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Cross Country Calendar Strabane WI, Wentworth North Strabane Branch members held it “Furl Day at the Park" this past summer. They sold classic goodies. lemonade. ice tea and water- melon. There was 3 “Guess the Number of Jelly Beans" contest for the children to enter. Members contributed all of the baked goods and the proceeds are going towards the print- ing of their Centennial Cookbook. Simcoe North District WI Simcoe North members Annie Fox. Chair of Prizes. and Barbara Ann Cook. Chair of Fi- nance with the Lifestyles Committee of the I997 Intemational Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show. recently presented aquilt. a cherry wood clock and a crocheted doily to the winners of various draws. Many thanks were extended to those who purchased tick- ets and supported the Women’s Institutes in their fund raising efforts. Rylstone WI. Hastings North This Branch has kept busy over the summer months with a number of activities: visiting the newly renovated Campbellford Library; gathering for a presentation by Florence Headrick. a head nurse who goes on a medi» cal mission to Ecuador each year: touring a hydroponic greenhouse operation; and. hold- ing card parties and donating the proceeds to various charities. West End WI. Wellington South Members from this Branch recently hone oured long-time. dedicated member Joan Playle with aCertificate ofMerit. Joanjoined the West End Branch in 1956 and has been deeply involved at all levels of the organiza- tion. In addition to having held the position of Treasurer of the Erland Lee (Museum) Home and Board Director for Subdivision 12. Joan served a term as Western Regional Vice-President. Currently. loan is on the Pro- gram Committee for Convention ‘97. Lincoln District In keeping with the Women's Institutes focus on “Safe and Healthy Communities," this District met in the spring to hear Constable Mark Sargeson speak about the Crime Stop- pers program. The next month. members from this District came together for their Annual Friendship Social. The evening feaâ€" tured good food and entertainment from the Diamond Dancers. including a lesson in the “Macarena" dance. 14 Home 5 Country. Fall 1996 Parry Sound WI & Dunchurch WI, Parry Sound South These two Branches held a mini-workshop in June for new members. Presenter. Louise Clodd had attended the FWIO Workshop in January. I995. on “Marketing the WI.“ Salem WI, Dufferin South Salem WI hosted a series of five lectures on health and awareness: Dr. Sabina DeVita kicked off the series with a talk about elec- tromagnetic pollution; Dr. Warren Hilliard spoke about alternative therapies; Linda Kennedy talked about herbs and iridology; Carmelyn Swarm reported on nutrition and stress; and, Nancy Urekar discussed boosting the immune system. The series was popular and a small door charge earned the Branch a bit of money too! Ontario North and South District WI These two Districts came together for their annual fund raising event fortheir4-H Scholâ€" arship Award. They held a Strawberry Social at the Uxbridge-Scott Museum grounds in midâ€"July. Members from founeen Branches, and their families and friends. enjoyed a cold buffet meal and. of course. strawberry shortâ€" cake. From the surplus proceeds. $100 was donated to the W1C Bob the Beaver Fund. Pressure ort the Pulse in Prescott In keeping mm the focus - ‘Sa'fo 'aaneelmy Communities ' - Pmsmtwlstrict arranged Mm meHean a Stroke Foundation to have a display andjpamphleis at one of their meetings. Two volunteers from the Founder»); mm #15an Wood pressure. Joan. .SMIR (right) Is pictured above with Cusbum WI niemher‘Helen:.G'amemn. DI Jaggassai: from the newly fanned Maxvilbfialnbow Brandi, was the volunteer: The " Vj r mvited guest, Sheila James, a Farm Safety Continuum. spake on child seem ‘Siilimillfirliyfiulfifm: V .ERO. ammonia