Bingo was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Jan. 5 with Margaret MacEachern and Jean Hartman doing the calling. Dorothy Kissick and Jean Stewart providing lunch. The loonie pot was won and divided by Dorothy Harmel and Dorothy Schwartz.
The monthly meeting was held at the centre Jan. 7 with poor attendance. President Margaret MacEacherna and secretary Jean Hartman were present. Treasurer Denise Newton was absent. Vera Hitz gave the financial report. A minute of silence was observed to remember seven members who passed away in 2010 - Alice Martin, Gwen Evans, Edith Cochrane, Leona Utri, Marjorie Stewart, Edith Foster and Jim Mitchell.
Approval for a matching grant for a water purification system to be installed by Maidstone Plumbing and Heating and the installation of a new high rise toilet were approved.
Posters are up advertising a chili on a bun and desert luncheon to be held at noon Jan. 19.
Date for the January-February potluck birthday supper was set for Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. with entertainment to follow.
Kaiser was played Jan. 10 with Lil McMillan hosting and providing lunch. High score went to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Hettie Richardson.
