No one turned up for cribbage at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Nov. 4. We need more players if it is to keep going. Anyone who likes cribbage is welcome whether you are a senior or a member. It is played every Monday at 2 p.m. Lunch is served. For further information call Dorothy at 306-893-2663.
Bingo was played Nov. 6 with Bev Stewart and Cheryl MacAskill doing the calling.
Last weekend, I travelled to Leroy to visit my grandson Brett and Mellisa Tuplin and great-grandchildren Jaydon and Lukus. Lukus plays hockey with a team in Humboldt and they played against North Battleford in Humboldt on Saturday and Sunday. I was impressed with a memorial display cabinet at the Humboldt arena with pictures of all the hockey players and others who lost their lives in a bus accident in 2018.
Bingo was played at the centre Nov. 13 with Bev Stewart doing the calling. A monthly meeting followed with Denise Newton chairing the meeting.
Empire Clothing Company will be at the centre from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 10.
Drop In Christmas party is to be held Dec. 13 with each member inviting one guest. The festival of trees at the hospital atrium will be from Nov. 22 to 30. During that time, Sunny’s Restaurant will be donating 10 per cent of every meal purchased to the festival.
Next meeting is Dec. 11 at 2:45 p.m.
A number of seniors attended the Remembrance Day service at the Legion Hall Nov. 11. Reading the honour roll was Dennis Noble. Coffee and sandwiches were served following the service with the Lloydminster Air Cadets entertaining during lunch.
Longtime Drop In member Norma Hougen passed away. Her funeral was held at McCaw’s Funeral chapel Nov. 1. Before failing health, Norma was a dedicated member of the centre and faithfully looked after the flowerbeds for many years. She also enjoyed playing bingo.
A number of seniors attended a come and go tea for Keith and Claire Paton’s 60th wedding anniversary and Keith’s 80th birthday Nov. 16.
