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16 THE OSHAWA 'TIMES, Tuesday, November 14,1961 Glenholme School For Retarded A Monument To Parents' Love In 1953 a door was opened for "retarded children." Five _in- terested parents. founded: and started what is now Glenholme School for Retarded Children. Out of this endeavor Oshawa and District Association for Re- tarded Children was formed, with Mr. George Wilson, presi- "dent. The functions of the organiza- tion are numerous. We have a. school to organize and main- tain, teachers to hire, transpor- tation "to and from school for the children; young adults over 18 vears of age to educate. Activities such as bowling, skat- ing, summer playground, Sat- urday Evening Club for the children must be convened by Association members. We are striving toward open- ing. a she!tered workshop for our young adults. Our means of raising money has been through catering. Under the convener- ship of Mrs, Robert Shorten, our Association has catered to 28 banquets, equalling a total of 1,939 persens served, from January: 1961 to. September 6, 1961, A. euclire and bridge; con- vened by Mrs. Frank Welch, was: a huge success. We have a monthly bulletin! of current events. in our school} and association. This is sent. to parents and members. The school grounds and spaci- ous lawns are cared' for by our property committee. Our organization is a chal- lenging one with one purpose: helping those who cannot help themselves -- "retarded chil- dren."' 1961. Executive. Committee: President, Mrs. William Wil- son; vice - president, Mr. C. A. Ridley: recording secretary, Mrs. Walter Campbell; treasur- er, Mrs. Wilfred Harris; corre- sponding secretary, Mrs. Ar- thur Holdswerth; Educational Committee, Mrs. Walter Camp- bell, chairman; Dr. C. M. Elliott; Mrs ' Herbert Schuer- at Quebec City. mann, Mr. Acthur Holdsworth, Mr. C. A. Ridley; Educational Committee, Young Adult Class, Mrs. Delbert Yeo, chairman; Mrs.:. Frank Boorman, Mrs. A. G. McFarlane, Mrs: Edward Rose; public relations, Mr. Geo. Wilson, Mr. Arthur Holds- worth; publicity chairman, Mrs. James Hedge; Bulletin editor; Mr. S. DeJong; Ways and Means Committee, Mrs. Robt. Shorten, Mrs. F. Welch, Mrs. E. Brown; school purchas- ing convener, Mrs. Delbert Yeo; membership, Mrs. A. Bunker; institutions, Mrs. T. Tipton; recreation, Mrs. George Wi'son; Mr. C. A. Ridley; convener, Mrs. P. Rudka; property commitiee, Mr. J. W. Bright, chairman; Mr. A. G. Ridley, Mr. Wm. Carson. A special our September meeting: Chair- man, Mr. Arthur Holdsworth; vice-chairman, Mr. George Wil- son; treasurer, Mr. S. DeJong; secretary, Mr7 C. A. Ridley; executive member, J. .W. Bright. Arvilla McGregor Evening Auxiliary Of Knox Church Twenty years ago a group of mothers: and: business. girls, who found it inconvenient. to. attend afterncen meetings, asked the Session for permission. to form an evening auxiliary. of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Harold Reid, the wife of the minister at that time; was the originator of this auxil- iarv and called the first meeting at her home on February 13, 1940. Eighteen attended. Mrs. Reid passed away in June, 1942, The auxiliary was named for | Mrs. H. J. Bathe Heads Auxiliary | At St. Matthew's St. Matthew's Women's Aux- iliary was formed in 1956 and is! active in Missionary and paro- | chial work During the past} year nine quilts and two crib quilts were made. Funds were raised. by teas, bake sales, sale} of calendars, making quilts, | rummage sates and Christmas| bazaar. Money was sent to mis- sions in Japan and Vancouver. | Three Sunday dresses, | blouses, skirts, and money were Sent to Moose Fort, Indian School. Bale of clothing and money sent to WA House, Toronto. For St. Matthew's Church: Lilies were provided for Easter, new' disheS for the kitchen, help given to Junior Auxiliary, Little Helpers, Sector project, and .books for confirmation / candidates. :. Food provided for a needy family and cards sent to the sick $100: went: to church wardens for church expenses. A book on Africa was studied, Mrs. H. J. Bathe, president; Mrs. G. Twining, vice-presi- dent; Mrs. F. Moore, secre- tary; Mrs. W. Beach, treasur- er; Mrs. M. Wood, Little Help- ers' secretary; Mrs. F. Glover, social service. | Sister-in-law of one of the orig- Mrs. John McGregor, who at that time was one of the highly estcemed members of the Senior WMS, The auxiliary has contin- ued to meet once every month and has a membership of 15. Miss Isobel McConnell, RN, The Young Women's Christian Association, founded in Eng- land in 1855 by Miss Emma Robarts and Mrs. Arthur Kin- naird, joined together a Bible study group and a group work- ing: on providing hostels for nurses returning from the' Cri- mean War and for young women coming from. the rural parts of England to work in the factories started as a result of the In- dustrial revolution. The first YWCA in Canada was located in St. John, N.B., and the Oshawa Association began in 1945, when Col. and Mrs. R. S. McLaughlin gave Adelaide House to the nominations, | Mrs. H. Hartwig; home care, | telephone | YWCA of Canada. In over 100 years of existence the aim of the YWCA has been to anticipate the needs of the communities it serves and meet the demands of its members and others in the city -- in group work and individual services-- Sheltered Work-) always with the same goal, to shop committee was: set up at) satisfy the human needs of the individual, emphasizing the health of body, mind and spirit, symbolized by the "Y" triangle. The YWCA welcomes to its activities people of all races, classes and. creeds. In group work, carried out by the program staff assisted by a program committee of volun- teers, there are three main phases--wholesome recreation, adult education groups, and leadership training. Some of the recreational activities of- fered are:- Ball-room dancing, bridge, keep fit and swimming classes; badminton, dance and other social cluhs. In adult ed- ucation discussion groups have included: Citizenship training, current events, preparation for marriage; improving' and learn- ing new skills--various crafts, art, public speaking, French con- versation, ete: Leadership training runs through the whole series of activities: Day camp- ers become counsellors, later they move into a Y-teen club and, if qualified, may serve on the executive; from this group they move into young adult clubs where they may in turn serve on an executive committee. These and young women from other community groups serve on standing committees, the younger ones especially on pro- inal presidents, Mrs. Robert! McConnell, keeps the group in- | formed of the Presbyterian Mis- | sion work in Jobat, India and Mrs. Mildred Gehman, RN | B.Sc., a former member and}! also a former Public Health| Nurse in Oshawa, writes from Vallore, India. Mrs. Lillian Dick- son agiso sends news from For- mosu, Free. China. Work is also studied on our own Canadian Mission Stations. Gift boxes are packed at Christ- mas time for the Indian: schools in. the West. and donations. are sent to the overseas Missionar- ies. Members are usually sent as delegates to the yearly. con- ferenees -held' in the spring in various-eities of Ontario; The present officers are: Alex MacDonald; second vice- president, Mrs... George Hamil- ton; setretary, Mrs. James W. Heath; treasurer, Mrs. Bert Montgomery; supply secretary, Mrs. Arthur Canrfipbell; Wel- come, welfare and Home Help- ers: Mrs. B. McGregor, Miss Grace Kennedy and Mrs. Wil- 'liam McDonald; Glad Tidings, Mrs. William Callison. President, Miss..Madeline Sin-: clair; first: vice-president, Mrs. | Here Now NEW Large Cartons Cottage CHEESE no. 2L* Coming Soon CHIP-DIP In 8-oxz. Cartons 25° r¢ 'OSHAWA DAIRY LTD. affairs, Christian emphasis and membership committees. After a background of committee work some are elected to the Board of Directors, the policy-making body--about one-third of the board members are young wo- men of this kind, the balance are community people from var- ious religious denominations, walks of life and sections of the city. gram, world service and public} The whole YWCA struct- Mrs. YWCA's Home, Adelaide House A Gift of McLaughlin Family ure of volunteer - professional partnership. emphasizes the con- tribution. of all members of the Association in the making of and carrying out. of policy. A good example of leadership de- velopment is the case of a. young woman who began as a Y-teen soon after the' "Y" opened in Oshawa. Later on, she joined the over-Twenty club, was on its. executive and still later be- came its volunteer -advisor. She represented the Oshawa Associa- tien at Revional Conferences. National assembly. for young adults, and was elected: to the} Board of Directors. This sum-} mer she was one of 20 young) Canadian delegates chosen by the National Board and staff to|_ represent Canada at the World Membership Cenference held in Jamaica. Another example of dent, Miss Vera Moyse; 1st vice- president, Mrs: Michael Jacula; . 2nd vice-president, Mrs. A. H. Dancey; 3rd vice-president, Mrs. H. 'S. Myers; recording secre- tary, Miss Grace Wilson; cor- responding secretary, Mrs. Ar- thur Bathe; treasurer, Mrs. A. G. Armstrong; journal repre- sentative, Mrs. Stanley Lovell. RECALL HISTORY ._ HASTINGS, England (CP)--A committee has. been set up, five years in advance, to plan the celebrations of the 900th anni- versary of William the Con- queror's landing here in 1066. A full-dress invasion and battle will probably' be: enacted: For... DYEING and leadership development of a dif-|, 3 ferent kind is the case of a girl who was a day camper and lat- er junior counsellor and then senior counsellor, who became) * an active leader in the Y-Teen group. For several years follow- ing this experience in the "Y" she was. a counsellor at Bolton Fresh Air Camp and this sum- mer was program director at this camp. Individual service covers. sev- eral departments. Residence, counselling, food service, rooms: registry: and: travellers' aid, The: residence. serves young: women -17 to 35. years of age, most of them in the 17 to 25 age group. It provides home-like acecommo- dation in.a Christian setting and. helps the girls gain a. sense of security and independence. <A Residence Supervisor' is in charge and is assisted by elec- ted representatives from among the residents. Counselling is available for those who need it and there seems to be an in- creasing need for this service for girls from broken homes and other with personal prob- lems--this service is used by. temporary residents, also, who come for a few days or weeks-- marital problems, unemploy- ment, emotional disturbances, etc. The Food service depart- ment provides attractive; whole- some meals for the residents and for the public and offers an excellent catering service for groups -- luncheons, teas, din- ners and receptions. The food service and residence are self- supporting; the program and administration are partially self- supporting; with the additional funds needed provided by a grant from the Greater Oshawa Community Chest. 1961 officers of the Board of Directors are: Honorary presi- dents, Mrs. T. K. 'Creighton, H. B. 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