OYEN LODGE: Residents enjoy games, treats and holiday preparations
By Dianne Spath
Hello everyone! The frost sure looks beautiful on the trees these days, though those foggy mornings can be a bit dreary. Temperatures are dropping, and it’s getting harder to adjust to the wintery weather.
The Oyen Lodge would like to thank the Cereal Golden Centre Group for their generous donation to the Oyen Recreation Fund. It is greatly appreciated.
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Monday started with exercises, followed by a one-on-one Scrabble game. In the afternoon, there was bingo. Two lucky winners—Jean Olds and Sandi Jamieson—hit bingo on the number I29. This number is special because when I started this position, I joked that I was 29 years old, so it became a fun little tradition at bingo. Plus, they get to double their winnings!
Tuesday morning included exercises and the regular bus run downtown for shopping. Catholic Church service, led by Father Rodell, was held at 10:30 a.m. “Pieces by Sharon” clothing company visited the Lodge from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., giving residents a chance to purchase clothing before Christmas. In the afternoon, residents enjoyed an ice cream parlor featuring floats, banana splits, and sundaes.
Wednesday morning featured church service led by Brad, followed by crossword games. In the afternoon, residents played shuffleboard. Happy Birthday to Ed Hillar on November 26! The resident council also met, and Taylor Neilson played the piano for everyone.
Thursday morning included exercises, followed by some baking for the Christmas party and birthday bash. The monthly Birthday Bash was held in the afternoon, featuring lemon cake with lemon frosting, coffee, and tea. Thanks to Robbie Shields for playing music at the bash. Happy Birthday to Owen Hausauer on November 27!
Friday morning began with horse races. #2 horse, Mariah, was the top winner that day. In the afternoon, residents played card bingo. Decorations continued around the Lodge, and a special thank-you to some wonderful ladies for helping set up little trees and having fun doing it.
Looking ahead: Maximum Hearing will be at the Lodge on Friday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November is gone—welcome, December! Hopefully, everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit. Have a great week, everyone!