Norwegian desserts at the Sons of Norway Christmas Party Dec. 8 – short bread, rosettes, sandbakkels, sweet lefsa, and the special occasion cake kransekake, and more rosettes. On the table are also photo albums of past years, interesting to look through. Photos submitted by Lorna Pearson
A trip to the transfer site Monday last week left one lady frustrated and upset. The bins were full of boxes that had not been flattened, so she had to pull enough of them out and flatten them in order to make room for her paper. One box even had the foam packing left in it, which is not acceptable. One loses faith in fellow humans when people know better and don’t care. There are rules and regulations that we must follow. If we abuse the right to use this essential facility and lose it, then what? Be a responsible citizen and do what’s right in following rules and be proud of your part in making our transfer site successful.

Duplicate bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall Dec. 5 with top scores going to Lucille and Bernie Gregoire. Donna Scherman and Norma Assmus were second and third were Mary Phelps and Trudy Iverson. Dec. 5 top scorers were Julie Moore and Jean Lawes and second were Linda Ard and Robert Iverson.
Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig came out on top Dec. 10. Albert Blais and Ron Inkster were second, Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt, third, and Bob and Betsy Brown, fourth.

Nestor Fransoo recently travelled to Prince Albert where he visited his daughter Anne, on his way to spending a few days with his daughter Patty in Lac La Ronge. It’s a long drive each way, but the stop in Prince Albert for lunch with Anne was a nice break. Visiting the girls and their families is always enjoyable.

The Sons of Norway held their annual Christmas party Dec. 8 with 42 members and guests. Starting at 2 p.m. folks spent the afternoon playing Norwegian Whist, cribbage and Canasta. Whist winners were Bev McCrimmon, Vivianne Lesko, Ken Tucker and Greta Holmes. Supper included traditional dishes of lutefisk, Swedish sausage etc. Door prize winners were Janice Morton, Adele Racicot, Greta Holmes, Arlene Walker, Carol Huys and Virgil Trytten. The winner of the 50/50 was Laura Tucker. Special guests were Ken Tucker, May Johnson and Adele Racicot.
The Meota quilting ladies sponsored the hall luncheon Dec. 13 with a good turnout, even though the weather had turned colder. Everyone enjoyed a nice meal and socializing with their neighbours.

The Hobby Band entertained at St. Joe’s in the city Dec. 10 and were well received with a date arranged for next summer in June.

Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on Dec. 13 with five tables in play. Top players were Dave Ottas and Cora Christiansen, then Janice Morton and Arlene Walker and third were Bev McCrimmon and Eric Callbeck.

The monthly meeting at the Do Drop In was held Dec.13. Items dealt with included the food safety course being offered by North West College Dec. 19. Ideas were discussed to increase attendance at the seniors’ Christmas supper.
Thanks came from the library and the food bank for donations. The library reported clearing $1,500 at their bingo night. A total of 102 people used the library in November.
Thanks went out to those who decorated the seniors’ hall.
It was agreed to treat the Hobby Band to a noon lunch Jan.14, thanking them for their support to our hall.
The Lions are planning a Santa Claus Day for the children Dec. 21. Watch for the posters as plans are not finalized.
The next shuffleboard will be Jan. 18. Information is on hand regarding the next seniors’ walkathon in May and for the Provincial Bowling Tournament in Prince Albert March 14 and 15.

Everyone left the meeting and headed down to the Meota Community Complex for lunch.

Welcome back to Elaine Woloshyn whose news from Mayfair and area is always welcome.
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