Browns WI Tweedsmuir Community History, 2003-2004, p. 4

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Speaker talks about support for Arthritis sufferers A Browns Women's Institute meeting was held March 19 in Browns School at 10 a.m. Co- president Carol Miller presided and welcomed everyone then asked Evelyn Douglas to preside for the program. - FC " . She gave a reading "St. Patrick's Day," then introduced speaker Sharon Cummons from London. Her topic "The Arthritis Clinic." She talked on what the Arthritis Society will do for peo- Age: 16 Born: London School: DCVI Grade 11 Favourite Band: Zit Remedy Favourite Subject: Gym Worst Subject: Biology Favourite Teacher: Mr. McAsh Ambition: To be a WWE Wrestler ple with arthritis. There are also many assistive devices to make life easier for them. The Society will make house calls to assess people. There is a clinic in St. Marys Memorial Hospital, where peo- ple afflicted with it can go and learn more about arthritis, because there is no cure. Janet Uren thanked Sharon and presented, her with f gift. Eéelyn read a poem "An Irish Blessing." The roll call was There are also "Name a joint that can be affect- side of the School and replace Mces to make ed by Arthritis." Pennies for them with new plantings. A m. The Society Friendship was 25 cents for committee of Evelyn Arthur, calls to assess every time you exercised in a Carol Miller and Evelyn Douglas week. The business was con- willlook afterthis project. e in St. Marys ducted by Carol Miller. A letter from St. Marys Fair ll, where peo- 'Day Away' April 12 asking for candidates for the it can go and She reminded the group of the Ambassador contest for the Fair mt arthritis, 'Day Away' being held in was read. ocure. Dundas United Church, The next meeting will be the inked Sharon Woodstock April 8 at 9:30 a.m. Annual Meeting on April 9 at 10 Dundas United Church, The next meeting will be the Woodstock April 8 at 9:30 a.m. Annual Meeting on April 9 at 10 With the sanction of Browns a.m. with a Pot Luck dinner. United Church, the Institute will Browns WI Euchre remove the old shrubs on either Browns Women's Institute reg- After lunch we exer- was presented by Celia cised with Beth Munro Orth. from the VON and had a A bus is being chartered pep talk on the value of to take delegates to the exercising regularly, to Conference Annual Oxford North W.I. held their Day Away on Tuesday with a very good turnout. The first event was a presentation on refinishing furniture by Mrs. Newman. Her hus- band sold the pieces she had planned to bring as examples, but they soon got some more ready. The three stars. Kristin DeBrabandere, left, goalkeeper Stephanie Miletic and Erin Miller got the nod as the game's three stars against Central. DeBrabandere was a two-way standout, Miletic made several outstanding saves, and Miller booted the game's only goal. BROWNS WI Oxford Presbytery Oxford Presbytery met Wednesday evening in the Plattsville United Church. Licenses were renewed for a long list of Lay Preachers including John Hiuser. A full slate of offi- cers for the coming year was presented by Celia Orth. keep fit and active. Workshops in the after- noon were scrapbooking and making a Patio Lantern. A letter from St. Marys Fair asking for candidates for the Ambassador contest for the Fair was read. Meeting in Sault St. Marie in May. There is extra room at the present time, so people from other Presbyteries would be very welcome. Call Vi Sackrider at 424-2773 for information. ular Euchre party was held Thursday, March 20. The winners were as follows: High - Donna Jeffrey and Frank Whaling; Lone Hands - Ladies - Rose Whaling and Terry Barber; Low - Ina Pickell, Bill Switzer. The door prize winners were Bell Oliver and Jim Kennedy. The next euchre is i this Thursday, April 3 at8 p.m. - Advanée notice of de annual Charity Euchre Saturday, April 26 at 12 noon.

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