A birthday potluck lunch was hosted by North Battleford Seniors’ Action Now Aug. 8. Members celebrating July birthdays were Dave Manegre, Jean Smith, Mildred Heidel, Rita Peterson, Mary Nykiforuk, Simone Michaud, Yvonne Arsenault and Jeannine Beloin. August celebrants were Margaret Kemp and Ruth Bilanski.
At the same time, Fay Taylor presented Rita Peterson, Margaret Kemp and Mary Nykiforuk, all 85, with lifetime membership certificates.
After grace, members sang Happy Birthday before sitting down to lunch. Members then enjoyed an afternoon of fun and Kaiser.
A meeting was held at 1 p.m. Sept. 17, with 13 members attending. Two minutes of silence was observed in memory of Stella Perkins and Renie Lassard. They were remembered in conversations about water tower lights and teddy bears.
Funds were received from Sask. Lotteries and a donation was made to the Saskatchewan Abilities Council in August.
The centre’s next birthday lunch will be Oct. 10.
A proof of continuing education and marks were received from scholarship recipient Sofie Bonefacio. North Battleford Comprehensive High School student Emma Schaefer has applied for this year’s scholarship. Members discussed both.
Action Now Centre is located at 1501 - 101 St. in North Battleford. The centre is open four days a week. Monday and Thursday canasta is played at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday the game is Kaiser cash back at 1:30 p.m. Friday cribbage cash back is hosted at 1:30 p.m.
On the first and third Friday of every month there is a Kaiser tournament at 7:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. If you don’t have transportation, the handi bus is available for a small fee. Anyone 50 years and over is invited to join the club.
The centre is smoke and scent free.
