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Whitby Free Press, 30 Nov 1983, p. 9

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Crridor Capers Olde Tyme Christmas In conjunction with Olde Tyme Christmas, the Station Gallery will be holding a draw for two Christmas treasures. Pictured here are (left to night) Jtune Bremner, creator of the handpainted artifact, Linda Paulocik, Director of the Station Gallery, and Elinor Kidd, donator 0f the crocheted afgan. The draw for both prizes wil] be held at the Station Gallery on Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets are stiil available at the Gallery. is ând a to lis M is ,in d. r -1 CHRISTMA SCHOOL' BREAK, gChristmas -break fast approaching..ýaï may be* longer than e pected. J Sehool wil be out Çfull week priori Christmas. For thi reason, the Durhai Region Family YMCAj offring a Christma The program will ru fromn Dec. 19 to Dec.2 J) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a a oèst- of $40 per child Etended« hours ai favailable fïýro 7:30 a.n t6 p.m'. tan ad ditional cost of $10, pe chuid7 The programwill in. clude Christinas baking, deèo'rations, caroling, jfilms and outdoor ac- tiiteés. The ýparticipan- ts wiI be visiting Fair- view Lodgeto carol foi the seniors one day, anc a-Christmas party is planned for the last day to bring together al the activities of the week. Space is limited to 30, 50 register- early. No minimum number is required to run, so ther e is no possibility 0f'can- cellation.- Please bring your own lunch. MOLLY MAIDS BECOME ELVES' From Dec. 6to Dec. 15 Molly Maids from across Canada will becomne Santals helpers as they pick up new and nearly new toys fromn their clients and distribute themn to a local hoepital. Molly Maîd, a fran- chie cleaning service wlth outiets in 70 areas across Canada will leave notes 'behind in November asking their clients to'leave for their cleaners, any toys- they may wish to donate and these womnen wiJl, during the days from Dec. 6 to Dec. 15 pick themn up.and on Christ- mas Eve deliver themn to a local hospital for children who must remain in hospital over theholidays. Molly Maid, will as well, pick up toys fromn homes wbo do not sub- scribe to their service but wish to donate toys to these children. For more information By MARY MCEACHERN C&Il 72" 967 w..n Items for this column. Whitby Women's Institute The. regular monthly meeting of the Whitby Women's Institute was held at the home of Laura MacCarl on Nov. 23, with 12 members and three guests present. 'The meeting opened in the usual form, and the rol cail was answered by naming your favourite author and producîng the smnallest book you own. The mot- to was 'When we are collecting books, we are collec- tmng happiness'. Aleta Campbell gave information regarding the South Ontario district executive meeting that she had attended in Brooklin on Nov. , bringing us many new ideas to follow regarding the bi-centenial year coming up. The convenor, Bessy Acton, introduced the speaker Alice Brittie, who gave an interesting and educational talk on a book written by Piere Burton, -entitled "Whiy 1 ama Canadian." She touched on his many stops and opinions as he travelled. over Canada, comparing ~NWIN WHITýBY!'" T he Uiý,deo Statio I__ ~North America's Largest Movie Rentai Chain We BlngHollywoodI Home To You! OPEN EVERY N-IGHT TIL 9:00 P.-M. 209 DUN DAS ST. EAST e ln the'new commerc"ial building. II* 666-1122 tto I r Send yu Iocall Save up to $1000 on memberships at Th Saio Glery e Whitby Museum Your norl-winning Wiritario tickets are now worth 50 cents each toward the purchase of new membershîps ta your. local art galeries and museumns.. Save up to $10.00 on the pnice of each mernbership for yourself or as gifts for your farnly or friends at galleries and museumns ail across Ontario. Take advantage of your local culture. Visit your art galery or rnuseumn today for complete details of the Wintarîo Haif Back prograrn. I ONTARIO ~M INISTRY 0F ~VCITIZENSHIP ANCULTUIRE Hon. Susan Fîsh, Mînister FREE PRESSWEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30, 1983, PAGE 9 Our Canadian ideas and behavioral patterns, whlch only we, as Canadians follow and whlch set us apart in a certain fashion froni our nelghbours. The Women's Institute Tweedsmeur Book was put on display by the curator, Kay Hepburn. I The toplc for the December meduigls-"Ch4-ist- mas'. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Gregor on Dec. 14. Westminster United Church Choir Practice for children will be held Wed- nesday at 4 p.m. downstairs. Leaders Marion Buchanan, Kay Moorcroft and Grace Brown will direct the aduit practice Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. The ladies of the congrégation are invited to-join with the U.C.W. members, Dec. 5 for the annàual Christmas evening which begins with a pot luck meal at 6 p.m. You are asked to bring either a first or second course dish and a $2 gift for exehange. Af- ter the meal there will be a short business meeting followed by a prograni of readings and carols held in the sanctuary. More entertainment will take place downstairslater and Santa will pay a, visit. Everyone welcome. Special Christmas Services Dec. 18, il a.m. White Gift Service. Dec.'18, 7:30. p.m. Candlelight Carol Service. Dec. 25, il a.m. Christmas Worship and Communion. Corridor Area Ratepayers Association The December meeting of the executive of the Corridor Area Ratepay 'ers Association will be held on Dec. 1, in the Co mmittee Room'No. 1, Whitby Municipal Building, at 7:30, p.mý. Visitors welcome. Ontario's 82nd Location NGW OPEN! Evé'ry movie BOTH BEIT À and VHS

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