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The Times Advocate, 2005-05-11, Page 13Wednesday,May 11, 2005 Exeter Times—Advocate 13 Invitation to entertainment at Zurich Mennonite Church By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPOND T ZURICH — Congratulations to Laura Shanks and Dennis Gower who were married at Precious Blood Church in Exeter May 7 with dinner and reception held in Exeter. Laura is the daughter of Karen Masse of Zurich. There is a planning meeting for Zurich's 150 anniver- sary at the Lutheran Church Hall Thurs., May 12 at 6:45 to form a committee. If you can help please attend or call Joyce McBeath 236-4365. Bell ringers Everyone is invited to come out to the Zurich Mennonite Church Thurs., May 19 at 2 p.m. to hear the Fairview Home Mixed Choir and Bell Ringers entertain. This event is being sponsored by Silver Stars Seniors group and there will be a freewill offering. A two-day bus trip was enjoyed by several people from Zurich along with those from Exeter, Grand Bend and area—a total of 48 in all. The weather was beautiful for our pilgrimage. The group left from Precious Blood Church on Fri., May 6 at 8:30 a.m. by Cherry Bus Lines enroute to Peterborough where we stayed overnight. We saw the famous lift locks and went to Mass both days. On Saturday we trav- elled to Marmora—a shrine to our Blessed Mother— which was very nice and peaceful. The well-planned trip was arranged by Mary Van Rooy of Exeter. The meals were also delicious. The next free bus to the Bank of Montreal in Hensall is Fri., May 13 and again on Fri., May 27. The bus leaves from Blue Water Rest Home and Maplewood Apartments at 9:15 a.m., and stops in Zurich at the main corner blinking light at 9:30 a.m. Try and use this convenience so it will be kept going. Maverick Sports Centre Tickets are now ready for the grand opening event at the Maverick Sports Centre in Zurich (the old arena) which will be a tribute artist show. The show will fea- ture the music of Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Garth Brooks and Allen Jackson; age of majority only Fri., May 27, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Come out and have a good time and help support the new business. Tickets are $20 a person and available from Erb's Country Kitchen and various places in town. Proceeds go to the Zurich Blue Water Complex. Congratulations to Nicole and Dennis Willert of Zurich on the arrival of their baby girl, Jessie Madson born May 5—a little granddaughter for Don and Elaine Beauchamp of Zurich and Greg and Agnes Willert of Grand Bend. A delicious Mother's Day family break- fast was held in the Parish Hall at St. Boniface Church on Sunday after Mass with a good attendance. This annual event is put on by members of the Knights of Columbus. A family get-together was held on Sunday at the home of Ron and Diane Ducharme. A buck and doe was held for Kirk Durand and Vicki Rau Sat., May 7 at the Zurich Complex. Kirk is the son of Ken and Barb Durand of RR 2 Zurich and Vicki is the daughter of Clarence Rau and Sharon. The couple are being married in June. Laurene Corriveau recently spent two weeks visiting with her son Doug in Calgary. Her son Peter from California returned home with his mother for a week to visit with family members. Thanks to all my family and husband for the lovely Mother's Day get-together and dinner in Grand Bend on Sunday. We also celebrated Heather's birthday which was on May 10. A bridal shower was held at the home of Mary -Lou ZURICH NEWS MacGillivray family serve dinner to congregation By Hazel Davis SAINTSBURY CORRESPONDENT SAINTSBURY — On Saturday evening St. Patrick's celebrated 7th Sunday of Easter Evening Prayer at 6:30 p.m. with the men and young men of the congregation leading in the service honouring mothers, and singing "Something for Thee" and "In my heart there rings a melody." Message was "Continuing in Faith." Following prayers and closing hymn, the MacGillivray family—Bob, Heather, Katie - Scarlett, Caleb and Corbin—prepared and served dinner to members of the congregation, family and friends celebrating Mother's Day. Everyone enjoyed birthday cakes and the singing in honour of Nancy Simpson Parent, Bob MacGillivray and Linda Foran. Offering is being sent to Huron Hunger Fund and Children's Hospital Health Foundation (a cause very close to our hearts as Caleb MacGillivray and Starr Davis both had heart surgery at the hospital). Guests were present from Guelph, London, Lucan, Centralia and Stratford. A marvellous evening for reminiscing. Thanks to the MacGillivrays for making it possible. Several of the families in the community were celebrating this weekend honouring mothers. St. Patrick's will host Perth Deanery Great Chapter meeting on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday the ACW from St. Patrick's will travel to Trinity Fordwich for the Perth Spring Deanery meeting, leaving Hazel's home at 4:30 p.m. Denomme May 1 for Kathy Blancher of Staffa who is the fiancee of Mary -Low's son, Gordon Denomme. The cou- ple are being married in June. Happy birthday wishes to Kevin Geoffrey on May 8. The ladies auxiliary held their meeting May 3 at the Blue Water Rest Home. It began with a musical pro- gram by Goshenaires from Zurich with readings by Hilda Lansbergen and Cecilia Farwell. Following lunch the meeting was underway with 13 members present and one visitor. Carmel welcomed everyone and turned the business over to Patti Groot. She handed out the new program schedules for this month and pointed out various things members could help with. The monthly birthday party is Wed., May 25 by the Trinity Anglican Church at 6:30 p.m. Groot could use help bringing residents to the Mennonite Church on Thurs., May 19 at 2 p.m. to hear the choir and bell ringers from the Fairview Home. May 10 was National Denim Day with Dorothy Dietrich to raise money for Breast Cancer. 40th anniversary We are invited to the Blue Water Rest Home's 40th anniversary Sim., June 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. It will be held in tents outside with food and music. The auxiliary is asked to help with serving cake that day. The auxil- iary has been in existence since the home began with Lance Reid. A display of pictures will be on view. Two quilts were displayed that we received from the Quilters' Guild. Tickets are now ready thanks to Agnes. Hilda Lansbergen is convener. Thanks to Helen McLean for paying to have four big- ger wheels put on the Tuck Shop cart and to Tanya Erb for her help in buying the articles for the cart. Cecilia Farwell reported on the cards she sent out to residents. Next meeting is in three months, Tues., Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Great turnout for Mother's DayTea HENSALL — Queensway mothers were pleased to welcome the many devoted family members that turned out for the Mother's Day Tea Saturday afternoon. Carol Lebeau played the piano throughout the afternoon for the enjoyment of all, while guests were served a variety of delicious cheese- cakes along with punch, coffee and tea. Winners of the flowering plant door prizes were Bea Munn, and Bob and Donna Chaffe. Hensall United Church women provided assistance and prizes at bingo Monday afternoon. Following the bingo games Beth Knox and Erla Coleman hosted the Friendship Circle meeting. Queensway volunteer auxiliary met Tuesday morning to discuss upcoming events and offer their assistance wherever needed. A pri- ority now that the weather is warmer will be helping residents to benefit from being outdoors. In the afternoon Pastor Phil Wagler of Zurich Mennonite Church led worship. Pastor Wagler and his son Benjamin played guitar and sang for the residents. Paula and Popcorn her therapy dog spent Wednesday morning visit- ing the dog lovers at Queensway. The little Maltese with his friendly manner has many residents looking forward to his weekly visits. In the afternoon, volunteer Marg Cole POLICE BRIEFS Vehicle sprayed EXETER - On May OPP were contacted about a vehi- cle damaged overnight at a residence on Simcoe Street in Exeter. Vandals sprayed paint on both sides of a white 2000 Pontiac Sunbird parked in a driveway. Police say designs and profanity were sprayed on the car. Service station hit again HURON PARK - The owner of Murray Service Center in Huron Park has had his business vandalized once again. Police say someone entered the premises April 30 and damaged two vehicles. A red Ford Aero van had a beer bottle tossed through the windshield. A gray 1989 Chevy pickup truck had the driver and passenger windows smashed by blocks. If you have any information that can help police, call Exeter OPP or Crimestoppers. organized the euchre games. Music therapy with Lisa, Coffee and Current Events and manicures filled the day on Thursday for resi- dents. Andy Rau and Friends had the retirement residence lounge filled to capacity Friday evening for their toe -tapping musical entertain- ment. Coming Events Thurs., May 12, 6 p.m. Senior Diners. Fri., May 20, 7 p.m. Friendship Friday with Gladys Van Egmond. Thurs., May 26, 6 p.m. Senior Diners; 7 p.m. May Birthday party with entertainment by Audibly Awesome: Bill Strong, Len Lobb, Richard Rose and Graham Bowker. 11 SURPLUS NOW OPEN Surplus & New • Planters • Tools • Toys • Furniture • Plywood • Panelling • Housewares & More NEW ITEMS DAILY 96 THAMES RD. W. EXETER 235-3917 Invitation to COMMUNITY LIVING - SOUTH HURON BOARD OF DIRECTORS' 37th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thurs. 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