Oshawa Times (1958-), 14 Nov 1961, p. 33

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Humoresque Club of the Blind Has Amazing Social Calendar Mrs. Reginald Pike, the presi- dent of the Humoresque Club/ of the Blind, Oshawa, presided at seven business meetings and social evenings under the lead- ership of 'Mrs. M. McConnell, and Miss Freda White. - April 14, elections. of 'officers took place. Mr. R. Lambert of the Oshawa Advisory Board, CNJB, and Oshawa Lion's~.Club conducted the elections. April 28, the Bowmanville - West Durham Advisory Board, CNIB, provided the entertain- ment and refreshments, this be- ing the last meeting until Oc- tober, at the club rooms. July 6, we enjoyed the annual picinic at Lakeside Park, pro- vided by the Oshawa Advisory Board, CNIB. Mrs. McConnell and daughter, Pat, entertained the members of the Bowling Club and some friends; to a garden party at their home. Sept. 14, The Lion's Club of | Oshawa, entertained, the Hu- moresque Club members to a Corn and Wiener Roast, and evening of entertainment. Oct. 12, the' report -of the CCB Conference held in Toron- te was read for the delegate, Miss Pat McConnell Wy the secretary. Oct. 26, a Hallowe'en Party was held and prizes for the best costumes were awarded. Nov. 10, a gift was sent to the Overseas' Blind Fund. Names were drawn for the ex- change of Christmas gifts. Dec. 8, the annual Christmas Dinner was held in Christ Me- morial Church, Oshawa. Dec. 1, our own Christmas Party was held in the club rooms, Gibb street. Jan. 25, the llth Birthday Party was held, special guests were members of the Advisory Board, the 15th Troop of Boy Scouts with their leaders, the club members decided to have a jar to receive our coppers, which would be used for the/ Overseas Blind Fund. Feb. 9, the results of White Cane Week were discussed, we felt we had wider coverage this year. Feb. 23, Mrs. Norman Gow- er was the guest speaker at the social gathering and. told us about the Oshawa. Museum, Henry House, Lakeview Park, Oshawa. Mar. 9, Mrs. M. Wakely made dise to be used for the election of officers. Owing to the illness ot the president's husband, Mr. Reg Pike, Miss Pat McConnell is to be the Humoresque Club's delegate to the CCB Conference at Brantford in May. Mar. 12, some members at- tended the evening service at Albert Street' United Church and a Band Concert at the OCVI for the social evening in March, a bingo was held. Our thanks go to the Oshawa Advisory Board, CNIB,_ the Oshawa Lion's Club, Bowman- ville Lion's Club for transporta- tion of the members to and from their homes to the Hu- moresque Club; to the Oshawa Lionettes, for the refreshments served at each. meeting; «to each officer of our Ciub we say a sincere thank you, for your work in helping to make the club a success, We wish our sick members a return to good health. Officers of the Humoresque Club of the Blind, Oshawa, 1961-1962: *Past president, Mrs. Regi- nald Pike; . *President,. Miss Pat.- McConnell; '*Vice-presi- dent, Mrs. E. Wakely; *Treas- urer, Mr. Charles Lovell; Sec- | retary, Mrs. D. W. Armistead; "Transportation, Miss Ada Mc- Donough; *Publicity, Mr. Les- ter Davies; *Legislation, Miss Vera Siblock; *Cards, Mrs. M. Leach; *Social, Mrs. Iva For- rest, Mrs. M. McConnell; Press, Mrs. Charles Lovell; Pianist, Mrs. B. Elliott. *--denotes blind person. Interesting Programs Maintain Attendance, Sunset Heights H&S Sunset Heights Home School Association holds its meetings on the second Monday of each month at 8 p.m. The present slate of officers are: Mrs. E. Kelvin James, president, who was elected for the second term, Mrs. B. J. Salmers -vice-president, Mrs. M. J. Achmatowicz, recording secretary, Mrs. R. W. Schoenau, corresponding 'secretary, Mrs. Chris Janetos, treasurer. Ex- ecutive members are Mrs. R. W. Foster, Mrs. John McNab, Mrs. H. R. Mouch, Mrs. K. L. Hagerman, and Mrs. R. J. Kim- merly. The Group one mothers were entertained at tea in Sept. In October the meeting took the form of a "get acquainted" night which proved to be very popular with a large attendance of both parents. At the November meeting of the Home and School, Mrs. E. silver cups to the three oustand-| sionaries, money for milk for| ing students. The Ass'n assisted the teach- ers with a "family night'? Ice Carnival at the children's arena in February, with the annual Field Day in June and with the grade 8 graduation party. Treats were given at Hallowe'en and at Christmas. In Necember Rev. H. A. Mel- low discussed the "makings of good citizens", a subject of vital interest to all parents. A film of Behavior Problems was of in- terest at the January meeting and in February Dr. A. I. Mal- colm of the Community Mental Health Clinic, Whitby Hospital suggested reasons for childs lack of progress. There was a panel in March on Education in other countries and Junior Band presented a program in April. Programs each month have been varied and interesting. Oraham's &: ardieratia and handicrafts DECORATIVE COLORED GLASS BRASS ® period and primitive furniture OPEN DAILY AND EVENINGS PHONE BROOKLIN 655-3541 1% MILES N. OF BROOKLIN Antiyws -- - & FINE» CHINA SILVER Knox WA Follows A Simple Creed All of us have a niche to fill if only we are in earnest and are willing to be used. If you can't come you can give -- and if you can't give you can pray --and we are taught that noth- ing lies. beyond the reach of prayer, except that which lies outside the will of God. With this as a motto the Woman's Association meets the first Tuesday of every month with an average attendance of 15, to promote the social as- pects of the life of the congre- gation and at the same time to raise money to further the work of the church. During its years of existence the ladies have made. sizeable contributions to the church, and te the upkeep of the church kitchen. The _ present President,. Mrs. Ist vice-pres., Mrs. James Wraith; 2nd. vice-pres., Mrs Ei. M. Moody; secretary, Mrs. S. M. Soanes; treasurer, Mrs. Bert Montgomery; card secre- tary, Mrs. A. T. Mills; flower cenvener, Mrs. A. J. McDonald. Mary Elliott Smith Mission Circle Has Generous Record The Women's Mission Circle of | First Baptist Church, Oshawa, was first organized in the latter years of the past century. The name "Mary Elliott Smith Mis- sion Circle'? was adopted in 1938. officers are: Jack - Taylor; At the monthly meetings a | period of devotion is conducted | by one of the members, followed : | by a missionary topic, also con- 'ducted by a mission circle mem- ber. » | From time to time we are | privileged to hear a guest speak- 'er, and the following names are | just a few of the many servants |0f God who have brought us ;messages of inspiration and | challenge: Dr. Ben Gullison, Dr. |Ralph Hooper, Rev. Earl Mer- |rick, Dr. John McLaurin, Mrs. | W. 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