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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-05-11, Page 9THE HURON EXPQSITOR, MAY 11, 1988 — 9A eensway residents Monde afternoon Unit C of the Hensall United urch Women hosted the weekly o at Queensway Nursing Home. They p ovidedliassistance and prizes. Father neys in to say Mass for the Catholic residentFun aFitness got residents off to a good stars Tuy morning, asresidents bent and stretched their way through their fitness routine. Rev. Wright was in to lead the church service with Joyce Pepper as pianist. Wednesday Geri Fashions set up shop in the Activity Room. Residents had a wonder - fat day of browsing and shopping. In the afternoon Murray Howe, Lloyd McDougall, Muriel Gunning, Linda Bedard, Troyann Cole, and Cheryl Kuepfer were good sports and modelled several items at the fashion show. In the special draws held by Geri Fashions, Vera Hodgins was the lucky win- ner of a beautiful cardigan of her choice. Myrtled won slippers, and Bona Clark stocking i orott>jy Elder joined residents Thursday afternoon, and ladies were treated to a little extra pampering with manicures, hand massages and nail polish if desired. Thank .you very much Dorothy. Also every Thurs- day for the months of May, and June several residents are enjoying the extra attention of Health Care Aide Trainees. Queensway is happy tohave these girls in and wish them the best In their chosen career. Friday morning residents viewed the movie "The Man from Snowy River" and in the afternoon held their last baking club to prepare for the Mother's Day Tea. Sunday was a special day for Queensway. Residents hosted a "Mother's Day Tea". Residents were pleased to have their families in to join them for fancy cookies and squares. Ladies Auxiliary member Iva Reid assisted with pouring tea and coffee. Queensway Coming Events are: May 26 at 2:30 pm, Laurene Madge and friends enter- tain; May 27 at 2:30 pm, International Day featuring Hawaii; and May 28, Queensway corner at the Hensall Yard Sale. model clothes HUGE ASSORTMENT - Jackie MacKinnon of the Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home in Hensall, looks through the garments on display there last week. Geri Fashions of London, the travelling fashion boutique for residents of such homes, made its semi- annual visit Wednesday. Mcllwraith photo. FANCY NEW DUDS - Murray Howe, a resident at the Queensway Nursing and P ;;,re- ment Home in Hensall, had the opportunity to model a red cardigan for fellow residents last week, when Geri Fashions of London came to town. Lyrel Waldie, a representative of the tra 'elling boutique, helps him with his attire. Mcllwraith photo. Hensall cubs see village from the air Moonwalk '88 will be held in Hensall un Sunday, May 29. The Hensall and Distract Kinsmen and Kinettes are sponsoring this event for the second year and are hoping for a good response. Anyone can participate in the walk from St. Joseph's to Hensall. You can walk from with your friends and raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research at the same time. Call Jeff Raeburn at 262-3102 for a pledge sheet and collect as many sponsors as you can. You will be driven out to St. Joseph's and all that you will have to do is walk back to Hen- sall. Don't forget, that's May 29, the day after Hensall's Community Yard Site. An updated map of yard sales fir the an- nual Yard Sale will be printed ep shortly before the event. If you want your name on the revised list which will be harried out the day of the sale make sure ytu call the Village Office before May 20. It't absolutely free and will greatly increase the publicity for your sale. HENSALL CUBS The Hensall Cubs were absolutely thrilled on Saturday with the opportwlty to fly over Hensall and Exeter and try to pick out familiar landmarks. DwightMonck arrang- ed the flight and piloted the youngsters on their adventure. Thanks Dwight for pro- viding the boys with an experience of a lifetime. VIDEO PROGRAM Available free of char a at the ,Hensall Branch Library is a 71 minute entitled "Feeling Yes, Feeling Nr." This is a Video program for families or the prevention of child sexual assault whith was developed by the National Film Board. Also included is a Guidebook on how to ase the Video. Call 262-2445. PEOPLE Mother's Day visitors with Betty and Alphonse Grenier of Eensall were Rose and Richard Rader, Danny and Tammy of Dashwood, Larry and Carole Luther, Rob- Hensall Correspondent SUSAN HARTMAN 262-2449 bie and Terri -Lynn of Grand Bend, Cathy Taylor of Hensall, Joe and Joanne and Jason Bengough of Hensall along with An- toinette Quenneville and grandson Ken of Warren, Michigan and Andrew, Alida Rau and George Greier of Zurich. Don Travers of Hensall is recovering well at home after undergoing open heart surgery at University Hospital in London. Hazel Corbett spent Mother's Day with Joey and Donna, Melissa and Jessica Chaffe and attended the Baptism of her newest great-granddaughter Jessica Jane at Mit- chell United Church. A lovely dinner follow - at her home with all of her grand -parents d aunts and uncled present. SENIOR SHUFFLEBOARD John Pepper had the highest score at Shuffleboard on Tuesday, May 3 with 449 in six games. Percy Campbell followed with 396, Walter Knowles 381 and Ethel Knowles 315. Five Game winners were Pearl McKnight 327, Ethel McMurtrie 311, Jack Consitt 308 and Jay Hogg 295. UCW MEETING The May United Church Women's meeting was held on Monday, May 2 in the church parlor with Dianne Gerstenkorn chairing the meeting. Dianne read a poem "This is the way of a Mother." All members repeated in unison the U.C.W. Purpose. the roll call was answered by 19 members who repeated a Mother's Day verse. Guest speaker was Janet Clark. She told about the Ronald McDonald House in Lon- don. Hilda Payne had the devotion. The June Meetng will be held on June 13 at 6:30 p.m. with a pot -lock picnic supper. The Bale of used clothing for the Mission Kippen East WI to hold affairs meeting Ktppen Correspondent MRS. MARIET HOGGARTH ..62-6902 Kippen East Vomen's Institute will hold its family and csuers affairs meeting on Wednesday, May 18 at 8 pm in Hensall United Church, Roll call Is to be answered by mentioning a home improvement you would like to make. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Ruacell McCallum from St. Marys. Visitors are always welcome. Congratulations to Alan Robert Bell on his marriage to Denise Lynn Thompson, The wedding took place in Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall on Saturday, May 7. Alan is the son of Bob and Marlene Bell and was raised in the Kippen community. Denise is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spence Cumm- ings of London. Denise and Alan Bell will reside on the old Bell Homestead at RR 1 Hensall. Make your reservations for Services in London will be packed on Mon- day, May 16 at the Church. Dianne closed with a Mother's Day poem followed by the benediction. Group 4 served a lovely lunch. FAMILY SUNDAY May 8 was Ascension Sunday/Mother's Day/Christian Family Sunday at Hensall United Church. Rev. Douglas Wright explained to the children everything that was part of the ser- vice and what each item of the service meant. There was no Sunday School, the children sat with their parents on this special day. The 4 -10 -year-olds in the congregation gathered around Rev. Wright and helped him to explain how the family of God works together. Working together they were able to keep a number of balloons in the air, but one person alone was not able to keep them aloft. FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN The South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped will be con- ducting a door-to-door fundraising cam- paign in the very near future. The Senior Choir sang and Rev. Wright spoke about the Ascension. Two beautiful flower arrangements were from the Mock and Byrne weddings at the Church over the week -end. Congratulations to the brides and grooms. Bill Noakes greeted worshippers at the door and they were ushered by Doug Kyle, Mark Consitt, Raye Jacobe and Wayne Dickens. The official Board of Hensall United Church will meet this Thursday evening. Executive at 7:30 p.m. Committees 8 p.m. and full Board at 8:30 p.m. VENTURERS AWARD Last night Andy Phillips of Hensall receiv- ed his Queen's Venturers' Award and will travel to Toronto soon to be recognized by a representative of the Royal Family. Last week's entry in the paper should have read that the Royal Canadian Legion, Hensall Branch not the auxilary was the donor of $500 to Hensall Minor Hockey. Apologies all around for any inconvenience this may have caused. The Public Is Invited To Attend SEAFORTH CENTENNAIRES ANNUAL MEETING FISHING Fishing ' Cruising iRaIunz Cjj a 17 (519) 527-20 R.R. 2, Seaforth, Ont. NOK IWO ' Based in Harbour Lights Marina Bayfield, Ont. Horse and pony club members - discuss digestion w I The first meeting of the Brussels Horse and Pony Club took place at Rob Sbortreed's home, RR 3 Walton on Thursday, April 21. Heather Hopper was elected as president and Kelly Workman as vice-president. Members discussed the role of internal organs in digestion, and how to tell whether a horse is fat, skinny or fit. The next meeting will be in May. New members are still welcome. Call Elaine Workman at 887-6052. Wed., May 11 8:00 p.m. Seaforth & District Community Centres (Committee Room) RYAN'S LANDSCAPING OPEN WEEKENDS TILL MAY 12 THEN OPEN DAILY" Ninner far '87 Seaforth Fall Fair EVERYTHING FOR THE GOLFER! Above, Kevin displays the Model 160, 12.5 H.P. & 38" mower Owner acceptance of John Deere Lawn Tractors has been overwhelming. See a Johrr'Deere 160, 5 speed or a 165 with hydrostatic drive. Come and take one for a drive or contact one of our sales representatives for a demonstration. 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