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Port Perry Star, 4 Jan 1973, p. 23

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2d IA a v he FRE WY ire AN . hw RE ORE 7 or AL, a Pat eb + AA SR WN bs FA 22 POK1 PERRY STAR Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1972 ~ NURSING HOME NEWS Mr David Beecrott of Seagrave was the only addi tion to the residents to enter the Home during the week He was transfered from the Port Perry Memorial Hospi- tal. There were no discharge in the period On Tuesday evening last Rev. Mark Reeves brought dlong the children of the Port Perry Church Sunday School who are taking part in a pageant to be held in the church on the Wednesday before Christmas, They pre- sented one" of their re- hearsals for the residents of the Home. The pageant was called "Come along with me to Bethlehem. the choir was directed by Mr. Norman Watson. The speaking choir was directed by Mrs. B. Morrow. The boy soloist was Roger Watson who sang, "The Little Road to Beth- lehem." The service opened with the singing of favourite carols with Mr. Watson at the piano, Mr. Reeves told the story of "The Naughty Donkey" which was) fitting for Christmas. At the end of the service the boys and girls distributed home-made can- dy and cookies among the residents of the Home and tea and cold drinks were ON ARGET EVERY TIME Port Perry Star enjoyed by all present. Tt was certainly a very lovely evening and the children were suitably thanked by Mr. Grant Christie on behalf of the residents. On Wednesday evening, Mr. Herb Toombs visited the Home and showed two movies. One was a wild life picture and the other was entitled "The Sacrifice and Reserrection". The later film is the story of the Coventory Cathedral which was bombed during the war and rebuilt over a period of seven years following the war. It was truly an amazing: picture and was greatly appreciated by everybody present. On Thursday afternoon, the ladies of Honeydale Women's Institute put on a very fine programme for us. Mrs. C. DeYong was in charge and introduced Mrs. Thomas Bell, the Institute's President. Mrs. Nelson Wil- liams led the singing of Christmas Carols with Mrs. Lloyd Hunter at the piano. Mrs. Hunter played lovely music during lunch. A Fash- ion Show featuring hats made from household gad- gets provided a source of much merriment. Mrs. Al- bert Allen was an able commentator. The residents of the Home are very thankful to the ladies of the Institute for providing us with such splendid enter- tainment and hope that they will be able to come back soon to see us again. On Thursday, we had our usual Bingo. The ladies did not fare too well as they were able to pick up only one of the " (Mrs. prizes. Prize winners were John Preston (2) John Kelly, Edgar Butt (2) Russ Brown, Henry Snowden and Mrs. Mae Clark. Incidentally we are grateful to the Man- chester Church U.C.W. Annie Toombs) for donating a supply of bath- room decors to be used as prizes for future Bingo games. The following residents went- out with friends or relatives for supper during the week. Mr. Shaw Ham- ilton with his brother Dave, Mrs. Marlow with her daughter Mrs. Frank Symons; Mrs. Edna Pearcey with her daughter Mrs. May Peters and Mr. Edgar Butt and John Doupe with their wives. We received a Christmas Tree from Mrs. Perry and have it on display in the lounge. Thanks to the staff, the Nursing Home is beauti- fully decorated for the Fest- ive season. The residents are now looking forward to several events coming up Christmas Week. On Dec- ember 19th, the Kinsmen"s Club of Port Perry are taking us for sightseeing tour of the Village. This will be followed with supper on the 21st Dec. We are having a combined Church Service in the Home and on December 22nd the Staff of the Home are putting on a gala party for the residents. This is the last column of the Nursing Home News until after the New Year so we are taking this oppor- tunity of wishing one and all A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Ladies Bible Class met on Wednesday evening, December 13th in the church hall for their Christmas meeting. Prior to the meet- ing, we all enjoyed a most delicious buffet supper. Twenty-one ladies were pre- sent. After the supper dishes were cleared away, we proceeded with our meeting, with our president, Mrs. Routley charing the meet- ing. We opened our meeting by dealing with a few items of business. It was decided that the class send Christ- mas greetings to many of our former members and friends; as we have been doing for a number of years. it was also agreed that the class send shut-in boxes. Following the business Mrs. Routley conducted a very lovely worship service, with a number of the members taking part, which also included many of our Christ- mas carols. Mrs. E. Heron and Mrs. Harrison were in charge of the programme. Mrs. Heron showed some slides of the Holy Land, and the film strip "The Story of the Christmas Bells." The meeting closed with prayer by mrs. Batten. Our January meeting will be held at the home of M rs. Heron. The Carol Service at Burns Church was well attended last Sunday night. It was answer your CHRISTVIAS SEAL LETTER TODAY! Rk 1 RINNE: Ashburn News nice lo see our young people taking part. A colored film "Glory in the Highest" was gifts were shown. White received to be sent Evangel Hall, Toronto. Ladies, don't forget exer- cise classes every Tuesday at the Community Centre, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Euchres begin again on Eriday, Janpary 5th, 1973. A Merry" Christmas and Happy and Prosperour New Year is extended to all our reades. lo Need Printing Fast? 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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS -- Oshawa, Ontario Telephone 728-3891 GRIEVE'S GULF SERVICE General Repairs PORT PERRY, ONTARIO 985-3182 Murray Burnfield PHONE 985-7980 Pressure Systems New Work PLUMBING & HEATING 19 Water St. - Port Perry 'Forced Air Furnaces Repairs DUFF Electronics ADMIRAL TELEVISION SALES & SERVICE 985-7993 PORT PERRY LEONARD B. NIXON (Ess AUTHORIZED HOME COMFORT SERVICE DEALER HEATING & BURNER CONTRACTOR HOME COMFORT 985-7120 WM. A. COLLINS LICENCED AUCTIONEER FARM SALES, HOUSEHOLD, REAL ESTATE, etc. Call Collect Port Perry 985-3071 BOB'S CARPENTRY ALL PHASES OF CARPENTRY Courtesy, Imagination and Estimates -- FREE -- BOB BERO -- Seagrave, Ont. -- 985-7027 EMMERSON INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED General Insurance -- Port Perry - 985-7306 Chain and Sprockets °* MYLES KING ° Auctioneer and Valuator FARM SALES - FURNITURE and ANTIQUES OSHAWA -- 725-5751 or 723-0501 need shoes? 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