Oyen Lodge Report: Time in the gazebo
By Dianne Spath
Hello, everyone. The past week has seen a variety of weather, including some wind, hot temperatures, cold weather, and thundershowers.
The crab apple and apple trees have lots of apples on them this year. The residents are enjoying their walks outside and their time in the gazebo.
Lodge residents enjoying gazebo time. PHOTO BY DIANNE SPATH
On Monday, there was Church with Father Rodell. Dianne was away, so there were no activities.
On Tuesday morning, there was the regular bus run downtown and an outdoor walk. Alberta Clothing was at the Lodge from 10:00-2:00. In the afternoon, there was an ice cream parlour. Taylor Neilson was at the Lodge to play piano before supper. Taylor was presented with a card and a Micheals gift card to thank her for coming in every Tuesday to entertain the residents. Tuesday was her last day. I hope she has a wonderful summer, and we hope to see her next year.
On Wednesday, there was Church with Catherine, followed by crossword games and then an outdoor walk. In the afternoon, there were shuffleboard games.
Thursday morning started with exercises, followed by a one-on-one with a resident to do some baking. In the afternoon there was coffee time with ice cream treats.
Friday started with horse races. #4 horse, which is Willie, was the top winner that day. Then, there was a walk outdoors. In the afternoon there was card bingo, and in the evening there was music by the Jorgenson's and Dale Huston.
The 2025 summer solstice falls on Friday, June 20. This marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year in the northern hemisphere when the upper half of the Earth is tilted toward the sun. Solstice comes from the Latin words sol(sun) and sistere (to stand still). Due to Earth's tilted axis, the sun doesn't rise and set at the same locations on the horizon each morning and evening; its rise and set positions move northward or southward in the sky as Earth travels around the sun through the year. The summer solstice is the day with the longest period of sunlight. Notice how the sun appears highest in the sky at the solstice; its rays strike Earth at a more direct angle, causing the efficient warming we call summer. Summer days are here.
Happy Birthday to Isabelle Doupe on June 2P1 and to Denis Hilts on June 23. June 22 was National Kissing Day, so give your favourite person a smooch!
Have a great week, everyone. "Celebrate summer, sundrenched days and starlit nights."