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.The Maples WI, Duflerin South Recently, The Maples Women's Institute Community Hall was sold to be renovated into a single-family dwelling. The Hall was purchased by the Branch in 1919 and overthe years underwent many changes: a basement was dug out, the ceiling was lowered. a kitchen was added, washrooms were built and the wood stove was replaced. Members. past members. theirfamilies and others in the community. gathered in the Hall one last time to celebrate all the good times they had there. Cherry Valley WI, Prince Edward An Annual Ham Supper followed by euchre is a good fund raiser for this Branch. Also, during the tourist months of July. Au- gust and September. numerous bake and craft sales generate proceeds for this group. Some of the money is used to purchase poinsettias forlocal shut-ins at Christmas. Some of these occasions provide the opportunity to display their Tweedsmuuir Books. scrapbooks and photo albums. Princeton-Woodbury WI, Brant South After many hours of hard work. the efforts ‘ this Branch came to fruition. They had turned an unsightly comer lot on the main street of Princeton into a beautiful park space. They were granted permission from the local Council to maintain the property. They brought in loads of stone. built up the flower beds, planted trees and shrubs and installed a park bench. Networking in Simcoe Area imcoe Area WI participated in the March Conference of the Junior Farmers Asso- ciation of Ontario (JFAO). Simcoe Area President, Barbara Ann Cook. had the privi- lege of judging twenty-two scrapbooks showing the year in review for each JFAO group. She said itwasadifficult decision, and she certainly became more aware of what these young people do: undertake commu» nil)’ Work; support charities: help with agriculture projects in schoools; and. partici» pate in fairs. leadership camps. cultural activities. sports and exchange visits. Her conclusion: Networking with other org aniza- ions is a great way to learn about each other. Submitted by Barbara Ann Cnuk. Prexidenf. Slim“? Area WI. A Parade of Hats Members of the Alford & Park Road Branch started their annual meeting with an Easter Parade ol Hats. Incoming President Joan l/Wliams (far left. back row) chose two winners from the selection: Marjorie Parks (second from right, front row) and Ethel Cox (third from left. front row). Submitted by Mary Fun/ink. Public Relationr Officer. Alford & Park Rand WI. Brant Nanh Dirrntt. Working for a Safer Community From left to right are Ruth Pearce - President, Brenda Garrett - Public Relations Officer, and June K err v Secretaryâ€"Treasurer. arly in 1996, the Zealand Branch in Lanark South District emâ€" barked upon on a “Safe and Healthy Communities" Project. In addition to helping others. the Project is a memo» rial to one of our former members. Before her death last November, Maidie Graves was a dedicated WI member who had held the offices of Branch President, Secretary-Treasurer and PRO. A memorial fund has been established in her name to generate funds to purchase assistive devices to be available to anyone in die commu- nity to borrow on a short-term basis. The fund generated enough money to purchase a commode and a walker. now in use by some of the area‘s sen- iors. In May. a bath safety rat] was also purchased. While researching the pro- ject. members learned about the needs of peeple who have trouble getting about. the agencies in the area who assist with this sort of disability and the maintenance of the equipment. The project is ongoing. and in addition to making our community a safer one. provides the Women’s Institute with positive publicity! Submitted by Brenda Garrelt. Public Relation Ofiicer. Zealand WI. Lanark South District. Home & Country. Summer '96 15