The Maidstone Communities in Bloom volunteers have been busy decorating the downtown for Christmas. Each year they have a different theme and each year it is festive and gets us in the mood for Christmas. Thank you for your dedication.
Cribbage was played at the Maidstone Drop-In Centre Nov. 25 and I forgot to write down the winner. The lunch was supplied by Dorothy Schwartz.
Bingo was played Nov. 27 with Bev Stewart and Cheryl McCaskill doing the calling. The loonie pot was won by Margaret MacEachern
The festival of trees was held at the hospital atrium Nov. 27 to 30 with entertainment each day. There was a host of beautiful donated items to bid on.
A new group, the Maidstone Community Health Committee, a team of five member volunteers, host this event and raise money for extras at the hospital
Cribbage was played Dec. 2 and high score went to Denise Newton with a perfect score in all hands. Low score went to Jean Hartman and lunch was provided by Lois Myer.
There was a nice turnout for the ecumenical carol service held at the United Church Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. In attendance for the program were representatives from the United Church, Anglican Church, Lutheran Church and Catholic Church. The community choir, under the direction of Marilyn Owens added four delightful Christmas songs to the most enjoyable program. Lunch followed with a collection going to the local food bank.
Bingo was played Dec. 4 with Cheryl McCaskill and Denise Newton doing the calling.
The hospital auxiliary held a tea and bake sale at the atrium Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Tables were decorated for Christmas and waitresses wore reindeer horns. The door prize was won by Eleanor Mitchell from Airdrie, Alta.
Downtown as busy Dec. 6 at Santa Claus Day. Christmas trees were sold by the high school. Tickets sold ahead of time by the bowling alley were drawn for. Children received goodie bags at the Legion. United Church members served hot dogs, soup and hosted a silent auction.
Dec. 8 the Golden Age Supper for seniors 60 and older was held at the Legion Hall. This event is hosted by the high school leadership academy under the guidance of teacher Sean Harmen. Prior to a delicious supper prepared by the students we were entertained by the elementary school choir under the direction of Carmen Sperling and Ellis Kaltonborn. Later entertainment was provided by singer Abby Salvestor, accompanied on guitar by Carydon Fleming. Volunteer bus drivers who brought seniors to the supper were Len Wagner, Rodney Marfleet and Gord Banks.
There was 76 seniors registered for supper. Door prizes were won by Vivian Metheral and Ann Lundquist.
The Legion Hall was beautifully decorated and the tables had gold runners and lantern ornaments filled with Christmas balls, adding to the Christmas atmosphere of this enjoyable event.
