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The Times Advocate, 2008-09-10, Page 11Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Times -Advocate 11 Take advantage of local exercise programs in Zurich By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Fitness classes are being held at St. Boniface School every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Pilates classes are from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Stability ball classes are on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. in the school gym or may be out- side if the weather is nice. For more information call Jeanette Masse at 236- 4160. If any children in the area missed reg- istration for Beavers (ages 5-7) , Cubs (ages 8-10), or Scouts (ages 11-14) on Wed., Sept. 8 from 7-8 p.m. at the Zurich Public School gym. They can still do so by calling Marianne Keller at 236- 7418 as soon as possible. Exercise for Seniors Come join the Exercise for Seniors program held at the complex in Zurich for 15 weeks with Judy Dougall from Sept. 10 to Dec. 17 every Wednesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Seniors Diners meal is served at noon. The Seaforth Harmony Kings 25th anniversary show is on Sat., Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. at the Seaforth Public School. Advance tickets are $12.50 and $15 at the door. Call 238-2973 for more info. Rostering Patients of Dr. Hurley and Annie Morris, nurse practioner are being asked to register with the Family Health Team by filling out forms at the doctor's office. There will be a special clinic held at the complex for this purpose on Thurs., Sept., 25 from 5-8 p.m. and again on Sat., Sept. 27 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be a Blood Donor Clinic at the complex in Zurich on Sat., Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carmel recently enjoyed celebrating her 64th birthday (Aug. 30) with her family at J.D.'s in Bayfield. Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church The Heart to Heart Fall Session will run from Sept. 9 to Nov. 4 every Tuesday morning at the Zurich Mennonite Church from 9:30 a.m. to noon. To register call Jenn Ramer at 236-7823. A very enjoyable evening was held at the Mennonite Church last Thurs., Sept. 4 when a ladies night was held to hear Lea -Anne Ramer and Janelle Cressman speak and show a video about their recent mission trip to Colombia. This was a 10 day mission trip where six people were able to take 500 lbs of clothing, tools, shoes, toys and hygiene bags to the poor and displaced people of Bogata, Columbia. They were able to hand out about 200 US dollars of food. The women helped at a school and a hospital and the men went to a boys farm to work for a week. Kingsfield ZMC has partnered with a church in Bogata and all six people went with the intention of extending a blessing but they said they came back blessed themselves. Bean Sprouts Bean Sprouts Nursery School will begin on Wed., Sept. 24 form 9 a.m to 11:30 a.m. for children 2-5 years of age. Classes are also held on Thursday and Friday mornings. D'Arcy and Shaeri Martin and family along with his mother Grace recently spent the holiday weekend camping at Chesley Lake. May we offer our sincere sympathy to Cecilia Farwell on the recent death of her son John. Martin and Cheryl Gelinas spent from Friday to Sunday going to Leamington and Pelee Island as they celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sept. 5 and her birthday Sept. 6. The next Men's Breakfast will be held at Erb's Country Kitchen on Sat., Sept. 13 at 8:30 a.m. Call Jack Baker if you need a ticket - 236-4845. Skating club The Blue Water -Zurich Skating Club registration will be held on Tues., Sept. 16 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the complex. For more information on times and prices call Kathy Steckle, president 236- 4080 or Vicki McCarter at 236-4234. Members of the Blue Water Men's Tug of War Team competed in Sweden from Sept. 4-7 at the World Championships. A warm welcome goes out to all the new teachers this year at both our schools in town. At Zurich Public new- comers are Ms. S. Lee and principal Mr. David Bennett. At St. Boniface School welcome to Mrs. Heather George (in October) and to Mr. Rodney Marsh, our principal again this year. Welcome to all the new students! Grand opening for cafe Cafe renovations — Queensway Retirement Living and Nursing Home in Hensall celebrated the grand opening of its renovated Cafe Sept. 2. Pictured from left are 35 -year volunteer Iva Reid, administrator Kathy Holdsworth, resident volunteer Beth Knox and retirement home director Julie Grimminck. Guests from the Women's Auxiliary were among those who celebrated the new changes at Queensway.The installation of new cupboards and appliances was made possible by memorial donations from family and friends of former residents.A commemorative plaque was unveiled after lunch and the ribbon cutting. Residents and family members are welcome to use the Cafe at any time to enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation. The room can also be booked for small functions and meetings. (photo/submitted) AlzheimerSociety HURON COUNTY Invites you to join us at our First Annual World Alzheimer's Day Health Fair/Coffee Break Thursday, September 18th -10:00 am to 12:00 pm Come out and see the programs and services available to seniors in Huron County, at the same time supporting our National Coffee Break Fundraiser Vendors include: • The Alzheimer Society of Huron County • Heart and Stroke • Town and Country Support Services • Huron Hospice • Huron and Perth Seniors Mental Health Program • Midwestern Adult Day Centres • Huron Respite Network See you at the Betty Cardno Memorial Centre 317 Huron Rd. 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Lunch will be provided for the Young Eagles and there will be a viewing area and displays from the Exeter fire department. Registration is limited. John Beimers, one of the orga- nizers of the event, said he hopes to have 120 youths taking rides on eight planes. For more registration information, call Beimers at 237-3107 or Wayne Steeper at 235-2441. There will be limited registration available Saturday at the airport between 9-10 a.m. Sexsmith Airport is located at the corner of MacDonald Road and Airport Line. Visit www.youngeagles.org for more information. POLICE BRIEF Lambton OPP long weekend wrap-up LAMBTON — Lambton OPP officers responded to 315 calls for service between Fri., Aug. 29, and Mon., Sept. 2. One hundred of those calls were in Grand Bend. 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