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I PT OT AT a m---- -- aa ha NT "A Family Tradition for 126 Years" PR crib a PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 1, 1992 - 13 Scugog Community Care Museum staff hopes to restore begins fundraising drive gJg-fashioned Christmas values for its shut-in program "Are you are aware of Com- munity Care?" is the question Son Ongley is asking a lot late- Mrs. Ongley, fundraising chairman of Community Care, is co-ordinating a fundraising campaign for the agency. Its goal is to raise $12,000 from the community. This money would comple- ment Ontario and municipal grant money and be used to und its services, most notably its shut-in program. "Even in these tough times, I hope we can meet these goals," she says. Mrs. Ongley says she respects the fact that everybody is being "hounded" to give money to vari- ous organizations, but she says she is seeking an opportunity to meet with the people to explain the programs offered and the importance of Scugog Commu- nity Care. She believes once she is given a chance to explain the agency to the public they will be more likely to give. "Alot of people aren't aware of what Community Care does and its volunteer base," she says. Community Care offers a va- riety of services to senior citi- zens and those with special needs throughout the communi- ty. These include Meals on Wheels, Information Scugog, COPE and visitations to shut- ins. Mrs. Ongley says there is a need now more than ever, to contribute to programs of this - type due to the growing seniors population. According to Mrs. Ongley, by the year 2000 approximately 68 per cent of the population will be over the age of 65 and she says there will be an increased need for health and caring pro- grams. She adds with the Ontario government's plans for the redi- rection of long-term health care, more people will be kept in their homes. This is where the need for the volunteer-oriented care services will become more im- portant. "We can't keep people in their homes without a group of people like us," she said. Despite the future for groups such as Community Care, she says there is a need at the present time. Community Care presently has a role of more than 350 clients who are served by its 14 volunteers. But Mrs. Ongley says she knows of many more out in the community who may require care as well. With the money raised from the fundraising campaign, they hope to enhance and expand the service provided to shut-ins. Although she is presently conducting a fundraising cam- paign, Mrs. Ongley says it is also an appeal for volunteers. "Community Care can't operate without volunteers," she says. If anyone is interested in learning more about Communi- ty Care and its programs and making a donation, can call 985- 8461. Christmas has become too commercialized and its tradi- tions need to be restored. This is according to Kim Harper, interim director of the Scugog Shores Museum Village. So, in order to restore the true values of Christmas once again, the museum will be hosting its annual "Christmas in the Vil- lage" from November 24 to De- cember 19. This annual event attempts to bring back the family values to the festive occasion, which Mrs. Harper says, is the true meaning of Christmas. She says traditionally Christ- mas was a time when families got together to celebrate the oc- casion. They met to be with an- other and enjoy each others company, not to exchange gifts. But over the past few years the meaning has been distorted by excessive commercialism and extravagant gift giving. "I think it's important that families start their own tradi- tions," she says. Mrs. Harper says many fami- lies have already expressed this concern and are seeking to change before it's too late. "A lot of families are wishing to go back to the traditional Christmas," she says. In order to restore these val- ues, the museum will be hosting a number of activities over the next month to teach the old fashioned ways of Christmas. Candlelight evening tours of the museum village will be con- ducted on December 2, 10 and 15. These take place from 7 p.m. to9 p.m. Mrs. Harper says the candle- children. Story times and craft sessions have been planned for the chil- dren where they can participate in making ornaments, cards and wrapping paper the way the pioneer families used to make them. "We're trying to emphasize the simple decorations and nat- ural aspects of Christmas," she says. They are also encouraging the children to dress up in Victo- rian period costumes to get into the true mood of the occasion. Mrs. Harper says adults can also use the time as a chance to get away and shop downtown while the children enjoy the ac- tivities. The kid's days are planned for December 5, 12 and 19. Space is limited so it is important to reg- isterin advance. The Lake Scugog Historical Society's annual Christmas Carol Service will be held at the Head Memorial United Church on December 13 at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Harper says the Christ- mas caroling is one of the most popular events at the museum. "It's 'a chance to share the spirit and warmth of old-time Christmas," she says. Mrs. Harper expects the next few weeks at the museum to be quite busy. She says there has been a lot of interest generated in the program and many fami- lies are already expressing in- terestin participating. "People have been asking about Christmas for months," shesays. HC, ATA § A it 5 1) AME JN light tours will enable the fami- THE STOVE THAT LETS || Gime" YOU BE THE BOSS OF YOUR HEATING COSTS nated Kid's Days at the mu- e Simple Tech ¢ Non Electric * Gravity Fed ' an «lx i 4 Christmas from the past comes alive at the Scugog Shores Museum Village. The museum Is hosting its annual Christmas in the Village featuring many unique Christmas displays. 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