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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-06-29, Page 2Page 2—The Wingham Advance -Times, June 29, 1983 The rural elderly is topic at day centre's annual mtg. It is imperative to start planning now for the growing needs of the elderly in the future, Dr. Anne'Martin- Matthews of the University of Guelph told the fourth annual meeting of the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound last Thursday. The 85 -and -over sector of this country's population is its fastest growing group, and in 50 years its numbers will account for over 20 per cent of Canada's total population, ushering in a whole array of possible trouble spots. Through the six-year-old Rural Development Out- reach Program at the Uni- versity, Dr. Martin -Mat- thews has gathered use- ful information about the rural elderly and the process of aging. In fact, the RDOP was instrumental in the formation of social -recrea- tional centres in Wingham and Clinton to accommodate the growing need:, of the rual elderly. This area was a perfect locale for the study, she reported, since most area communities have a much higher percentage of senior citizens than larger, urban DR. ANNE MARTIN-MATTHEWS, a professor from the gerontology department at the University of Guelph, ad- dressed the fourth annual meetinggof the Wingham and Area Day Centre for the Homebound last Thursday afternoon. Dr. Martin -Matthews has studied the rural elderly through the Rural Development Outreach Pro- gram and presented some of her findings at last week's meeting. centres. "The things we are learning here will be useful 50 years down the road," she commented. Dr. Martin -Matthews said she found a high degree of satisfaction with the quality of life for most rural elderly, a fact that is attributed to the slower pace of life and the close network of family and friends. The biggest problem she encountered was isolation. Several elderly interviewees found that for one reason or another, no car or a disability, transportation is a major problem. And most rural people have a fierce independence that prevents them from asking friends or family for a ride, which ultimately leads to loneliness and frustration. That is why she stressed the importance of local seniors -oriented places like the Wingham centre, which provide an opportunity for the elderly to get out and spend some time with others away from their own homes. The role of the day centre has expanded in the past year, reported Rita Rice, its director. The membership is up to 85 participants; mainly due to a push into the community to draw more people to the centre. The centre is run by a board of directors. Three additions or changes were made to the board at last Thursday's meeting. Rev. Rea Grant will replace the retiring Rev. John Swan as representative from the Wingham Ministerial Association, Mrs. Greta Johnston of Lucknow will join the board and Councillor William Crump of Wingham will join his fellow council member Patricia Bailey on the board. Church Directory WINGHAM UNITED •�®�` CHURCH 217 Minnie St. 9:45 am. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Minister: Rev. J. Rea Grant B.A., M.Div. Organist: Mr. Hap Swatridge Telephone: Church - 357-2961 Manse - 357-1072 KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES July - Bluevale closed Members and friends invited to worship at Bluevale United Church, 11:00 a.m. Belmore - 10:00 a.m. July 3 - Christian Blind Mission July 10 - Mr. Jack Whytock July 17 - Mr. Steve Johann July 24 - Mr. Lynn Robertson July 31 - Visiting Sunday for Knox, Bluevale & Belmore Worship at the church of your choice During July, please contact Mr. R. Perry of Bluevale for pastoral care. THE SALVATION ARMY Edward St., Wingham 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Family Worship 7:00 p.m. - Evening Service Home League for Ladies Monday 8 p.m. Kid's Club, Wed. 4 p.m. Couple& Club - 3rd Sat. each month, 8 p.m. Everyone Welcome St. Paul's Church (ANGLICAN) WINGHAM John Street at Centre Street The Rector: The Rev. John T. M. Swan, L Th. THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF WINGHAM AND BELGRAVE ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, WINGHAM SUNDAY, JULY 3, 1983 • The Sunday within The Octave of the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul * 11:00 a.m. - Solemn Eucharist and Sermon. Celebrant: The Rev. John Swan DRIVE IN FOR GIRIST DRIVE-IN CHURCH Come, as you are ... Sit in your car SUNDAYS 8:00 - 9:00 p.m., Enjoy great gospel music. JULY 3RD - FIREWIND JULY 10TH - THE PHILIPS FAMILY JULY 17TH - ROYCE HARRIS JULY 24TH - THE PROVERBS JULY 31ST - THE HOPE TRIO AUG. 7TH - THE SELLWOODS AUG. 14TH - THE MIRACLES AUG. 21ST - MARILYN EDGLEY AUG. 28TH - THE CHAPELLAIRES MAP DRIVE-IN FILMS Bring the family ... Sit in your car FREE ADMISSION ... An offering will be received Come to ... The old Wingham Fairgrounds SUNDAYS AT DUSK (approx. 9:00 p.m.) Sunday, July 3 - "WHERE EAGLES FLY" hwy F 1 Sponsored by THE WINDHAM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH illuto Transportation available, 357-1340 or 357-2865 RETA AND ALFRED MASON of Wingham inspected the table of summer salads at the ham and strawberry supper held last Tuesday evening at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Wingham. Wilma Kerr, one of the ladies working at the supper, helped Mr. and Mrs. Mason in making up their minds. UCW afternoon unit meets at Underwoods' The afternoon unit of the Wingham United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Helen Underwood for its June meeting. She made the ladies welcome by greeting them at the door. As an introduction to the meeting, Mrs. Hilda Grant played music on the piano. Mrs. Muriel Thompson was the leader for devotions with Mrs. Verena Bone and Mrs. Grant as assistants. Mrs. Thompson chose "Jesus Christ, light of the world" as her theme and spoke on the assembly meeting of the World Council of Churches in Vancouver this summer. A hymn was sung and Mrs. Thompson led in prayer, followed by a Psalm read in unison, Mrs. Bone read the scripture lesson while Mrs. Thompson centred her talk on , this summer's con- vention. She also read several articles from The Observer, as well as an article written by Rev. Lois Wilson, former moderator, taken from the Mission magazine. Mrs. Grant read an item about hosting the 4,000 people who are coming to Vancouver and looking for families to take in con- vention delegates. Mrs. Bone received the offering which was dedicated by Mrs. Thomp son. A prayer -poem, "For the Healingof the Nations", was read by Mrs. ??rant and a hymn sung to 'conclude the devotional part of the meet- ing. Mrs. Evelyn James took charge of the business meeting. The roll call was taken and there were -19 members and, three visitors present. Between 'five and seven visits had been made during the past month. . The treasurer's report was given and the card secretary reported two get -well cards, one birthday card and one anniversary card had been sent out. Other items of business were discussed. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction and the hostess served lunch. Mrs. James thanked Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Bone and Mrs. Grant for a very in- teresting meeting and also THEY LOVE THEIR SENIORS, and the seniors obvious- ly love them right back! Catherine Stewart of the Howick Jr. Women's Institute geta a hug from Wellesley Strong, winner of a trip for two to Parkwood Estates and Cullen Gardens, near Oshawa, courtesy of the Jr. WI. The draw was made during the tea and pie social members of the Jr. Institute held for Howick senior citizens last week. thanked Mrs. Underwood for inviting the ladies to her home. Belmor ; es white Victorianstyle gown A white taffeta Victorian - style wedding gown was chosen by Dr. D. Gail Renwick of Petrolia when she became the bride of Robert Tanner of Petrolia in a three o'clock ceremony solemnized by Rev. Ralph Knock at McIntosh United Church on Saturday, May 28. The gown, designed and trade by the bride, was styled with high collar, Leg- o' -mutton sleeves, em- broidered lace overskirt and chapel train. She wore a matching lace hat and carried a bouquet of cym- bidium orchids, wine mums, white stephanotis and English ivy. The bride is a daughter of Walter and Mary Renwick, RR 1, Clifford. Parents of the groom are Bloss and Anne Tanner, Petrolia. Mrs. Mark Renwick of Atwood was organist throughout the ceremony and Mrs. Paul Inglis moved to the organ to accompany Paul and Doug Inglis when they sang "The Greatest Gift" and "0 Perfect Love" during the ceremony, "The Wedding Prayer" just prior to the ceremony, "Perhaps Love" and "Longer" during - the signing of the register. The ceremony was performed amid a setting of lilacs and lighted tapers in candelabra. The five senior attendants were gowned alike in long purple skirts with white ruffles and white taffeta overblouses with ruffled cuffs, necklines and hemlines. Linda Reid of Kenabeek was her sister's matron of honor and bridesmaids ' were Ms. Sandra Gray, friend of the bride, of Toronto, Mrs. Patti Newman of Coruna, sister of the groom, Miss Debbie Fitch, friend of the bride, of Belmore and Miss Julia Holterman, friend of the bride, of Aylmer. The at- tendants ttendants carried bouquets of white and mauve mums, purple statics and baby's breath. Tara Renwick of Atwood, niece of the bride, was flower girl. She were a mauve taffeta dress With white lace sleeves and purple sash. She carried a basket of flowers matching those carried by the senior attendants.,, Kevin Marriott of Petrolia was best man and ushers were Myron McAuslan, Steve Tanner and Richard Tanner, all of Petrolia, and Andy Renwick, brother of the bride, of Calgary, Alberta.. Belmore Community Centre was decorated with lilacs, silver hearts . and purple streamers for the reception which followed the wedding. Guests were received by the bride's mother wearing a street - length dress of cornflower blue with ruffled neckline and cuffs. She was assisted by the groom's mother who chose a powder blue knit street -length dress with matching jacket. Both mothers wore white gar- denia corsages. For travelling to Jamaica, the bride wore a white two- piece sundress trimmed with red and red accessories. Mr. Tanner and Dr. Renwick will reside in Petrolia. The bride is a graduate of the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. Guests attended the wedding from Calgary, Alberta; Leamington, Kingsville, London, Kit- chener, Toronto, Petrolia and North Bay. Honored guests were the bride's grandmothers, Mrs. Vera Will of Leamington and Mrs. Mary Renwick of Belmore, and the groom's maternal grandmother, Mrs. Helen Tobias of Petrolia. 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