Fall fun and festivities at Oyen Lodge
By Dianne Spath
Hello Everyone,
I hope everyone is still enjoying this beautiful fall weather, though I’m sure colder days are on the way. The trees are turning beautiful colors right now, and soon the leaves will be on the ground.
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Monday morning started with exercises, followed by a one-on-one Scrabble game with a resident, which beat me again. In the afternoon, there were bingo games. Tuesday morning included the regular bus run downtown for shopping. The residents also got to do some shopping with Personal Touch Clothing and Avon, which was at the Lodge from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In the afternoon, there was an ice cream parlor, where floats, banana splits, and sundaes were served.
September went by fast, and now October has arrived—it seemed summer went so quickly! Wednesday started with crossword games and some walking. In the afternoon, there were shuffleboard games. Thursday morning began with exercises, followed by one-on-one decorating for the Oktoberfest party in the afternoon. Bratwurst sausage, homemade German spaetzle, sauerkraut, pork schnitzel, chicken schnitzel, and pretzels were served, along with beer, coffee, or tea. German music was played for the occasion. Thanks to Connie Hertz for lending décor for the party—it was much appreciated.
Friday morning started with horse races. #4 horse, Willy, was the top winner that day. In the afternoon, there were card bingo games, and in the evening, music was performed by the Jorgensons.
“Sweater weather and pumpkin spice make everything nice.”
“Leaves are falling, autumn is calling.”
Have a great week, everyone!