Ladies! Come out and enjoy the fellowship. This month we are making a front door decoration for spring.
Supplies needed �Straw hat
�flowers (silk or dried)
�2 yards ribbon
�glue gun
Date: March 25th
Time: 1:00 P.M.
The April Craft (April 29th) will be taught by Marion Koehler.
Marion will show us how to cover round cookie tins with fabric. These are absolutely beautiful. Look in the Craft room to see a sample, plus a list of the supplies needed. Don't miss this one! If you have further questions call Marion, 634-8074.
P. S. Do you have a craft you would be willing to show us? If so, call Rosanna , 634-9780 .
Keeping in touch Joan Beveridge - JessieBrown
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Welcome cards were delivered to Mary Lou Jonas, and Stanley and Beatrice Mayhew, our newest residents.
Best Wishes and a plant went to both June Davies and Pam Linneman, who are recovering from surgery. Rita Hill also received flowers after breaking her wrist . We hope each of you will soon be on the mend. -----------------------
Gentle Reminder
There is a one time only fee of $25.00 per household
to be paid to the Social Committee as a start-up fee.
If you have not yet remitted your payment, please drop it off to Eileen Fairweather, 119 Golf Links Dr.
Thank you
March 1998
Paddy and his friends were enthusiastic fans at the soccer match between the Celtics and Glasgow. During the course of the game their enthusiasm, prompted by serious imbibing, changed to exuberance. By the end, the exuberance had turned into scuffles with the Glasgow fans.
On his way home, Paddy, looking over his shoulder, noted 4 or 5 slightly inebriated Glasgow supporters closing in on him. As he picked up his pace their pace quickened. Looking around anxiously, in concern for his well being, he spotted what looked like his only chance for escape. He saw the ferry boat not more than 8 or10 feet from shore, and by running full tilt down the hill, he propelled himself from the dock onto the ferry.
Feeling somewhat exhilarated he turned to face his pursuers, and in true Celic spirit, lashed out at them. �Aye, an' ye're lucky lads that ye didna catch me, or I'd ha beat the livin' daylights out o' ye.�
The captain bellowed down from the upper deck, �Paddy, I hope ye kin back up what yer sayin' 'cause we're comin' inta shore, lad, not goin' out!
SIGN UP SHEET for CHRISTIAN WOMENS' CLUB -Stratford Coffee Tues. March 24th
The Computer Interest Group News
Oh how we miss our snowbirds! None the less we have carried on. At the January meeting members presented the many ways they use their computers. Maureen Wills talked of the learning experiences she has had producing Fox Talk -especially the effective use of graphics in illustrating the theme of the month. Vince Aquilina followed with a description of the neophyte computer user. His thrill came from e-mail. Generously he gave his daughter an extra Christmas tree he had, but, forgetting that it was stored in 2 boxes, gave her one box. Realizing his faux pas he immediately e-mailed her that the rest of the tree would arrive on the weekend. Through the Internet he discovered retired RCMP colleagues and is now on the network with them.
Russ Wilson revealed his artistic streak as he described the joys of creating personal greeting cards. Since all his efforts had disappeared, he brought samples from the Price family!
Then Gord Gardner taught us how to plan the breeding of cashmere goats and how that can lead one into the development of the family genealogy. Using a special software, he has reached 300 years back in the family tree, and receives 20 e-mails a day from aspirants to the Gardner family.
Finally, Graham Macdonald reviewed software he used in planning the new house at Foxboro Green and astronomy software he used to track the stars and planets for a celestial navigation course. What an extraordinary evening that was!
In February, Graham offered instruction on the use of Quicken, the financial program in the computer centre. This program will be particularly useful to condo group treasurers. All financial transactions are recorded, categorized and reports are produced in seconds. No more adding, subtracting etc. Regular payments can be programmed in and Quicken reminds you to record the transaction weekly/monthly as instructed. Two members participated in this class but it will be repeated when the birds fly back.
Look for news of an April meeting on the bulletin board.
Vvolume 4, Issue 3
This land is my land.. this land is your land-
Social Committee
Valentine's Party: Cupids, hearts, streamers and balloons
created a magical and romantic atmosphere in the rec centre ballroom. Barb Lashbrook, in Florida at the timed, planned the decor and Joan Beveridge's daughter supplemented the decorations with laminated cupids and hearts made for her school's celebrations. Pat Tibbles and Marg Macdonald teetered on the ladder hanging streamers and many stout lungs were required to blow up balloons!
Sybil and Peter Dugdale led the gang through new dances. Russ Wilson provided the sweet sound of big band music. Between dances we munched. Ernie Whitlock supplied a ton of wings and the many appetizers supplied by the ladies kept energy levels up for every dance. Thank you all! And what a wonderful cake we had. Valentine birthday boys, Jack Brown, Bob Price and Jim Fisher all turned �27� and we celebrated with them.
On March 3rd during Happy Hour, Eileen Fairweather won the 50/50 draw. Congratulations Eileen! Our Happy Hour gatherings offer �old� residents the opportunity to meet the new and this gathering was no exception.
Special thanks to Bob Price whose remarkable signs honour each significant date. 3D, full of colour, created from recycled insulation, paint and cut-outs; the Valentines and St. Patrick's signs demonstrate Bob's artistry.
Well done Bob!
St. Patrick's Day fast approaches and Foxboro residents will join the leprechauns on March 20th. Tom Nairn and three other singers from the Twin City Harmonizers will entertain us with a mix of Irish and sing-a-long music, while Ernie will ply us with 4 oz. corned beef sandwiches (on rye of course).
Can a cake be made in the shape of a shamrock? We'll find out on the 20th. Look forward to seeing everybody there! Remember, it's the wearing of the green or the leprechauns will catch you!
In this Issue....
Meet Your Neighbours:
Roy & Brenda Sinclair
Snow Birds Flock to Feeder
News from around the Community:
�The Computer Interest Group
�Aquafit
�Social Committee
Timely Tip: Thinking Green
Community Calendar and
Special Events
Please note:
the TIME of the
St. Patrick's Day
party
on Friday the 20th
has been CHANGED to
7:30 p.m.
Bring Your Own Beverage
Lunch will be at 8 p.m.
There will be a 50/50 draw
Cost for the evening
$2.00
Community Calendar
March 1998
Fri. 20th 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Day Party
Tues. 24th 9:30 a.m. Christian Womens' Club Sign-up sheet in Mail Rm
Wed. 25th 1:00 p.m. Crafts
April 1998
Wed. 1st 9:30 a.m. Social Committee
Fri. 3rd 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Happy Hour
Mon. 6th 7:00 p.m. Super Condo Meeting
--------------------------Open House
Tuesday October 7th 3 p.m. -8 p.m. at The Centre.
New Fall line of Week-Ender Wear plus 5th Avenue Jewellry
Men are welcome to browse for gifts for their spouse. Gift Certificates also available. Percentage of proceeds to benefit Social Club.
Before I return this little book, More Than A Centuary In Wilmot Township, I thought you too, might be interested in some of the fascinating details I gleaned last month while researching the article on the Philipsburg General Store.
We are the newest settlers in this area, but just imagine the year 1834, when the only way of crossing the ocean was by sailboat. It was 34 years before Confederation and settlers, many of whom had experienced religious persecution, had just arrived from various German provinces, and the U. S.
Records from the Zion Lutheran Church indicate that the greatest influx of pioneers occurred from 1840 -1850. In the winter, services were held in log homes or barns, and in better weather, in the open air. These pioneer-worshippers frequently walked to church, some as far as 14 miles. Those who came barefoot washed their feet in the stream that flows by the foot of the hill on which Zion Church still stands.
There was, according to old records, an extremely high mortality rate among children, often due to epidemics of diptheria or scarlet fever. One family lost four children in one month. Other causes of death were dropsy, appendicitus, and convulsions, besides heart disease, stroke and cancer. However, people who were over sixty were commonly recorded as having died of Alterschwaeche, (old age).
Philipsburg S.S. No. 17 was constructed of logs on Wilby Rd, north of Erb Street. On the inside cover of an old Trustees' book is written, -School first oppent in this section in 1844. The same book records the following transactions:
�To -Reser and Telemann for the school haus............... ...... $351.00
-for stovepipes..................................................................... $ 3.061/4
-Jacob Lienhardt for finishing the new schoolhaus ..... $ 48.25
-for one stove....................................................................... $ 8.00�
Along the bank of the Nith River was an Indian encampment. The Indians were friendly and often bartered with the early farmers. Many arrowheads and other Indian relics found on area farms indicate that this was good hunting land. Bands of gypsies also roamed the area, and if I understand correctly, their favourite camping spot was where we today are camping, at Foxboro Green. And who can blame them?
In 1883 a flash flood caused the Nith River to rise so rapidly that the lives of a family living to the east of the bridge were in danger. To rescue them Wendell Shantz had to load every member of his family, including their newborn, onto the wagon in order to weigh it down, and make headway against the raging current. They were an incredible lot these pioneers. One house near here has bricks made by the then wife of the home. Another walked to Waterloo and carried home a piece of equipment badly needed by her husband. This was Mrs. Peter Berg, whose family lived on the farm across the road for 120 years, before it was sold to the father of Mary Lou Ruby Jonas, who has just moved from that property to Foxboro.
...cont'd on page 2
Social Bowling
Every Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
Riverside Lanes, NewHamburg
$6.25 includes free bowling shoes,
hot chocolate or coffee.
Note of Thanks:
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Weekly at The Centre
Aquafit -
Ladies: Mon. & Wed. 10:00 a.m.
Fridays 1:30 p.m.
Men: Tues. & Thurs. 10:00 a.m.
Scrabble - Mondays 1:00 p.m.
Ladies Bridge:
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month 1:30 p.m.
Sign up sheet in mail room
Solo: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 10:00 a.m.
Sign up sheet in mail room
Ladies Card Night:
2nd Tuesday of each month 7:30 p.m.
Join us- everyone is welcome!
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Weekly at The Centre
Scrabble: 1:00 p.m. every Monday
Bridge: 7;00p.m. every Wednesday
Ladies Swim: 6:30 p.m. Monday & Thursday
Meet Your Neighbours: Roy & Brenda Sinclair
The Sinclairs moved from Burlington into 133 Golf Links Dr. last Sept 24th. Both Roy and Brenda were born in Montreal, but during their married life have moved around some. Roy was 42 years with U.S. Steel. It was while they lived in Calgary that their 4 children were born. They have a son, Stephen, who lives in Bragg Creek just outside Calgary, and three daughters. From oldest to youngest they are: Andrea,
Daphne and Marita. All are married and have blessed Roy
and Brenda with 9 grandchildren.
Brenda and Roy both love sports and have enjoyed travelling and skiing in days past. Brenda enjoys golf, but swimming is her �thing�, while Roy's was golf, having a five handicap.
On June 10th Roy and Brenda will be married 54 years. They moved to this community to be close to their daughter Marita, and her husband, who live in Waterloo. They have been a great support to Brenda who has had the major care of Roy since he was afflicted with Altzheimers five years ago. Sadly, after just moving into a new home they had built, Marita and her husband learned they must relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a very difficult thing for all concerned, especially since Brenda herself is experiencing distressing health problems.
As the nicer weather comes, you may meet Brenda and Roy out walking. Brenda tells me Roy was once a very outgoing, sociable individual, known for his tremendous sense of humour. Now a days he has difficulty communicating. However, a cheery smile, a word or wave could mean a lot to them as they go on their way. Roy and Brenda, we welcome you to Foxboro Green, and hope we will be able to offer you support and encouragement in the days ahead.
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Fox Talk for residents only
Look in the file with your street name,
for the issue bearing your house number.
Aquafit News
Men's Aquafit booms with 6 - 8 men attending each session. Tom Nairn has volunteered to coordinate the leadership. The sessions are now led by the men. Tom, Gord Gardner, and Jack Koehler have put everyone through their paces. Soon Ted Blood, Jim Fisher and Len Budden will lead sessions. Observer's note: �When all these men are 'bicycling' the pool turns into a sea with 3 foot waves. What a sight!�
As with the men, the women too have been rotating responsibility for leading the group. Carolyn Blood, Pat Tibbles and Rosemary Schaaf proved to be very able. Janet Gardner, expert of the 'jumping jack', takes over next. Rita Hill had demonstrated superior leadership skills prior to skating on the Foxboro pond and fracturing her wrist! The group recommends that Rita forget skating and focus solely on swimming, a much less dangerous sport.
New exercises are being introduced as we review videos which show the variety of exercises that can be performed in the pool. All who participate report increased flexibility, higher energy levels and firmed up muscles. We have new participants joining every week and all are welcome. When summer comes we will be ready, whether it is golf, lawn bowling or water-skiing.
Timely Tips: It's the Month for thinkin' green!
Not merely because of St. Paddys' day, but because if you don't act soon your lawn may not be the lush, green, weed and grub free carpet you desire. For new residents looking for some professional advice here are two names you may wish to check out. Kleck's Maintenance & Landscaping, 886-4041, (well known in our community) and, for comparison, Jacobs Outdoor Main-
tenance, 746-5351
cont'd from Front Page
When building their homes, one room was set aside especially for vagabonds. This was called �the tramp room�. It was kept as clean, and the bed as comfortable as any room in the house. Just another example of the fore-fathers living their belief that they were their �brother's keeper�.
By 1867 Philipsburg was a thriving village boasting 2 stores, 2 hotels, a tannery, a brick & tile yard, a grist mill, an ashery and post office. Shops included: 3 shoemakers, 2 weavers, a harness maker and 2 tailors. The population was about 250, whereas today it is around 95, (not counting Foxboro Green).
Many today in Philipsburg are direct descendants of the early settlers. I quote one of these in the book's final paragraph.
�Our heritage is rooted in the hard work and patience of the pioneers. The freedoms they cherished most were the
freedom of opportunity and the freedom of worship. They were diligent and put their trust in God. It is to be hoped
that the same can be said of us in 2067�
......This land was made for you and me.
SnowBirds Flock to Feeder
Thanks to Blanche and Al Smith for a report on many of our SnowBirds. We have been concerned for our friends in Florida as that state has been beseiged with devastation due to storms etc. In a letter dated February 23rd they inform us of a get-together that was held... well, I'll let them tell you.
�Originally the Spafford's, Balcomb's and ourselves were going to have a luncheon in Sarasota. However, when the word spread around we ended up with 18 people who agreed to attend. Unfortunately, the day we picked, Feb. 16th, turned out to be reather inclement (i.e. thunderstorms, Tornadeo Watch and flooded streets) so only 12 were able to meet.
We ended up having Bill & Elsie Hall, Vince & May Aquilina, Dave & Jocelyn Kennedy, Bill & Lucille Balcomb, Jim & Brenda Churton and ourselves at the University Park Country Club for a very delightful lunch and gab fest. The Spaffords, Wilkinsons and Malichs were unable to join due to travel problems.
Ken & Isobel Smith visited us for 10 days and then went on up to the Morrisons in the panhandle.�
After some personal greetings they ended with, �See you in the Spring.� And, looking at the calendar, we realize that is not too far off. So anytime now we will see our snowbirds flying back north to join the rest of us here at Foxboro Green. Safe home, friends!
