Digest
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 11 1999
Deadline for Submissions:
1st of each month
Editors: Maurice & Ruth Dean
147 Foxboro Drive
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Digest VOLUME 5, ISSUE 11 1999 Deadline for Submissions: 1st of each month Editors: Maurice & Ruth Dean 147 Foxboro Drive |
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Articles: Time of Year Rec. Centre Three Wise Women |
Events etc.: Travel Club Cookie Exchange Spell Chequer Pill to Cat |
Social: Care Committee Ladies Cards Kraft Korner Family Centre |
Notices: Community Calendar Upcoming Events Swimming Past Events |
At least so goes the song (The Christmas Waltz). It seems to us that the years must be getting shorter. When we were younger (much younger) we knew that December not only took forever to get here but the month itself was interminably long. Goodness knows Christmas Eve certainly dragged on forever. Come to think of it, a bit later in life, Christmas Day also seemed long. Probably because it started so darned early (5 a.m.?).
Now it doesn't appear to take anywhere near as much time. We have a theory about that. They, whoever they may be, say that the world is getting smaller. This is understandably due to the almost unbelievable improvements in communications technology. Our theory is that these improvements have really had an impact on time. It isn't that the speed of communication has increased, they (whoever?) have actually speeded up time so that it just seems that we are getting instantaneous news from all parts of the world. What other explanation can there be for the years being so much shorter?
Well at least we had an exceptional Fall. Let's hope we can remember our Indian Summer in January, February and March. Who would have thought that there would be shirt sleeve golfing in the middle of November here in Southern Ontario? We know of residents who were able to go curling in the morning and play golf in the afternoon. Of course they were zapped even before our usual 9 p.m. bedtime.
Speaking of golf we believe that there must have been a slight shift of the earth's crust. It seems Foxwood's #6 has moved to the west creating a situation where golf balls are being hit onto our easterly common area and even, horrors, onto home sites. We can't for a moment imagine that happening, probably because we never hit a ball far enough although if we did it would be down the middle anyway.
December is usually one of the busiest months. Whether we have family and friends visiting for the holidays, or we travel to visit them, we have to keep a wary eye on the weather situation, at least those of us who are not snowbirds do. This brings up another point to be made. There are obviously many bright, imaginative, and creative people who are making fantastic communications improvements, such as developing a tiny cell phone with the capability of sending email messages. Why can't one or two of them concentrate on meteorological improvements? Surely we can develop a technique whereby snow only falls on grass, bare earth, and roof tops and not on asphalt and concrete.
Well we guess until they find the time to make such changes we will all drive as carefully as we can to
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.
How to give a pill to a catPick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow
Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away.
Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding near paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.
Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold the cat's head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.
Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
Check label to make sure pills not harmful to humans; drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Throw tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.
Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road. Apologize to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table; find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
Get spouse to drive you to emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
Arrange for SPCA to collect cat and ring local pet shop to see if they have hamsters.
How to Give a Pill to a Dog
Wrap it in a piece of bacon.
Recreation CentreAnother interesting month has gone by. There have been problems with the spa temperature control, the spa timer, the lower level water cooler and chlorine levels in the pool, to name only a few. These and other issues, have been or will be corrected. Patience of the residents while problems are resolved is appreciated.
Steps are being taken to have the pool deck cleaned, the hardwood floor refinished and dressing room carpets shampooed.
Written notes re: concerns or suggestions can still be dropped in the Recreation Centre hanging file in the Mail Room. If a name is attached then a reply will be forthcoming.
May we all enjoy a great holiday season at the Recreation Centre.
Three Wise WomenDo you know what would have happened if it had been Three Wise Women instead of Three Wise Men?
They would have asked for directions and arrived on time.
They would have helped deliver the baby.
They would have cleaned the stable.
They would have made a casserole.
And they would have brought practical gifts, not that frankincense and myrrh.
Wilmot Family Resource CentreUrgently Needs Unwrapped Christmas Gifts
For Children of All Ages
Especially the Ages of 14-17 Years
Please leave them at The Recreation Centre
under the Christmas Tree or in the Christmas Box
from Dec. 1st to Dec. 12th
Care CommitteeKeeping In Touch
Welcome cards were given to our new residents Gordon & Sue Baker, Herb & Ann Reiser, Paul & Elizabeth Jesson.
Cards & plants were given to Dennis Wilkinson & Carol Sherban.
A sympathy card was given to Eric Plevka on the loss of his brother in Germany.
Again, please call Eileen Fairweather (634-8924) or Marg Macdonald (634-5633), when you hear of any illness or bereavement.
Travel ClubInterested in a winter vacation or a visit to Switzerland later in the year 2000?
See the Travel Club folder in the Mail Room for brochures.
Please note that, although the winter vacations' material has been prepared for Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO), ANYONE is very welcome to participate.
Call David or Audrey Darbyshire (634-9782) if you have any questions.
Ladies CardsTuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
Come one, come all. Everyone is welcome.
Both bridge and euchre are played.
Don't be shy
Join us for an afternoon of cards,
chat and general enjoyment
Spell CheckerI have a spelling chequer
It came with my pea sea
It plainly marques four my revue
Miss steaks eye cannot sea.
I've run this poem threw it
I'm shore your pleased two no
It's letter perfect in it's weigh
My chequer tolled me sew.
Craft CornerDate: Tues. December 7th
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Sorry, there will be no Craft Session on December. 29th.
Cookie ExchangeLADIES (gentlemen welcome BUT ladies' cards to follow)
Get out those favourite cookie recipes, as we are having a cookie exchange on Dec. 7th at 1:30 p.m.
Bring your neighbour and come out for an afternoon of fun and games. Please wrap your cookies in packages of six. You get to take home the same number of packages that you bring. What a variety you can have - so why not join in on the fun.
Please bring four extra cookies for refreshments.
For further information, please call Rosanna at 634-9780.
Past Special EventsCongratulations to Carol McKelvey ($31) & Tom West ($36), winners of the 50/50 at Happy Hours October & November!
November 6th: Partylites:
Again the community ladies turned out in force for a Sunday afternoon full of scent & sparkle. In fact many of us will have special scents and candles enriching our holiday celebrations. Thanks to Susan Macleod, and of course to Elsie & Bill Hall who are ever in support of family & Community. The Social Committee also benefits from this event - recent purchases include sharp knives to use in the kitchen for our many community events.
November 24: Make-up Demo
Jennifer Zehr, cosmetologist at Westmount Pharmacy demonstrated to 20 enthusiastic ladies the art of making-up. She talked about how we can keep the very delicate tissues of our face protected so we can reduce the ravages of weather and age. She also showed us how to highlight our facial strengths and camouflage any flaws. Wendy Wilson graciously volunteered to be our demo model and Wow, did she look great! Patience pays as she waited through explanations, swinging side to side to show off some special effect, Her reward came at home. Russ noticed her new look at once & took her out for dinner! Jennifer is available by appointment. Her consultations are free. She is particularly interested in helping those who have challenges resulting from medical interventions. Thank you Jennifer for an energizing session!
Community CalendarDec. 1999
Wed. 1st 9:30 a.m. Social Committee Mtg.
SwimmingWater Walking with Pauline Tickner: progressing swimmingly. Remember your bone densities, important for both men and women, so get in and walk.
Upcoming Special EventsChristmas Decorations
Sunday we'll be together decorating Foxboro. This is always a fun event. Our chief organizer Dick Dean will be directing all participants from his wheelchair! A fractured ankle will not interfere with his abilities to organize us into productive artists and arrangers.
Christmas Dinner Tickets
Will be available at the decoration party on Sunday. If you cannot get your tickets Sunday please contact Marg Macdonald, Pat Tibbles or Blanche Douey.
New Years Eve: 2000
Be in a safe place whooping it up with Foxboro friends. Look for the sign-up on our special events board. It will be an interactive, hyperactive event so don't miss it! Get in on the action!!!!
The committee is being veeeeery mysterious
Nobody is talking
We'll have to attend to find out "what's up"
Decoration Down Bash!
Yes we make a party of this too!
Mark your calendar. It's Sunday January 9 at 2 p.m.