Water, water everywhere! Not as bad here as in many places that are suffering from flooding. Following floods in Quebec next is Kelowna, and Fort St. John is bad, too. Pictures sent from Green Lake of the Beaver and Cowan Rivers show them very high. Sal and Norm Bouvier from Carstairs, Alta. stopped overnight on their way north to Beauval with their camper.
It has been suggested that a good way to celebrate Canada’s 150 birthday is to plant a maple tree, since they are the national tree of Canada and have been on the flag since 1965. I’m sure there must be lots in the village that could be transplanted as they grow everywhere. Wonder how old these ones in the village are – they are huge.
There will not be the regular noon luncheon at the Community Complex this month as Pearl is just too busy with their move to Saskatoon to do it. The Good-bye Pot-luck Supper for Pearl and Arie is set for May 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Contract bridge on May 8 at the Do Drop In saw top score by Maureen Campbell and second high Eric Callbeck.
Duplicate bridge played May 9 here found top score by Jetta and Terence DeSilva, second by Glen and Julie Moore and third were Robert Iverson and Mary Greenwald. May 11 in the city duplicate bridge top score went to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, second high were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt, third were Glen and Julie Moore.
Linda and I have appreciated the condolences shown since the passing of our sister Nancy Meier on May 11. There will be a family graveside service on May 26 at Wilkie at 2 p.m.
The regular monthly meeting of the Do Drop In was held May 12. The library reported back to normal with services not changed, which pleased us all. Various committee reports were given. Pearl Hawkins left several table covers to the Do Drop In for their use. A check will be made to see if we can fly the flag with 150 for the rest of the year. Sounds like more Meota folks are heading to the city to Caleb Village, all will be missed. The SSAI Convention location in Saskatoon has moved from the Heritage Inn to the Travelodge, because new management would not recognize former arrangements. The maintenance committee will take care of the storage shed building. Linda Ard announced that the 103rd birthday for Walter and a celebration of their 40 years married will be at Regional Care on July 15 with a family pot-luck supper to follow in the Do Drop In. Thank you was expressed to Jerry Iverson for the tour of the village he conducted after the last meeting. He will consider giving boat rides to seniors’ this summer. Arlene Walker reported going to Maidstone for bowling etc. and how they enjoyed it all, including a speaker on scams. A tasty pot luck lunch was enjoyed by all after the meeting.
Hope everyone had a happy Mothers’ Day!
