OYEN LODGE: Residents celebrated Senior’s Week
By Dianne Spath
Hello, everyone. The Oyen Lodge would like to welcome Dale Huston.
It was nice to have a few warm and calm days in between all the windy ones. We are all still waiting for that moisture to show up. Summer 2025 officially begins on June 20th with the summer solstice. The summer solstice occurs when the sun reaches its highest and northernmost point, resulting in the longest day of the year. Summer 2025 will last approximately three months, ending on September 22nd.
Senior’s week was June 2nd - June 8th. Monday morning started with exercises followed by a one-on-one Scrabble game. In the afternoon there was bingo.
On Tuesday morning, there were exercises, and the regular bus ran downtown for shopping. Before lunch, there was an outdoor walk. From 1:00-4:00 in the afternoon was “Clothes 2 You by Jodi” from Coronation, followed by a resident council meeting. Before supper, there was piano by Taylor Neilson.
Wednesday morning, there were card games, followed by trivia with the Big Country Adult Learning. The trivia games are always so much fun and entertaining. In the afternoon, some residents went to the FCSS Community Centre on the main street for some ice cream treats. It was decorated in the 50’s ice cream parlor theme, and again the staff looked great, dressed up and did a fantastic job. Happy Birthday to Audrey Beaumont on June 4th.
Thursday morning started with exercises, followed by horse races. #2 horse Mariah was the top winner that day. ATB Financial was at the Lodge from 10:00-11:00 for the residents to do their banking. At noon, there was a BBQ dinner for all the residents, condo residents and staff. Thanks to the kitchen staff for doing a wonderful job. After dinner we had a pen pal windup party. The residents, students and other members got to meet their pen pals and play games, then they enjoyed ice cream floats which the FCSS donated. Thanks to the FCSS team for partnering up with the activity coordinator in taking part in senior’s week. In the evening, there was music by Rob Shields. Friday ended Senior’s week with the Auxiliary residents coming to the Lodge for coffee, cookies and some socializing. Then we enjoyed dinner at Pat’s restaurant in Acadia Valley and took a tour to see the Municipal Dam and the solar farm. The evening ended with music by Jorgenson’s and Dale Huston.
I hope everyone enjoyed senior’s week. It is a week-long event that offers an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions of seniors in Alberta, encouraging Albertans to participate in activities and events celebrating their achievements. Thanks to everyone who took part in the Oyen Lodge Senior’s Week. Summertime is a time for fun, relaxation, and enjoying the outdoors. Have a great week, everyone.