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B10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 6, 1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" RoURrAL RoorTs Nursing Home News Plenty of activities going on By Margaret Cavill Celebrating birthdays at the nursing home in November were Edna Jordan (3), Arthur Brunton (2), Kay Jardine (4), Ross Dowson (5), Peggy Green (8), Mervin Miller (14), John Doupe (27), and Malcolm Lati- mer (9). Happy birth day to all. In October many activities were centered around prepara- tions for the Christmas Bazaar. However, there were some events that were of special note. On the 12th a family Thanks- giving dinner was held. Resi- dents were very involved with the preparation of the meal: they peeled potatoes, made the stuffing, jellied salad, and made the pies. After all this work and after resting up in the after- noon, a great meal was enjoyed by all. On the 13th the ladies of the Legion Auxiliary hosted the monthly birthday party, and we thank all these ladies who came out to make the afternoon spe- cial for the residents celebrat- ing October birthdays. On the 20th Alex Ingrim and friends paid a visit to entertain. Alex is always welcome. Every- one always enjoys his visits. On the 27th the Vintage and Variety Auction was a great success. All the items up for auction were of interest to many with the result the Dream Trip Fund and the resident's activity account are now in great shape. Thanks to all who supported our effort, and especially to our fine auctioneer, Don Cochrane. On the afternoon of the 31st Grade 2 classes of R.H. Cornish paid a visit to show off their Hal- loween ccstumes and a party was held in the evening for all. With only one month to go be- fore the Christmas Bazaar, No- vember is geared towards the preparation. Every Tuesday morning the men gather in the activity room under the guid- ance of Bill Craning to work on wood crafts; many afternoons are taken up with crafts and baking, and the ever popular Christmas puddings have been steamed. On the 9th the special break- fast was held. Residents gather in the activity room to enjoy eggs cooked to their taste, ba- con, blueberry pancakes, juice, coffee and tea. In the afternoon the covenant players paid a vis- it to entertain with short plays. The players get the residents in- volved with some of the skits and everyone enjoys participat- ing. In November Charlie Stud- holme (11), and Francis Cerven- ka (22) celebrate birthdays. A happy birthday to both of you. yr. More than 200 kids and parents attended last Sunday's "Breakfast with Santa" held by the Blackstock Nursery School in the village's community centre. Of course the highlight of the morning was not the bacon, eggs and Sausage for the kids, but jolly old Santa who visited with the children. Above, sitting on Santa's knee are Thomas and Rina Predergast. Santa's elf helpers for the event were (left) Candace and Stephanie Jackson. Variety night makes What beautiful, mild weather for December. Christmas plan- ning is well on the way, folks - what with cards, gifts and so forth. Nestleton Variety Night The splendid Variety Night on Saturday evening, Dec. 3, was a tremendous success with a full house. The program was a fun night and most enjoyable. Yours truly opened the evening with a cordial welcome to all and gave a rundown of a few of the attributes of our fair village of Nestleton. Many attractive items of in- terest were auctioned off by our regular auctioneer, Don Co- chrane. The team of Richard MacKenzie and Dennis Yellow- lees were in prime form as em- cees with their great sense of humor. There was food in abundance for sale downstairs, and we en- joyed a good cup of coffee and a tasty lunch during the break. We thank one and all for a wonderful evening and our Ste- wards and Elders of the church are to be congratulated - and it certainly wrapped up a good evening, in every way! Honeydale Luncheon Enjoyed the delicious Christ- mas meal at Haugen's Restau- rant this past week with a fine attendance of members, hosted by Honeydale Women's Insti- tute. Later we had a Christmas program at the Anglican Parish Hall with Grace Bassant the convenor. A nice way to com- mence the Yuletide season. Our fine president, Elsie Pogue, was in the chair. Nestleton United Church A fair attendance at church on Sunday morning, Dec. 4 at 11:15 a.m. Greeters were Shir- ley Jackson and daughter Don- na Bronson. Scripture was from Luke 3:1-6 read by Donna Bron- son. Rev. David Shearman pre- sented a good message, taking as his topic "The Road To The Future". The choir trio - Shirley Jack- son, Bernice Mairs and Kate Mairs, sang "God and Child" with organist Karen Yellowlees at the piano. The offering was received by Donna Bronson and Chris Davis. Lovely hymns were sung - "Make Me a Chan- nel of Your Peace" and "On Jor- dan's Bank". The service closed with Benediction and Let There Be Peace and ThreeFold Amen. Notices: Next Sunday is White Gift Sunday. United Church calendars are for sale. Very Best Wishes Our warmest wishes to Marg France in Community Memori- al Hospital and we hope to get in to see her soon. She is a spe- cial person to us down in the Scugog and Nestleton area. Keep your chin way up high, Marg - we love you very much. Dare To Be Happy Dare to be happy - don't shy away, Reach out and capture the joy of the day. Life is for liv- ing - give it a try; Open your heart to that sun in the sky. Dare to be loving, and trusting, Santa's coming to the Seagrave store Santa is coming to the Sea- grave Store! This Saturday, don't forget to take your little ones to the Seagrave Store to meet Santa at 1 p.m. This Saturday night, Dec. 10, is the Annual Seagrave Park Association Christmas Dance. This year, it's at the Little Brit- ain Arena. Everyone should have their tickets by now - for more info, call Wendy Brown at 985-7813 or for bus info, call Marilyn Blair at 985-0408. Robinglade Estates Women's Group Christmas pot luck din- ner and gift exchange is Tues- day, Dec. 6 (that's tonight!). La- dies are reminded to take their pot luck dish, money for the 50/ 50 draw, their own mug, and their wrapped gift for exchange. Please arrive by 7 p.m. Mariposa Ladies Group is having their Christmas dinner, also Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Jill Coffey's home. Don't forget your gift, your own cutlery, plate and mug, and naturally your own assigned food item. Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Erin Kent, Corinne Watts, Maxine Lavereau and Bill Wray. Church News The second annual candle of Advent - "Peace" - was lit at the church service by Laura New- man and Sarah Anderson. The Sunday School theme given by George Hill was "Preparing for Christ Coming" and the choir sang the anthem "King in a Stable". Margaret Ingram gave the minute for mission on "It is Life that Counts, not Birth- days". Ron Castle of Trinity United Church Uxbridge gave a presentation explaining the Bethel Bible series. Next Sun- day, the candle of Joy will be lit. Everyone is welcome from the community to enjoy the Sunday School program as next Sunday (Dec. 11) is Seagrave Family Night at the church at 7 p.m. On Christmas Day there will be a joint service for the three churches to be held at the Sea- grave Churchat10a.m. That's all for this week. Please call Ann Sandiford at 985-9440 for next week's col- umn. for a splendid time and true; Treasure the hours with those dear to you. Dare to be kind - it's more fun that you know; Give joy to others, and watch your own grow. Dare to admit all of your blessings, and then - Every day count them all over again. Dare to be happy, don't be afraid - This is the day which the Lord hath made! Nestleton Presbyterian Church The second candle of Advent - "Peace", was lit by Graham Ham, in the Presbyterian Church at Nestleton, and the responsive verses read. Rev. Fairley conducted the service and thanked those responsible for the Christmas decorating of the chancel. Shirley Scott played the organ, and Barney McCabe and Graham Ham were ushers. Responsive Psalm was 50, and Scripture readings were from Isaiah 11 and Matthew 11. Worship and Gratitude were the topic of the sermon, think- ing of the attitude each of us has in relation to these characteris- tics. Pancake breakfast was great The annual Santa Claus Pan- cake Breakfast with Santa was a fine success on Sunday morn- ing with over 200 people enjoy- ing the event. This is sponsored by the nursery school and has been ongoing for many years. Several folk from this area enjoyed a week at Branson, Mis- souri recently. Rolly and Millie Coy and Roy and Shirley Turn- er were among the couples who were away last week. Members of the Homecraft Division of the Fair Board are reminded of the meeting on Thursday evening at the home of the secretary, Joyce Kelly, on Dec.8at 7 p.m. Eleven tables of euchre players gathered at the Town Hall for the senior citizens weekly card party on Tuesday, with the following winners: El- sie Pogue, Jean Porrill, Alex Moffatt, Vi Linton, Harold Swain, Irene Ferguson and Jackie Hill. Lucky draw win- ners were Mary Cannon, Grant Bright, Charlie Campbell, Gary Nobingham, Marion Staples and Jim Emerton. There will be a community shower for Janet Stevenson, bride-to-be of Lawrence Van- Camp at the Blackstock United Church on Dec. 11 at2p.m. There will be an old fashioned Christmas concert at Black- stock United Church on Sun- day, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome so plan to attend. A reminder to anyone who is interested in curling, there will be a fun day at Blackstock Are- naon Tuesday. Mec. 6 at 1 p.m. ) EI I Ty s = " a