Oyen Lodge News: Happy Harvest
“To Those That Work In Acres, Not Hours, We Thank You”.
By Dianne Spath
Hello, everyone. I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful September weather and had a great time during the September long weekend. Labour Day Monday was a holiday, so there were no activities. The activity coordinator was on days off for a week so there were no activities.
Tuesday the 2nd started with the regular bus run downtown and Catholic Church with Father Rodell.
On Wednesday, the 3rd, the residents played phase ten card games and shuffleboard games.
On Thursday, the residents played card games. “Clothes 2 You by Jodi” was supposed to be at the Lodge from 1:00-4:00, but had to cancel; they will reschedule.
On Friday the 5th, the residents played card games, and they played some bingo, and in the evening, there was music by Jorgenson’s and Dale Huston.
September 7th was National Grandparents Day, so I hope it was enjoyed with family. Dianne was still on days off on Monday, the 8th, but the residents still played some bingo.
Tuesday was the regular bus run downtown for shopping. A new clothing company was at the Lodge in the afternoon. “Pieces by Sharon” from Stony Plain was at the Lodge from 1:00-4:00. In the afternoon, there was our pub day, on which snacks and beverages were served. Happy Birthday to Pete Friesen on September 9th.
On Wednesday, there was Church with Catherine Holland, followed by crossword games. In the afternoon, there were shuffleboard games.
On Thursday morning, there were exercises, and ATB Financial was at the Lodge from 10:00 to 11:00 for banking. Additionally, there was a one-on-one session with baking, and in the afternoon, there were whist games.
Friday started with horse races. It was a tie for first place in the races between #3 horse, Lazy, and #4 horse, Willy. In the afternoon, there was bingo, and in the evening, there was music by Jorgenson’s and Dale Huston—happy Birthday to Irene Hittel on September 12th and Happy Birthday to Bonnie Hertz on September 14th.
On September 22nd, Luke & Carrie, musicians from Calgary, will be at the Lodge at 6:30 p.m. to entertain the residents. Feel free to stop at the Lodge and enjoy the entertainment. Alberta Clothing will be at the Lodge from 10:00 to 2:00 on September 24th, and Personal Touch Clothing will be at the Lodge on September 30th from 10:00 to 2:00.
Harvest is still in full swing, and the weather has been cooperating with the farmers, which is great. The Lodge is still decorated in the harvest theme until the end of the month, along with some fall décor. Happy Harvest, everyone.
“It Isn’t The Farm that Makes The Farmer-It’s The Love, Hard Work, and Character.”
Have a great week, everyone.