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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-01-16, Page 7Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Times -Advocate 7 "Rhythm for Life" program is enjoyed at Queensway HENSALL — Residents of Queensway's Retirement Residence are enjoying their new "Rhythm For Life" program with music therapist, Lisa Stewart. They're meeting Friday afternoons to work with hand bells and chimes and have plans to introduce drums during upcoming sessions. Lisa has provided music therapy for nursing home residents on Friday mornings for many years and is looking forward to developing a music pro- gram in the retirement residence. Retirement residents were pleased to have their own Freda Johnston entertain in the lounge Wednesday afternoon. Julie Grimminck, director of the retirement resi- dence said it's wonderful to have such talent on site. Thursday morning brought another new pro- gram when Food Services supervisor, Joan Bradley and Julie Grimminck heat- ed up the griddle in retire- ment residence dining room, serving bacon, toast and eggs made to order with residents directing their requests for over easy, scrambles, and sunny side up. Residents plan to have special themed breakfasts once a month and are brain- storming various ideas. Queensway's volunteer auxiliary met Tuesday morning to preview January events and offer their services wherever needed. Several of the vol- unteers will be joining res- idents and staff as they participate in the Alzheimer Walk For Memories at South Huron High School Sat., Jan. 26. We would like to remind family members who sometimes attend our church services with their loved ones that beginning in January our worship services are scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. rather than at 2 p.m. Rev. Marybeth Wilson of Brucefield and Kippen United Churches lead a Memorial Service at Queensway Thurs., Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. honouring residents who have passed away in recent months. We are thankful to announce that Rev. Marybeth has consented to provide volunteer pastoral support which previously we had been receiving from Pastor Elly Van Bergen before her mar- riage and subsequent move. This will be in addi- tion to taking her regularly scheduled church services as part of our community of clergy. Residents had a busy weekend with the band "Homemade Jam" rocking the activity room Saturday afternoon and a tea party with Sharon Sunday after- noon. A number of family members and friends attended both programs. "Homemade Jam" is made up of Paul and Sheila McNaughton of St. Marys, Karl McNaughton of Clinton, Arnold and Margaret Delong from Embro and Glenn and Phyllis Patterson from Mt. Brydges. They played steel guitar, violin, accordion and piano as well as treat- ing everyone to some won- derful vocals as they sang the old tyme songs. Plans are underway to have them back soon. Coming soon Thurs., Jan. 24 - 7 p.m. Birthday Party with Don Finbeiner, `Harvey Smith and Friends'. Sat., Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. to noon, Walk For Memories at South Huron High School. Pancake supper planned in Kirkton on Tues., Feb. 5 By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - At the Granton - Wesley United Church on Sun., Jan. 13, Pastor Paul Vollick lead the ser- vice and the message was entitled "Dessert Before Dinner?" The Scripture readings were from Isaiah 42 and Matthew 3. Meredith Dodds lit the Christ can- dle and Mary Waters gave the minute for missions. The ministry of music by the choir was There is a Time and time was shared with the young people of the congregation. The annual meeting is scheduled for Sun., Feb. 4 after church service. UCW Unit three of the Granton -Wesley UCW met at the home of Lillus Riddell -Lewis on the afternoon of Tues., Jan. 8 with 15 members pre- sent. President Elizabeth Garrett wel- comed everyone and offered thanks for their support in 2007. She also lead the devotions with a thought for the month and a reminder of all the beauty and bounty God has given, closing with a prayer. All the members shared their 2008 resolutions, which provoked some lively discussion and laughter — a great start for 2008 activities. Irene Richardson asked the bless- ing and refreshments were enjoyed, served by Elizabeth and hostess Lillus. St. Paul's Anglican At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun., Jan. 13, Rev. Dalice Sim celebrated the Holy Eucharist and the message was about respect- ing the dignity of every human being, to bring justice and peace to all people, thus growing in love for one another. Brent Blackler read the lessons. An announcement was made that there will be a pancake supper at Kirkton United Church on Shrove Tues., Feb. 5, commencing at 5:30 p.m. High school students share their trip to Vimy Ridge By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - The Stan Lee club met on Wed., Jan 8 in the complex with 19 in attendance along with several guests. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed. Vimy Ridge Memorial Dedication Following the meal four students from South Huron District High School in Exeter presented an enlightening talk, along with photos of their trip to the Vimy Ridge Memorial Dedication last year. It was an excellent pre- sentation and they are to be congratulated for their dedi- cation and enthusiasm. Each one raised $2500 on their own to pay for their trip, a real effort. "Huron Remembers" - a similar trip arranged for adults is being planned for June 29 - July 8/08. Contact Dave MacLeod (Macleods@cabletv.on.ca) if interested. President Charles Reid presided over the business ses- sion. Anna Keys and Bill Taylor gave their respective reports. It was decided to send $25 to the U.S.C.O. for their 50th Anniversary Celebrations in August. Charles reminded everyone of the U.S.C.O. cookbooks which he still has for sale. The next meeting will be on Wed., Feb. 6 with guest speaker Neil McGavin bringing his "wit and wisdom". It was suggested they might have a mini jamboree at the March meeting on March 5. Glen Deichert and Ralph Stephenson will look into this. Shuffling will begin Wed., Jan. 16. If you really don't wish to shuffle come along anyway to socialize or plan some other activity. Bring your ideas! Try to read a copy of "The Voice" as it is being passed around. Lay worship leader Gloria Wilbee led the worship ser- vice in Varna on Sunday. Following her reflection Gloria shared her gift of music and played her guitar and sang her personal favourite song Let There Be Love. The choir's gift of music was Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God. Gloria will be leading in worship in Goshen on Sun., Jan. 20. Annual reports should be e-mailed to wlaurie@fc.amdsb.ca by Jan. 20. Annual meetings are Varna - Feb. 10 and Goshen - Feb. 17. Next board meeting will be March 13 in Varna Church at 8 p.m. There will be a chili luncheon in Varna following the service on Feb. 3. Free will donations are going to the Mozambique Garden Project. Fill out the sign up list if you are willing to contribute cooking. There will be a pancake supper on Tues., Feb. 5 for the Varna Community. There will be a list also posted for volunteers to help. The Varna Crokinole Club met last Tuesday evening for Doubles Play. Members were paired up by matching puzzle pieces. Winners were Joe Fulop and Alec Ostrom with 34 points, Abe Leitch and Eve Robinson with 31, Dave Whyte and Ivan McClymont with 29 and Steve Lefaive and Russ Watson with fourth place with 25. The Club will meet Jan 22 for singles play. Your Starting Point to Employment Attend a FREE Workshop to Learn about your Options "Employment Ontario Programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada" Call your local Centre For Employment Learning Office 519-235-0471 Hensall Kinsmen Club has busy season By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - The Christmas season is supposed to be all about giving and sharing, so the Kinsmen Club of Hensall supported this tradition very well this December. It all happened at two meetings this Christmas season. The Kinsmen Club of Hensall welcomed Santa Claus at the Hensall Arena for their annual Children's Christmas Party. As well as Santa giving out Christmas treats, the children were given hot dogs and choco- late milk, and were entertained with Christmas cartoons. The winners of the Kinsmen Club Christmas Draw were Julie Clarke, Mary Vennor and Mike Jones. The Kinsmen Club decided to take part in the revitaliza- tion of the Kinsmen Playground at the Hensall Arena. The Kinsmen pledged $16,500 toward this project. Other donations included $2,000 to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, $1,500 to the Brain Cancer Society, in memory of John Rowcliffe who was a past member of the Kinsmen Club, and $1,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Society, in memory of Lisa Hyde Sutherland, daughter of Jim and Mary Lou Hyde who are past members of the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Hensall. Shuffleboard The Hensall shuffle- board scores for Jan. 8 are as follows: (5 games) Gord Ross 343. (4 games) Grace Corbett 402. (3 games) June Martini 463, Grant McGregor 430, Bill Coleman 349, Alice Thiel 313, Dave Woodward 313, Merle McLellan 298. Church service At Hensall United Church, the service began with welcome and announcements and the passing of the Peace. Rev. Keith Lewis was the minis- ter, his sermon was "Deny Yourself and Live". Loralee Schnieder was the organist. Vern and Mona Alderdice were the greeters. Julie Towton was the read- er and candle -lighter. Pat Veal and Donna Smale were the ush- ers. Jan Collings looked after the nurs- ery. Service closed with commissioning, benediction and choral amen. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Rev. Jan Maclnnes was the guest minis- ter. "Building the Ark of Compassion" was the title of her ser- mon. Joyce Pepper was the organist, with Al Hoggarth and Frank Varley receiv- ing the offering. SOlOscores Jan 9 - High Score Millie Webber; Second High Score Liz Bell; High Solo Shorty Caldwell; 2nd High Solo Hubert Miller; Mystery Score Iva Blair Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello It has always been known that niacin, a B - vitamin, is a great way to raise your HDL Ithe "good" cholesterol), lower the LDL I"bad") and lower triglycerides and cholesterol. However, it is a very difficult product to take because it causes intense flushing of the skin which can be quite uncomfortable. One drug company is hoping to release a product that combines niacin with another drug which reduces the flushing. It may be available in 2008. You know how that local anaesthetic your dentist uses numbs so much of your face for hours afterwards. Well, capsaicin, that chemical that gives jalapeno peppers their heat, is now being tested in an injection form as a possible improvement on current local anaesthetics used in dentistry. Using this drug, researchers found they could target specific pain nerves only, leaving others untouched. Result? Less facial numbness, drooling etc. Much more comfortable. Still in the testing stage. Nutritionists, doctors and pharmacists are always encouraging people to consume about 30 g of fibre each day. This is good for healthy bowel function. Some drugs can cause constipation and keeping your fibre intake up can be enough to counteract this side effect. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, Ria 440 Main St. Exeter "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY"