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A good number of seniors left the joyed a picnic lunch. of an event organized through the Orono Seniors' Complex last The Moon Walk was held in con- United Senior Citizens Organiza- Wednesday, of which the above is néction with the Newcastle Par- tion. only part of the group, and wàlked ticipaction Day and as well as part All'were pleased with the outing, to the Orono Park where they en- Effort was the keynote at the socçer game Wednesday* on the lawns of the above and it was the good old col- "Babes In Bookland" By Dorothy Robinson NURSERY RHYMES The tried and true nursery rhymes are a child's first poetry. ■ Many of these flippant verses were supposedly created'as a safe way for the powerless > to • throw satirical barbs at the high and mighty. However, they were soon at home in the nursery. Children are captivated captivated by the nonsensical spirit and catchy rhythm of these poems. A comprehensive volume of the traditional rhymes is a welcome gift at a baby shower or a christening. Nursery rhyme characters are WANT ADS WORK 983-5301 available in gift shops as figurines, music boxes, , banks and stuffed toys. Combine one of these items with a nursery rhyme book, and you'll present a long cherished gift. We offer three outstanding editions: editions: Kathleen Lines' old- fashioned, dignified scenes; Brian Wildsmith's jewel-like artistry; and Raymon Briggs' witty caricatures. These are all in the category of "shelf books" for shared sessions with a child, mainly because of the size and price. For children to use on their own, there are shorter and less expensive. versions, «some in board book format, format, others in paperback. A novelty item that is a combina-- tion puzzle and book is great fun for the kindergarten child. For colouring colouring book buffs there is a "Colour "Colour and Keep" book. A selection of nursery rhyme books is available throughout June at the Apple Blossom Shop. Newcastle Historical Society Big Band Dance The membership of the Newcastle Newcastle Village and District Historical Society are looking forward to seeing seeing their friends at their annual dance to be .held in the Newcastle Community Hall on Saturday the 14th of June, 1986 starting at 9 p.m. The Big Band Sound of "The Royals" of Cobourg has been so popular in past years that they will be here again this year. The dance in the past has been held as the final event of a Heritage Day Programme Programme but the Society is taking a breather this year and nô formal Heritage Day will be presented in 1986. Tickets for the dance fnay be'obtained be'obtained by calling Pat Macdonnell, 987-5411.or Ron Locke, 981-4406. The regular meetings of the Society have and are ,continuing with our Annual meeting in September. Anyone interested in*attending in*attending these sfnaller more informal affairs would be most welcome. Lynn Lovekin Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 4,1986-7 support for car wash The Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen The Kinsmen washed some 80 would like to say thank you to all vehicles and raised $305.00 for those who attended our KIN KAR Jason Carleton, this was also great- WASH. , ly due to the generosity of the car The response was tremendous wash patrons, and shows the community's'con- The "Kinsmen Club would once cern for local atheletes. , -again like to thank you for your We were overwhelmed by the support, number of vehicles in attendance, if Sincerely, the weather had been better we Steve Clark would not have beçn able to keep President up with the flow. Scarves Outfits Main St, Orono FASHIONS EVERYTHING IN THE STORE Pearls Handbags Thurs 9-8 Fn. 9-8 Sat, 9-6 Expert Watch Services (Div. of Hooper's Jewellers 1 Ltd.) Antique Pocket Watches & . , Modern Watch Repairing All work done by Swiss-Trained Watchmaker (W.O S.T.E.p.) (Neuchâtel, Switzerland) Member of Canadian & American Watchmakers & Jewellers Assoc. All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. DANNY HOOPER (Certified Watchmaker) AGENTS FOR: « 39 King Street West Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1R2 1 (416) ,623-5747 W Rolex ' Cardinal Seikti 9 Ttidor Caravelle 1 O Omega !ü|||j||ÿ Heuer © Citizen J|l Pulsar 1 Bulova ÇJ-SVvatch X Howard Mither Grandfather Clocks Eagle-Star Pocket Watches Largest Selection of Watches Anywhere