King's Corners
Seniors celebrate the season

King City Seniors’ Centre Submitted by Hans Nielsen

A record crowd filled the hall to capacity at the Centre's recent Christmas open house.

Roy Robson was again the emcee. With the help of Lyn Murison on piano and Carl Philip on violin, he soon got the audience in the Christmas mood. The sounds of Christmas carols rang out in merriment.

Membership chair Marie Rattray presented Robson with an honourary membership document in recognition of his many years of dedication to the Senior's Centre.

A big thank you goes to all the volunteers who made this party a big success.

At the last Seniors’ Centre' board meeting, outgoing board member and newsletter editor Ray Beale was presented with a gift of appreciation by Councillor Jane Underhilll. Marie Rattray presented outgoing Chairman Hans Nielsen and his wife Eileen with a honorary membership in recognition of their many years of volunteer work at the senior's centre.

The King City Senior's Centre will be holding its annual general meeting Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. It will be at the Centre at 30 Fisher St. in King City. Members are urged to attend and bring forward ideas and suggestions for the coming year. Election of board members will take place and a good social afternoon with good cheer is in the offing.

Bert Duclos, from the Township of King Heritage Committee, will be the guest speaker. He will talk about the heritage buildings in the Township, something to which many seniors can relate.

The management board wishes all seniors and friends a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.

King City United Church

King City United Church is a vibrant, caring community, and invites all to the worship service led by the Reverend Bob Biggar every Sunday at 10 a.m., and to Sunday school, followed by fellowship and refreshments.

The church is one block south of King Road and one block east of Keele Street at 50 Elizabeth Grove.

Sincere thanks to all who participated in the true meaning of Christmas by once again being part of the Christmas Angel Program, which was created to sponsor families during the holiday season. If you are still interested and able to become involved with this worthwhile program, visit christmasangels@look.ca

The youth groups are open to all young people in Grades 4 to 9, with a safe environment provided for the enjoyment of activities. For information on becoming involved and to find out about upcoming activities, call Serena or Kent at (905) 833-2707.

The King City United Church choir would very much like to welcome additional members.

Rehearsals are Thursday evenings for about an hour from 8 p.m. Have a word with Keith Hodgson following the morning service.

Dec. 24 is the fourth Sunday of Advent and the 10 a.m. worship will be devoted to a recounting of the Christmas story through music and scripture lessons, with the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service planned for 7 p.m. All will be more than welcome at both.

For further information regarding King City United Church activities, call (905) 833-5181. The church office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For a more detailed view of life at King City United Church, visit the regularly updated Web site at www.kcuc.ca

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Church

Submitted by Kathy

Patterson

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, at 13190 Keele St., would be pleased to have you attend this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for the Christmas Eve Day worship service and later at 7 p.m. for the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Come and enjoy the music, and the opportunity to reflect on the real meaning of Christmas.

For information or if a ride is needed, call the church office at (905) 833- 2325.

Merry Christmas and may God bless you in 2007.