MAIDSTONE — Bingo was held at the Maidstone Drop In Centre April 28 with a good turnout on a beautiful spring day. Volunteer callers were Margaret MacEachern and Joan Smith. Joyce Weston provided lunch.
April 29 was a busy day at the centre, which opened at 8 a.m. Registration was at 8:30 a.m. for the annual Saskatchewan Seniors’ Fitness Association meeting and social event. Maidstone seniors provided early morning coffee and muffins for those who travelled long distances.
Members came from Rosetown, Hafford, North Battleford, Unity, Livelong, St. Walburg, Lashburn, Turtleford and Maidstone to attend.
Bowlers adjourned to the local bowling alley and some played cribbage at the centre.
Soup, sandwiches and dessert were served by the Maidstone seniors at noon to the 39 people who signed the register.
Following lunch, bowling winners were announced by local co-ordinator Doreen Hope. Men’s high went to Ron Ogg of Rosetown, second to Don Nichols of Livelong and third to Morris Coulthard of Maidstone.
In cribbage, high score went to Yvonne Beeching of St. Walburg, second to Vera Hintz of Maidstone and third to Dorothy Schwartz of Maidstone.
Jean Knowlton of Turtleford took home the door prize.
The annual SSFA meting followed chaired by Ollie Marciniuk. A treasurer’s report was given by Edna Foster.
A meeting for the executive and directors brought the afternoon to a close.
The weatherman co-operated making this a most pleasant day for all who attended and helped to make it a successful event.
The health care auxiliary of Maidstone held their annual Mother’s Day tea in the seniors’ centre May 1 with more than 70 attending. The first hospital guild was formed in Grenfell in 1896. Now there are 42 affiliated auxiliaries with more than 1,275 members. Each auxiliary’s volunteers raise money for their local hospitals for the benefit and comfort of patients. Teas and bake sales are fundraisers for the group.
Cribbage was played May 4 with high score going to Margaret MacEachern who also supplied lunch. Lil McMillan was low.
