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Port Perry Star, 20 Mar 1990, p. 21

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Story-time at th [J library Scugog Memorial Library had a great variety of activities over the March break to keep / the youngsters busy during their time off. The library offered story-telling, an adventure club, and a craft day to name a few. Many children brought along their blankets, and fa- vourite stuffed animals, while others made themselves comfortable, while the lbrarian read a selection of stories to the children. Senior Citizens choir Ashburn Cubs send five cubs fo compete in Kub Kar Races at Woolco Mall The Senior Citizens Club 101, met at Latcham Center Wednesday March 14. President Bill Harper welcomed everyone plus 3 new members. People 55 years and older may join the Club and hope the people moving to town will come and join the Club. The meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month at 2 p.m.. Euchre is held Alter- nate Wednesday at 1:30 and every other Saturday at 8 p.m. (March 17 and March 31 etc.) Win Phillip presided at the piano for the singing of O'Canada - followed by a Minute - Silence in memory of Carrie Bright. Carrie was a faithful member for many years and will be greatly missed by everyone. Our sympathy goes to Grant at this time. Mary Can- non read the minutes from the last month and Harold Cornish gave the Treasurers Report as Norm is holidaying in the sun. Several items of business were discussed and Roy Grierson reminded us of the Senior games. He has the forms for anyone who wishes to attend. If anyone is in- terested in Shuffle Board, contact Doris Grierson. We would like a few teams to play on Tuesday afternoon. Line Dancing is held entertains members Tuesday at 10-12 noon and also Monday from 1-3 p.m.. We have fun and it's good exercise. Doug Healey and Mary Cannon read the Euchre Report for last month. The Club are going to Herrongate Dinner and Theatre March 22 and May 1-7. A trip is planned to Wildwood New Jersey. There are still some tickets, so phone Min and Jim if interested. Archie announced the Choir will sing at Seagrave Church at 9:30 a.m., April 22. Members are in- vited to attend the Service and hear the Choir. Doris Grierson and May Wybrow, the Entertainment Com- mittee would like members to bake their favourite Pie, Cake etc, and bring it to the next meeting, (plus the Recipe). The Baking will be sold and proceeds to the Entertainment Committee and will be used for the Clubs Entertainment. Carl Gimblett, Bernice Anonby, Marion Cawker, Margaret Cor- nish, and Marie Geer were win- ners of the Loonies. Bill closed the meeting with prayer. At 5 o'clock, members enjoyed a pot luck supper, followed by the Choir singing some lively Irish songs. Manchester Church News by Pat Kingstone Spring is just around the cor- ner, but on Feb. 15 when the Man- chester U.C.W. met at the church it was a cold icy day. Diane McKinzey was in charge of the business. The Birthday party at the Villa on March 5, our con- gregation. Pot-luck supper on March 16 were among the various meetings and events discussed. Margaret-Ann Lamb had a wor- ship service on Love & St. Valen- tines after which she introduced Isabel Thibault who told us about her adventures in Ecuador she had worked for three months on a farm in a hilly region, the main crop was sugar cane, they had a healthy diet of fresh nuit & vegetables and homemade cheese. Isabel showed slides of the beautiful countryside and a very different way of life to what we Canadians are used to, she was a very good representative for The Canada World Youth Ex- change and recommended it to young people who are looking for a challenge. We closed a worthwhile after- noon with a delicious lunch. The next meeting is on March 8 in the church at 2 p.m. On Sunday, Feb. 18 there was a well attended Scouts Service in the church. We all enjoyed a light lunch with them after in the Sun- day School room. Spring is just around the corner and with it comes registration for T-Ball and baseball. Registration will be held Monday, March 26, at the Ashburn Community Centre from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Children ag- ed four to thirteen are welcome to join but there is limited space. The cost will be $20 per child or $50 per family with three or more children. If there are any ques- Settlement House 10-75% Off ALL IN STORE MERCHANDISE tions please contact Brian Irvine at 655-8754 or Teresa MacDonald at 655-3007. Evenings scheduled to play are Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting May 22. The 1st Ashburn Cubs held their Kub Kar Races a short time ago. The results from the evening were as follows: Drew Walker - Daphne COUNTRY CLASSIC & CASUAL CLOTHING FOR WOMEN Best Self Made Kub Kar. Taylor Kirk - 1st place for Show. Blake Yuill - 1st place for Race. Billy Graham - 2nd place for Race. Cory Mason - 3rd place for Race. These cubs will go on to com- pete again on April 7 at the Woolco Mall. We wish them the best of luck. k JUST ARRIVED: A wonderful selection of summer clothing and accessories. A small bistro offeting moming coffee, light T.G. Mitchell's SPECIALIZING IN MEN'S CASUAL CLOTHING & GIFTS lunches and aftemadh tea Everything Prepared Right Here! Come sit a spell! tg Y -- ---- -- _-- ------ Ey + 1 3 RR TIS A

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