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Weston Times (1966), 8 May 1969, p. 6

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Mn tn ts #a Jane 3Mount 3 by Mar ... 6 »Eoeretetneetetnnere es nnrnn8nn0 0sP netntatatatstetenatens" The ‘lights of _ York Centennial â€" Centre were ablaze last Thursday night when the ‘tadies of the recreational classes of the borough celebrated with a night of gymnastics, swimming and display of arts and crafts. More than 240 ladies from _ Weston, _ Vaughan Road, Runnymede and the C entennial Centre participated said Nell Meadows of the recreation department. Student artists displayed their painting under the direction of Mary Munro who teaches the art classes at Vaughan Road C.1. G ymnastics It was fasinating to see the gals from the four rhythmic gym classes perform to the music of pianists Irene Keeler and Violet Howard. Instructors in this artistic form of gymnastics were _ Joyce Mawdsley, Joan Hirons and Lu Montgomery. Swimming From _ the softly _ lit swimming pool came echoes of laughter and splashes as the women dived into the warm waters during the open swim period under the supervision _ of _ Hannah Loewy, Mariam Gardiner, Jean Beauchamp, Miss Thomson, Joan Hirons and Joan Bourne. During the evening there was a graceful d e m o ns t ration o f synchronized swimming. M y ra W es t p h a I demonstrated the art of making golden bird from of all things, a milk weed pod. Originality was the theme of the whole exhibition. Mrs. Meadows s aid that instructors tried to bring out intriguing ideas and put them to use. For instance, who would have thought of taking a garbage pail lid and turning it into an attractive bronzed top for a coffee table, or making a black jewelled hanging lamp from egg cartons. Arts and Crafts It was the arts and crafts room that lured visitors to take a peek at the beautiful creations made by the classes during the winter season. T here were several intricate pieces of tile work, hammered aluminum > and needlework. And a graceful white swan, hand crocheted and stiffened by some magical process. Dorothy Parsons is giving leadership in _ Creative Crafts _ at Runnymede and Weston Y ork gals wind up recreation season SHANGHAE Fast Takeâ€"Out Service PHONE 247â€"5142 i Jane Park & Mount Dennis by Marion Gundy 762â€"0916 A Delicious Treat FhINESE FOOPS EeRaTeReReTeRuSeRete Pnd necnn t 620 Trethewey Drive LETTER (girls with 40 points) were: Nancy Hughes, Janet _ Notman, Linda Fleury, Nancy Boake, Margaret _ Lennox, Lynn Kirk, Barbara Lips, Sheila M a c d o n a 1d , A ldean Mohamid, Margaret Saul, Joan Cairns, Norma Nelson, Linda Harvey. We must not forget to mention the lively young ladies _ who were _ the registrars during the year: Teresa B uklis, ~ _ Mary Benedetti, _ Alexis _ Ryan, Pam Sykut. Swim and Gym The ladies Swim â€" and Gym program will continue at York Centennial Centre, Eglinton and Keele throughout the _ summer period, starting Thursday May 8 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Admission is 50c. a night. It is a great way to limber up and meet some new friends. So come along and join the fun every Thursday. ATHL ETIC BANQUET Corradine â€" Doret, _ was chosen Athlete of the Year at Runnymede Collegiate Athletic Dinner and Dance held this year at Carleton Hall, Seaway T owers. Master of Ceremonies was Ben A kelaitis. presented by Principal D. H. Barbour to Dave Street, Bill Rowlandson, â€" Bob . Reid, John Piekarz, Bob Fleming, Bill _ Durrant, â€" Corradine Doret, Stu Charles, Eric Beamish. Laura Van Sickle won a special award this year having gathered 85 points for athletic prowess. A _BOY‘S SE NIOR ATHLETIC LETTER was A _ GIRL‘S SENIOR ATHLETIC LETTER (60 points) was presented to Sylvia McVicar, Jane Green and Lynn Kirk by ER. Richardson, Vice Principal. Floral A rrangements Perhaps the most pleasing of all was the exhibit of floral arrangements under Georgia Mentis. The ladies in this class made their own corsages â€" and _ displayed a t tractive flow er centrepieces to grace milady‘s table. We especially liked the orange gladiola arrangement entwined among dainty Queen Ann‘s Lace, sprayed black. In these floral designs, originality and versitality were the key notes and made many _ interesting arrangements. A buffet supper drew together the ladies from every part of the Centennial building to culminate a happy season of activity and friendship. Vice â€"Principal Scott _ presented In the lower gym the ladies © played badminton under the direction _ of Marilyn Bayley and Roy McEwan. A JUNIOR ATHLETIC * BOY‘S A ballet entitled "The Ugly Duckling" will be presented by North York Schools of Recreation Ballet on Tuesday and Wednesday May 20 and 21. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. at North York â€" Centennial Centre, 580 Finch Avenue West. BIRTHDAY TEA The ladies _ of _ the Anglican Church of the Advent are celebrating by holding an ACW Birthday Tea in the church parlour on Tuesday evening, May 13 at 8 p.m. President May Kinmond tells us that an interesting _ program _ has been planned with refreshments including naturally a birthday cake. GUIDES CAMPOREE Tote that barge and lift that bale! An old cry but for the girl guides of Riverview Division it‘s down to serious work, reports Laura Goatham. V ince Tonna, Ed Jaworski, Frank Winkfein, Stan Szezpanowski, George Luczkiw, Jim Holmes, Larry Guest, Dave Gray, John Fierheller, Paul Canning, Ernie, â€" Carnegie, Lorne Bando, Leo Hwodzyk, Dave Burroughs, Pruno Lorenz, Dennis Hill, Hugh Hoult, Chris Clifford, Glen Ellerson, Dana Baker, Steve Czerwinski, Bruce Tupling. THANKSGIVING SERVICE A special Thanksgiving service will be held at Mount Dennis Baptist Church, Weston Road, this coming" Sunday â€" evening, May 11 at 7 p.m. A Fireside will follow thy evening meeting _ reports Alex Roberts, chairman of the Finance committee. UGLY DUCKLING Six girls from each of the guide companies in the division _ will _ attend _ a camping â€" competition _ at Piper‘ Hill Guide Camp this summer. The "Camporee" (a word of Boy Scout A Church Family service will be held to express the thanks and gratitude felt by the niembers now that the church is debt free. FIRST ATHLETEIC LETTER to: ' MOTHERS DAYâ€" is may FLOWE RS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Wire Flowers Any where In the World ORDER NOW! THE WESTON TIMES 1942 Weston Rd. (at John St.) Two Phones 241â€"1231 â€" 241â€"3411 A sports night was held when the club entertained members of St. David‘s Anglican _ church _ youth group, and paid a visit to the Toronto Art Gallery. An event which highlighted the programs for the year was a trip to Elmvale to take part * Irene Hahn, president of the Friendship Unit U.C.W. of _ North _ Runnymede United _ church, . Pritchard Avenue, extends an open invitation to all ladies of the district to attend the May Also that weekend a few girls will be trying for their Campers badge, one which takes a lot of planning and skill. These girls will enter the competitions with the others, and will camp in the same general area. June may seem a long way off, but it‘s just around the corner. And for the guides of Riverview Division June spells camping. SYRUP FESTIVAL Bev _ Jemmett of the LCASC â€" young peoples club at _ Mount Dennis United Church, reports that the club has been enjoying several interesting activities lately. in _ their _ Maple _ Syrup Festival. The guides will compete as a company, patrol, and as individuals. This camp is not meant to work the girls extremely hard, but to have them compete and enjoy themselves. However, in order to enjoy themselves the girls must know their camping skills fairly well. Enjoyment is putting to use the knowledge you have gained. origin) will be held on June 7 and 8. To prepare for this event the girls have started training and will ‘practice their camping basics in the basement of Mount Dennis United Church ‘for several Saturday â€" mornings.. For many this will be a brush up course, < for others it is preparation for the Pioneer and Camper badges. The training * sessions and camporee will be under the direction of Mrs. Crane, Camp Adviser. DIXIE CHOIR WHAT WOULD YOU PAY??? ALL "WE‘RE" ASKING 18 POR AN APARTMENT & . .JUST.BECAUSE IT‘s » » .JUST BECAUSE IT‘$ general meeting in the church hall. It will be: held on Tuesday, May 13 at 8 p.m. giving an opportunity for the Friendship <ladies© to entertain the ladies of the congrega t io n a n d community. a , . JUST BECAUSE I1T‘s TEOUSC welp uw a » & JUST BECAUSE iT HAs FAIRNMAY WESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEQUEL: We figure that sixty MILES FOR MILLIONS MARCHERS picked up a free pair of sox in response to our last week‘s ad. â€" Another 58 pairs were given to marchers who went to the Central Restaurant to buy a drink and r\ were sent over by our former friend hQ onA _ Tom Bunda. 9.45 A.M...................222. 10.00 AM..:.:...121...ensseerveviavarzens 11.00 A.M............................. . Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, Crib Corner Doub the C 11.00 A.M................2222222. Soundproofed 20% Larger Broad TWO BEDROOM:...........scs...c....$176 THREE BEDROOM......................$210 WESTON TRAVEL SERVICE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION PARADE 1912 Weston Rd. â€" (In The Westlaw Bldg.) CROSS STREET AT CHURCH STREET Minister _ Rev. R.J. Boggs, B.A. 241â€"1571 241â€"9533 GOING OVERSEAS ? BOOK NOW | AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Sunday, May 11th. 1969 Z#y 2 Phone 244â€"5324 KEN JOHNS MEN‘S WEAR Phone 247â€"0056 4 John St. Weston e to Iriple oset Space A Wycliffe Development comed ......... ... .. .....Morning Worship .......... Junior & Intermediate AT 7142â€"8833 A special treat will be the program provided by the 14 voice Juni r Girls choir of the Church of St. Luke, Dixie. Directed by organist and ~choir leader Mrs. Gordon Baker, the girls will provide an hour of familiar Continued on page 12 ..........Pax Bible Class .+. $153

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