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Hi everyone! Welcome to winter, whether we like it or not. There were a few days that the sun shone on the snow that made it look like a lovely winter wonderland. Things could always be worse, folks, we could be living in Buffalo, N.Y. where snow banks are seven feet high. I for one am so thankful that I'm living in Saskatchewan.
Even it it's cold outside, it's nice and warm in Tower II. We had our birthday party Nov. 17 for October, November and December, Our celebrants in October were Elden Jones, William Labbe and Murray McCrimmon. In November there were Ruby Hrabia, Doug Fidler, Louise Haubold, Jenny Craig, and Larry Smith. In December, Rose Marie Rolheiser, Alice Holmes, Maxine Finch, Barb Foot, and Margaret Benson. Congratulations and best wishes to you all.
The same evening we played Kaiser Bingo, which is a lot of fun and enjoyed by all. A delicious dessert of cake, strawberries, and ice cream was served to end a very sociable time together.
Nov. 21, Bev and Murray McCrimmon organized a shuffleboard tournament. Participating in the tournament were Bev McCrimmon, Murray McCrimmon, Anna Tucker, Ken Tucker, Mary Dearborn, Cecile Dupuis, Stella Rendle, Gerald Hilliard, Jenny Craig, Hilda Andres, Edith Lockhart, Betty Banson and Louise Haubold. After an enjoyable afternoon of playing, Betty and Bev were first, Cecile and Jenny second and third were Gerald and Mary. Then there were Anna and Murray, Stella and Ken, and Hilda and Edith. Gifts of money were divided amongst everyone. Win or lose, a fun time was had by all. A delicious lunch was served at noon.
ÌýA fire safety meeting was held in the lounge in November. Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Steinborn provided valuable fire safety information. It's such a good idea to attend these meetings as Kevin has so many things for us to watch for to keep our homes safe from fire.
Ann Ewanchuk thinks we should all stop complaining about the weather. When we turn on our TV and hear about Buffalo, N.Y. on the news, it makes us know that we live in the best country. I agree with you, Ann.
Ann had a lovely visit with her granddaughter Darcia and husband Todd, also her little great-great-granddaughter Ava who is as wirey as a little squirrel. Ann's granddaughter Lesha surprised her and had supper with her while on home care duty in this building. Her son Orest and wife Chrissy drove them to Lloydminster for her great-granddaughter Callie's fourth birthday party. Callie's parents Nick and Carrie had just moved into a new house so it was quite exciting.
On Thanksgiving, Ann's in-laws, Ray and Doris Jordan, drove them to Rory and Erinka's for a lovely buffet meal. It was nice to see Roxann and Larissa at home.
Ann's church members were very satisfied with their good turnout at the harvest ball Nov, 8. It was here Ann won aÌý Texas Mickey, but she said it wasn't her brand.
There was a bake sale in our tower Nov. 29 and her church bake sale was Dec. 6, and Ann says her oven was busy. Hunting season is here. Congratulations to Ann's granddaughter Larissa who got her first buck. Ann has an early Christmas gift, which is a trip to Kamloops, B,C, to visit her brother Louie and wife Jane Spak. This was given by her son Orest and Chrissy. That makes a lovely Christmas present, Ann, and I'm sure you will enjoy your visit.
Edith Lockhart had a nice visit from her son who lives in Gibson, B.C. I'm sure you enjoyed spending time together, Edith.
We had our craft and bake sale Nov. 29. Several of our very crafty ladies here made such a beautiful variety of Christmas decorations such as wreathes, snowmen and many more things that would make nice Christmas gifts. There was also a delicious display of all kinds of baking that made your mouth water (mine, anyway). I think we all enjoy getting someone else's baking. It's a nice change from one's own.
Get well wishes go out to a few of our tenants who have been in the hospital — Rosemarie Rolheiser (who slipped and broke her arm), Shirley Tebay and Louise Haubold. They are home now so I hope they will all continue to get well. However, it's very slippery outside so everyone be careful.
I won't be writing another report until after Christmas so I hope everyone enjoys a happy, healthy Christmas with your family and friends. See you in the New Year.Ìý
