MAIDSTONE — Cards were played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre on April 11 with a better turnout. High score went to Ruth Enright and low to Bev Stewart, who also provided lunch.
The March-April potluck birthday luncheon was held April 13 at noon with 20 seniors in attendance. Seated at the birthday table were Dorothy Kissick, Joan Smith, Cheryl MacAskill and Verla Mitchell. Bingo followed with Joan Smith and Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. Joan was also in charge of lunch following the bingo.
Cards were played April 18 with high score going to Dorothy Kissick and low to Bev Stewart. Lunch was provided by Jean Hartman.
Since the annual meeting, Bev Stewart stepped down as vice-president and was replaced by Sharon Ruud.
The annual SSFA meeting was held at the centre April 20 with 28 persons signing the register. Seniors came from Rosetown, Kerrobert, Unity, Hafford, North Battleford, Cut Knife and Maidstone. Men's bowling winners were Walter Fernets with a score of 362 and Brian McLeod with a score of 237. The ladies' winners were Kay Ogg with a score of 266 and Mary Ramsy with a score of 250.
A delicious soup, sandwich and dessert lunch was served by the Drop-In ladies at noon. Following was the annual meeting, chaired by Ollie Marciniuk and secretary Jo-Anne Beasal.
Brochures were available for the upcoming RiversWest District Games to be held in the Battlefords May 14.
A vote of appreciation was given to retiring treasurer Edna Foster of Rosetown, at age 97, after 10 years of service.
After adjournment of the annual meeting, a board members’ meeting followed, closing a most enjoyable event.
Two tables of cribbage were played in the morning with Doreen Hope and Dorothy Schwartz as partners tied for high score. Door prizes drawn for during the day were won by Lyn Foster, Ron Ogg, Bev Stewart, Harold Bullock, Jean McColl, Les Wardhaugh, Brian McLeod, Dorothy Schwartz, Margaret MacEachern and Ollie Marcinuk. Security wallets were won by Mary Ramsy and Denise Newton.
The weatherman co-operated and gave us a warm sunny day for this event.
A number of seniors attended a western gospel musical event, sponsored by the United Church, at the Legion Hall on the evening of April 2 featuring Darell and Saskia. Excellent show!
The family of George Innis held a memorial tea at Cindy's Place on April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. A number of seniors attended.
