North Battleford Action Now held a regular meeting April 19.
Members decided to have meetings every second month, on the month before birthday the lunch. Meal price was raised to $7 for members who don’t contribute to the potluck meal.
Winners of an annual afternoon Kaiser tournament held April 18 were Helen Polischuk, first, Julie Bartho, second, and Stella Evanchuk, third. Winners of a cribbage tournament held April 27 were Eileen Lacoursiere, first and Margaret Fudun, second.
Margaret Kemp was the winner of an evening Kaiser tournament held May 14. Flo Sample was second and Vera Payne, third.
There was a discussion on having crafts or games on Tuesday afternoons. If there are seniors in the area who would like to see the centre open Tuesdays for non-card activities please contact the centre with ideas for alternate activities.
At a May 21 meeting a moment silence was observed in honour of a longtime member, Hilda Hurard, who passed away.
Evening Kaiser will be cancelled in July and August. Evening Kaiser players should make sure everyone leaves the building safely and please make sure lights are turned off and door locked.
The next birthday potluck lunch will be held Wednesday, June 13 at noon celebrating May and June birthdays.
Discussion was held on a July 11 picnic. A new mailbox needs to be purchased and a bit of work on windows is needed. Marcel will look after those tasks.
After review of a letter from John Paul II Collegiate members decided to once again sponsor a scholarship.
The next monthly meeting will be Monday, July 16.
Action Now Centre is located at 1501 - 101 St. in North Battleford. The centre is open four days a week. Monday and Thursday canasta is played at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Kaiser cash back is played at 1:30 p.m. Friday at 1:30 p.m., cribbage cash back is played. Kaiser tournaments are hosted the first and third Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
Anyone 50 years and over is welcome to join the club and join in the fun.
