The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 21,1994 15 A guide to fine dining and entertainment. Mall Shoppers Entertained by Horseless Carriagemen The Horseless Carriagemen barbershoppers were singing about Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Bowmanville Mall. They delighted the audience which gathered around them and gave the singers a hearty applause afterwards .Lead melody singer, Jack Allin, above, was caught in action during one of the numbers. The group's musical taskmaster, Len Clement, of Courtice, told The Statesman, the Horseless Horseless Carriagemen are looking for new members. For information call Jim Barnes at 725-9259. Successful Opening for Older Adult Centre The September Opening of the Tuesday program at the Clarington Older Adult Centre was a great success. success. We arc pleased that there arc now around 250 members. An indication that the program is filling the need is that one of our members calls the Tuesday Program "a blessing". Instead of sitting home alone, there is now a place to go, to make friends, to go out to dinner and to share other activities. Now, that is a success story! That anecdote alone makes it worthwhile for the small group of dedicated volunteers who have been working hard to offer varied programs programs that are interesting, helpful and worthwhile for those attending them. Several tables of cards have New Year's Eve Celebration Everything is on track for the biggest event of the year: The Celebrate Celebrate Durham '94 closing ceremonies on New Year's Eve at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village, 300 Taunton Road, West in Whitby. Between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. there will be wagon rides, children's outdoor outdoor games, Siberian Huskies and a bonfire. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. there will be continuous live indoor and outdoor entertainment on four stages. Singers, musicians, dancers from all over Durham Durham Region will provide the entertainment. entertainment. Beginning at 7:45 to 8:15 the official official closing ceremonies will take place. There will be a video, the Celebrate Celebrate Durham song and more. At 10 p.m. the fireworks begin and afterwards there will be dancing in the Tea Room with music provided 1 by "The Edge." At midnight, there will be more fireworks to ring in the new year. While folks arc taking in the celebration celebration they can enjoy the Cullen Gardens Gardens Festival of Lights. Everyone will receive a $1 off the admission price with a Celebrate Durham Durham '94 T-shirt or button. For more information call Celebrate Celebrate Durham Project Co-ordinator Stephen Latcgan at (905) 723-0023. RITAGE RESTAURANT & PUB Wednesday Night is Jam Night Thursday Night is Karaoke Friday Night is Karaoke Saturday Night is Dance Night 9:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Our kitchen is open until 12 midnight with Nightly Specials on Thurs., Fri., and Sat. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Specials daily Ask about our Business Meeting Room available 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. HERITAGE HOUSE RESTAURANT & PUB Bowmanville Mall ©JP Co,Ltd., Christmas Day Buffet Two Scalings 3 and 5 p.m. Make plans to have dinner with us. All the traditional favorites in our All you can cat Buffet $ 14.95 per person *8.95 children under 10 Flying Dutchman NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY $75 per couple includes Champagne, Party Favours and All You Can Eat Buffet Call for reservations today 623-3373 401 and Liberty St„ Bowmanville been of ongoing interest to some members and a selection of board games is available for those who do not play Euchre or Bridge. An Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Support Group has also been started. We arc particularly grateful to the Bowmanville Lions Club for the use of the Lions Centre and we offer our heartfelt thanks to them, to the local merchants and to others who have been offering their talents and their experiences to lead the programs and make them interesting. We have certainly certainly been most fortunate to date and would be pleased to hear from 'any one who would' be willing to share his or her interests with the older adults - we need all the help we can get to arrange varied programs. Negotiations arc ongoing regarding regarding the renovations at the former downtown fireball in Bowmanville to provide an interim Centre for Older Adults. We hope that the facility will be available to us in the fall. The Municipality has been most co-operative and the committee is very excited about the future. There will be many challenges facing us and much hard work will be required. However, we are positive that those of us who lived through the Great Depression, the Second World War and then the successive ups and downs of the following years will be able to again arise to the needs of the occasion. Just Window Shopping? WüÊjnÈi Place NEED TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YoUR NEW COMMUNITY? Call Sandra Yates 623-5873 Bowmanville Area Maria Boone 987-5030 Newcastle - Orono Area Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community Information. © scheduled between 8:30 - 9:30 to allow allow everyone to enjoy the beach activities. activities. Admission to all indoor entertainment entertainment is by badge only. Badges arc on sate at S4 before December 25th, S5 after. Badges will be on sale at FIRST NIGHT, at all locations and there is no charge for children under 12. There is no charge for any of the outdoor activities. Food and hot drinks will be available available all evening. Last year visitors from across Northumberland and further enjoyed the first FIRST NIGHT. Early indications indications arc that this year's will be bigger and better, with families and friends getting together to celebrate New Year's Eve. For more information, call (905) 372-5831 or (905) 349-2946. For Polar Polar Bear Swim call (905) 372-7123 or 372-7239. f \ A I HWH, mmr Of peace, joy, and fun (with a cherry on top) is what you deserve. Hope the holidays are all you're hoping for. Basting/) Robbins. 170 Liberty St. S. Bowmanville Santa Claus had his work cut out for him on Saturday as he started out the day in Newcastle Village at the Newcastle Community Hall during the Optimist Club's "Breakfast with Santa" event. He took time from his busy schedule to have his picture taken with the courageous courageous and ever-popular fire dog, Sparky. Joining them was Santa's helper, Wendy Trineer-Rickard. Telephone 697-3131 Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 and26 NEW YEAR'S EVE 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed January 1st Cobourg joins over 100 communities communities across North America, from Boston Boston to Victoria, in celebrating FIRST NIGHT, a non-alcoholic family, community celebration of the New Year. FIRST NIGHT takes place December December 31st, 6:30 p.m. to midnight in downtown Cobourg. King Street is closed to traffic and in addition to activities activities on the street, entertainment is planned in several locations around downtown. Fun for children includes face painting by Big Sisters, story telling by Linda Manning, dancing with Gail Chapman dancers and pony rides. Family Skating On Sunday January 28 and 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority will be hosting a Family Skating Party Party at Hcber Down Conservation Area. Come one come all and skate to music in a beautiful outdoor setting. setting. Please note this event maybe cancelled cancelled due to weather conditions. On the day of the event please contact the Hcber Down Conservation Area Entertainment for all includes sing-alongs around the piano in the Market Building, a variety of entertainment entertainment including Scottish country dancing, guitarist, a jazz quartet, a piano and vocal duo. plus a Toronto band called "Spin The Susan", all in Victoria Hall. New this year is a fortune teller, Hari Curry, who will offer outrageous outrageous fortunes, for a Iconic, for the United Way. Additional entertainment entertainment is being added daily. The Kinsmen present their Polar Bear Swim in Lake Ontario at 9 p.m. and there will be no entertainment Party in January at (905) 655-4843 for up-to-date information. information. For more information please contact contact the Authority office at (905) 579- 0411. Directions: Hcber Down Conservation Conservation Area is located in Whitby. To get there, from Hwy. 401, take H w y 12 north to Taunton Road, turn left and travel to Country Lane Road, turn right and travel north, follow signs to the day-use parking lot. Optimist Club Welcomes Santa for Breakfast ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ^BOWMANVILLE C NOW PLAYING UNTIL DECEMBER 28th •Tim Turns Ur!" •IlirDmw fools m.Viuiimi liivihm!' "Alhm'.ltwnn, llutiMiw; limun •IlHUNNN TlllMWlVS Hull'll omior. I HVSbVtlurhV* "IIll'llVTrow DÏ L I'll MIN All. W ik! I I MKIIIllV.MII. MiMpniitm: -TiirnNMW _ Him m liiimtrl Shows at 7 and 9:15 p.m. ww SM/' "IT'S THE'WIZARD OF OZ' FORTHEWT A4 üQ)t ■ » y>"> . T Y" 1 ft <cC 1 and 3:30 p.m. Matinees BOWMANVILLE MALL SUNDAY 'ONESHOl ONLY 7:00 p.m. STARTING DEC. 27th Daily Matinees at 1 and 3:30 During Holidays! 'FANS WILL BE ECSTATIC, •'"'spacial effects are out ol this galaxy!" '■Mb new revitalized 'Star Trek'franchise will live fang and prosper well. into the 24th century.' **** "A supernova of unpredictable eci-fi thmel ...end big bang spécial effects.' STAR TREK lDH*Ll.uu"li<l r nlT-1. Shows at 7 and 9:15 p.m. Please support our Salvation Army Christmas Food and Toy Drive. Bring along a donation. "This Is Tin: Niiw Holiday Classic That! AMlilill'A i IAS HlTN Waiting Foil" "Aim \Vill lli'lim 1 ." MIRACLE ON 34 r " STREET WÏ'MÏ 1 1.1 %.* .IK'h.l yt,v.MVYU'J .S Mmi CWi"'3 nUMxVsUM n!T W w •' i VWj'i.ViV.dAil s t .id'j'ttil V. : tUtr.LULAVW UK'-.Vc i,I -W\imV*tH:Y? |r*J 1*1 vx'.rr.rr.zK l^ Please: No food from outside our Theatre 1 and 3:30 p.m. Matinees 697-1999 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★