Oyen Lodge: Thank you to the SCHS Work Experience Girls
By Dianne Spath
Hello, everyone. Another month has gone by so fast. Hopefully, summer will slow down so we can enjoy it. It was wonderful to have some much-needed moisture. Everyone was fortunate in the surrounding areas to get a nice dump of rain. It sounded like it rained anywhere from 2 inches to 5 inches in places. We know now it can rain, lol. The grass is greening up so nicely, and the trees are loving the weather.
I would like to thank the SCHS work experience girls who assisted me with various activities. They did a wonderful job assisting me, helping the residents and learning how to relate to seniors. We were sad to see them go, and we hope they have a great summer vacation.
Monday morning started with exercises followed by a one-on-one Scrabble game. In the afternoon there was bingo. After supper, the residents enjoyed a Classic car tour that passed by the Lodge. There were numerous antique cars and trucks—happy Birthday to Denis Hilts on June 23rd. Monday was “National Pink Day” so there were a few that dressed up in pink.
Tuesday morning started with exercises and the regular bus run downtown. Before lunch, some residents participated in an outdoor walk. In the afternoon, there was pub day, and refreshments and snacks were served in the gazebo—happy Birthday to Dianne Spath on June 24th.
Wednesday started with Church with Brad followed by outdoor walks. In the afternoon there were shuffleboard games. Happy birthday to Wanda Sweet on June 25th.
Thursday morning there were exercises followed by domino games. In the afternoon, there was the monthly birthday bash, rhubarb cake with strawberry ice cream and coffee or tea were served. Thursday was “National Handshake Day,” so there were a lot of friendly handshakes that day.
Friday morning started with horse races. #6 horse Topsy won the most races that day. Then, there was some outdoor walking; Amanda and her dog Bob came to the Lodge to join us on our walk. In the afternoon, there was bingo, and in the evening, there was music by the Jorgenson’s and Rob Shields.
Friday was “National Bingo Day”. I hope everyone had a great Canada Day celebration. Keep smiling and enjoying the sunshine. Have a great week, everyone.