Oyen Lodge News: April sure went fast

By Dianne Spath

Hello, everyone. The month of April sure went fast, and now we are into May with some nice weather. The residents enjoy their walks every day, except for those breezy days. Some of the ladies are anxious to get some planting and cleaning done in the flower beds at the Lodge. Some perennials are popping up through the ground and will start looking beautiful soon.

On Monday, an Elections Canada poll station was set up in the family room from 9:00-11:00, for the residents to vote. The rest of Monday morning was exercises and walking outdoors. It was a busy morning, so there was no Catholic Church. In the afternoon there was bingo.

Tuesday started with exercises and the regular bus run downtown for the residents to do their shopping. Mid-morning was a one-on-one scrabble game with a resident. I am getting better at scrabble. I thought I was winning, and in the end, we both had the same score, so it was a great game. After lunch, there was a pub afternoon, in which refreshments and snacks were served, followed by piano music with Taylor Neilson. Happy Birthday to Chippy on April 29th.

Wednesday morning started with a one-on-one, followed by crossword games and in the afternoon, there were shuffleboard games. Wednesday, April 30th was “National Hairstylists Day”, so thanks to all the hairstylists for making everyone look and feel great after their appointments. Thursday started with exercises, followed by walking outdoors, and in the afternoon, card games were played. Happy Birthday to Mary Loose on May 1st.

Friday morning started with horse races. #3 horse Lazy was the top winner that day. Friday was “National Fitness Day,” so we got in some outdoor walking before lunch. In the afternoon, there was card bingo, and in the evening, there was music by the Jorgensons. Have a great week, everyone.