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18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, June 23, 1987 What's a festive occasion without some photos? A special clown backdrop was set up for the nursing home barbecue, and enjoyed by all. ES A gentleman from Bobcaygeon's nursing home takes a generous bite of watermelon at Port Perry's big barbecue held last week. 'And what's a barbecue without some great grilling? The hot dogs were coming fast and thick to keep more than 125 people happy at the Port Perry Nursing Home's community barbecue. MULE | Clown Louise Hartney elicited smiles from Thompson. everyone, including Victor Trent and Howard Five nursing homes gather for b by Wendy Clark Lots of excitement was in the air on Wednesday as we had our BBQ. Residents from other Nursing Homes such as Bobcageon, Ux- bridge, Cannington, and Newcastle helped us kick - off the start of Nur- sing Home Week. Lots of goedies were served over lunch time and then everyone joined in for an after- noon of fun and games. We were all very happy to have Louise Hartney, G. Beare and Roy-Walker Smith entertain us thru out the day. Special thank you to Audrey and Earl Geer who were-our master chefs and did a fantastic job. Special thanks to Dale Woods for building "our pie throwing stand. A good day was had by all. The residents and staff of the Nur- sing Home would like to con- gratulate Mrs. Kim Owen (nee Evans) on her recent marriage. Kim is one of our employees and is quite active in the Activity Depart- ment. Best Wishes Kim!! Monday June 8 was bowling. The top scorer was Mr. Merle Phillips with 62 pts. Congratulations Tuesday several car loads journeyed out for a "Drive in the Country." For some residents it was a drive down memory lane as they saw former homes. schools. stores, etc. Everyone certamnly enjoved the trip On the 10th was the Residents Council Meeting Opening the meeting was the new executive They are President|- Mr Merle Phillips. Vice - Mrs Ruth Holmes Treasurer - Mrs Betty Terrett. Secretary - Miss Joan Tuck. We drew the winning ticket for the 50-50 draw. The lucky winner was Gwen Sonderskov of Oshawa Congratula- tions' All proceeds from the draw have been used towards the pur- 'hase of a propane e BBQ Thursday was a craft dav Severa residents worked on sewing quilts IKIiNE nNapk S t angements Ending the week F | 1 Bingo Lionel Blaikie sure wa KN A S Ne » games erwi S Ss d a A je | »3 3 bunch of kieenex Aers for our Saturday wedding Saturday June 13-we were very happy to have the wedding of Miss Susan Madden to Mr Rick Tapper here in our own diningroom Several of the residents were lucky encugh to watch the lovely ceremony Con- gratulations and Best Wishes to the happy couple Monday. June 15. we again had Ty arbecue day Geordie Beare entertained the folks with some fancy banjo picking. bowling. The highest score was 100 points : by Lionel Blaikie Tuesday we had Show N° Tell " ¢ 3 2 " ey Wf thao cid tc hrasight Several of the resigents drought tainly was a variety of interesung stories Inthe evening the Christia Reform Church provided a service Th irsday 'was craft day Goodie mores £ om Bvy. Era Ss were made for the men {or ug F athers Day It seemed to be an tremely quiet day-we all must have needed some rest from the da before . Baking was ending this week The ladies were making up batches of Bran Muffins for the Fathers Day Breakfast Also a fun game of Wheel of Fortune was in motion The Fathers Day Breakfast was eld on Sunday June 21. There will oe more details in the next column Happy. Birthday wishes are ex- tended to Mrs Annie Troop June 5 and Mrs Effie Ploughman 28 Lploming events are { berfest Day June 24, Fam ye 1 fere to ~ 8 a | a) vy O1Ul teer Apprec 1a tod Tat 3 Pw 1 ¢ Bg SPP IN Fa 3 vay 20. W heelchair Clinic and our Canada Day Bash (July 2 VOLUNTEERS WANTED We are in need of volunteers to help out in our activities throughout the nursing home Adults and students are welcomed. Get involv- ed. We rfeed your help!' For more information contact Kim Mitchell Activity Director) 985-3205