Oyen Lodge Report: Fall and Thanksgiving
By Dianne Spath
Hello, everyone. The Oyen Lodge would like to thank the Youngstown community for donating a Youngstown History Book—it is greatly appreciated.
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Monday morning started with exercises, followed by baking and decorating for fall and Thanksgiving. Thanks to my two work experience students, who helped with the decorating. They are both at the Lodge at different times, so it’s wonderful to have help with activities. Monday afternoon was bingo. In the evening, there was music by The Barflyz—Luke and Carrie from Calgary. The music was wonderful, and the residents thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment, with some singing along and others toe-tapping. Monday was the first day of fall, so the residents participated by dressing in yellow, red, or orange for the day.
Tuesday morning began with exercises and the regular bus run downtown for shopping. In the afternoon, we enjoyed our pub hour in the gazebo, taking advantage of the warm weather. Refreshments and snacks were served. Happy Birthday to Jean Olds and Keith MacLean on September 23.
Wednesday morning featured church led by John. Alberta Clothing was cancelled that day, so there was no shopping. In the afternoon, residents enjoyed shuffleboard games.
Thursday morning started with exercises, followed by the Grade 8 class playing a variety of games with the residents. In the afternoon, we held the Fall/Harvest Tea, decorated with vases of various grains from the fields, toy tractors, combines, balers, and other fall décor on yellow tablecloths. Chocolate zucchini chocolate chip loaf, Dutch apple cake, rhubarb muffins, carrot/pineapple cake, wheat salad, and coffee or tea were served.
Friday morning featured the Grade 9 class playing games with the residents, and in the afternoon, there was bingo. In the evening, music was provided by Jorgensons.
Personal Touch Clothing and Avon will be at the Lodge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30.
“Autumn—a time of hot chocolatey mornings, tasty marshmallow evenings, and best of all, leaping into leaves.”
Have a great week, everyone!