The Huron Expositor, 1989-08-23, Page 17Dublin may get Meals on Wheels
BY LOURDES RICHARD
There's a strong possibility that a Meals
on Wheels program could start up in
Dublin–that is, if at least four volunteers
are recruited to help operate it.
Bringing the Meals on Wheels program
to Dublin is the number one priority of
Patti Down, the Ritz Lutheran Villa's new
social services director/community
outreach coordinator. She said the VON
(Victorian Order of Nurses) have cited a
demand in the Dublin area for the
community -oriented program and she's
determined to meet that need.
Ms. Downs said there is also a mandate
to look into the demand for the program in
Monkton and neighboring townships.
"There's been more and more demand
for the program as the word about it gets
out," she said.
The local Meals on Wheels program of-
fers a noon time door delivery of a hot
meal prepared at the Ritz Villa every
Tuesday and Thursday. For a cost of $4.25
the meal includes a beverage and a
dessert.
Ms. Downs said delivery of a hot meal
to the door enables many people to main-
tain their own independence. It gives them
a break from preparing their own meals
or, in some cases, may be the only hot
meals they'll eat for that week.
Patti Down
Approximately 30 Mitchell residents use
the program on a regular basis. Sixty-three
volunteers monthly rotate work shifts.
Some drive the vehicles that transport the
meals, some act as "runners" bringing the
meals to the door, and still others do the
actual preparation 'of the meals.
During the past two years the Meal on
Wheels program has seen three ad-
ministrative changes. Despite the interrup-
tion in continuity, Ms. Down said, the
volunteers have been able to smoothly con-
tinue the program.
They are a really dedicated group of
people", she said of the volunteers.
If anyone is interested in becoming a
Meals on Wheels volunteer they need only
contact Ms. Down at the Ritz Villa.
New on the job
Ms. Down filled the position of social
services director/community outreach coor-
dinator on July 31 of this year. Originally
from Exeter she hold an honors degree in
Recreation from the University of Waterloo
where she specialized in therapeutics
recreation. She brings to her new job five
year's experience dealing with long-term
care in nursing homes.
Her main responsibilities at the Villa in-
clude developing programs in the areas of
social, physical and intellectual needs. This
includes special entertainment, crafts,
bingo, movies outings and working along
with the auxiliary to plan activities.
The other thrust of the job is the com-
munity outreach programs such as Meals
on Wheels. Ms. Down said she'll be work-
ing towards determining what sort of the
programs from which this area can
benefit.
Bolton family holds 47th reunion at Family Paradise
A hardy group of the Bolton Family en- Several played shuffleboard and
joyed the afternoon on Sunday, August 20 horseshoes as well. A delicious picnic
at Family Paradise Campground for the supper was enjoyed.
47th Bolton Reunion. President Bob Elliott welcomed
Gord and Irma Pryce, Jim and Kathy everyone and conducted the business.
Butson and Paul Bolton provided an Helen Craig read the report of the last
entertaining sports program. The winners picnic. A minute's silence was observed
of the running races were Matthew in memory of those who died in the past
Elliott and Susan Stewart. Nancy Stewart two years.
hopped to first place in the one -legged The officers for the next picnic are:
race. The butternut and spoon race kept Past President - Bob Elliott, President -
everyone running with Shannon Craig Carl Bolton, Vice -President - Len
winning the youth race and Gord Pryce, Jamieson, Secretary -Treasurer - Mac
Ann Bolton, Paul Bolton and Sharon Bolton, Sports - Ken and Brenda Cucksey,
Elliott winning their heat in the adult Paul Bolton, Michael and Abby Bolton,
races., Sharon Elliott was champion in the Brian and Janet Keys and Food Commit -
final run off. tee - Harvey and Sandra Humpel, Beth
Recent additions were made to the Pryce, Art and Marie Bolton.The ten -
Family Tree during the afternoon. tative plans for the next picnic are the
second Sunday in August at Family
Paradise Campground in 1991.
Contest winners were announced. Bob
Elliott won the jelly bean guess. An in-
teresting array of articles were collected
in the scavenger hunt as well as some
Bolton History brought to light with Mat-
thew Elliott gathering the most points.
Graeme and Helen Craig had the closest
anniversary. The youngest present was
Matthew Bolton with Beth Pryce the
most mature.
President Bob thanked Food Committee
- Beth Pryce, Sports' - Gordon and Irma
Pryce, Kathy and Jim Butson, and Paul
Bolton and secretary -treasurer Helen
Craig for their contribution towards a
good picnic. The water balloon toss
brought the 47th Reunion to a close.
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