MAIDSTONE — Cribbage was played Oct. 5 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre with high score going to Dorothy Kissick and low to Dorothy Schwartz. Jean Stewart, assisted by Margaret MacEachern, provided lunch.
Bingo was played Oct. 7 with Joan Smith and Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. The loonie pot was won by Elaine Kerr and lunch was provided by Lil McMillan and Molly Den Ouden. There was a good turnout on a sunny fall day.
A number of seniors have been enjoying the hospital auxiliary pie bingos held at the Legion hall Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Bingo was played Oct. 14 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. Cheryl MacAskill and Denise Newton provided lunch.
I, as a correspondent, and a friend were treated to noon luncheon at Pennydale Junction in Battleford Oct. 8. Correspondents from this area in attendance were Helena Pike, Vic Hult and myself. Helena and I were presented with long-stem live roses for being correspondents for more than 20 years. Thank you for this special recognition and a time to visit with new and old correspondents. The meal is always delicious at this restaurant.
The August, September and October birthday luncheon was held at the centre Oct. 21 with 22 seniors in attendance. Following lunch a brief meeting was held regarding the centre’s Christmas supper Saturday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. Members and non members wishing to purchase tickets are asked to call early as we have a limited seating of 80 people. Contact Dorothy Schwartz at 306-893-2663 for tickets.
Bingo followed the short meeting and luncheon. Callers were Margaret MacEachern and Jean Hartman.
Our centre was used for the four days of advanced polls and election day Oct. 19. The wheelchair accessibility makes it ideal for these events and there is lots of off-the-street parking.
