Reader to Reader: November 2, 2024

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Readers are thankful for great care and faster service at London’s hospitals

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Great care

I would like to share my gratitude for the care received recently in the urgent-care clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The staff were kind, thoughtful, professional and caring to all who came through the door.

Thank you so much.

Sallie Hammond, London


Faster service

I recently had to attend the emergency department at University Hospital. In the past, I have waited for hours first in the waiting room, then on a bed before seeing a doctor who ordered blood work and tests. It was another three hours waiting for test results still taking up the bed.

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This time I was seen by an registered nurse within five minutes. A technician took me inside for blood work then sent me back to the waiting room.

After about an hour, a nurse called me in to a bed. I was soon sent for x-ray and after, I was sent to a row of chairs outside the room with others. During the time there, my vitals were taken and I was sent for a CR scan and sent back to the chairs.

Eventually, the doctor came and gave me results. I was there eight hours but I think the new procedures allowed more patients to be assessed and served. And I got out faster. Thank you to all.

James Harris, London


Open rehearsal

London’s premiere a cappella chorus, the London Men of Accord, is looking for new voices and invites men of all ages to join us, free of charge, Wednesday evenings as we practice Christmas songs which we will perform as a chorus in December. We rehearse at the German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Rd., on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.menofaccord.com for more information.

Bruce Stead, London


Talk and tea

The Daughters of the Nile orthopedic tea, supporting the Shriners Hospital for Children, is Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne St. Join us for tea, coffee and cakes as we hear Eric and Ethan share their experiences at the Shriners Hospital in Montreal. This is a free event; donations are appreciated.

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Jan Melnyk, London

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Breakfast meeting

Breakfast with Mayor Josh Morgan and Ward 9 Coun. Steve Lehman, Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at West Haven Golf and Country Club, 7038 Egremont Dr.

Cost is $20 payable at the welcome desk. Register by email to marissa.cutts.rotary@gmail.com by Wednesday at noon.

Barbara Robins, London


Art show, sale

London Community Artists sixth annual art show and sale starts Thursday at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Rd. W. About 250 works by 57 member artists will be on display in a wide variety of artistic styles.

Thérèse Grawey, London


Church sales

New St. James Presbyterian Church, 280 Oxford St. E. (at Wellington) is hosting a Christmas marketplace, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to noon.

Karen Buchwald, London

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Richards Memorial United Church, 360 Edgeworth Ave. (one block west of Argyle Mall) is hosting a holiday craft sale and tea room, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors wanted; call Linda at 519-268-0188.

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Linda Declercq, London

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Holy Family parish bazaar is Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 777 Valetta St.

Thelma Pacheco, London

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Lambeth United Church, 4268 Colonel Talbot Rd. holds its bazaar, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Patti Varey, Lambeth

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First United Church, 7 Curtis St., St. Thomas. is having a quarter auction, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Admission is $5.

Lori Hoffman, St. Thomas

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St. John the Evangelist (Anglican) Church, 280 St. James St. (at Wellington) is hosting its mistletoe market Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to noon.

Jan Delaney, London


Veterans concert

A choral concert to honour our veterans. We Remember Them, featuring Chorus London, and the New Piccadilly Strings, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. at Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne St. Tickets are $25 are available at the door or online at colborne711.org/ColborneLive. Children younger than 13 are free.

Marcie Wenn, London


Homes tour

The Aylmer-Malahide Museum is holding its Christmas tour of four homes decorated for the season Nov. 15, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Nov. 16, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Nov. 17, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. After the Tour, participants can return to the Museum for refreshments, door prizes, draws for Christmas baskets. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at aylmermuseum.ca or by calling 519-773-9723.

Larry Jeffery, Aylmer

Reader to Reader

Reader to Reader runs every second week in The London Free Press. Reader to Reader helps readers connect with one another. You can pay tribute, give thanks, look for an out-of-print book, search for a long-lost friend or family member.

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The next Reader to Reader runs November 16. The deadline is November 11.

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