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The Huron Expositor, 1989-10-25, Page 2424A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, •OCTOBER 25, 1989 Maplewood residents ,pursuing indoor hobbies This month at Maplewood, the residents have been welcoming the,autumn season in a variety of ways. At the beginning of the month, Thanksgiving dinner, featuring turkey and duck and pumpkin pie, was a delicious way to celebrate the harvest. Thank you to Ed Andrews, who said grace for the Thanksgiving dinner. To complement the meal, the dining room was brightly decorated in fall colors. Other decorations for the fall included a colorful painting of Snoopy wearing a Pilgrim's Hat and harvesting pumpkins and corn. Thank you to .Rate Papple and Brian Love for pain- ting the scene. Also, Mrs. Hoelscher's Grade 6 class from Seaforth Public School added • a "harvest table" to the first floor lounge. Then, on October 11, the residents took a day trip through part of Huron county. The bus left Maplewood at 1:30 and wound its way through Varna and Bannockburn country, through Hotmesville and Ben - miller and through the most enchanting area - the Maitland Block near Auburn. The bus did make a stop at the Walton Inn where fresh tarts and muffins were waiting. After browsing through the craft shop there it was time to go home for sup- per. Thank you to Anne Downey and Marj Maloney and her sister Marg for helping. This colder weather has mvited residents to pursue indoor hobbies. The star quilt has been completed, thanks to Minna Scott and Matti McGregor and the hours they spent quilting. Also thanks to volunteers, Anne Downey and Eva McCartney for their help. Euchre has again become one of the best ways to spend a couple of hours in the afternoon or evening. And, the large print books and listening books brought to Maplewood by Trudy Broome from the Huron County Public Library have become a popular pastime. Knitting needles and crochet hooks are busy again. This month, the residents resumed playing Lions TV Bingo every Wednesday evening. Thank you to Anne Downey and Marj Maloney who help with bingo. On Fridays, Maplewood's bingo has a large number of followers. The winners of regular bingo were Ethel Coleman, Ed An- drews, Walter Somerville, Edna Lloyd, Ed Johns, Pete Tremeer, Grace Titford, May Habkirk and Elsie Shaddick. The jackpot winners were Elsie Shaddick, Walter Somerville and Pete Tremeer. The ministers who conducted the worship services on Wednesday this month were Pastor Sadler from Bethel Bible Church, Rev. Snihur from Londesboro United Church and Rev. Gilson from St. Thomas' Anglican Church. Mr. and Mrs. Lobb from Clinton assisted Pastor Sadler. The church services are most appreciated as some residents are unable to attend their own church on Sundays. Thursdays are musical entertainment days. Thank you to Carol Carter and draw will be December 3 at the Christmas Marion Rose for providing the piano ac- tea and open house. companimept for a sing -along of the residents favorite songs and hymns. Movie night on the 16th of October was popular, The movie this time was Men- nonites in Ontario. It was an interesting and colorful documentary about the men- nonite community. Chilly temperatures outside this month have prompted the necessity for indoor ex- ercises. Three times a week, residents can Upcoming event - Friday, October 27 - a participate in a fitness hour and social get Hallowe'en visit from the Nursery School, together. Tuesday, October 31, Hallowe'en - welcom- On October 18, a resident meeting was ing the children • and Tuesday, November held. One of the items discussed was to 21, Geri Fashions display and fashion �An tickets on the nnilt The date for the show. Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Benn- inger. They were Assisted with their move by their daughter Rose Ann Simmsen and son Don. . Welcome to Mary Nigh who has been at Maplewood for a vacation stay. Birthdays this month were celebrated by Ed Andrews and Eva Mills. Manor makes Happy Hallowe'en from the Manor! On Sunday several residents pooled their creative thoughts together as they made Scarecrows. It took quite of bit of chatting but they finally made the "perfect" scarecrows - Harry and Peter! Rise n' Shine Monday as residents limbered up with morning exercises. A lit• tle later in the morning a few residents en- joyed their first viewing of the custom made "Cat House". Grade five/six students came Tuesday morning for an hour of visiting. Marg Il- oase, Edith Salo, Alvin Dodds and Wilma Brill were in the Dining room with the girls decorating for Hallowe'en and Bert Deichert, Mabel Handy, Irene Omand and Mort Mann helped the boys in the sun room. Both rooms look great! A Bingo was held in the afternoon with Big Winners be- ing Frank Smale (with three), Marg Smale, Jenny Hildebrand, Elmer Baksey, Ila Gardner, Annie Harrison, Dennis Arney, Mamie Ross, Wilma Brill and Mort scarecrow pals WANTED IMMEDIATED( CHRISTMAS TREE 30' TALL OR SO FOR THE TOWN HALL We will come and get it, call the Town Office 527- 0160 or the P.U.C. 527-0530 Mann. Dennis was the lucky winner of the dollar bill game. Thanks to Eva McCart- ney and Mary Nolan for all their help. Rev. Gibson from St. Thomas Anglican Church was in Wednesday afternoon to lead the weekly church service. Tickets are for sale for the December 4 raffle. Prizes include 1st: Food Basket, 2nd: Baby Quilt, 3rd: Cashmere Scarf. Help Support Us 1. Get Well Wishes are extended to Kathryn Walthan and 011ie McGeoch. Also, Welcome Back to the Manor An- drew Kirkconnell. Glad you're back! Residents are saddened by the passing away of friend and resident Joseph Flanagan. Coming Events: Thursday, October 26 Preschool Ghosts and Goblins Visit; Fri- day, October 27, Birthday Party with Marie Flynn and the Huron Strings; and Tuesday, October 31, Hallowe'en Party with Gladys Van Egnond and Elgin Nott. Come - if you dare! KNECl(TEL A LITTLE TOO MUCH LIKE WINTER - was the weather last week in Seaforth. A few local residents cleared out some brush at the north end of town, and used the opportunity to keep warm in the bargain. Elliott photo. ile km✓.,,Ildt.WV .:zax•.:�.:,7xw, — mmvaaYov, - ,, .a,nw.WA pl LYONS 100DMARKEI SEAFORTH STOCK YOUR FREEZER Canada Grade A-1 Beef STEER SIDE STEER HIND STEER FRONT 1.39 LB. 1.69 STEER CHUCK LB.1P49 ..1.99 STEER HIP LB. STEER LOIN LB. Le Cut and Wrapped - Includes Bone & Trim See Wayne or Lyle - 527-1631 100% GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY REFUN_� ED °"STOREMR EMA IOE FRESH PIZZAS SQUARE -6.99 PARTY TRAYS 'OW We make meat or cheese party trays to yoiir specifications big 3�,HA °yy4M.... 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