Oyen Lodge Report: Brief taste of summer

By Dianne Spath

Hello, everyone. We had a brief taste of summer weather for a few days, with temperatures around 30 degrees in some areas. It’s hard to believe the month of May is over already, but that’s alright; let the summer begin. I think everyone is looking forward to some camping trips, kayaking, golfing, gardening, and all the other summer fun activities.

Monday morning started with exercises, followed by a one-on-one scrabble game with a resident. Amazingly enough I ended up with some pretty good letters and squeaked by with a win. That doesn’t happen too often.  Monday afternoon was bingo.

Tuesday morning started with exercises and the regular bus run downtown for shopping. Before lunch there was outdoor walking. In the afternoon, there was a pub day, on which refreshments and snacks were served. Before supper, Taylor Neilson was at the Lodge to play piano.

Wednesday morning was Church with Brad, followed by crossword games and some outdoor walking. In the afternoon, there were shuffleboard games.

Thursday morning started with exercises and some outdoor walking. In the afternoon, there was the monthly birthday bash, in which golden cake with a creamy butterscotch topping was served along with coffee and tea. Happy Birthday to Gloria Jorgenson on May 29th.

Friday morning started with horse races. #6 horse, Topsy, was the top winner that day. In the afternoon, there was card bingo, and in the evening, there was music by the Jorgensons and Dale Huston.

Happy Birthday to Lalaine Lachica on June 1st.

Clothes 2 You by Jodi from Coronation will be at the Lodge from 1:00-4:00 on Tuesday, June 3rd.

The Oyen Lodge staff would like to thank the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta and Lanfine Wind Community Fund for the lovely basket of goodies delivered to the staff at the Lodge. Thank you for the wonderful gesture. Have a great week, everyone. Summer means happy times and good sunshine.