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Welcome to ... SPRING 2022 Welcome to ... THE Club Thank you, to all the advertisers you see throughout the magazine. POSTCARDS of SARNIA-LAMBTON See the Dave Burwell Postcard Collecon at sarniahistoricalsociety.com F. Filia & Associates Ltd. 2-565 Murphy Road, Sarnia 519-332-5400 I franco_filia@cooperators.ca Franco Filia Advisor/Owner Sponsored o o By: B y Band in Brigden Waterfront, Courtright Vidal Street South, Sarnia Petrolia Train Staon Lake Huron Hotel, Sarnia Cull Drain Bridge, Bright’s Grove Why don’t people bend at the knees when they garden? It’s not very attractive, when you’re walking by delighting in the sweetly-scented honeysuckle, the russet tiger-lilies, their long stems swaying in the breeze and the vibrant fuchsia roses. Suddenly, there it is…the full moon facing the roadway for all passing by to see, but not admire. The sight has inspired those wooden lawn ornaments you can buy, with Ma and Pa bent over gardening together. There’s Pa in his low-riding trousers and Ma in her polka-dot bloomers. I’m not a fan of gardening. In our old neighbourhood we were surrounded by retired gardeners with years of experience. Their rows of perfectly planted vegetable gardens took up entire backyards. The most amazing garden of all belonged to the old European couple, the Schwarzkopf’s. Carrots, potatoes, green beans, radishes, tomatoes of every size and type - you L.C.C.V.I, Petrolia Front and Lochiel Street, looking South, Sarnia Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward Green T humb name it, those Schwarzkopf’s grew it. I remember the day my sister came for a visit. “There’s Mr. Schwarzkopf digging in his garden,” she said. I looked out the window. There it was again! The notorious gardener, bent at the waist, butt reaching for the sky, rubber boots to the hips, hoe in hand. “That’s not Mr. Schwarzkopf. That’s Mrs. Schwarzkopf,” I exclaimed. Gardening is clearly not my forte. All you hardcore green thumbs out there will not get this, but I’d rather be cooped up in the house typing away at my computer, writing about gardening By Barb Day, Paris, ON From Daytripping, July-August 2010 or any other subject for that matter, than actually gardening. How can that be, you ask, when one could be outside, enjoying the fresh air, digging in the dirt under a cloudless sky. Last time I checked my thumb was still pink. Definitely not green…never will be. Naïve, we moved to an old house from an apartment, and were anxious to start a vegetable garden in that huge backyard at the first hint of spring. We moved in the fall, and all winter we read books on the subject. We even subscribed to Harrowsmith and Canadian Gardener. They all made it look so easy. We were pumped, and decided, why have only one? That yard is so big - there could be two big gardens, side-by-side! “Don’t bite off more than you can chew.” “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” “Think big, start small.” Those great words of wisdom forgotten, we forged ahead. The tidy rows started out looking nice enough, but by summer were an overwhelming tangle of weeds and crab grass. It was like a trek through the jungle to find a tiny, weak vegetable plant that hadn’t yet been strangled to death by an angry weed. Mr. Schwarzkopf would stand at the fence, shaking his head in disbelief, while handing over a basket of succulent beyond belief Beefsteak tomatoes. Sadly, we were the laughing stock of the master gardeners of the neighbourhood, and the last time I checked, my thumb was still pink. P A G E 12 Obsolete Task? Using carbon paper to make copies
As you may have guessed by now, it’s for people 55+ Welcome to ... THE Club Providing ing the best quality and style of footwear otwe for generaons. er READER APPRECIATION DAYS* April 7 – 20% OFF in stock kids items May 5 – 20% OFF in stock sandals June 2 – 20% OFF in stock accessories *SOME EXCLUSIONS, SEE STORE FOR DETAILS 565 Murphy Rd, Sarnia 519-383-0588 For Those Feeling Younger than ‘Old’ When you see old remember that we’ve lived a lifetime already. “Been there, done that” kinda thing, albeit in many ways differently than you get to experience in this time and age. We’ve worked, we’ve played, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve planned and not had all of our plans pan out. This was where our flexibility and fortitude were tested. We’ve chosen to slow down (at least our minds and bodies have chosen for us) which, for each of us, can be something different. Sometimes that choice is made for us for reasons beyond our control. Our bodies are tired and usually sore. We’re just trying to keep our minds alert. As long as we are capable of making decisions for ourselves, we will make them without intentionally, negatively affecting any of our loved ones’ lives. It’s about being respectful to us older people, and receiving that same respect in return from us. We appreciate your concern By Ann Callum, Sarnia for our well-being. Thank you for caring. Know too, when you’ve come to this place in time, you will appreciate being valued for what you’ve created and accomplished. Freedom of choice and freedom to express who we are, as long as we’re not hurting anyone or ourselves, is what a happy life is all about. Please help us to communicate our needs, and we’ll help you to understand what growing old is really like. With lots of patience and caring we can do this together and accomplish a rewarding conclusion to a life well lived. Growing old is inevitable; Growing up is optional. BIG BOX PRICES. SMALL STORE SERVICE. 110 S. Mitton • 519-344-7557 • alsvacandsew.ca Mother’s Day WORD SEARCH Find these words hidden vertically, horizontally, diagonally and backwards. Think Gourmet... Feel like you’re in Paris at Sarnia’s Hidden Gem! Amazing Flavour! We’re Not Fast Food Breakfast Lunch Dinner Any Time! All Made In-House with Fresh Ingredients! • Slow Roasted Meats • Locally Sourced Fruits & Vegetables • Homemade Sauces, Aiolis, Jams & Seasonings 260 Indian Road South, Sarnia • 519-491-5563 Follow Us On Facebook For Specials, Trials, Taste Tests, Contests & More! SPRING 2022 Obsolete Task? Having to memorize everyone’s phone number P A G E 13
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