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10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Residents, staff celebrate nursing home's 25th Another expansion is on the horizon as facility marks milestone anniversary By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Community Nursing Home marked a special milestone when it cele- brated its 25th anniversary on Saturday afternoon. A large group of resi- dents, past and current staff, and friends and fami- ly were on hand Sept. 16 as the community institu- tion marked the opening of the nursing home, which houses 75 residents. Another 70 seniors live in The Villa, an assisted liv- ing home next door. On hand for a special presentations ceremony, Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt called the 25th anniversary an "amazing" accomplishment for the small nursing home. "The (residents) here reside in a live and vibrant place; here, the staff chal- lenge them and make them think, they're not just looked after," said the mayor. "Scugog council cannot say how pleased we are ' with the operation of the nursing home. We'll do whatever it takes to assist you for another great 25 years of success." Certificates were pre- sented to the Community Nursing Home by Durham MP Alex Shepherd and Durham MPP John O'Toole. Directory of Coming Events Gentle Aerobics Gentle Aerobics for older adults, Mondays and/or Thursdays - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Masonic Hall, Port Perry. New members welcome. Mary 655-6917. Every Thursday Heart to Heart - A spiri- tual & physical" (Fae.Bo) workout for women -10- 11:15 a.m. Victory Christian Centre, 593 Alma St., Port Perry. 985-1346 or 655-3407. Family Resource Centre Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach St., Port Perry - Mondays 9 am. - 1 pm & Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Info. 985-3976. Every Second Wednesday Louise Patterson Craft Guild meets every second Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church basement. Bring your lunch. New members wel- come. Ruth 985-3422. Every Tuesday New craft classes - Rhubarb Heritage Arts, 209 Mary St. 1st Class - Clay Play - Sept. 12. Call 985-6881 to register. Every Monday Tai Chi Club of Port Perry, P.A. Comm. Hall, 19 Jeffrey St. b-7:30 p.m. Info. 985-9024. Wednesday, Sept. 20 Zehrs is hosting a cof- fee break day to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. Saturday, Sept. 23 Children's fall/winter clothing & toy sale - 8:30 a.m. < 1:30 p.m - Scugog Centre - arena. Info. 986- 5407. Sunday, Sept. 24 Mount Zion United Church 144th anniversary - 11 a.m. special spbakers and music followed by lunch - 7:30 p.m. an hour of music followed by lunch. Info. 649-5200. Sunday, Sept. 24 Wick Presbyterian Church 151st anniversary - 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 Beef dinner - Oddfellows Hall - 5 p.m. Tickets - 985-2343. Tuesday, Sept. 26 Reflections Resumes - 9:30 to 11:30 am. - Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Reach Road. Info. 985-4441. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Wick Presbyterian Turkey Supper -5 & 7 p.m. Adults $12; children under 10 - $3; pre-school - free. Advance sales only. Tickets call 357-3705; 357- 3094. 1575 HWY. 7A PORT PERRY We'll match an competitor's Whiten quote 985-5277 Fred and Marie Lafontaine, who estab- lished the facility here in 1975, were also honoured as part of the ceremony. When the Community Nursing Home first opened, residents origi- nally lived in what's now known as The Villa, site of the former Port Perry hos- pital. The Villa building was originally built to house munitions plant workers in Ajax. But, the end of World War Il meant the residence was never occupied. It was moved to Port Perry, and the hospital was established in it in 1975. In 1969 the current hos- pital was established on Paxton St., and the Simcoe St. building became the nursing home. The larger building was opened on the site in 1975. Now, a quarter-of-a- century later, the facility is ready to expand again. Brian Bradley, general manager of Community Life Care, the company which owns and operates the local nursing home, outlined the expansion plans for the current build- ing. 4 Construction will begin next April on an expansion which will create 32 new beds for the Community Nursing Home. It is expected to be completed and opened in April 2002. Also honoured during the celebrations were Joan Tuck, who received the home's Heart and Soul Award. She has lived at the Port Perry facility for almost 25 years now, and Community Nursing Home also honoured its 15 staff members who have A ff B Pade gt TE NINT ~ Resident Joan Tuck, foreground, received Community Nursing Home's Heart and Soul Award when a 25th anniversary celebration was held at the Port Perry institution on Saturday. Joining her are long-time employee Penny Heard (left) , and nursing home administrator Kim Mitchell. presentation to Penny She started working at Heard, who has been the nursing home as a stu- employed here in Port dent, and is currently is active in all of the resi- dents' activities. served for more than 20 years, and made a special Perry for more than 30 years. supervisor of laundry and works in the office. ------ Harvest Festival Saturday September 23, 2000 Vale E\ART-A ol CA pal LA @Z F006 10) & 10:00 am to 5:30 pm iii aee e ------ es ei a ---------- Grape Stomp Challenge 1:00 & 3:00 -- Both days Vineyard, Orchard & Winery Tours, Wagon Rides, Sampling, Entertainment NO CHARGE ADMISSION/ NT AT OCALA! | Providina support p-- to families with )- children who have 2 | Dbarriersto learning. LITERACY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN We are pleased to partner with the Speech, Language and Learning Centre to bring their program to Uxbridge for 8 "Reading Readiness" sessions. Dates: Saturdays: October 14th - December 2nd Location: Technology Square, 278 Main St. N., Uxbridge Session 1: 10am - Noon * Primary (beginning readers) * Elementary (reading at grade 2-3 level) Session 2: 1- 3pm * Elementary (reading at grade 2-3 level) ~* Junior (reading at grade 4-6 level) Cost: $150 This is an excellent opportunity for your child to review and boost literacy skills with trained instructors in small groups of 3-6 students. Register by September 30th by calling Precious Minds at 852-2145 Times: ag Arata Mmm Sp a Ta a a TT, J -- we | |