Hi there again! It's hard to believe it's June. Time sure goes by quickly. May had its ups and downs. We had some nice warm weather for about a week and then it got quite cool. However it has been very dry. Now we really need a good rain to make things grow. Recently there's been some frost in places, too, so you better keep a watch on your bedding plants folks!
Many of our residents sent in news about how they spent Mother's Day. Shirley Tebay's son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Joyce, took her out for supper and a nice visit. She also had phone calls from her other sons. It's so nice to be remembered by family on this special day, Shirley.
Ida Baker said May 8 she went to Biggar and stayed overnight with her sister. While there, she attended a big sale. Everything was interesting and very enjoyable. Then, on Mother's Day, Ida's daughter and her friend from Saskatoon as well as her grandson and family from Battleford and Ida herself gathered together for a lovely dinner at her daughter's and great-grandson's. Ida says it's always nice to get together. You're so right, Ida.
George and Nancy Milnthorp drove to Edam to visit George's sisters, Lil Levasseur and Mary Winds. While there, they had lunch with Judy and Ernie Levasseur. Hope you had a nice time, folks.
May 26, a Securtek meeting was held in the lounge. It's too bad there was such a poor attendance, being only five residents were there.
Mary Dearborn spent Mother's Day with her sons and their wives from Maidstone and Richard over at Battlefords District Care Centre where Mary was staying at the time. They took her to Pennydale's for a lovely supper. I'm sure you had a great visit, Mary.
Betty Bonson's granddaughter came to visit her on Mother's Day. They ordered and enjoyed a pizza together. That's my favourite too, Betty.
Ada Pasutto spent a wonderful two weeks in Lloydminster with her daughter Marina. While there she attended two dance recitals that three of her great-grandchildren took part in. May 2, Taylyn, age five, danced a jazz ballet number. May 9 she ventured out to Marwayne to watch Saign, age 16, dance in a hip hop number and two jazz numbers and Kemtrin, age 10, dance in jazz and acro. She also attended a concert at the Vic Juba Theatre. It was a tribute to the Beatles. On Mother's Day, she was treated to a tasty brunch by other daughter, Joy. Both families attended. Sounds like you were a very busy lady, Ada, and certainly have a talented family.
On Mother's Day I spent a lovely time with my family out at Travessa Beach. My granddaughter cooked a delicious meal for us all. I also received two beautiful bouquets of flowers from my sons who couldn't make it down here. It was a very special Mother's Day for me.
May 23, Bev and Murray McCrimmon and Ken and Anna Tucker visited a friend, Margaret Olson, who lives in Parade Hill, formerly of North Battleford. She was so glad to see them and they enjoyed a visit with her, too. The drive was very scenic. Northwest Saskatchewan is very beautiful, so it made a lovely day.
The shuffleboard tournament organized by Anna and Ken Tucker started May 16 at 10 a.m. Then at noon, everyone shared a tasty potluck lunch. There were 20 participating, five from Meota and the rest were residents from here. The team with the highest score was Linda Ard and Stella Rendle, with a score of 66 points. Rose Morin and various partners won second with 62 points. Third went to Laura Dewar and Ken Tucker. Fourth went to Murray McCrimmon and Svend Christianson. Everyone had a good day. Congratulations to you all.
May 15 many of us gathered in the lounge to partake in a tasty "cold plate" supper put on by our lunch committee. Thanks to them. Then later, Frank Erwin and Lori from Edam entertained us on guitar and their singing of our old favourite songs and melodies.
May 29 everyone enjoyed an order of Kentucky Fried Chicken. It was really "finger lickin' good.鈥�
Cards, such as Kaiser and whist are still carried on in the Lounge. Also, bingo is hosted every Saturday night. Kaiser bingo is still enjoyed once in awhile, too. I hope everyone is having fun in these activities, because that is the main thing.
There seems to be a lot of flu going around here. Many are suffering with bad coughs. I was on the sick list too and it just seems to take longer to get over these things when you get older. Hope everyone is recovering and feeling better now. Welcome to all newcomers. Have a great June, everyone.
