Hi there, again! I don't know whether to say March came in like a lion, because it was a little colder on March 1. However, it has been milder for a few days.
The activities are still enjoyed around here. We even have some curling fans (besides myself) among the seniors. All were happy Alberta won the Scotties. Saskatchewan did well in spite of being just a young team.
We are glad to have cards, shuffleboard, exercises and different entertainment every week, too.
Feb. 12, there were a number of us who enjoyed a Tupperware party hosted by Shelly Bacheldor in the lounge. These were quite popular years ago. Now the articles are more modern. However, it was a very nice social evening with a delicious dessert as well. Thank you ladies.
Our birthday party for January and February was Feb. 12. Congratulations go out in January to Ada Pasutto. Shelly Bacheldor and Tracy Rosnes. In February, there were Ida Baker, Shirley Tebay, Anna Tucker, Francis Cole and Eva Paskemin. Doris Jordan of North Battleford entertained us with her lovely voice. Afterwards we all enjoyed a delicious dessert of cake, ice cream and strawberries and a lovely evening of visiting. Happy birthday to all of our celebrants!
Feb. 19, The Three Gents favoured us with a delightful evening of singing and playing guitars and accordion. It brought back many happy memories hearing all of these old favourite songs.
Feb. 21, several ladies travelled to Mayfair on a chartered bus for a special dinner and play. Attending were Shirley Tebay, Ann Ewanchuk, Edith Dirkson, Laura Montgrant, Mildred Klein, Betty Bonson and Louise Haubold. They all reported a delicious dinner and a comical play called Hotbed Hotel. A very enjoyable time was had by all.
Ann Ewanchuk is still busy helping in the perogy bee days with church ladies. She is happy to know that her friend Eva Paskemin is out of Lloydminster Hospital.
Ann attended the Zabava at Knights of Columbus where she witnessed her daughter-in-law, Liz Ewanchuk, win a 50/50 draw. She also attended a ladies' meeting where it was decided to have a bake sale March 19.
She was excited to hear from her nephew Zane, to hear his dad Walter Nykiforuk celebrated 100 years Feb. 7. He is doing well except for his hearing problems.
Her granddaughter Daniele Scherger drove Ann home for a pizza supper where her two little girls entertained with toy microphones and dancing.
Feb. 21, Ann, with seven other tenants from Tower II, caught the bus to the Mayfair dinner theatre where Ann's son Roman played a comical role. The meal was wonderful. They had a lovely hamper draw. Ann's friend Irene Polichuk was the winner. Ann spent the night at her son Roman and Liz's place. The next day, they attended a funeral in Saskatoon for Ann's cousin Julia (Bomok) Wawryik. There were many relatives Ann hadn't seen for a long time.
She is still in charge of whist Thursday evening. Winners were: Feb. 18 - Alpha Shmirler with 41, Phylis Bek with 35 and Shirley Tebay and Betty Bonson tied at 29; Feb. 25 -Â Cecile Dupuis with 42, Betty Bonson with 41 and Louise Haubold with 33.
I think most of our tenants have gotten over the flu now, which is good news, but get well wishes still go out to Tracy Rosnes and Fay Charabin, who are both recuperating from operations. We hope you feel much better soon.
We are happy to hear Eva Paskemin is out of Lloydminster Hospital.
Welcome to all newcomers. We hope you go down to the lounge for coffee in the morning, 9 to 10 a.m. and afternoon at 2 to 3 p.m. It would be nice to get acquainted with one another. Thank you to our decorating committee who made the lounge so beautiful with all the St. Patrick decorations. That's all for now, folks! It's still slippery out, so be careful, everyone. Happy St. Patrick's Day (I am Irish). See you next month.
