Wasn’t that a party!

By Diana Walker

Oyen Extended Care residents and their families gathered in the courtyard on July 27 to celebrate with a Summer Beach Party.

The outgoing Resident Family Council of Penny Grover, Joanne McBain and Trudy Hittel hosted the party. Throughout their reign, they held monthly birthday bashes and celebrated holidays with food and entertainment.

Back row, from left, Elaine Zeer, Joanne McBain, Penny Grover and Linda Grudecki. Missing: Lucille Hertz and Trudy Hittel. Front, George and Freya McBain. PHOTO BY DIANA WALKER

Recently, they announced their planned retirement, asking others in the community to step up to the task. Linda Grudecki, Elaine Zeer and Lucille Hertz answered their plea. The incoming council got acquainted with the residents while working alongside the outgoing team.

Joanne McBain’s grandchildren, Freya and George McBain, greeted the guests, offering each a wide-brimmed hat, Hawaiian lei and necklace.

Family groups were guided to their tables, nestled beneath the trees, hoping to shelter them from the coming showers.

Several family members helped the four ladies deliver the luncheon plates of hot dogs, potato and Jello salads to the tables. They also served pina coladas, strawberry daiquiris, tea, coffee and water, followed by birthday cupcakes and ice cream.