There were no cards at the centre on March 5 as it was a very stormy cold day.
Bingo was played March 7 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling.
The same day, a number of seniors attended the Lenten lunch held at the United Church, hosted by the Lutheran Church members.
The birthday pot luck for February and March birthdays has been set for Thursday, March 22 at noon, with bingo to follow.
The drop in members donated $118 to Telemiracle in March.
Cards were played Monday March 12 with high score going to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Jean Hartman
The Saskatchewan Seniors Association Incorporated sponsored the annual winter bowling playoffs in Prince Albert on March 10 and 11, with 26 mixed teams entered. The bowlers from Maidstone were Doreen Hope, Denise Newton, Frances Wright, Esther Jesse and Barry Melchert. They played three lines on Saturday and three on Sunday ending up with bronze medals for each of their teams. The Maidstone Senior Centre donated $20 to a silent auction prize, which was won by Esther Jesse. Frances Wright won the 50-50 draw so the Maidstone team had a most successful weekend and an enjoyable time.
Bingo was played Wednesday, March 14 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. Lunch was provided by Verla Mitchell and Jean Hartman.
The monthly meeting followed bingo with Shannon Smith presiding. A motion was passed to change the time of Wednesday bingo back to 2 p.m. from April to October. The Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association will be holding their annual monthly at the centre on April 19. Bowling and cards in the morning, noon lunch served by the seniors, and a meeting to follow. The contact person if you wish to play cards or bowl is Doreen Hope at 306-893-2334. Next month’s meeting and annual meeting is to be held on April 11. Shannon Smith will not be running for president after the end of March so the membership will be looking for a new president. New members are needed.
The movie night was well attended with 46 people registering. Next movie night will be April 20.
