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The Times Advocate, 2008-04-09, Page 15Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Times -Advocate 15 Multi talented — Percussionist Dave Robilliard entertained a crowd at the Exeter United Church on Sunday with proceeds from the event going to church camps. (photo/Pat Bolen) Solo continues every Wednesday in Exeter EXETER — Throughout the month of March, Dining for Seniors' keyboard musicians were Jean Hodgert, Ruth Insley and Josie Ryckman. On March 4 we were led in a sing -a -long by Jean Hodgert and Lucy Sage. We held a Penny Sale on March 11. Draw prizes this day were won by Leona Morley, Audrey McRoberts and Marshall Dearing. Murray Christie and Mary F. Dow performed on March 18 with sev- eral numbers on the keyboard and saxo- phone. Draw prizes were won by Mavis Atthill, Irene Blackwell and Josie Ryckman. We welcomed Jean Estey back after her fall before Christmas. It is nice to have her back with us. We welcomed a new individual by the name of Lois Bibby on March 25. She came with Muriel Parsons. A 50- 50 draw was won by Liz Adams. Our enter- tainment was Jim and Elaine Scott. Solo continues on Wednesdays at the Exeter Lions Youth Centre at 1 p.m. Anyone interested call Sandi at 519-235-0107. Foot care appoint- ments can be made by contacting 519-235- 0258. The next appointment dates will be April 15 and again on May 6. Keeping fit Exercise continues at the Lion's Youth Centre on Wednesdays from 9- 10 a.m. and again at the Rec. Centre on Fridays from 9-10 a.m. We are having exercise classes from 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday just before diners. Anyone who would like to join us for some easy stretching exercises, please feel free to come along. Some of our enter- tainment for the month of April will be: Audrey Haugh, Debbie Busby, and Linda Tghart. Helping others A good deed — Ten -year-old Kaylee Myatte of Precious Blood School went recently to First Choice Haircutters to have eight inches of her long locks cut off to be donated to "Angel Hair for Kids,' an organization that makes wigs for children undergoing medical treat- ments. (photo/submitted) Next Stan Lee meeting will be May 7 at 8 p.m. By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA- The Stan Lee Club met at the Dinner Bell for lunch on April 2 with 18 members and three visi- tors attending. Charles Reid brought greetings and Anna Keys read the minutes. They will be entertaining at Huronview on April 16 at 2 p.m. Marlene and Fred Deichert and Ralph Stephenson will be entertaining with their music. Four or five people are needed to bring cookies for the social time. Charles drafted a resolution to be presented at the Seniors Convention in August to try for funding to improve septic systems for rural homes. Shuffling is over for the season. Music entertainment was provided by Ken De Vries and Glen and Marlene Deichert Thanks to these folks for doing this as it was really enjoyed by all. Marlene Deichert reminded everyone to think about taking part in the Senior Games. Contact her by April 20 or sooner. The Seniors Rally is in Blyth on April 17. If you can go notify Bill Taylor by April 11 and pay him $10 for your lunch ticket. Wed. April 9 there is an Old Time Jamboree in the complex in Varna from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Everybody is welcome!! The next Stan Lee meeting will be on Wed., May 7 at 8 p.m. with guest speaker Karen Hartwick, a tea mer- chant from Stratford. Come and enjoy a tea tasting good time. The Varna U.C.W. met at Steckle's greenhouse last Thursday at 4 p.m. Carol Steckle gave them a tour of the greenhouse, showed the ladies how the seedlings were planted and potted. Very interesting procedure. Many of the ladies bought some plants and thanked Carol for her guided tour and then ventured on to Bonnie Roys for a won- derful potluck supper. Thanks to Bonnie for her hospi- tality and opening up her home!! Thanks also to Ruth Johnston also on the committee helping Bonnie!! A thank you was sent around from the 'All Girls Marching Band'. April event on April 7 in Exeter United Church, an invitation to Kippen Thankoffering on April 8 at 7:30 p.m. with Joan Addison as speaker. Deb Rathwell announced that the Five Alive Conference Sunday on May 25 would be in Varna this year with Marc Robinet from Seaforth being the guest speaker. Camp Menesetung cabin will be cleaned on May 2. Anyone wishing to help clean can call Carol Simons. A Get Well card was sent around for all ladies to sign for Ruby Hill a patient in Clinton Hospital. Collecting will be done for Mike Stephenson who is getting married June 7. Bonnie Roy read "Garden of Prayer", Ruth Johnston read "Spring". Bonnie then read "Help Us to See and Understand", Ruth "Whose Garden" and then Bonnie with the answer. Next meeting will be May 1. Mona Stephenson and Sjoukje Steenbeek will be in charge of the dinner and theatre meeting for Aug. 28. Worship was in Varna Church on Sunday with worship leaders Paul and Marilyn Elgie. Marilyn did the children's time on "Child of God" and Paul gave the message "Light The Way With Your Extra Mile". Paul also favoured everyone with his number on the piano, his own version of How Great Thou Art. Get well wishes were extended to Norene and Elmer Hayter and Ruby Hill, all patients in Clinton Public Hospital. Sympathy was also extended to Ralph and Mona Stephenson and family on the passing of Ralph's broth- er Ivan in Missisauga. Worship will be in Varna next Sun., April 13 with John McNeilly as guest speaker. Canoe rally postponed on Sunday will be this Sun., April 13. Lifetime WATER P H O D U( r� CANADA INC. The choice is clear. 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