Radisson Seniors’ 71 Club invited Borden and Maymont club members to dinner and entertainment on Thursday, May 4, when over 70 enjoyed a cold plate supper with salads and delicious desserts with ice cream. Entertaining was Russ Fountain, who played guitar and sang many familiar country and western tunes. The tables were decorated with vases of yellow roses and baby’s breath and, along with quite a few plants and other prizes, were given away as door prizes. Readings were done by Louise Clark who told the story of the Potato Family and Louise Cochran who told a few humorous tales and jokes. The present executive of Radisson Club is President Donna Ridgewell, Treasurer Wendy Smith and Secretary Phyliss Domashovitz. They presented the past executive, Louise and Clayton Clark, with a bouquet of roses and an engraved jewelry case. They also presented a gift to Louise and Don Cochran for their many years of service to the club. The club holds its business meetings the second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m., birthday lunch the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. and the potluck supper the first Thursday at 5:30 p.m., all in the Goodrich Centre. The 50/50 draw of $69.50 was won by June Rogers of Maymont. Thanking Radisson for the great meal and program was Eileen Petrun for Borden and Dean Rogers for Maymont. There were many door prizes given out with 27 going to Borden guests, two to Radisson and five to Maymont. Borden is inviting the clubs for dinner and program on Tuesday, June 20, at 5 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre.
Upcoming on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14th, is the Borden and District Lions Mother’s Day Brunch in the Borden Community Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the proceeds going to diabetes research.
Winning at the Borden Kaiser Tournament on May 2 was Ed Rawlyk and Doreen Flath with low score going to Shirley Whitt. This is the last Kaiser tournament for the summer, hosted by Borden Seniors.
The Borden Care Home Auxiliary held their Spring Tea on Friday, May 5, with a good turnout with the proceeds to buy plants and flowers for outside and around the Care Home. The door prize of a potted plant went to Audrey Baker of Borden.
Savannah Sutherland, who competed in a track and field meet in Regina over the weekend placed first in 100 M dash and 200 M dash in her age group (13 and 14), then in the 18 and under 4 x 4 relay team, placed first, shattering the time that had held for 47 years.
The Borden and District Farmers Market got under way for the season on Friday, May 5, in the Borden Fire Hall from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (vendors have to stay until 4 p.m.) The United Church is again selling burgers and hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and they sold out last Friday. Vendors having tables were Nicole Tracksell, Eileen Petrun and Natalie Gramiak with baking, Rita and Bill Shukin with Connie and Deryl Kinaken with grains, baking, jams, jellies and much more, Karen Kerr with baking and jams and jellies and Proctors Honey. Next week there will also be Donna Ridgewell with her jewelry and possibly one more if we can find the space.
The Borden Dance Club held their final recital for the season April 30 in the Borden Community Centre with the hall full to watch the youngsters and teens show what they have learned during the year under the instructors Miss Cassidy and Miss Kenzie. Many of the dancers had performed at the Watrous and Aberdeen Dance Competition and their marks are in brackets after their name. Solos were performed by: Acro – Jasmyn Elgersma (gold at both); Jazz – Abby Braun (silver at Aberdeen); Jazz – Sydney Schmidt (silver at Aberdeen); Musical Theatre – Ava Giesbrecht (silver at both); Lyrical – Savannah Sutherland (bronze at Aberdeen); Ballet – Julia Siebert (gold atWatrous, bronze at Aberdeen); Acro – Cheyanne Roth (gold at Watrous, silver at Aberdeen). Acro class demonstrated their gymnastics. Senior ballet of Savannah, Danika and Julia S (received 90 per cent gold mark – highest in ballet and $150). Tap 1, with 11 dancers and helpers Katelyn and Sydney, danced to Chantilly Lace. The Tiny Tots, eight dancers with Sydney and Julia helpers, were really cute dancing to Twinkle Twinkle. Hip Hop Juniors Ava, Hunter, Jasmyn and Taylor chose Rock the Disco to dance to (silver at Aberdeen and $100 for most promising Jr Hip Hop). Ballet 2 girls Grace, Brielle, Alex, Rachel H and Madison (silver at Watrous and Aberdeen) danced to Butterflies of the Nutcracker. In Jazz Senior, Abi, Kirsten and Danika danced to Acapella (silver at Aberdeen). Tap 3, Julia, Sydney, Ava, Cheyanne, Hannah and Katelyn, danced to Bom Bom (gold at Watrous and Aberdeen). Musical Theatre group of Kirsten, Rachel S, Brea, Danika, Sydney and Ava (gold at Watrous and silver at Aberdeen). Jazz 2 – Brielle, Alex, Rachel H, Jasmyn, Madison and Taylor (silver at Aberdeen). Kaitlyn and Justin Worona had a Musical Theatre Duet – I Can Do Without You (gold at Watrous and silver at Aberdeen). The 11 dancers in Jazz 1 danced to Jail House Rock. Tap 2 featured Jasmyn, Grace, Brielle, Taylor and Rachel H (gold at Aberdeen). Hip Hop Senior girls danced to Temperature (silver at Aberdeen). Ballet 1, the 11 dancers with helper Julia, danced to Let it Go. Jazz 3 with Julia, Sydney, Ava, Cheyanne, Hannah, Katelyn and the only boy, Hunter, chose Dear Future Husband (silver at Aberdeen). The Tap Senior girls, Danika, Rachel and Savannah, tapped to Stand By Me (gold at Watrous). In the grand finale, with all the dancers showing their best, thanks were extended to helpers, Village, Senior’s Club, Affinity Credit Union, the instructors for a great year and to parents who helped. Certificates were awarded to improved and dedicated dancers and everyone received a rose. Following photos, everyone enjoyed beverages and lunch in the Friendship Club Room to end another successful year of Dancing.
