Harmony Club Headlines

by Mario Council

This report will serve to advise our seniors of activities & events which take place at our club each month. 

We are know as the “Seniors’ Harmony Club”, which centers its operation at the club room located at:

309 Spruce Street,

White River,Ontario,

Phone: (807) 822-2492.

 Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month @ 7:30pm. 

We have approximately 100 members who are relatively active & generally help or volunteer when requested.  We would b pleased to have more participation & involvement from those members who do not attend meetings or are not taking part in the various activities.  In order for a club to function properly, we need input from all members!  We accept anyone who has reached the young
age of 50. 

Activities which are offered are:

April 8^th we held a Crib Tournament at which 24 players participated; Connie H. and Francis L. were the successful team with ‘0’ pts scored against them.  This provided entertainment for members & a few dollars for the club’s operations. 

I will also report that we have received and spent grant monies for replacement of activities moneys and kitchen equipment in the amount of $10,0000. This grant was made available through the “New Horizons for Seniors Program”. Our facility is now furnished with new, lighter and safer
chairs and tables and new kitchen equipment which had reached the end of its usefulness.  We are indebted to the Human Resources & Social Development Department of the Federal Government for this grant. 

We have also applied for a grant to assist in renovations for the seniors club and expect to receive a positive response in the near future. 

The Annual Seniors Games, age 55 years & older for our Superior District 3B are being held in Manitouwadge and Marathon from May 20^th – June 4^th, 2010.  Being an “Actifest” year, which happens every other year, winners in our district are able to compete with thee other districts of Ontario in Oshawa, Ontario during thee 3^rd week of August.  All of our senior competitors are anxious and looking forward to representing their district.  Normally Superior District 3B sends approximately 25 of their group to the All-Ontario Summer Competition.  The Superior 3B District encompasses the communities from Schreiber, to Wawa. Other communities such as Dubreuilville, Hornepayne & Chapleau have been encouraged to participate as well.  The bus which can accommodate approximately 40 passengers will take other seniors who wish to attend & enjoy a five day inexpensive holiday.  Details may bee obtained from your local club.

Our local Summer Games has a windup banquet its final day, June 3^rd in Manitouwadge where the winners are acknowledged and a sumptuous feast is enjoyed.  The games are an opportunity for thee seniors to gather for friendly competition and renew acquaintances as well as make new ones.

Finally, April 20^th, the Harmony Club hosted a Pot Luck Dinner at which we were treated to an 

April 2010 Pot Luck at the Harmony Club

 incredible performance by One Blood, a group from Luanberg, Nova Scotia who were traveling in our area.  The five performers, a father and his four sons, sang a wide variety of accapella songs many of which had us reminiscing of our younger years. This was a great family event which White River and area residents of all ages attended. 

Until next time, keep smiling – it uses less muscles!

M.C.

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