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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 19 Dec 1980, p. 29

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Happy 100th The new chronic care wing of Penetanguishene General Hospital doesn't officially open until next month. However the new section was The Red Shoes a delight Of course everyone by May Williams, ap- knows there's no such thing as magic shoes, but there seems to be a reluctance to prove the point. This was very evident in Midland on Saturday night when Huronia Players actors invited children to try on the mysterious red _ shoes following their final production. Several ordinarily brave little girls shyly 'backed away when the nasty gypsy Renata, played most effectively proached them holding the dancing shoes. "The Red Shoes" under the direction of Janet French was presented at Sacred Heart School at audience level with the younger children and the young-at-heart adults seated on the floor. The six actors held their captive audience spellbound during the performance. The limited but ef- fective scenery and opened briefly Monday on the event of the 100th birthday of former Elmvale resident William Chisholm. With him is his niece, Monica Ryther. props created by Brian Cumming and Karen Carpenter allowed one's imagination- to work fully and gave the performers plenty of room to dance their way through the two acts. Special acclaim should go to those in charge of wardrobes. The costumes were colourful and perfectly suited to each part. Cindy Kelly danced her way through the streets as Karen, the little orphan who was Where are we? This sign won't help! Travel News, Views by Carol Crawford If you are flying to Milwaukee you may become rather concerned just prior to lan- ding. It seems a disgruntled homeowner has written on the roof of his house under the flightpath to Milwaukee airport, '"'Welcome to Cleveland, Ohio."' Stewardesses say some passengers get very upset thinking they are arriving in the wrong destination. Miami Jai-Alai Jai-Alai, one of Miami's most popular winter tourist events, has been added to the summer / fall calendar. The world's fastest and most exciting game-pronounced hi-li-resembles handball, but the players use cestas (wicker slings). It will be staged nightly, except Sundays, through Nov. 1, with the winter season slated from mid December through April, at the Miami Fronton. French, Spanish and U.S. national cham- pions will be competing, including winter favourites Asis, Joey, Soroa, Mendi, Pierre, and Zulaica, among others, in the current season of the pari-mutuel sport, originated in the 17th Century by Basque peasants, and has been played in Miami since 1925. M & M's A colourful show group billed as the M & M's have opened at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel. Formerly Manila Machine, the Vegas-style band presents a blend of comedy, dance and music from the big bands to today's sounds, on stage at the hotel's Garden Bar, nightly except Sundays from 8:30 p.m. There's a $1. cover charge and two drink minimum for the show. Hawaii's Golden People This exotic production, with beautiful costumes and a cast of 33 performers, takes the stage each Monday evening in the Monarch Room of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. These 33 Golden People showcase the songs and dances of the Philippines, Hawaii, China, Japan and Korea. Dinner seating, 6:45 p.m. cocktail seating 8 p.m. Dinner package is $24.50 for adults, $22.50 for children under 12. Cocktail package is $13. Wardair's Summer 1981 Wardair have released their preview for summer fares and schedules to Britain, Europe and Sunspots. Included in the program are Dusseldorf, Newcastle and Paris. tricked into putting on Friday, December 19 the red shoes by Renata and her clown com- panion Jemmo. The latter part was a challenging role since Jemmo was a mute and had to communicate by expressions and sign language. Trudy Duck- worth put a great deal of energy into her per- formance of this part and won the hearts of her audience with her constant recognition of the children seated in front during the production. HAY RIDE AND DANCE All proceeds to go to the Louis Pilon Family Maple Valley Club, Lafontaine Hay Rides start at 8:30 a.m. and continue on through the dance. Dance begins at 9:30 p.m. featuring THE CARROTS Admission - $5.00 per person includes the Hay Ride snr il GSES SS SS SE -- ORILLIA CINEMA 3 ~All proceeds to go to the Louis Pilon Family Huronia calendar Dec. 19 -- Midland Kiwanis Christmas cakes supply for 1980 almost gone. Three pounds for $6.50. CANADIAN ODEON THEATRE Nitely 7&9 4 526-5791 | | FLASH | i 1 a between the ages of six and 12 years, Dec. 29 - 31 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Each day will - feature a different indoor and outdoor set of of Penetangu ishene activities and registration forms are j available at the YMCA. For more in- A large bundle of J0y formation, call 526-7828. = 4 i, : Dec 31 2nd prize winner \ CHARLES -- The German Canadian Club is having its ose Sha Dance Wed., Dec. 31 in the Mr George Desroches yebridge munity Centre. A f , Bo ie ee eee Cone of Penetanguishene A small bundle of joy Mrs. Margaret Allen Ring-presliced. Telephone 526-3713 or 533- | | NINETOFIVE. STIRCRAZY Somewhere GORDON 2621, Adult Adult Adult along a | 4 Dec. 20 7and9 : 7and9 7and9 ; g | -- For the sixth straight year the Historic thousand | Naval and Military Establishments in SS v . PencDuulan ey are presenting a Christmas ---------- ===! miles of pen House on Sat., Dec. 20 and Sun., Dec. 21. i No admission charge. Visiting hours are 1 barbed wire ; p.m. to 4:30 p.m. border, the | os WINNER ee, The public is invited to a Lobster Brunch on American | Sun., Dec. 21 at The Budd Watson Gallery, 520 : | Hugel Avenue, Midland. $25 per person. Al Lafontaine Parish Hall Draw dream has proceeds for The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis : Foundation. For reservations call 526-6400. held Fri. Dec. 13 become 2 Limited admission at the door. nightmare. Dec. 29 ° a -- Midland Family YMCA will be holding a Ist prize winner Christmas Holiday Day Camp for children , ; , 7 ~-- ~ Adultentertainm N.. BRONSO ent LORD GRADE presents CHARLES BRONSON in BORDERLINE" warm meal is included. Live German band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dance starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available at Rolfoto Studio and , Gunther's Watch Repair. Page 30, Friday, December 19, 1980 a i a a NL

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