Fall festivities keep spirits bright at Oyen Lodge

By Dianne Spath

Hello, everyone. The residents are still enjoying some outdoor walks, with the weather still in double-digit temperatures. Halloween is approaching soon, so I hope everyone is ready for all the little ghosts and goblins that will be out and about looking for treats. Get your pumpkins carved and lit up for the night. The Oyen Lodge residents will be giving out candy around 4:30 p.m. It will be great to see all the different costumes.

Amanda and Bob the Dog!

Monday morning started with exercises, followed by a one-on-one Scrabble game with a resident. In the afternoon, there were bingo games. Congrats to Jean Olds, who had bingo on special number I29, in which she doubled her winnings.

Tuesday morning, there were exercises, followed by the regular bus run downtown for shopping. Also in the morning, there was Catholic Church led by Father Rodell. In the afternoon, there was an ice cream parlor, where floats, sundaes, and banana splits were served.

Wednesday morning, there was church led by Pastor Brad, followed by crossword games. Then Amanda and Bob the dog were at the Lodge to do some visiting with the residents. In the afternoon, there was the monthly Birthday Bash, where banana cake with vanilla icing and ice cream, along with coffee and tea, were served. Before supper, Taylor Neilson was at the Lodge to entertain the residents with piano music.

Thursday, Dianne was away, so there were no activities.

Friday morning started with horse races. #4 horse—Willie—was the top winner that day. In the afternoon, there was bingo. Congrats to Don Coomber, Ken and Joan Mick’s brother-in-law, for getting I29 on bingo, in which his winnings were doubled. In the evening, there was music by Jorgensons.

Have a great week, everyone.

“Have a spooktacular Halloween.”

“Ghosts and goblins, spooks galore, scary witches at your door, jack-o-lanterns smiling bright, wishing you a haunted night.”