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Clothing and drugs were sorted, packed and shipâ€" ped to Guatamala, and Doâ€" minion â€" and Zehrs tapes were collected for nursing homes and hospital equipâ€" ment as part of the league‘s missionary activities. Mrs. Schnarr also gave the quilting report. The quilters complete a quilt each wéek for 22 weeks each year. We have been quilting for 16 years now. twentyâ€"one large quilts and five crib quilts were completed this year. Some are custom made, while others are sold almost as fast as we are able to complete them. This constitutes 2,006 hours of work excluding the time it takes to bind and put them into a frame. The cultural life conâ€" vener, Mrs. Virginia Noll reported that the league Some $1,500 was raised last year for the council from this project. Between 80 and 100 hours goes into this labour of love for about 24 ladies from our council each week. It is truly a labour of love since the hourly rate for these quilts comes only to 45 cents per hour. Mrs. Rita Schnarr, reâ€" treat _ convener reported that 35 ladies, including high school girls, attended retreats this year. These included the 6 day retreats, directed and charismatic retreats and general reâ€" treats at Mount Cenacle. In a report of the organâ€" ization ~ convenership Mrs. Margaret Meyer reported a total of 335 members in the council. CWL members are also reâ€"writing â€" their _ council history in preparation for their _ 25th _ Anniversary, which will take place March 15, 1978. She received the annual reports from the various convenerships. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Waterloo Counâ€" ty Chapter of the Canadian Fibrosis Foundation, the Church ToDay, Father Folâ€" ey‘s TV program each reâ€" ceived $25 from the CWL during the year. The Brownies and Girl Guides each received a donation from the CWL of $25 for their Christmas Mrs. Mary McCargar presided at this Annual Meeting of Our Lady of Lourdes CWL, Waterloo. Our Lady of Lourdes Caâ€" tholic Women‘s League of Wateriloo _ donated _ $2,000 in the past year to various charities. Money for these charities was raised through special events which inâ€" cluded a mother‘s day sale, parish auction and flea marâ€" ket, spring frolic dance and quilt draw and quilting. The council donated $315 to the Canadian Catholic Organization for Developâ€" ment and Peace; $100 to the Right to Life Associâ€" ation and $1,000 was given to Father F.J. Swaine, Pasâ€" tor, for Parish needs. Our Lady of Lourdes School was the recipient of $200 throughâ€" out the year. The Bolivian Missions, the CNIB, the Catholic Soâ€" cial Services, _ Birthright, and the Sisters of St. Josâ€" eph each received $50. $25 for Party. Lourdes CWL contributed $2,00btowchanty Some 243 hospital visits were reported made throughâ€" out the year, as well as 193 nursing home visits and 175 shutâ€"in visits. Under this same convenâ€" orship, Mrs. Mary Cameron reported on the sick and shutâ€"in visiting program. This program consists of 33 women and four men of the parish who have made a commitment to visit the sick in the hospitals on a weekly basis, and shutâ€" ins in nursing homes, or private homes at least once a month. In the community life report, Mrs. Doris Zuber reâ€" ported that league memâ€" bers are very active in many areas of social welfare inâ€" cluding the Heart Fund, the _ Carmelite Convent, St. Mary‘s Hospital Auxâ€" iliary, and St. Jerome‘s Mother‘s Guild. They also donate baking for the Sunâ€" beam Home and the CNIB Annual Sale. Clothing was collected for the Avondale Nursing Home. Members help, too, with the Manna luncheon project for senior citizens. This time of the year, the members are plunging into preparations for the annual mother‘s day sale by making handâ€"made artiâ€" cles for the craft boutique. This includes slipping and potting plants, making macâ€" rame items and baking for the various booths. The ladies of the develop _ Prayers for vocations ment and peace commitâ€" have been distributed to tee have become â€" deeply league members to further involved with the education OuUr effort to encourage of the children to the prob vocations. lems of the Third World. Following _ the _ annual A skit was prepared for this purpose. One member has continuâ€" COP PER ed to serve as a crossing P guard at a busy intersection. Reproductions of local In June the Council help. well known al’tists. etct ed the Grade 6 pupils at mounted on cherry wor Our Lady of Lourdes celeâ€" occassion. Visit our sho brate their graduation to and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m junior high school. pvoaninne Tâ€"nn is aâ€"nna Members assist the prinâ€" cipal with the Christopher Folk Song Group which conâ€" tinues to perform at local nursing homes and hospiâ€" tals. Arrangements for perâ€" formances, . transportation and supervision are handlâ€" ed by the ladies. Members assist children in making banners approâ€" priate to the liturgy of their weekly Mass. has continued its policy of A grade 6 Our Lady of assisting Our Lady of Lourdes School _ Student Lourdes elementary school. visiting program was orâ€" The school attempts to perâ€" ganized whereby students form as a Christian Comâ€" on a rotating basis visit munity, and members assist with residents at Avonâ€" in many ways in making dale Nursing Home Villa this a reality. each Monday afternoon. 6 . Here, they distribute cookâ€" Membe â€"o , * . 2 cipal wit.;s t?)ses‘sCth:,il:to;::r :S.pepr:;;l;‘l?a "f sl:: games; A us re quie Folk Song Group which con _ oo vcr5atiop. DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 6 â€" PLACE: COLUMBUS CENTRE, 110 MANITOU DR., KITCHENER TIME: PREVIEW 6 P.M. AUCTION: 7 P.M. AUCTIONEER: MURRAY GERBER ADMISSION: 50¢ ITEMS INCLUDE: A 1977 Pontiac Acadian (reserve bid); Season‘s pass for Kâ€"W Rangers hockey team; Mother‘s Day packages; antiques; furniture; new appliances; books; Kâ€"W Symphony tickets; a Magician‘s Act; Dinner for 2 with Edna Steebler: Eskimo print; prints of famous local artists; weekend for two at Constellation Hotel, Toronto; Dinners for two at local dining o&og; dgMooomg fights over Kâ€"W area; and 200 suitcases! And much more. THE Kâ€"W BIG SISTERS THIS AD SPONSORED BY: MUTUAL LIFE OF CANADA "TRIFLES AND TRADITIONS" AUCTION INVITE YOU TO THEIR In the Christian family life convenership report, Mrs. Marilyn O‘Brien reâ€" ported that the league memâ€" bers and two Seminarians conduct a preâ€"school Sunâ€" day school for about 20 chilâ€" dren aged three to five each week. Other league memâ€" bers act as assistants. Sociability Entertainment Education All Welcome Memberships Availabrle at the Door 7 :30 p.m Reproductions of local and national scenes by well known artists, etched in copper and mounted on cherry wood bases, a gift for any occassion. Visit our showroom from 10â€" 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. and Wed. evenings 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. LEXINGTON AREA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION : ANNUAL MEETING FRIDAY APRIL 29, 1977 Guests( The Elmira High School Band *Melodies for Seniors‘ Mr. Alf Holst â€" Slide Presentation FRIDAY MAY 6, 1977 Guests: Mr. Leo Drukten â€" Administrator ° Sunnyside Home ‘Care for the Elderly‘ FRIDAY MAY 13, 1977 Miss Anne Thiessen â€" Slide Presentation ‘Greece‘ ADULT RECREATION CENTRE _ TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1977 8:00 P.M. LEXINGTON SCHOOL For Further Information : 579â€"1020 COPPER PLAQUES ELECTRO GRAPHICS 100 PARK ST. KITCHENER 185 King St. South, Waterloo 2:00 â€" 4:00 p.m. PROGRAMMES Assistants are Mrs. Berâ€" nice MacDonald, Mrs. Phylâ€" lis Heinrich; sigh and shutâ€" in, Mrs. Mary Cameron; christian family life, Mrs. Rita Schnarr; assistant, Mrs. Margaret Reitzel; and organization, Mrs. Margâ€" aret Meyer. reports the election of: ofâ€" ficers took place. Mrs. Mary McCargar was reâ€"elected as President. Her slate of offices include: first viceâ€" president, Mrs. Doris Zubâ€" er; second viceâ€"president, Mrs. Carolyn Fedy; third viceâ€"president, Mrs. Margâ€" aret Meyer; recording secâ€" retary, Mrs. Elaine Kehn; corresponding secretary, Mrs. _ Marjorie _ Meyer; treasurer, Mrs. Sylvia Sinâ€" clair; and past president, Mrs. Helen Drago. The Conveners include: community life, Mrs. Doris Zuber; church life, Mrs. Marilyn O‘Brien; comâ€" munications and _ public relations, Mrs. Mary Conâ€" rad and resolutions and legislations, â€" Mrs. Helen THAT‘S ENTERTAINMENT II Presenting: St. Mary‘s Follies and Jolly Oldster‘s Drama Club 2:30 p.m. Thursday April 28th Admission 25 cents ALL ARE WELCOME To register please call 579â€"1020 Enjoy a hot delicious meal Thursdays at Erb Street Mennonite Church. Call Tuesdays 579â€"1020 for reserâ€" vations. Cost: 75¢ Dinner served at 12 p.m. GUESTS: The Elmira High School Band **Melodies for Seniors‘" Plus Slide Presentation by Alf Holst Friday April 29th 2 p.m. â€" 4 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME Waterioo Chronicle, Wednesday, April 27, 1977 â€" Page 23 SPRING CRAFT SESSION Pottery: Friday 9:00 a.m.â€"11:00 a.m. Cost: $10/6 wks. (supplies). (corner of King & Allen Sts.) | The Centre provides activities for Adults 40 yrs. of age & Older. f Open Mon. â€" Friday 8: 30â€"5:00 p.m. Includes: library, games room, floor & table shuffleâ€" board, Coffee and Tea available. Note: No memberâ€" ship required. FOR INFORMATION : 579â€"1020. 3 day tour Leave May 27 Return May 29 Cost: $79/person For more information call 579â€"1020 OSHAWA â€" Parkwood Home Canadian Automotive Place Winfield Farms Thursday May 5th, 1977 Leave Adult Recreation Centre 8 a.m. Return Adult Recreation Centre 5 p.m. Cost : $7.00/person (plus $2.00 admission charges) For tickets and more information call 579â€"1020 OTTAWAâ€"TULIP TIME NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING WHEN: Monday May 2 TIME : 7:30 p.m. PLACE : Adult Recreation Centre 185 King St. S. Waterloo ALL ARE WELCOME NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING WHEN: Wednesday May 18 TIME : 7 :30 p.m. PLACE : Adult Recreation Centre 185 King St. S. Waterloo ALL ARE WELCOME ICE SKATING â€" Albert McCormick Arena ‘Parents & Preâ€"Schoolers â€" Tues. 10:30 p.m. Thur. â€" 1: 30 p.m. NOON HOUR SKATING FOR ADULTS SENIOR ACTIVITIES > ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR ADULTS ADULT RECREATION CENTRE WATERLOO MINOR RINGETTE WATERLOO MINOR HOCKEY GENERAL PROGRAMS Monday â€" Friday 12 â€" 1 p.m. BUS TRIPS ACTIVITIES Marsland Centre: 886â€"1550 MANNA COMMUNITY SERVICES Following the meeting, the league had as its guest, Mrs. Joan Heaton from the Cameo School of modelâ€" ling, with a few tips on makeâ€"up and exercise.