Hi to you all again. I think spring has finally sprung. It’s so nice to see the bright sunny days again. Some people have said they have seen some robins, and that is always one of those signs of spring. Hopefully I haven’t spoken too soon and we get more snow. Anyway, let’s enjoy this lovely weather now.
Many of our residents are seen out walking. It’s great to breathe that wonderful fresh air after being inside for so long.
However, the activities are still available to us all here in the Tower. We had Kaiser bingo March 20, which was enjoyable. Thanks to Bev McCrimmon who organized this evening.
A potluck and shuffleboard tournament was held March 24, with nine teams participating from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winners of the events were: first, Anna Tucker and Cecile Dupuis; second, Louise Haubold and Laura Debar; third, John Stewart and Rose Marie Rolheiser; and fourth, Ann Ewanchuk and Betty Bonson. The players enjoyed coffee, potluck lunch and visiting. Thanks to all who helped with the tournament and to the Meota players who joined in with us.
Kaiser is every Tuesday night. The winners were Cecile Dupuis, Louise Haubold and Ken Tucker. Thursday night whist winners were Shirley Tebay, Ruby Hrabia and Louise Haubold. Many enjoy their cards every week.
Charles Baillargion from Meota came to entertain us the afternoon of March 16. He sang and played his guitar. We so enjoyed hearing him singing all of our old favourites so we could join in sometimes.
It was interesting when Charles was able to tell us where many of the songs originated. His sense of humour and fun was delightful. He sings and entertains at many nursing homes as well.
Ann Ewanchuk reports she is having a hard time trying to learn to use the Apple iPad she won in the STARS raffle. Sometimes I’m sure it’s not that easy, Ann.
She had a supper with her grandson Nick, wife Carrie and their two little girls Callie and Harley. She says the girls have really grown. Ann watched TeleMiracle with great excitement as her great-granddaughter Chayla Ewanchuk from St. Walburg was performing an acrobatic dance with other girls.
Ann is in charge of whist in Tower II. The winners in the first week of March: first - Gennie Craig, second - Shirley Tebay and third - Stella Rendle. In the second week, first went to Ruby Hrabia, second to Alpha Shmirler and third to Cecile Dupuis. In the third week, first went to Betty Bonson, second to Louise Haubold and third to Ann Ewanchuk.
Ann attended a hockey game at the Civic Centre, thanks to her daughter Erinka who drove them. At the game she had her Whitkow town neighbours, Russell and Lorna Buziak with their three sons, daughter Joline and a little granddaughter, come up to say hello. Ann says it brought back memories and showed how quickly the children become adults.
Ann also enjoyed company at her place for supper with granddaughter Lindsay Daniels with little Bryn and Jade. Also Ray Ann and Chad and Larissa and Owen. The little ones enjoyed the long hallway to run in.
Easter was just around the corner so Ann was getting ready for the Ukrainian women’s bake sale. Ann is always a very busy lady – good for her.
We are thinking of Mary Dearborn who is recuperating and taking therapy after surgery at district regional care. Hope you will soon be well enough to come back here, Mary.
We are glad to see so many new faces in our Tower now. It will take time to get to know everyone so hope you will all come down to the lounge and join in on some of the activities.
I hope everyone had a very happy Easter. See you again and take care.
