The Citizen, 2001-03-21, Page 9A day of entertainment
Seniors enjoy the many and varied activities at the Huron and Wingham Seniors Day Centres,
which are soon to amalgamate.
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2001. PAGE 9.
Seniors
Day Centres offer variety of activities
By Carol McDonnell
My older neighbour loves
Mondays.
By the end of the day, she has
socialized, had a bath, footcare, a
manicure, a hairdo and a hot lunch.
Her conversation is livelier after
the programs and her manner is very
cheerful.
Has she been to a spa? No, she's
been on her weekly visit to the
Huron Adult Day Centre in Clinton,
having been picked up and dropped
off right at her door!
The Huron Adult Day Centre
which already has branches in Grand
Bend and Exeter will be amalgamat-
ing with the Wingham and Area
Adult Day Centre on April 1. This is
the culmination of four years of
work by a steering committee and
will allow the new group to speak
with a stronger voice to the Ministry
of Health and other organizations.
The new group will be called the
Midwestern Adult Day Services.
About 10 years ago, my elemen-
tary school class formed special
bonds with many at the Wingham
Day Centre. The eight and nine-year-
olds were matched with a senior.
They wrote letters to each other, vis-
ited and sang together. At the end of
the year, a concert was presented by
a combined senior and junior choir.
There Wasn't a dry eye in the house
by the end of the night.
Many friends and families contin-
ued their connection long after this
project ended.
Intergenerational programs are
still included in Wingham by
Christine Maclntyre, program direc-
tor.
The February calendar featured
singalongs, crafts, mini-golf and a
performance of Old Tyme Music.
New facilities include a hydrother-
apy tub and internee access. Edwina
Cripps in Clinton mentioned picnics,
pet therapy and exercises for mind
and body.
Staff frequently sing the praises of
the 80 volunteers in Wingham who
drive, cook, type, help with activities
or special events, or with fundrais-
ing. As one might expect most vol-
unteers are junior elders or middle
elders (55 - 75 years).
Community support in general is
given in many ways by groups and
individuals of North Huron and
South Bruce and is much appreciated
by Sally Lawton, executive director
of the new Midwestern Adult Day
Services.
A way of helping lonely, isolated
or housebound seniors who want to
stay in their own home, is to arrange
a placement in a day centre for sen-
iors. Many women, especially those
who never learned to drive and have
few opportunities to get out, are in
this group. Others may not still be
able to drive and don't like to contin-
ually ask neighbour's and relatives to
take them places.
Both Clinton and Wingham offer
two days of programs specifically
for people with Alzheimer's or other
dementia. This gives a well-needed
break to their caregivers.
Clinton also has a day for those
recovering from a stroke, with activ-
ities especially geared to their needs.
The extra challenges of running a
rural Adult Day Centre involves
arranging transportation and helping
seniors access the various services
available in Wingham. Staff is able
to help someone get to anything
from a medical appointment or a
haircut, saving families an extra trip
to town.
If you have a friend or relative
who might benefit from this pro-
gram, or if you yourself would like
to participate at one of the Adulf Day
Centres, don't wait. Call the
Community Care Access Centre in
Clinton or Walkerton and talk to a
case manager.
Good reads
Pride and Prejudice by Jane
Austen .- interesting to read after
viewing the topnotch production of
this story on TVO. Mrs. Dalloway
by Virginia Woolf — compare soci-
ety's attitudes of 100 years later than
Pride and Prejudice.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte —
published about 30 years after Pride
and Prejudice. Publication of this
book was banned at first, as
its contents were considered too
risque.
Richard Bain guest speaker at United service
FROM LONDESBORO
At time of reporting, Dorothy
Govier is a patient in Clinton hospi-
tal. She and Murray are truly in need
.of your support and concern during
this difficult time.
Drop by Hullett Central School's
auditorium on Thursday between
3:30 and 6 p.m. to find out what sci-
ence matters are being questioned by
today's young people. The Grades 7
and 8 pupils will have their science
fair projects on display that day.
Marilyn Mayberry will be a guest
Richard Bain was the guest speak-
er at Londesboro United Church on
Sunday, March 18. A beautiful sunny
day substantiated Mr. Bain's expla-
nation that Lent means a lengthening
of days. •
Making it a family morning Mark
and Laurel Mitchell and children
greeted churchgoers while Tom and
Marjorie Duizer ushered. A hymn
anthem, She Comes Sailing on the
Wind was offered by the senior choir.
Mr. Bain talked to the children
about friendship using a true story
from the Special Olympics. During a
race one young runner fell and hurt
himself. All other runners went to his
aid and to console him. The fact that
the race was never finished was not
as important as helping a friend.
Isaiah 55: 1-9 was the chosen Old
Testament reading. The New
Testament scripture was Luke 13:
19.
at the Happy Gang Seniors meeting
on Wednesday, March 28 to give an
account of her recent trip to New
Zealand.
Father Francis of Assisi, in spite of
limited means, opened his home to
all who needed help. Mr. Bain relat-
ed two personal experiences when
acquaintances opened their homes to
him showing their love and friend-
ship.
His message was titled The Selfish
Giant". This giant, who had a beauti-
ful garden around his castle chased
away all the children who loved to
play there. As a result spring didn't
return to that garden. Only when the
children crept back in did winter
leave and the garden bloom.
Ond particular child, whom the
giant loved, returned one day and
took the giant home with him to
heaven.
Mr. Bain encouraged his listeners
to recognize Christ in each other. He
pointed out that the gospel teaches of
the friendship and love God has for
His people.
Is your calendar marked for the
UCW's day of working fellowship
on Monday, March 26? Try to drop
in at some point during that day.