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1997 Events at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home "Patterns in Light" The Eriand Lee (Museum) Home - the place to visit in 1997i This yearI life at the Erland Lee is very busy. From April 2 to September 6. the Museum will be hosting “Patterns in Light.“ a travelling exhibition from the Royal Ontario Mu- seum. A collection of 1100 pieces of glass were presented to the ROM by John and Mary Yaremko in 198081. This exhibition (consisting of 49 pieces from the Yaremko Collection) traces the history of glass tablewares in Canada from 1870 to 1930. This travelling exhibit has come to the Lee through the financial support and spon» sorship of the Rotary Club of Hamilton. 5th Local Artist Show & Sale Dates: Tues. July 15 < Sat. Aug. 30 Time: Tues. - Sat. 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm. Sun.. 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Fee: regular admission of $2 This show is featured in the Drive House with one of a kind originals in oil, watercolour, sculpturei photography, linoprints and more. All pieces are affordable and uniquel All artists are from the Hamiltonâ€"Wentworth Region. Harvest Luncheons Dates: Tues. Sept. 23 & Wed.. Sept. 24 Time: 11:30 am. or 1:00 pm. sittings Fee: $10/person Enjoy a bountiful buffet lunch in the 18703 Drive House decorated in fall harvest colours. Site tours are also included in the cost. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at the Museum in early August. Victorian Christmas Date: Sat. Nov. 15 Time: 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm. Fee: regular admission of $2 as we celebrate Christmas in VictOrian tradition. Popular Christmas crafts from the Victo- rian era. plus other great ideas on how to decorate. will be tea- tured. Tour our Victorian home decorated with fresh garlands and bows. Also. be sure to visit the kitchen where Victorian treats can be fou nd. Please Note: Due to the Centennial Celebra- tions and Convention '97. the Erland Lee (Museum) Home will be closed on Saturday. June 21. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Do plan to visit the Lee another time. For more information about these events or the Lee Home. contact Mary Kneebone. Curator. Erland Lee (Museum) HomeI 552 Ridge Rd.. Stoney Creek ON LBJ 2Y6. Phone: (905)662 2691. 12 Home at Country. Spring 1997 SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: n November. 1996. the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) Provincial Board decided to undertake and promote the following projects: CAN. DO: The Movement for Clean Air Now Did you know that the majority of us spend 90 percent of our time indoors? That’s where the air could have the biggest impact on our health. You can learn about a campaign to rid your home of pollutants. Contact The Lung Association 1â€"800â€" 972-2636 to obtain their Clean Air Now Kit Or call Jean Baker at (613)389-0676 to learn how the Kingston Area initiated their project. Ontario Breast Screening Program One in ten women in their lifetime will develop breast cancer. This is the leading cause of can- cer deaths in women. The olderthe woman. the higher the risk. The Ontario Breast Screening Program helps educate and empower women to take control of their health. Mary Lou Norton. FWIO Program Coordinator, and the Program Committee. are preparing an informative pro- gram tor Branches. Watch for it. Parenting Skills Dialogue with groups who work with parents and children (child care workers, youth leaders. etc.). Meet with Family Studies teachers; raise " ‘ funds to provide Baby Think It Over for the ' classroom. Otter mentoring and sharing skills to individuals who need someone to talk to. Work with 4-H clubs. such as On Your Own, or offer babysitting courses to young people. Wonc with Health Units offering Parenting in the 905 pro- grams. Adopt a Mom, or a single parent family. Call Mary Janes at (519)768-5511 for details. Medication Booklet Medical information should be kept together in booklet form and readily available for emergen- cies. include the drugs that a person is taking. possible allergies and family medical history which can impact on treatment. Mary Lou Norton. FWIO Program Coordinator. is preparing a booklet to satisfy this need. Call her at (613)393â€"2052. So What's your Plan at Action? Getting Started respond to the needs. challenges and op- portunities in your community identify the limits and size of your commu- nity talk to others who are aware of these needs. challenges and opportunities form a core group of Women's institute leaders to organize community action Getting Organized invite key organizafions and individuals (government. church. education, labour. employers. the unemployed, business. professional associations, service clubs, volunteers. environmentalists. health care providers. cultural groups. youth, seniors) to meet together share information clarify the goals and purposes of the gather- Ing consider asking the Rural Community Advi~ sor from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Food and Rural Affairs to facilitate your or- ganizational meetings Developing a Plan establish long-term goals establish the objectives of the project prioritize the needs. the most pressing first get the facts together explore all the possibilities use the resources and strengths in the comâ€" munity to develop a plan Getting Things Done start with something small build community spirit form networks or partnerships between groups work towards a major project assign responsibilities to each participant adjust the plan as needed. keeping in mind the long-term goals How did we do? evaluate; take a look at how the team is working together, whether the project is meeting its long-term and short-tenn goals celebrate the success; it a job is worth doing. it is worth celebrating; this builds more oom- munity spirit and a desire to continue Refer to the gold~coloured insert about Safe and Healthy Communities that came with your Winter 1996-97 Home a. Countryfor more ideas for creative programs and project. as well as resource information. Prepared by Mary Janes, Public Relations Offic er ero. .