OYEN LODGE: Residents stay active with games, music, and visits
By Dianne Spath
Hello Everyone,
Mother Nature surprised us again, bringing that freezing rain and snow, but I guess it’s that time of year when we are going to get all kinds of surprises. The Oyen Lodge would like to welcome a new resident, Terry Vold. I hope everyone is getting used to the time change and the darker days.
Click for larger images
On Monday morning there were exercises, followed by a one-on-one Scrabble game. It was a great game because we both ended up with the same score in the end, which has never happened before. In the afternoon, there was bingo.
Tuesday morning started with exercises, followed by the regular bus run downtown for shopping. Catholic Church was led by Father Rodell at 10:30. In the afternoon, the residents enjoyed their favorite ice cream, whether it was a banana split, float, or sundae. Happy Birthday to Mona Belvoir, Madeline Nichols, and Donna Hogan on November 4th.
Wednesday started with exercises, followed by a Phase Ten card game. In the afternoon, there were shuffleboard games, and then “Clothes 2 You by Jodi” was at the Lodge from 1:00–4:00. After supper, the residents were entertained by Luke, the musician from Calgary. He does a wonderful job. His wife, Carrie, couldn’t make it this time, but they will both be entertaining at the resident Lodge Christmas party this year. Happy Birthday to Karen Opheim on November 5th.
Thursday morning was exercises, followed by horse races. #5 horse, Silver, was the top winner that day. In the afternoon, the residents played dominoes.
On Friday, from 10:00–5:00, Maximum Hearing was at the Lodge. Maximum Hearing will be back at the Lodge on November 21st from 10:00–5:00 in the family room. From 10:00–2:00, the “If the Shoe Fits” Company was at the Lodge for the residents to do their shopping for some new footwear. In the evening, there was music by the Jorgensons. Happy Birthday to Marvel Jorgenson on November 7th.
“November, the days grow short, the nights grow long, the autumn turns to winter’s song.”
“November is a month of reflection, change, and acceptance—where nature softens its colors and prepares for rest.”
Have a great week, everyone.