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1 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, February 28,1990 7 1111: Community Care Sponsoring Health Fair in June indicated it will attend and will have displays on their lifeline service and the diabetic diabetic clinic. The Canadian Hearing Society will be present with a van where they will do "hearing screening". The Cancer Society, VON, Red Cross Homemakers Homemakers and the Newcastle Public Public Library are some of the others that have indicated they will be attending. Newcastle Community Services department will also have a display to discuss discuss what is available for seniors in the community. The idea of holding something something such as this to generate generate information for seniors is something Mrs. Barrie thinks should be done here. "I feel it's needed in the area. 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') Sally Barrie, administrative administrative assistant at Community Care is co-ordinating the project and considers it to be "an opportunity for seniors and the general public to come and gather information information about health care and community services available available for seniors." Forty non-profit and profit profit agencies have been invited invited to participate. Memorial Hospital has , (Intended for last week" ' . Wednesday. Feb. 14 th was a busy day at Welcome church. Group 2 of the UCW held their monthly meeting. Later in the afternoon,' a singing class was held there, a group of nine men arrived, asking to stay in the church overnight, and in the evening evening there was a party sponsored sponsored by the UCW. That was one day when the board could not be accused of not making full use of the building. building. The men were from Pakistan Pakistan and were walking from Toronto to Montreal, and were tourists. They had letters from other churches where they had stayed, and did have a van to carry their sleeping bags and other needs. In the morning, before before they left, they asked Rev. Sedgwick to inspect the church and see that all was in order. Their English was limited, so it seemed difficult difficult to understand why tourists tourists would choose to walk in a Canadian winter. After every few remarks they would use a word, which translated was / "God Will-' ing". It reminded us of aj similar expression used by) many people jiii the days; when life was less secure, "If, I am spared",/ or "If God' Wills".. . / // The UCW/was conducted by leader Christine Wilson; and group /for the month," Secretary Dora Nichols re-i ed the/la iors that don't know what is available for' them in the community," she said. The Community Care office office receives numerous calls from people asking what services services are available for them in the community. "Hopefully we can acquaint acquaint them with what's out there." This is the second time the organization has held a health fair. The first was three years ago and was geared to all areas of health. Mrs. Barrie said other communities have had similar similar types of fairs. The Whitby Senior Centre, Centre, for example, has held some on nutrition. In addition to the various . displays at the fair, the pub- Jic health unit will be giving" •'a"presentation on self ès? -teGm.,ahd;hyphannacist will be/stielkirig about medication. medication. - The keynote speaker of the day is Dr. Dawn Witherspoon Witherspoon who has done extensive extensive research on Alzheimer disease! "We're hoping for a wonderful wonderful turn-out, Mrs. Barrie said. The Bowmanville Lions Club has donated the use of the Lions Centre for the day's event. The Health Fair will take place on'June 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A shuttle bus service will be available for seniors on the day of the event. If you want more information, information, contact the Community Community Core office at 623-2261. viewed the/last meeting and; reported oh the catering for] the Kelloggi-Taylor wedding, j and Christine thanked alii those who had helped in any ); way. Thank you letters were 1 ' read from the Kellogg family 1 and the bride and groom for) the kin,d and capable efforts of all in the community who did so much to make this event such a happy one.! Thank you letters were also read from Dorothy Mason on behalf of their mother and a grateful letter from Fred Victor mission, among others. others. Plans finalized for the choir appreciation dinner on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Members Members with their spouses and some former members will be welcomed, numbering about 40. Members were reminded reminded of the World Day of Prayer at Canton on March 2, and of the roll call of "make, bake, and take it" for the March meeting. There Will be a quilt quilted in March on request and there will be a Royal Doulton par? ty irk April. Phyllis Clarke openid'ptlîê. devotion . With] • tne words, "This is the day the Lord hath made, rejoice and be glad in it," and scrip-j ture was read by Kay Thorn-: dyke. Jean Payne read an article on love, showing 1 ; God's love was the greatest... greatest... Dora Nichols' reading told of the need for loving one's self in order to give confidence in loving others. Helen Dinner led in a prayer of thanksgiving, and Christine Christine dedicated the offering received by Helen. Phyllis Clarke, group leader, closed with a hymn and prayer. Rev. Sedgwick was the speaker for the afternoon and reviewed the changes in the church especially tne local local one. It has been the custom custom to receive communion for the first time, after confirming confirming what parents vowed at baptism, but others feel the.invitation "All who love the Lord" should be taken literally. Children at Welcome Welcome received communion with adults for the first time at the last communion service. service. He was thanked for his thoughtful review by Christine. Christine. A huge bouquet of pussy willows made a remarkable remarkable show for the middle middle of February There was a happy gathering gathering that evening when nine tables of cards were played with some scrabble as well. Prize winners were first, Murray Payne and Mildred Mildred Thompson, with Harold Symons and Kay Thorndyke winning the consolations. There were several other prizes to add to the fun for the evening. The collection was for : the benefit of the cutlery fund. On Tuesday, Fob. 13th, the first session of Bible study /for the charge was held at Welcome with Mary Kellogg conducting the study of the book "Open your Bible", by Rev. W. Brian Gee. Best wishes go to Janet Ford (Mrs. Leslie) for a speedy recovery. Janet is in Pickering-Ajax hospital recovering recovering from surgeiy last Thursday for gall stones and other troubles. We hope she will be home soon and able to carry on her usual helpful work. She has served as homemaker for some time and helped at Golden Plow Lodge. We are happy to know Sandy Groeneveld arrived, last week to visit with John and Marsha Groeneveld and daughter Elizabeth. Sandy and Husband, John Jr. live in Banff, and she and baby Eric made a short visit from Tuesday night till Thursday of last week. Icy driveways and roads prevented some regulars from attending service at Welcome United on Sunday morning, Feb. 18th but parents parents presenting children for baptism were able to be there. Baptized were, five month old twins, Erica Elizabeth Elizabeth and Erin Ann Dewey daughters of Eric and Darlene Darlene Dewey. Ashley Elizabeth Elizabeth Warner, daughter of Paul and Maryann Warner... Warner... and Holly Margaret At ,their regular meeting Feb. 20th at Waverley Scott Bannon, Jeremy Dutrizac, Chad Mills; back row, Woodward, daughter of Public . School, members of 9th Beaver Colony held Leader Nancy Staples, Joel Short, Paul Evans, Bren- Douglas and Jaqueline their Pinning of the Tails ceremony, during which the don Paul, -, Michael Robichaud, Robbie Wier, Leader Woodward. They were wel- tails hanging from their hats change colors. Taking j ac kie Paul; absent, Boyd Mills and Leader Janet corned on behalf of the con- par t in the ritual are, front row 1-r, James McLaugh- Bannon Epson. Lv &dgïïck lin - Rick y B °yt. Steven Hatfield - Christopher Staples, welcomed grandparents and j ] other relatives who were f- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ~ ~~ I present from Oshawa, Port Hope and locally. All three families were well supported. supported. The children's stoiy emphasized emphasized the importance of Keeping a promise "and the sermon enlarged on the same theme. Dramatic expressions expressions were used by Jesus Jesus to make his statements be remembered. He wished it understood that the basis of a good life is commitment to God's laws. A promise is made to be kept. The power of commitment is shown in the life of the Quakers who were so dedicated to telling the truth all of the time, they were allowed to use a simple yes or no in court. The choir was reduced in number but the lovely anthem anthem "No man is an idol" from the long time ago writing writing of John Donne, was a "pleasure to -héaîf, "accompanied "accompanied and led 'by 5, Stephen Sword. The offering was received received by Allin Osborne and Roly Hill, and Donna Brima- combe greeted the congregation congregation at the door. SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $2.00 WITH THIS COUPON i PORTRAIT SPECIAL! 1- 8x10 2- 5x7 8-2x3 3 DAYS ONLY! 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