, were pleased to make a monetary donation and donate three bags of groceries. We are mindful of the fact that many are not as fortunate as we are during this season of giv- ing. The Christian Reform Singers including many youth from the church gave a wonderful Christmas program Tuesday evening with singing, bells and solos followed by a time of visiting and refreshments with residents. Residents also benefited from their regular programs throughout the week including exercises, music thera- py, massage therapy, manicures, church, and euchre. Coming events Thurs., Dec. 20 - 7 p.m. Audibly Awesome entertain at the resident Christmas party. Fri., Dec. 27 - 6 p.m. Senior Diners 7 p.m. Birthday party with John and Geneva Heaman r Avan MP Maitland Fairness Honesty Empathy Respect Integrity Courage Optimism Compassion Perserverance Responsibility Cultivating Character Publication and Notice of 2006-2007 Financial Statements Under Subsection 252(2) of the Education Act, school boards are required to make the following financial data available to ratepayers or supporters: 2006- 2007 Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements Auditor's Report Director's Annual Report These reports are available for viewing on the Avon Maitland District School Board website at: www.yourschools.ca If you would like a copy call: (519) 527-0111 or 1-800-592-5437 GEOFF WILLIAMS WWW.yourschools.ca MEG WESTLEY Director of Education Chair Joan Morgan. Nancy Smith prayed. Marilyn Pym gave a reading "Christmas." The ladies sang Silent Night, Holy Night. Ola Batten read a Christmas Benediction. Christmas meeting Joyce Fulton, our president, opened the business with a reading "Santa Grandma." The ladies read the U.C.W. Purpose. Anne Kernick took the roll call which was answered by telling your favourite Christmas carol. Anne read the minutes of the previous meeting and listed the correspondence. Joan Skinner gave the treasurer's 'THE HOME OF THE WEEK HOME `IMPROVEMENT \SPECIALISTS/ F[oorsFirst Innovative Flooring * Armstrong Vinyl * Ceramics * Pergo * Carpet * Hardwood * Area Carpets PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS 519-235-4401 457 MAIN ST. S. EXETER www.floorsfirst.com/innovativeflooring report. Shirley Kerslake gave her report. Sharon Lynn gave the council report. Carolyn Johns gave a partial nominating committee report. Secret pal gifts were handed out and secret pals for next year was decided. The U.C.W. prayer closed the meeting. 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