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24 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 20, 1990 Nursing home needs help with its quilting bee by Wendy Clark February certainly has brought us some memorable mild weather. But were not complaining! Monday February 5 we had a bowling match with L. Blaikie achieving 116 pts. During the evening many residents were treated to a great time with some Nite Entertainment. The follow- ing afternoon there was a har- monious sing-song and after- wards we were busy making valentines. Wednesday brought with it many activities. First there was a Sweetheart Quiz featuring unscrambled words, famous couples and how many words out of Valentine. Then there was In- active Games for those residents that are unable to attend our dai- BONDED ly activities. Thirdly we had a silk flower arrangement demonstra- tion given by Connie. The next afternoon was a busy craft and woodworking session. Friday arrived and we held a "Hit the Darts' contest. Ray Seagar won with 150 points. Sweetheart week began Mon- day February 12 with a games day. Many participated in clothes pin drop, gather up the clothes pins, clown toss and word games. The next morning the grade 1's from R.H. Cornish paid us a delightful visit and sang to us. They also handed out some beautiful hand-made Valentines. Other activities going on throughout the day were baking, sing-song and church. Mid-week we headed off to Can- nington Nursing Home for an INSURED ~ABSENT-E2E LS 985-0069 HOME « COTTAGE * BUSINESS : CHECK SERVICE 3 Year-round Maintenance Inside & Outside Call anytime for free confidential estimate BE AT "EASE" WHILE YOU ARE "ABSENT" THE REGIONAL 'MUNICIPALITY i OF DURHAM PUBLIC NOTICE THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM IN THE MATTER OF: The Municipal Act, Sections 298 and 301 (R.S.0. 1980) TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham may pass by-laws authorizing construction of the following projects: ROAD NO. ROAD NAME ~~ MUNICIPALITY LOCATION Taunton/Steeles Connection from west Region Boundary to the West Duffin Creek Bridge and portions west of Reg. Rd. 1 {Brock Rd.) 4 Taunton Rd. Pickering Thickson Rd. ~~ Whitby Intersection improvements at Nichol Ave. Rossland Rd. Whitby Cochrane St. Rossland Rd. from Hwy. 12 {Brock St.) to Cochrane St. and Cochrane St. from Rossland Rd. to Bonacord Ave. from Concession 111 Rd. to Reg. Rd. 4 (Taunton Rd.) Westney Rd. Ajax Intersection improvements at Hwy. 2 (King St.) Harmony Rd. Oshawa Intersection improvements at Reg. Rd. 22 (Bayly St) Harwood Ave. Ajax 55 Townline Rd. Oshawa/ From Reg. Rd. 59 (Olive Ave.) Newcastle to Hwy. 2 (King St.) 57 Scugog Upgrading from Lot 18/19 easterly Plans showing details of the projects and the lands affected may be seen at the office of the Chief Design Engineer of the Durham Works Department, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario, Telephone 668-7721. Works Committee, being delegated by Regional Council as the hear- ing body, shall hear in person or by his or her counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his or her land will be prejudicially affected by the by-laws and who applies on or before March 7, 1990, to the undersigned to be heard at a meeting of the Works Commit tee on March 13, 1990. DATED at Whitby this 7th day of February, 1990. J. AKER W.A. TWELVETREES, P.ENG. Works Committee Chairman Commissioner of Works afternoon of socializing. Upon our arrival we were well entertained by some joyous singers. Thursday arrived and we had our annual Valentines Box Social. Everyone was divided into pairs to enjoy their box lunch. A roman- tic story on Romeo and Juliet was read .to everyone. Excitement was then flowing through the air as we had our Elimination Draw. Later in the evening a Love Bingo was featured. Sweetheart Week ended with our Valentines Party. Archie Walker provided us with some delightful singing while we all devoured our delicious Valen- tine cupcakes. The winner for Sweetheart of the Week was presented with their special award. Birthday wishes are being sent out to Mr. Larry Glasgow (22) and Mrs. Clara Ray (Mar. 4). The residents and staff extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Pearl Dobson (from Port Perry), Mr. Arthur Newman (from Seagrave) and to Ms. Phyllis Hamilton (from P.P. Villa), The nursing home residents and staff send their sincerest sym- pathy to the family and friends of Mr. Percy Jeffrey who passed away quietly on -Monday February 12. Congratulations to Joy Holtby who won our jellybean contest. Upcoming events include ° Residents Council - 2 p.m. (21), Garden Club - 7 p.m (21), Supper Club (22), Trip to Bingo Hall in Oshawa (27), Meet Your Pen Pal (28) and Quilting Bee (Mar. 5 & 6). WE NEED YOU TO LEND US A HAND!! We need interested helpers to assist us at a Quilting Bee on March 5 and 6 starting 9:30 a.m. For more information call Kim (985-3205). Don't forget to keep in mind that our Spring Bazaar is slated for May 5. Mark it on your calendar. Beach party, movie mania part of March break program Y.M.C.A. Durham Region has planned a variety of new ac- tivities and theme days for a great March Break Program this year. The fun begins on Monday March 12 when children ages 6-12 are invited to a "Beach Party" that includes swimming at Ux- pool, doing crafts and games too. On Tuesday March 13 it is "Movie Mania' where the children will dress up as Movie Stars, play movie games and watch movies all day. Wednesday March 14 is "Ex- ploring Science" which involves an exciting trip to the Ontario, Science Centre. Thursday March 15is '"'Bowlarama," children will play games, make crafts and spend the afternoon at Centennial Lanes. Friday March 16 wraps up the week with "Music of Today'" with dress-up Rock Stars, drama games and "make-able musical instruments." The activities run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours available at an extra cost. Children should bring lunch each day. For more information or to register please call Kim Hale at the YMCA at 985-2824. | | | Es : a i ; : TIS . Students take a ® i bite out of winter Eleven year old Jamie Irvine (pictured above) takes a | chomp out of a slice of pizza Friday. The Grade 6 classes at R. H. Cornish Public School and Immaculate Conception Catholic Separate School got together for a pizza party and beach volleyball game. The students dressed in their cool- est sports attire in an attempt to beat the winter blahs. Be- low, a student gets ready to bump the beach volleyball back over the net.