Richmond Hill Public Library News Index

The Liberal, 31 Jan 1974, p. 15

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Two members of St. Gabriel’s ACW who are leav- ing the Hill were presented with farewell giflts at a meet- ing of the ACW in the :hurc-h hall on January 23. Honored were Mrs. Marga- ret Strothers, who is moving >0 Vancouver, and Mrs. Aniâ€" ta Pollard, who will be mak- ng a new home in St. Oa- ;herines. Mrs. Strouhers also :ecelved a gift from the Chancel Guild. Rev. David Sproule led the devotions and Mrs. Victoria Cox showed slides of the arly years of St. Gabriel's. inal arrangements were adle for the rummage sale 0 take place in the church ~all Saturday from 10 am to 2 noon. The momi‘ng meet- ng Ibegan informally with offee and refreshments. ’Dhe Women’s Fellowship at Richmond Hill Baptist. 15 having a special speaker at its 8 pm meeting February 14. Mrs. Ernest Loewy of Will'owdale, a member of the Toronto Jewish Mission, will be describing and illustrat- ing “The Feast of Dedica- tion". All ladies of the com- munity are invilted to attend the meeting at the church. 50 Wright Street. The York Regional Sym- phony Orchestra is planning L-wo wine [and cheese con- certs during March and would be interested to ‘hear from anyone who would -be able to lend them approxi- mately 30 candle holders. A¢ each concert there will be prizes given for raffles, IS well as for holders of lucky door wickets. The ordhestra is looking for the support of local merohlanrts, whose names will be printed on the program, to provide a good selection of prizes. Reporting on credit coun- ;elling, Volunteer Counsellor Dick Edmunds stated that uhere is a significant in- :rease in new clients, many There was a report on a eeting with the Minister of ommunity and Social Ser- ices arranged by Donald eacon MLA York Centre ilth representatives of the our family life centres and ervices in’ York Region to onsider the possibility of rov'incial assistance in fund- n-g. If you would like to help wt, -or would like more in- brmation, call Beth Har- vood at 884-1435 or Betty Spring Fashions by War- vick House will be featured ut the YWCA’s Businessâ€" nen's Luncheon alt “the Lions fall, Centre Street East. ‘rom 12 to 1:30 pm on Tues- lay of next week. A few tickets are still wail-able from Shirley Hicks, I84-7207 or at the Y office, 35 Yonge Street North, 884- l811. Lt was decided to hold the meetings on the third Mon- iay of each mom!) at the library. Membership fees are set at $3 for a family and $2 For a single. ‘mm outside mhe Richmond {i-llâ€"Thornhill area. A second Parent Effective- less Training course will be prgamized, as the presem :ourse {has been over-sub- tcribed. The executive elected for .974 are President Donna iales; lst Vice-President 1nd Membership Dorothy Summersall: 2nd Vice-Presi- ient John LeClaire; Secre- m-y Janet Fayle, and Trea- aurer Brian Cowan. Mary Dawson and Pat Hart were xppoinlted as special histori- :al advisors. Following the business needing Herman Haessler, a :ocal painter of historical audldings, showed scrap- woks of photographs he has taken of many buildings around the area. {istorlcal Society The Richmond Hill Histo- 'ical Society held its first mnual meeting January 21 It Richmond Hill Library. A :onstitultion was adopted and igned by those present: Richmond Hill-Thornhill I‘amily Services «met January 7 \in Ithe agency's office, :5A Yonge Street. 'igden at 833-5541 SAVE UP TO 331/470 HRIFI’Y RENT-A-CAR TOWN AUTO BODY 173 Yongc Street N. Richmond Hill 884-2139 It was parents’ night Ja- nuary 17 for Top-Odilhe-Hlll Nursery School at Wrixon Hall in St. Mary‘s Anglican. Board President Dennis R0- binson conducted a brief meeting aflter which a short film, “Lt’s All In A Game" dealing wivh games pre- school children play, was shown. After the meeting the parents had an opportu- nity .to visit with the teachâ€" ers over coffee and refresh- mentts. Don Fraser of the Rich- mond Hill Figure Skating Club and his partner, Candy Jones of the Toronto Cricket. Skating and Curling Club, lefit on Monday for the Ca- nadian Figure S k a tin g Championships in Monoton, New Brunswick. They will be skating a compulsory pro- gram on Friday in the senior pairs event and a five minute free skating program on Saâ€" burday. “Father's Day" At Nursery School The children from Top-o- .Uheâ€"Hill thoroughly enjoyed bringing their fathers to school on January 26. This special “Fathers Day" gi'ves fathers, working mothers, grandparents. a u n t s and uncles an opportunity to ob- serve a regular school day and see exactly how the school is run. Art the close of the meet- ing refreshments w e r e served by Zetta Thurston and her committee. Puzzles. paintings, build- ing blocks, gym equipment, etc. were all displayed and enjoyed by adults and child- ren. While the youngsters h'ad juice and cookies. [their guests adjourned to the gym to have coffee. Later the children entertained by tel- ling and acting out some of their favorite stories. At the regular meeting of Richmond Hill Chapter 302. Order of the Eastern Star, held in Wrixon Hall on Ja- nuary 15, Worth Matron Dorothy Tucker and Worthy Patron Lyn Tucker were pleased to welcome District Deputy Grand MatrOn Mary Dawson on her official visit. Duplicate bridge club win- ners January 21 were north- south Edna and Bob Dunn, east-west Ruth and Gerry Browning. On January 23 it was Fred Taylor and Jim Ferguson north-south win- ners and Edyth Turn and May Sherwood east-west. Friday winners were Geor- ge Laundry and Ron Dickie north-south and Marie and Stew Cole east-west The club moves to its new premises Friday, 12 King Sideroad, just west of Yonge Street over the Shop’n Bag, Oak Ridges. There will be a Swiss team tournamenrt -on February 15. All teams must register in advance. For partners and information call Marie Cole, 773-4280. Don‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fraser of 380 Bent Crescent left for the championships tod'ay. DUPLICATE BRIDGE 'I‘opao-ftheâ€"Hill is a coaope- rative nursery sdhool, and parent participation is en- couraged. Parents are in- vited to visit any morning to watdh their children at work and at play. For information regarding the school, call the Superâ€" visor, Mrs. Christeime Fritz- che at 884-7012 mornings only, or the Registrar Mrs. Heetorine Villanovfich at 884- 6387. York Home T.V. 306 Bayview Ave. (Plaza) 889-1646 - 884-4165 CONVERSATION PIECE Color TV from ‘ Sweetheart Peter Every Thursday “The Liberal" Phone 884-8177 for home delivery WORKS IN A DRAWER GET YOUR The Richmond Hill Senior Citizens Club held mheir monthly evening 0f euchre. bridge and cribbage on Jaâ€" nuary 24. This has been a new venture which started last November, and Percy Jones. euchre convener, and his committee are to be congratulated on mhe success of these evenings. About 100 members and friends atten- dved. There were prizes for all three categories and also door prizes. A delicious lunch of lhome-made goodies was provided and served by the members of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Delta Lambda Chapter, of Rich- mond» Hill. The seniors are grateful Ito these young lia- dies for their thoughtfulness an-d generosfiy. “On Sunday last, t:th Travelways Ibuse-s left the club room bound for Maple Leaf Gardens 'to see rthe Ice Follies. The costumes and colors were beautiful. Ithe skating, of course, the best, and comedy routines molar-v ious, and from all reports every-one thoroughly enjoyed 'nhe whole show. Hortiqiltural Photo Night Shows Interesting Variety The agenda calls for a 45 minute business meeting to be followed ‘by dessert. cof- fee and fellowship. All ladies of bhe parish are welcome. A color photo show was the mam feature of rthe first meeting of the new year for Richmond Hill Horticultural Scciety. The meeting January 22 Look place in the Sunday school room of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church with more that 70 people at- tending. In his opening remarks President Richard Edmumds reminded the members that 1974 is the society's 60th Anniversary year and that it is the oldest organization in Richmond Hill. He said that suggestions for ways of celeâ€" brating «this occasion will be gladly accepted. The ACW of St. Mary’s Anglican is having its annual meeting at 8pm next Tues- day in The chapel. In order to give everyone an opportu- mity to visit with friends and welcome new members, the business portion of the meet- ing will be sihont. Senior Citizens The regular monthly meet- ing of the club will be on F‘ebrunary 13 at 2 'pm in the Richmond Hill United Audi- ‘orium. The weekly euchre that week will, therefore, be held on the Thursday in the club mom, 71 Cent-re Street East, at 1:30 pm. All are welcome. Members agreed to pre- sentation of the book, "The Story of Ontario Horticultu- ral Societies 1854-1973" to Richmond Hill Library so tiha-t all interested persons may read and enjOy it. Mrs. Flavia ‘Redelmeier spoke about the Garden Club Flower Show to ‘be ‘held at the O’Keefe Centre March 6 to 10. The theme this year is “Bloom in Britain" with English judges and Englidh pictures and pub. There will be special ticket prices for senior citizens and students. People interested in the garden courses being offered THE WOMEN’S COMMITTEE OF THE ONTARIO HEART FOUNDATION “The Liberal” requires a responsible boy or girl for an established paper route in the Crosby Ave. - Becker Rd. area of Richmond Hill. This is an excellent opportunity to earn some extra pocket money. Please Phone Dinah Darlington at 884- 1105 for further details. CARRIER HRTS ‘ CRAFTS SHOW It was also reported that Mrs. Alice Smith will convene the parish public speaking contest in the hall February 24. The parish will also be 'hoslts for the regional public speaking contest March 10. The color photo Show was ably convened by Robert D. Little. The photos had been judged by Mrs. Kay Mc- Gregor who was unable to attend. Her written com- ments were read ‘by Miss Gladys McLatohy. Mrs. Mary Thompson will be having a small bridge party in her home on Feb- ruary 10 wifih proceeds to go to the missions. Mrs. Joyce Bryan will have a wine and cheese party March 3 and proceeds from this will go to the Little Brothers of the this winter at Hvumb-er Col- lege were invited to call Mr. Edmunds at 884-2286 for infomation. The pictures of flowers, gardens and landscapes were beautiful. Top winner was Mr. Little with 23 points fol- lowed by Mrs. Red-elmeier with 22 and Mrs .Mary Mc- Kenzi-e 13. Other contributors to this interesting evening were Mrs. Vivian Hart, Mus. Beryl Hart, Mrs. Elda McLeod. John Spanner, Normah Bell and William Risebrouglh. Re- freshments were served 'by Mrs. Vivian Hart 'and her committee. Convenors for file annual bridge and euchre rto be held in the parish hall March 15 are Mrs. Sandy In- gram and Mrs. Eve Parker. The special guest at the morning service in Rich- mond Hill United on Sunday will be the congregation's own Roger Wilson, husband of Ann. son of Pearl and Bill and son-in-law of Bob and Daisy Keith. Mr. Wilson has had extensive experience in the “third world" and is at present stationed in Ottawa as an officerof-the Canadian lntemational Development ASsociation. He and Rev. Bob Smith will take pant in a dialogue sermon. In the evening, at 7:30 pm, the church's youth group, the Seekers. will sponsor a service of music featuring Mhe Hi C youth group of St. Matthew’s Uni- ted under direction of Neal Crowe. All are invited. The Catholic Women's League of Our Lady Queen of the World Roman Catholic Church held its monthly meeting on January 23 in the parish hallh President Mrs. Mae Doedens welcomed those present. She announced that the Women’s World Day of Prayer service for the area will 'be 'held this year in St. Matthew's United on March 1, and it is hoped that the CWL will be well represented. Good Shepherd. ’74 ANOTHER $500 ’74 WINNER Y.C.A.M.R. " 500 " TOKEN N0. 342 VICKIE MARCH THORNHILL WOMAN’S GOAL These questioned the thesis that woman’s basic goal in Life is to please man, and explored the indications that both men and women de- mand more from sex. 'I‘wo tapes, “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife" 'by Glen Campbell and “I Am a Woman” by Helen Reddy increased rtfh-e involvement of the group. There were also references rho many pas- sages from the 01d and New Testaments regarding the female role from the begin- ning of time, proving that Under the leadership of agency Counsellor Mary Sue McCarthy, dlhe January 22 session began with a dama- mic introduction by Mrs. McCarthy and summary 'of the book, “Man’s World, Worn-en's Place" by Elizabeth Janeways. Special reference was made to the sections “A Ready-Made Me" and “Try a New Role, 1Not a New Man". “’Dhe New Woman", tihird evening in the “Marriage and Parenting in the '70’s” series sponsored by Rich- mond Hill-Th-ornhill Family Services. took place in the auditorium of RiChmond Hill United Church with over 150 people attending, Family Services Series Looks At The New Woman The above scene with (left to right, etc.) from “Everything In The Garden” by Edward Albee, could represent an ordinary suburban family at home but as with all Albee’s plays there is a theme beneath the surface, in this case everything in the garden is not as lovely as it would appear â€"-â€" the flowers may be growing in great profusion but underneath the soil there are slugs which will multiply and eventually destroy the entire garden. This biting play blends humor, irony and suspense in its scathing examination of contemporary suburban living. Thursday, February 14, 1974 10 am. - 9 pm. Civic Garden Centre Edwards Gardens, Toronto Admission: Adults: 51, Children under 12: 251' Box Lunch Coffee & Doughnuts Bar: from 12 noon - 8:30 p.m. Free Parking ALL PROCEEDS FOR HEART RESEARCH "Everything In The Garden This Ad Sponsored by WILSON-NIBLETT MOTORS - G.M. DEALER 884-5211 METRO WIDE DELIVERY safeway plaza, 330 yonge st.’ north, richmond hill. weddings 0 f1 corsages o p‘ centrepieces dried arrangements fruit baskets The next session, “Parent- ingâ€"Pathway to Interdepen- dence”, will be on February 26. For information contact the family services office. 25 A Yon-g9 Street North, Richmond Hill, phone 884- 8822 or 884-8231. Prior -to the industrial re- volu¢ion, in the 16th and 17th Centuries, me meeting was told, people lived in groups and their work was close at hand. They enjoyed' communal living, a way of life which is being revived by some young people today. WHAT’S IMPORTANT Prior to the break for group discussion, a film. “This Is No Tim-e For Ro- mance", showed a French- Canadian mother Spending her days a¢ a summer cot- tage with five children and covered her work, dreams and fantasies. The conclu- sion was that it is not im- portant whether she is at home or at work, but it is important thvaf she be harp- py with «her life. The well patronized book tables and coffee bar were manned lby family services volunteers. she was traded, sold, mis- treated, used and sometimes made out to be a sinner. o funerals 0 plants Kim Ruutberg, 9, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ruutberg, Skopit Roa-d, ap- peared last Sunday on “Tiny Talent Time" on Hamilton's OHCH-TV. A grade 4 pupil at Beverley Acres Sc‘hool. Kim has been studying dan- cing for six years, starting with ballet. then going on to tap and jazz. She performed a tap number for rthe pro- gram which was filmed in November. Kim is a pupil at Dennis Moore’s School of Dancing in Richmond Hill, receiving instruction from Mr. Moore and MiSS Brandy Rose. Three of the main characters are pictured above in rehearsal. They are Iris Stringer as Jenny, Derek Miller as Richard and Mark Stainer as their son Roger. Directed by Tony Miller, the play opens Friday at the Curtain Club’s new theatre, cor- ner of Elgin Mills East and Newkirk Roads, and is the club’s entry in the Central Ontario Drama Festival. It runs February 1 to 16 and tickets at $2.50 each may be obtained by calling Dorothy Gummersal] at 884-6948. 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