Huron Expositor, 2002-06-12, Page 8Healthy landscape
tour planned
by horticulturalists
Seaforth and District Horticultural Society met June 13
at Northside United Church.
Minutes of the last meeting were read by Bea Stoll.
Twenty eight answered the roll call.
A skit entitled "Dumb and Dumber" was put on by
Arthur and Eleanor Horst and Pat Rodney, the scene was
Heaven and they were talking how man has destroyed this
earth that God created.
Pat Rodney gave the treasurer's report in the absence of
Dilys Finnigan. Nancy Kale gave a report on the Home
and Garden Tour. She sold 442 tickets.
Janny Streutker, Corry Klaver with the help of the
summer student, had planted the south bed.
Bea Stoll announced a Healthy Landscape Tour July 7
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. It takes in 13
properties in a triangle between Goderich, Clinton and
Blyth. Pamphlets are available at garden centres and the
OMAFRA office in Clinton.
Eleanor Horst introduced our speaker, Pamela Stanley
of Clinton, speaking on David Austin roses. She prefers a
soaker hose instead of spray when watering.
Some English roses are not available in Canada.
Pamela was thanked by Eleanor and presented with a
cheque.
Arthur Horst handed out a page about our millennium
project which had been left out of our year book.
Door prizes were drawn and Eleanor served lunch.
Correspondence
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Jure* 20, 5001-7
Father's Day celebrated with special barbecue
Senior's month activities
have been well enjoyed so lar at
the Manor. Gate Delhian o
spoke at a seminar on dealing
with the loss of our loved ones.
Several staff members, family
members and visitors took part
in this seminar.
The Northside Jr. choir, under
the direction of Audrey
McLlwain, put on an excellent
pertonnance which was very
much enjoyed.
Our annual volunteer
luncheon lent saw more than 10
volunteers attend to enjoy a
delicious meal prepared by our
dietary staff. We take this time
once a year to normally thank all
of our musical entertainment,
program and Pastoral Care
Volunteers for everything they
do for us during the year.
The children from the Grade
5 class of Seaforth Public
School are winding up their
Tuesday morning bowling
program with our residents.
They have done a super job and
we look forward to seeing them
again in September.
The Seaforth Nursery School
visited and entertained. This is a
Cheryl Phillips photo
Father Dino mans the barbecue at the Manor's annual Father's Day barbecue and pub night
held last Friday.
popular program with everyone.
We were delighted to have
Father Dino take time out of his
busy schedule to come and
harbequc delicious hamburgers
for our Father's Day Barbeque
and Pub Night on the patio.
Residents have especially
enjoyed the time that he has
spent at the nursing home
during the last four years and
the many kindnesses he has
shown to the residents. A
farewell party was held for him
following his last Mass with us,
before he moves on to his next
parish. He will be missed very
much.
Following the barbecue, all
residents were treated to an
afternoon concert on the front
lawn with Gloria Wilbee who
sang and played guitar to an
appreciative audience.
Members of the Caring and
Sharing group in town
presented a plant to every man
in the nursing and retirement
home in honour of Father's
Day.
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