Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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VACCINATION CLINIC TRANSPORTATION SECC IS PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION to/from the clinic. Give us a call at 519-326-8629. Please ensure you have an appointment before calling to arrange transportation.
Two of the 1978/79 gymnasts received awards at the Leamington Gymnastic Club’s annual open house and banquet. Kristi Corlett (left) was named the most improved and Sonja Derikx (second left) was the all-around best competitor. They were presented with awards by Essex South MP Bob Daudlin and club president Bonnie Malott. – Photo courtesy of the C. Scott Holland collection
Gymnastics club in 1978 By C. Scott Holland Until 1978, the Leamington Gymnastics Club had served its members solely as a venue to better themselves in that sport. But that year the club’s chief instructor, Kelly Whittal, decided that the youngsters would compete in two gymnastic meets. One was held in December and another in March the following year. The events were qualifying rounds sanctioned by the Ontario Gymnastic Federation and Whittal said, “It will give the girls more to look forward to and give more meaning to their training.” Previously the local club hardly required any added incentives to spark the interest of young girls. At that time though, the sport was surging in popularity thanks to international competition and the televised Olympic events. The local club, like others across the country and the world, reaped the benefits and grew.
The Leamington club was offering fall sessions with September registrations and hoped to have over 100 participants. In 1977 the club had 110 youngsters take part in the club’s programs. During the summer of 1978, several girls wanted the extra practice so they could enter the upcoming competitions. Like any other recreational program, its major problem was funding and club secretary Lorell Jones indicated that the club intended to restructure its rates. Some of its classes had been cancelled because of other programs being offered at the former Leamington arena auditorium. Set rates instead of fees were going to be implemented, as well as fundraising events to bolster the club’s financial situation. In the future, the club would thrive when it eventually relocated to a former building used by the fair. The club renovated it and turned it into a suitable home until moving to the Kinsmen Complex.
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ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church, 47 Talbot Road E. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Next meetings are June 9th and 23rd. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@ yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and
Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www. alanonwindsoressex.com IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-326-0612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www.pregnancycentre.net.
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