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Maidstone Drop In Centre News

MAIDSTONE – Cribbage was played Monday, Nov. 12 with high score going to Denise Newton. Low score went to Dorothy Schwartz. Lunch was provided by Bev Stewart. Bingo was played Wednesday, Nov.

MAIDSTONE  – Cribbage was played Monday, Nov. 12 with high score going to Denise Newton. Low score went to Dorothy Schwartz. Lunch was provided by Bev Stewart.

Bingo was played Wednesday, Nov. 14 with Margaret MacEachern and Bev Stewart doing the calling. Lunch was provided by Irene Kerr.

The monthly meeting followed with Margaret MacEachern as acting president. Completion and paying for the roof shingles was discussed. Tickets on groceries are being sold by members to offset this cost, with the draw to be made at the annual Christmas party on Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. The Catholic Ladies will cater the turkey supper. The cost will be $20 per person. A limit of 80 tickets are available. Eavetroughs have been cleaned. A food hamper for the month of December will be in place. The next potluck birthday noon lunch was to be held Nov. 21 at noon. The next monthly meeting will be held Dec. 12. The Drop In members outreach looked after the bingo at the Pine Island Lodge and supplied the prizes on Friday, Nov. 9. Thank you to Dorothy Harmel, Joyce Weston and Noel Coulthard who assisted the caller Dorothy Schwartz.

The movie night was held Nov. 16 with 20 people present. Popcorn and cola drinks were available. The animated movie was Brave.

The potluck birthday noon lunch was held Wednesday Nov. 21 with Daphne McLaren, Noel Coulthard, Sharen Ruud, Jean Stewart at the birthday table. Ean Casper said the blessing. Of the 15 in attendance, three were guests. Bingo followed with Margaret MacEachern and Bev Stewart doing the calling. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Harmel.

The golden age supper, sponsored by the high school students, will be held Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. in the Legion Hall for everyone 60 plus. See you there.