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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006. PAGE 19.
Happy Gang gets Alzheimer's facts
FROM LONDESBORO
Love,
theme
of UCW
Love was the theme for the
program and devotional time at the
February meeting of the
Londesborough UCW on Monday,
Feb. 20. Mother Teresa was quoted
as saying. "Love is a fruit in season
at all times and within reach of all
hands."
Yvonne Hoggart began the
program with a history of St.
Valentine's Day followed by the
reading of the love scripture, I
Corinthians 13, by Helen Lee. A
touching story from Chicken Soup
for the Lover's Soul was read by
Marie Bromley.
During her growing up years,
Mary was consoled by her mother
with a warm hand and the words, I
love you when she felt a hurt of any
kind. Later the roles were reversed
as her mother died from cancer.
Harriett Shillinglaw conducted a
quiz, the one-word answers to which
had to contain the word heart. It was
an interesting game that taught a few
words. Harriett also read an amusing
item about wash days in the past
from The Rural Voice.
As taught by Christ the greatest
commandment is to love the Lord
followed by loving your neighbor as
yourself.
In closing Mrs. Hoggart offered
some thought-provoking remarks
about what a day might have meant
to another with whom one came in
contact.
Love Lifted Me was a fitting hymn
for the program.
The business part of the evening
included reminders about upcoming
dates. The group will cater to the
Pork Producers Ladies Night on
March 4 and the men's bowling
banquet on April 6. Friday, March 24
is set for a work bee, a day to check
out corners for dust bunnies and for
organizing cupboards, etc.
All ladies of the community are
invited to attend the annual World
Day of Prayer service to be held at
1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3 in the
Sunday school room. This year's
service has been prepared by
women of South Africa. The theme
is The Signs of the Times.
Lynda Horbanuik reported on ,a
Mother's Day fundraiser for the
UCW. the strawberry social and two
movie nights being organized for the
summer months by the church as a
whole.
Watch for more notice of these
events as summer approaches: all
fun events for the whole community..
Maggie Brennan, public education
co-ordinator for the Alzheimer
Society of Huron County, was the
guest speaker at the Happy Gang
Seniors meeting on Wednesday
afternoon, Feb. 22. She told the
group about the services offered by
the society which has its offices at
the Betty Cardno Centre in Clinton.
She stressed that there is no cure
for the disease that is recognized as
a health problem worldwide. Ms
Brennan noted that 70 per cent of
persons in Huron County have been
touched in some way by Alzheimer's
disease.
Although it has not been
discovered what causes this
dementia, it is known that age and
family history play a role in who
suffers from it. Research is ongoing
regarding this disease and currently
a vaccine is being tested on animals.
Moreover there is now a test that
determines whether a person carries
the gene. Someone carrying the gene
has a 50/50 chance of either
developing the disease or passing
the gene to offspring. A healthy
lifestyle which includes being active
and involved, along with exercise
and a healthful diet, can influence
the onset of the disease and the
speed of its advancement.
Ms Brennan stated that there is a
great difference between
forgetfulness and memory loss. Mild
cognitive impairment marks the
onset of Alzheimer's disease. Early
diagnosis is the key to improving the
quality of life for the patient and
their family.
The society offers "Help for today
and hope for tomorrow."
Ms Brennan was accompanied by
Brenda Pickard who has recently
been hired by the society as a
support co-ordinator for their office.
They spoke of the books, videos,
pamphlets and newsletters available
at the office. The women brought
along a number of the teddy bears
volunteers make for the society to
give to persons in late stages of the
disease.
Just as the light from the clouds
proclaimed Christ as the son of God
at His baptism, that same light
commanded Peter, James and John
to obey Jesus on the mountaintop.
Epiphany began with the light and
God's voice and ended the same
way.
Now the Christian church
prepares for Lent. The account of
the transfiguration can be found in
Mark 9: 2-9. This passage was
chosen by Rev. Pat Cook as the
support for her message at
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday, Feb. 26.
Psalm 50 was the 'morning's
responsive reading.
Through the weeks of epiphany
the congregation has been
encouraged to see the specialness or
epiphany in everyday living that
reveals the glory of God. The light
of Christ is at work in our lives if we
just look for it. Rev. Cook suggested
that one just needs faith to accept the
challenges of living that will open
eyes and ears to the glory and
Later in the afternoon, Allan
Bosman gave an update on behalf of
the Londesborough Lions Club
regarding their plans for the
Community Hall.. The Lions are
about to do renovations to the front
entranceway. The seniors group
voted to donate $1,200 to the Lions
Club for their work.
As well the seniors agreed to give
a $100 donation to the Children for
Chernobyl. At the March meeting
the group will enjoy a games party
following dinner. Then in April they
will have dinner at the Betty Cardno
Centre in Clinton and tour the entire
facility.
wonders of God.
Rev. Pat read a story about the
Good Shepherd to the boys and girls
who gathered for their time at the
front. A young boy named Kyle
helped his father find a lamb that
had gone astray. With their help the
lamb was soon well again and part
of the farm's flock.
During their talk later that day,
Kyle and his father realized that God
cares for their family in the same
way. Moreover, it was noted that
parents care for their children in the
same way. All this care happens
because of love.
Rev. Pat reminded the children
that all need to remember the love of
God and their families.
The youth group will meet on
Friday, March 3 from 7 - 9 p.m. at
Hullett school for an evening of
board games. You are requested to
bring games with you. If you have
any questions, contact Crystal
Whyte at 527-2937.
The senior choir will practise at 10
a.m. on SUnday, March 5.
Mm,m...
It was another hearty breakfast served up on Sunday
morning at Memorial Hall by the Blyth Legion and Auxiliary.
Kayla Nesbitt waits as a helping hand fills her plate. (Bonnie
Gropp photo)
Transfiguration, theme
at Londesborough United