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Cross Country Calendar Clute WI, Conhroneâ€"Temiskoming The Clute Women‘s Institute coâ€"hosted a “Bone China Tea" with the Anglican Church in Cochrane in March. Over sixty people came to enjoy calcium-enriched sweets and savouries, share a pot often and listen to the advice ofthe local dietician. A silver collection was donated to the Osteoporosis Association. Perth Centre District W] This District sponsored a Branch Officers” Workshop entitled “Put Your Best Foot Forward," Workshop factlitator, Dianne Josling. challenged participants to “get in» volved ~ get a handle on your position." Josling's presentation included many mo- tivational phrases. such as: believe in yourself; don't give up; hang onto your dreams; just do it; keep on trying; make it happen; and. take control of your destiny. Fisher's Corners WI, Simone South Members of the Fisher's Corners WI celeâ€" brated WI Week in February by inviting other Branches in Simcoe South to join them in commemorating the 102nd anni- versary ol' the organization. Betty Veitch. Provincial Advisory Council member for Subvisron 13, joined them. Everyone en- Joyed the extra special program, and especially the fellowship. Ferguson's Falls WI, Lonork South This Branch honoured member Helen McEwen with a 50â€"year pin for 50 con- secutive years of membership in the Ferguson‘s Falls WI. Howkestone WI, Simcoe Kempenteldt Fifty year members of this Branch were recognized recently for their years ot‘serv- ice to the W1. In the past year, the Hawkestone WI has donated to a number of local causes, including the Salvation Army, Royal Victoria Hospital, Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Green Haâ€" ven Shelter and the Barrie Crisis Center and Soup Kitchen, W‘ew‘ M Home 8. Country, Summer I999 Foiriield WI, Leeds A brief history of the Fairfield Women's Institute Hall was compiled by Hazel Clark, PRO. and Chris Stesky. Tweedsmuir History Curator, for the Branch. The Hall was acquired for $200 in 1932. Unfortunately. the cost of maintain- ing the Hall grew and its usefulness decreased; it was demolished last fall. Bronchial] WI, Waterloo South The Branchton Women‘s Institute hon- oured 80Ayear member Florence Oliver. Florence became a member at age I6. Camilla WI, Dufleriu South Camilla WI member Ruth Halbert was honoured at a recent luncheon and pre- Sented with a 60»year pin. Bloomingdale WI, Waterloo North Two members ofthis Branch - Irene Weber and Wallee Rellinger - were presented with 50-year pins for their support and dedica- tion to Women's Institute. lngleside WI celebrated Wl Week in February by presenting a one-act play entitled “The Census Taker at the W1 Meeting," from the FWlC Tweedsmuir Competitions, 1994-1997. The Branch also sent news releases to local papers and placed brochures in schools and libraries. lngleside mem- hers Mary Hiscocks (left) and Patricia Hanscolm (right), First Vice-President of Eastern Area, are shown here. Submllted by Voila Gallinger, Ingleside wL Stormonl South. (- Literacy was the topic of discussion ata recent/fun. Women ’5 Institute meeting. After viewing the video distributed by FWlC last fall, Lindsay Kennedy (cen- tre), a representative from the Wellington County Literacy Program, spoke to the group. She stressed the need for oneâ€"on-one volunteers, as well as the need for financial assistance, One member of the Alma Branch decided to become a ane~an~one vol- unteer and tour opted to help with fund-raising for the literacy program. Alma President Ruth Grose (left) and Public Relations Officer Lillian Bella (right) presented Lindsay Kennedy with S too on behalf of the Branch. Submllted by Fat Salter, Alma Wt. Wellington Centre Armed with o Shamrock for luck At a recent meeting of the Warwick Women 's insti- tute, Maaike Aans, a student at East Lambton Secondary School in Watlord. added some fun to the evening by tattooing a shamrock on one arm of each member and quest! Guests included the children and grandchildren of members. The meet- ing also featured a formerRotary exchange student who spoke about her experiences adjusting to life in a foreign country. Submtllfid by Mary Janos, Warwrck wt, Lamblon North