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fiimcne 333251 fiiatrict at fiunnihale (flatware Three branches joined together on February 19, 1997 to celebrate the Women's Institute Centennial; they were Sunnidale Comers, New Lowell and Cain's Comers with former members invited The planned programme was followed. Three ladies with over 50 years service cut the Anniversary cake. Some members "dressed up" in period dresses and hats. The hall was decorated with blue and gold balloons, displays of the Tweedsmuir books, Centennial Plates, and books of Leadership courses taken over the years. A time of fellowship followed and all present enjoyed fancy sandwiches and anniversary cake. Lighting the candles } (flatn's (flurnern Members of Cain's Corners W.I. joined with members of New Lowell and Sunnidale Comets branches at the Sunnidale Comers Community Centre on February 19, 1997 to celebrate the Centennial, Mayor Carol Currie brought greetings from Clearview Township. Mrs. Della Gifl'en addressed the motto with a poem "Yes we Can" Members from each branch took part in a planned programme of readings. Everyone joined in the singing of God Save the Queen and the W.I. Grace followed by lunch and fellowship fiunnihale (finrtter'a 100 Years of Women's Institute workwas celebrated at the Sunnidale Comers Community Center, on Wednesday, February 19th, 1997, with two other branches. Township. A surprise presentation was made to Gertie Carruthers of Sunnidale branch in honour of 50 years of active membership in the Women's Institute. She graciously accepted a wooden plaque and a 50 year pin. She also is being honoured to receive a Centennial award, one of 100 women chosen across Ontario in special recognition. 4 fiimne 333251 gaiztrict at fitagner In Victorian-styled clothing and hats, wearing their grandmothers's jewellery and family heirlooms, members gathered to commemorate 100 years of service for Home and Country, with candle-lighting, songs and many special memories. From veterans who have been involved with the movement for over 50 years, to relative newcomers of 15 years standing, all were conscious of the importance of the celebration, and their enthusiasm was catching At Centennial United Church in Stayner members of the Stayner, MapleValley, Mrs. Alfred Watt Memorial and Zion Jubilee Women's Institute began the afternoon with a Victorian luncheon Evelyn Coutts opened the meeting A special cake made and decorated by Elsie Harmon was the cut by our two oldest members, Nettie McElwain of Stayner Elsie Bell of Mrs. Alfred Watt. Members from all branches took part in the planned programme. A group photo was taken after the meeting