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Page 2, News, Wednesday, June 22, 1988 More events planned for Seniors' Month By Helene Ballard Bon jour! I'll start this time with a greeting to our french-speaking readers. "J'espere que vous étés tous en bonne santé! I guess we are all praying for rain. We sure need it and it seems to be the same all over the country as well as parts of the united States. so let's hope we get some soon. On Tuesday afternoon we had a visit from some Grade 8 students and their teacher Mrs. Wilson. Some residents had brief interviews with the students and their ques- tions were very good. I for one enjoyed this ; it gives both young and seniors a chance to get together and find out how we look at different things. we find out how they think and what they like and would like out of life. You know, these visits from the youth of our school are good for all of us, Thank you for coming. I would like at this time to send OPEN MONDAY SATURDAY 9-6 497 HODDER AVENUE--683-3480 (Across from the Strathcona Golf Course) What is Serendipity? 5 see page 3 HOME OF HOCKEY ¢ » | Tee off on SAVINGS . at the World' S 2 t Supplier 4 THRU FRIDAY congratulations to the Auxiliary of McCausland Hospital. for all their hard work and efforts this past year. To be able to raise $13,000 for the hospital to improve patient care takes a lot of bake sales, raffles and work. I am proud to say I am still a member although I have not been active these past five years. I was an active member for five years, and I enjoyed working with these ladies. I hope you have anoth- er successful year and God Bless you. We still have more events planned for Seniors' Month. Last week the Ladies of Birchwood Auxiliary had their Strawberry Tea, which all the residents enjoyed. These ladies are also hard working and they plan a whole year's worth of events for us, so our thanks to these dear ladies. The weather did not cooperate with us, so we had our tea in the residents' dining room. The monthly Birthday Party was hosted by the Ladies of the Community Church of Terrace Bay. After cake and coffee, we all enjoyed some bingo. We only had one 'birthday kid' this month, Mr. Patrick McDonnel. Happy birthday Pat. We would like to thank the ladies for a fun afternoon. On behalf of the residents of Birchwood Terrace, I would like to thank the Township of Terrace Bay and members of the Canadian Legion of Terrace Bay for the party held in the Legion on June 14. Our residents had a great time and are looking forward to more events for Senior Month. I'll have more events for next week. Don't forget our Canada Day Parade July 1. Let's all get out and have a good time and a safe holi- day. Until next time, remember: "A cauliflower is only a cabbage with a college education." Cheerio! Failing to fall for Niagra Falls Our roving reporter douses this hot spot By Mary Hubelit We may be back home before this is printed, but I have a few comments for anyone feeling guilty about not having seen one of Canada's "national" shrines, Niagra Falls: Don't! The unbelievable maze of streets; the smothering commer- cialism; the 'attractions' (I feel that should be "distractions') that draw the tourists' dollars away from what they came to see, all make one's first sight of the mighty falls almost incidental. They are awesome of course, and beautiful....and if about five thousand people would suddenly Winnie's Schreiber Scribbles 9-9 "WE DISCQUNT EVERYTHING BUT SERVICE" TOYOTA Will be in Marathon Balmoral at Tenth Thunder Bay, Ont. Ph. 623-8842 Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 23 - 24-25 at the Zero 100 Motor Inn (Located on Peninsula Road - Marathon) Drop in and see our line-up of cars and trucks. - ON THE SPOT FINANCING (0.A.C.) - A eaniastsitve By Winnie Campbell Nellie Molinski from Vancou- ver has arrived to spend the sum- mer with her sisters Mary Sparks and Margaret Nesbitt and families. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gordon have returned from Vancouver Island where they attended the marriage of their only granddaughter, Jennifer Gordon who is the daugh- ter of Bruce and Joyce. Jennifer wed Glenn Procter. Also attending from Schreiber were Clyde, Elena, Jess, and Joshua Gordon. Jack, Crystal, Drew and Dean Gordon from Tyler, Texas and Don and Bonnie Pahl of Thunder Bay also attended. The Chimo Home Bingo was won by K. Thorsteinson of Terrace Bay. Another one wil start July 4. In Memorium Cards available from The Disability Action Group Peggy Thompson 825-3309 go away, I think I too would have been properly impressed! This in the off-season? Marineland with its trained seals and Killer Whales is for children of all ages and professionally present- ed of course. The "Maid-of-the- Mist" boat ride is not for the faint- hearted, but is an important aspect of the visit. The souvenir shops all carry much the same variety, so one would be advised to save time and energy (not money) by shopping at one store. The Niagra parks Commission does a masterly job of decorating the entire huge area with mani- cured lawns and a splendid show- ing of flowers and shrubs. What can I say? Seeing the falls is like looking for a needle in a haystack! Point Pelee National Park, on the other hand, is everything a loyal, patriotic, nature-loving Canadian would like to see at Niagra Falls! Conservation is exquisitely interwoven with tourists' needs -- needs, I say, not wants. Ample accommodation is avail- able just outside the park. We were impressed by the fact that there are no noxious bugs out there -- even on the mile-long marsh boardwalk! That was an invitation no Terrace Bay or Schreiber citizen could refuse! Seniors can still play useful role By Anne Todesco As we climb the ladder of age, senior citizens do not lose their use- . fulness unless ill. Our experiences down through the years is useful to the next generation. Most of us can still read, write, sew, knit, crotchet, cook, clean, and carry on business. Senior citizens can still assist with community affairs and prove their worth still useful to our com- munities. Shovelling snow, mowing lawns or digging gardens -- even cutting wood -- is a no-no for heart patients, but there is so much we can otherwise do. We can call 'on the sick and shut-ins, or send pretty cards to the elderly who have no one to visit or to write to them. Some have no one to take them for a short walk, ask them for a favourite recipe, or play a game of cards. Many seniors are well educated in different fields of industry, edu- cation, religion, music, etc.,.. They can offer much assistance and advice to others. Our 'Golden Years' bring to mind many memories of both happy and difficulty times in our lives; the raising of a family, when children leave home for a career or marriage. They are out to meet a world challenge of their own, while we seniors wonder how we can exist without them and wish that they were about our knees again. It's a happy day when they phone or come home for advice from Mom and Dad. No matter their age, they are still our children. Call Karen at SOUNDTRACK 825-9663 NOTICE Are you looking for great music for your socials? Do you want your dance floor hopping?