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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-12-10, Page 11Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Times -Advocate 11 Joint event hosted by area churches Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. First come first By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT The Santa Claus Parade in Zurich on Sunday night was really nice and the weather was great also. A lot of people were out watching this annual event. Santa treated the children to candy bags at the arena after- wards. Thanks again goes out to all those who worked so hard putting everything together for our enjoyment. A delicious old fashioned Thresher s Meal was enjoyed by several people from the community on Saturday held at the Kingsfield Zurich Men- nonite Church hall in celebra- tion of their 100th Anniversary this year. Live Nativity There will be a live nativity on Sun., Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. being held in Zurich at the pavilion at the park behind the ball dia- mond. There will be live animals and people taking part, also carol singing and refreshments. This is a joint event hosted by all the area churches. Every- one is welcome to come, dress warm!. St. Peter s Lutheran Church are having a family skating party at the Zurich complex on Sun., Dec. 28 from noon to 1:20 p.m. Anyone wanting to join in on the fun are welcome. The Men s Breakfast will be held this Sat., Dec. 13 at Erb s Country Kitchen at 8:30 a.m. The children of Willie and Martha Overholt along with their spouses enjoyed their an- nual pre -Christmas dinner and get together recently at their parents home in Zurich. A surprise 60th birthday party was held for Dennis Ducharme on Saturday at St. Peter s parish hall at St. Joseph with several friends and rela- tives attending. The family of Jim and Anne Finlay of Dashwood held their pre -Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimmings at their home on Sun., Dec. 7. Best wishes for a speedy recovery goes out to Donna Hoffman (Dashwood) who had knee surgery last week. Wow - what a great two day bus trip had by Carmel and Jerome Sweeney who were among a group of 24 people from various places who trav- elled to Niagara Falls to see the Festival of Lights Christmas decorations. We also enjoyed going to four great live shows to see such people as Debbie Reynolds, Gordie Trapp, Roy Clarke and Randy Travis to name only a few. We even had some free time in the new Niagara Casino. We spent the night at Best Western and had great meals and great weather. Thanks to Marge and Jim Love for organizing the trip. Happy 79th birthday wishes go out to twin brothers Keith Gingerich, Zurich and Ken Gingerich of Hensall. The ladies Monday night bowling league were happy to help Larry and Barb Robin- son to celebrate their fifth an- niversary of running the lanes in Zurich and we all enjoyed delicious treats last week. Penny Sale The Zurich Public School will be having their annual Penny Sale on Dec. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. in the gym. Admis- sion is a canned good item for Blessings food bank. The Zurich Library will be having Wii gaming night on Tues., Dec. 16 from 6-8 pm. Come and bring a friend. Rest home activities St. Peter s CWL (St. Joseph) will be having the monthly birthday party tonight (Wed., Dec. 10) in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. especially for Les Meidinger on Dec. 5 and Marg Johnston on Dec. 31. St. Boniface Youth Group will have a sing -a -long with the residents on Thurs., Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Grand Bend Senior Band will entertain on Fri., Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Mon., Dec. 15 - St. Boniface Choir will sing Christmas car- ols. Bill Gisbson is coming to play piano on Dec. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Harvey Smith and Friends Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. An Advent celebration is be- ing planned for Mon., Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. Santa will be arriving for a visit at the home on Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Lutheran Church There will be a Blue Christ- mas Service at the Lutheran Church Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to go Christmas carolling at the Ma- ple Woods apts. in their com- mon room on Sun., Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. along with members from the United Church. 2009 Dog Tags Dog tags are now due for 2009 and can be purchased at the Bluewater Municipal of- fice in Zurich until the end of February. There will be an additional late fee of $10 after that date. Just another reminder to save your pop cans over the holiday season for St. Boni- face church Building Fund. Also the CWL are saving the stamps from your Christmas cards for the missions and any old glasses you don t wear any more (even sun glasses). Also the school is collect- ing Campbell soup labels and grocery tapes in the box by the door. Sherman and Jenny Roth spent a few days in Las Vegas last week. Zurich United Church The Muffin Time Coffee Hour is still being held every Tuesday morning from 10 -11 a.m. at the United Church Hall in Zurich. Both men and wom- en are welcome to attend. Shuffleboard scores: Dec. 1 Morning group - (4 games) 3 wins Ursula Regier 241, Cecilia Smith 236, Elaine Wiedo 196, Dianne Ducharme 174; 2 wins Judy Voogel 209, Mary Regier 194 Afternoon group - (4 games) 3 wins Jack Powell 229, Joan Powell 170, 2 wins Charlotte Norton 175 serve basis for new van EXETER Throughout the month of Novem- ber, keyboard musicians were Jean Hodgert, Josie Ryckman and Ruth Insley. Walley Dewolf performed on Nov. 4. The Legion members were here to assist with the Remem- brance Day Service on Nov 11. Jim and Elaine Scott played the keyboard and guitar on Nov 18. We held a craft and bake sale on Nov. 25. Foot care appointments can be made by contact- ing 235-0258. The next appointment dates will be on Dec. 2 and 16 and again on Jan. 6 and 20. Exercise is running every Wednesday morning from 9-10 at the Lion s Youth Centre. It also runs on Friday mornings at the South Huron Recre- ation Centre. Solo is Wednesday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. Carpet Bowling is every Monday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our thoughts and prayers are with Howard Holtzman as he recovers at South Huron Hospi- tal. We wish him all the best for a healthy recovery. At this time we want to say Happy Birthday to Isabel Kerslake, Edith Brintnell, Harry Mathers and Ilene Rollings. Blessings for many more years to come. Support for transportation Introducing Town and Country Support Ser- vices, newest van! We have a new van that we would like to utilize for special trips. We are con- sidering the possibility that seniors in the area sur- rounding Exeter would like transportation to Ex- eter for shopping. There would be a small fee for this service and it would be filled on a first come first serve basis of up to five people per trip. Call our Exeter office at 235-0258, if you would be in- terested in this service. (Speak to Cathy, Faye or Marg.) Everyone here in the Exeter office would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year in 2009. Baby Faces 1008 ATTENTION PARENTS Bor MOgi Birth: hospital PlaceO Weight: 8 lbs. 9s . Mo lbs. 1 oz. Parer Siblings: MY brother, age 3 1/2 yrs. Grandparents: Grandpa fr Grandma Complete this form, include a photo & deliver both to the Times -Advocate before Jan. 16, 2009. Or, e-mail us your photo & info and call us with your payment information. Your photo may be picked up during office hours after publication. !11 TIMES—ADVOCATE The Exeter Times Advocate is planning a 2008 Baby Review feature in the new year. We would like to include your baby. 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