Heavy frosts have taken care of our flowers that struggled so long to stay alive. Most have succumbed to the cold by now.
Many tasty meals have been enjoyed over the Thanksgiving weekend and all appreciated so much. It’s been a time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for and how lucky we are to live in an area without floods, fires or hurricanes. We will contend with the cold and snow and are prepared for what winter brings.
The geese are feeding in the fields as they prepare for their long flights south. The air is full of flocks as they move from feeding grounds to the water and back, mornings and evenings.
Duplicate bridge was played Oct. 10 at the Do Drop In with top score by Eric Callbeck and Vern Iverson, second high were Maureen Campbell and Margaret Dyck and third were Joyce Antoine and Gerry Fernandes. In the city at the Pioneer Hall, Oct. 12, duplicate bridge top score was by Fraser Glen and Jean Lawes, second were Glen and Julie Moore and third were Joyce Antoine and Margaret Dyck.
Norwegian whist was played at the home of Albert and Carol Huys at Trevessa Beach, Oct. 13, in the afternoon with four tables in play. Top marks went to Albert Huys, second was Eric Callbeck, third Yvonne MacPherson and fourth Ken Tucker. It was disappointing that their beautiful flowers were mostly finished a few days earlier. A nice buffet lunch was enjoyed, accompanied by fellowship.
The October meeting of the Do Drop In was held Oct. 13. The library report stated there were 1,097 patrons from July 1 to Aug. 31, a record number with three new adults and one child getting library cards. Open House will be Oct. 19 with coffee and cookies from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The library was looking for an armchair so a motion was passed that the seniors donate one from the Do Drop In. New shelves have been donated by ADRA to the village, which in turn donated them to the library and they will be installed after Library Week, Oct.15-21. Library Bingo was held at the Carousel Oct. 13. Shirley Ward reported on and expressed appreciation for all involved with the Dessert and Coffee held Oct. 4. It was another successful venture. The social committee sent a get well card to Bob Colliar and a sympathy card to Barbara Soloninko. Information on Lifeline Medical Alert systems was read, with prices etc. Thanks were expressed to the men who cut the grass, trimmed the hedge and did maintenance work this summer. The furnace must be cleaned and the air conditioner covered before winter. Edam’s Senior Club is celebrating their 60th Anniversary Nov. 8 with Soup and Buns at noon followed by speakers at 1:15 and entertainment. The Do Drop In Christmas supper is slated for Dec. 8. The regular meeting will be held in the morning with no noon lunch following, and supper that evening at 5:30 p.m. There will be a food bank donation box. Young Clayton Wolfe will be invited to come down from Edam to provide entertainment after supper. A motion was made that when there are no birthday people for the month present, that we do not have a birthday cake or sing Happy Birthday. The date for the next shuffleboard tournament was set for Nov. 18. The next meeting will be Nov. 10. The pot luck luncheon was very good with a variety of tasty dishes.
Several local folks journeyed to Lloydminster on the weekend to take part in the banquet for the semi-annual Eastern Star Provincial gathering with the official Worthy Grand Matron present and Homecoming Celebration. There was entertainment after a delicious supper. The project they supported this year is Kids Sports.
Golfing is over for this summer as the course is readied for winter.
The annual flu shots will be given Oct. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Do Drop In.
No appointment is necessary.
The shuffleboard tournament held Oct. 14 was a lot of fun, with 18 players meeting for three games each. We started about 9:30 a.m., with a half-hour lunch break, and finished up about 3 p.m. Other games enjoyed, too, were cribbage, scrabble, Yahtzee and Chit Chat. The pot luck lunch was pleasing to everyone with a nice variety of dishes. Shuffleboard winners were, first, Muriel Tebay and Svend Christiansen, tied for second and third were Vern Iverson and Bev McCrimmon and Arlene Walker and Shirley Tebay. The next tournament will be Nov. 18 at the Do Drop In.
Charlene Alexander came from High River for Thanksgiving weekend to visit her mother Arlene Walker and family. She came in time to attend the funeral for her Uncle Gordon Walker, Oct. 7.
The Turtleford Craft and Trade Show is on Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with about 30 vendors, sponsored by Turtleford’s Spray and Play Group.
Games at Livelong, Oct 6-7 found four local folks attending. They played three rounds of whist and also contract bridge. At bridge, top score was by Linda Ard and Vern Iverson. The two from town were Robert Iverson and Catriona Winterholt. There was a good turnout of locals from surrounding areas. The musical entertainment for an hour and a half was by Just Us from Saskatoon.
The Sons of Norway held a delicious brunch at the lawn bowling building in the city on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a good attendance. The food was delicious and lots of visiting went on.
The annual Lions Club supper at Meota was again a full house of hungry people. In fact it was so full that they ran out of food. More than 380 showed up, and last year there were 320. The food was amazing as usual and most went home feeling ‘stuffed’ and satisfied. Most folks visited with friends they know or met some new ones. Congratulations to the kitchen staff and those who cooked at home and brought food, it was all terrific. This was another of the many projects that the local Lions Club takes on year after year, successfully. They appreciate the support of the many folks who came to supper.
