The Old Mill Players in Mayfair are again hosting dinner theaters on Feb. 19, 20 and 21. A bus will run from Davidson Manor to Mayfair on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21. The Friday event starts at 7 p.m., the Saturday one at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Each performer wears a microphone so those of us who are hard of hearing can enjoy, too.
Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In on Jan. 26 with top score by Glen and Julie Moore. Next high were Jetta and Terence Dasilva and third were Mary Greenwald and David Sharpe.
Duplicate bridge was played in town Jan. 28 with top score by Glen Fraser and Jean Lawes. Second high were Mary Greenwald and Catriona Winterholt and third high were Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine.
Canasta was played Jan. 29 in Meota with top score by Murray McCrimmon and Linda Ard. Second high were Pat Chapman and Bev McCrimmon and third were Barbara Soloninko and Arlene Walker. It was another nice social event.
Margery Kenney, 95-year-old pioneer from the Medstead district, passed away Jan. 24 in Lloydminster. She and her husband Dwain farmed until retiring to town in 1982.
Driving into the city from the north these days you see a bright shiny picture of ice on the hilltops across the river, very pretty. The nice days we have had made for treacherous walking conditions in most places, though.
Remember the seniors’ meeting Friday, Feb. 12. We need your support.
Shingling is progressing at the condo site, making it look much nicer. They have had to remove snow off the roof several times, now that problem is solved.
The store will be closed on Feb. 8, 9 and 10 for holidays.
Avid fisherwoman Kay Smith caught a lovely walleye at Chitek Lake on Jan. 30. It weighed in at eight pounds, 11 ounces. It made her day, for sure.
The annual Robbie Burns Night was held in the Masonic Hall in North Battleford Jan. 30 with a full-house turnout. The delicious meal followed the piping-in of the haggis by two pipers. Entertainment by a young laddie on his violin and lassies who performed the highland dances was appreciated. It was a delightful evening.
Winner at contract bridge played in Meota on Monday night was Terence Dasilva. Tied for second were Mary Greenwald and Linda Ard. It was a pleasant social evening for all.
Travellers today are finding the roads less travelled and the Tim Hortons lineups are almost nil, as folks are finding they are out of work and don't have the money to play and spend. There are still some semis out there, but not like there used to be. It does make for less stress on the road, but one has to be out there to realize how much times have changed.
Donna and Al Lambert from Leduc, Alta. visited her mother in Meota and friends in town and at Denholm this week.
Many folks are off south for one- or two-week trips to warmer climates, but those of us at home are doing just fine. We know how to cope with the few cold days we've had and appreciate every nice one in between.
