The Alma Women’s Institute held their September meeting at Highland Manor in Fergus. Former WI members were hosted by the Alma Members.
Members formerly from Speedside, Eramosa, Arthur and Alma, who reside at the Manor, were in attendance.
The speaker was Rob Singleton, manager of Highland Manor, who updated members on the addition of retirement apartments being constructed. He stated these units can be rented by the month. If residents need nursing care they can then move into the nursing home. Meals and recreation will also be available.
The roll call theme was, “What would you bring from home when entering a retirement or nursing home?” Some interesting answers included: a list of phone numbers and addresses, pictures, computer, family history, Bible, yarn, rocking chair and warm socks.
Alma members were reminded of upcoming events such as the Guelph area convention on Oct. 9, catering the seniors luncheon on Oct.10, and the plowman’s banquet on Oct. 18.
Jean Hanna entertained with some poems while Pat Salter and Lenora Arbuckle served lunch.
