Cribbage was played Monday, Nov. 25 with high score going to Jean Hartman. Low went to Lois Myer. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Schwartz.
On Movie Nite, the door prize went to Chantella Kalmakoff.
Bingo was played Wednesday, Nov. 27 with Margaret MacEachern and Bev Stewart doing the calling. Lunch was provided by Cheryl McAskill.
A number of seniors enjoyed the Hospital Auxiliary tea Friday, Nov. 30.
On Sunday, Dec. 2, the Maidstone Leadership Academy Grade 11 students hosted a delicious hot supper for the age 60-plus seniors who attended. The 12 workers took our coats, served beverages and made us feel welcome. Some of the 66 who signed the register came in a limousine or the handivan looked after by Brenda and Rodney Marfleet. Christmas music was provided by the elementary school choir led by Carman Sperling. Carol singing was done by Jacelyn Seguin and Shelby Wakefield. Door prizes donated by local business were won by Kathy Utri, Verla Mitchell, Joan Kissik, Scotty Wildermuth, Jim Nosek, Sharon Ruud, Idell Robb, Morris Coulthard and Jean McColl. The legion hall and tables were beautifully decorated for the occasion. A big thank you goes to all who made this a most enjoyable outing for all who attended.
Cards were played on Monday, Dec. 3 with high score going to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Lois Myer. Lunch was provided by Margaret MacEachern.
Bingo was played Dec. 5 with Margaret MacEachern and Bev Stewart doing the calling. The loonie pot was won by Dorothy Schwartz. Lunch was provided by Margaret MacEachern.
Bill McGilvery, Mae Hinde and I attended a surprise birthday party for Velma Foster’s 80th birthday. Thirty friends and relatives gathered at the Paynton senior center for the occasion on Thursday, Dec. 6. The centre was decorated for Christmas by some of the 22 members who attended. They have a potluck supper the first Monday of every month. The centre is also used for the quilters and yoga every week. Velma was presented with a birthday cake with her picture on it, which was cut and served to all present. It was a nice sunny afternoon and good highway conditions for the occasion.
Santa Claus night was held Friday, Dec. 7.
There are lots of things going on, including the draw for the money tree. The winner was Leah Banks.
A number of seniors enjoyed the hot dog, soup and pie served at the United Church along with a silent auction.
