26—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 2, 1972
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By Doris Thomas,
Extension Home Economist
Gift Ideas for
Older People
If there are older people on
your Christmas gift list this year,
here are some gift ideas.
Shower soap on a long cord,
safely strips for the the tub, a
bathtub stool, or bath oil for dry
skin may be welcomed gifts.
A needlework kit with large
colorful yams and an easy-to
thread needle could be used by
someone with poor eyesight.
It’s harder for older people to
entertain. Put together an “in
stant party kit” for someone. You
can include colorful paper plates
and napkins, packaged tea
cookies, sugar cubes, and tea
bags or instant coffee. The person
you are giving the gift to just
adds boiling water to make
refreshments at a moment’s
notice.
Remember that the gifts of
friendship and time are more
valuable to older citizens than the
most elegantly wrapped gifts.
Give a little of your time and
youth. For example, you can
drive an older friend to a shop
ping area where he or she can
shop and mail packages and
cards. Or take this person to an
appointment they might other
wise have to hire a cab for.
Or just take a few minutes to
drop by and say hello. An oc
casional telephone call is also
welcome. And take time to listen.
Those of us who are younger and
busy find it easy to forget our
older friends who can be lonely
and eager for the company of a
young face and young con
versation.
Books Make Lasting Gifts
If you’re stuck for gift ideas
this Christmas, consider books. A
book is a gift that, if carefully
chosen, is sure to bring pleasure
long after the holidays are past.
It’s been estimated that the
average adult reads only one
book per year—a sad com
mentary when you consider the
wonderful world of information
and entertainment that’s found
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on printed pages. By spending
some time to pick a book
especially for each person on
your gift list, you can help them
discover the joys of reading.
The trick is to select a volume
that’s just right for each person.
This means knowing his interests
and getting something that’s
compatible with them. In ad
dition to mysteries and fiction,
there are many other types of
books—“how-to-do-its” for the
handyman, home gardener, in
vestor and the woman who sews.
There are craft books for the
hobbyist, football books for the
sports nut, nature books for the
ecologist, and a whole range of
cookbooks for the chef. The list is
endless, but the book depart
ments of stores in your town are
sure to have something for
everyone.
Magazine subscriptions are
another reading gift idea. Here,
try to pick a magazine that the
family would welcome but may
not buy for themselves. Con
sumer magazines, hard-cover
history magazines, news
magazines, and special interest
periodicals are some you might
consider.
If you are looking for a special
gift for someone on your
Christmas gift list, consider a
book chosen especially for him.
Doris Thomas
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Society 2
Farm Women Society 2 met
recently at Stauffer’s of Kissel
Hill. Hostesses were Mrs. Nathan
Oberholtzer and Mrs. Fred Hahn.
Mrs. Martha Brandt led the
devotions.
A donation for the Tuberculosis
Society was approved during the
business meeting conducted by
Mrs. Marlin Hossler, president.
Mrs. Jay Oberholtzer gave a
demonstration on holiday
arrangements during the
program portion of the meeting.
Next meeting of the group will
be held on December 9 at 10 a.m.
at the home of Mrs. Marlin
Hossler. A covered dish will be
held at 12 Noon. Baskets for shut
ins will be prepared during the
meeting and gifts exchanged
among members.
Society 12
Farm Women Society 12
members met recently at the
home of Miss Ethel Kindig. Mrs.
Helen Hess presented a program
on Christmas decorations she had
made.
Mrs. Grace Rineer had charge
of devotions. For roll call, the 16
members present stated a
favorite Thanksgiving event.
Dorothy Sangrey presided at
the business meeting. A $lO
donation was voted to the
Christmas Seals Society.
The next meeting will be at 1:30
p.m. December 9 at the home of
Mrs. Donald Townsberry. Each
person is to bring a gift.
Society 26
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packed two baskets for needy
families during a recent meeting
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held at the home of Mrs. Clyde
Buchen, Manheim RD3. Co
hostess was Mrs. Jay Hershey,
who also led the devotions.
The group approved a $25
donations for the Children’s
Bureau of Lancaster for the
purchase of Christmas gifts for
foster children.
Announcement was made that
the State Convention will be held
in Harrisburg on January 8-9.
Next meeting will be held on
December 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Landisville Fire Company. A
buffet supper and family
Christmas party will be held at
the meeting.
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proved a $lO donation to the
United Fund during a recent
meeting.
Announcement was made that
the meeting scheduled to take
place on December 7 at the home
of Mrs. Reuben Zeist has been
cancelled.
Next meeting of the group will
be held on December 18 at 7 p.m.
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Calendar
Saturday, December 2
1:30 p.m.—Farm Women Society
1 meeting, Quincy Home,
Lititz.
Thursday, December 7
6:30 p.m.—Farm Women Society
9, Christmas party, Akron
Restaurant.
Saturday, December 9
10 a.m.—Farm Women Society 2,
home of Mrs. Marlin Hossler.
1:30 p.m.—Farm Women Society
12, home of Mrs. Donald
Townsberry.
6:3op.m.—Farm Women Society
13 family Christmas party,
Honks Fire Hall.
6:30 p.m.—Farm Women Society
25 family Christmas party,
Shady Maple Building, Willow
Street RDI.
6:30 p.m.—Farm Women Society
26 buffet supper and family
Christmas party, Landisville
Fire Co.
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