Hi there! I guess you can say February came in like a lion. It's a lot colder now than what it was in earlier January. We had some nice weather then but it was very icy on streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately some people have fallen and broken bones, so be very careful, everyone.
Most of us in Tower II have been quite active in January. There鈥檚 always Kaiser on Tuesdays, shuffleboard on Wednesdays, whist on Thursdays and bingo Saturday evenings. Shirley Tebay looks after the whist and reported Cecile Dupuis came in first, Ken Tucker was second and Louise Haubold was third. Thank you, Shirley, for the scores, and congratulations to the winners.
We were all delighted to have the Meota Chorus entertain us with their singing and much laughter from their funny antics. We also enjoyed homemade chili, salad, buns and ice cream in January. Thank you to the ladies who prepared this meal for us.
Now, for other news 鈥� Louise Haubold reported that Arnold Loewin took her to Medstead, Jan. 25, where she used to live and where they have a jam session the last Sunday of every month. Louise had a great time visiting many of her friends and relatives. She wishes she could go back to her old home. She had a fantastic afternoon listening to several musicians entertaining them.
Louise added that she tried dancing but it didn't work out (ha! ha!). Like many of us, Louise!
There were 50/50 tickets sold for turkeys. She bought a ticket for $5 and won two turkeys, about 22 or more pounds each. Good for you, Louise!
She says to have a good time, just come to Medstead the last Sunday afternoon of the month and enjoy music, dancing and a great lunch. Sounds very inviting, folks!
Louise does like living here and she鈥檚 always involved in a great many activities as well. So glad she鈥檚 here in our Tower too.
George and Nancy Milnthorp had a grandson married Jan. 11 in Banff but were sorry that they were unable to attend. We are sorry too, folks.
Shirley Tebay had a new great-grandson, Cameron James born to Brennan and Chelsey Tebay. Congratulations!
Betty Banson will be away for a month to Innisfail, Alta., where she鈥檚 house and dog sitting for her family while they are away on holidays. Hope you enjoy yourself, Betty.
Ann Ewanchuk was late with her news last month so she is sending it in now. She says she had a lovely Christmas supper and family gathering at her granddaughter鈥檚, Roma and hubby Greg Bourelle鈥檚, place with two sets of twins and her mother Liz and Dawson present.
A few days later a very exciting memorable event took place in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church when Ann鈥檚 granddaughter Daniel and Scott Scherger baptized their second daughter Jade. Rev. Father Taras Udod did the baptizing service. Godfather was Uncle Rory Jordan; godmother was Roxanne Jordan.
Ann attended the potluck supper here at Tower II and Jan. 6 she went to the traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper in her church. On Ukrainian Christmas Day, Jan. 7, Ann attended the family supper at River Heights Lodge honouring her in-law, Lena Koliniak鈥檚 Ukrainian Christmas. She is 95 years old and was pleased to see all the family there.
Ann flew to Kamloops to visit her brother Louie Spok and wife Jani. Louie鈥檚 health is not very good. He wants all Howard School friends living in North Battleford to know he remembers them all and wishes them the best in 2015.
Four of their five children came for supper to visit Ann. Ann wishes to thank Orest and Chris for her trip to Saskatoon airport and then back. When she arrived home, her daughter Erinka left her a bouquet of flowers on the table and had her floor washed and rug shampooed. A note was left: 鈥淧ayback time, Mama!鈥� Guess you owe her now, Ann.
One more huge Ukrainian Christmas supper that Ann attended was at the former Whitkow Hotel. This was hosted by Ann鈥檚 granddaughter Lindsay and Craig. I'm sure you enjoyed that, Ann.
The last item on this news is that Ann鈥檚 son Evhan and wife Debbie who live in Fort John, B.C., have just become grandparents for the first time. The baby boy was born Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. 鈥� six pounds, 14 ounces 鈥� and named Lane Bohdan. Parents are Mike and Keagan Ewanchuk from Calgary, Alta. This is Ann鈥檚 great-grandchild. Congratulations to you all!
I had a lovely time at my son-in-law Terry Blanchette鈥檚 60th birthday celebration. Many relatives and friends gathered at the Dekker Centre to wish him well. His birthday was Jan. 25, Robbie Burns Day. Lots of food, visiting and music was enjoyed by all.
Terry鈥檚 father, Lional Blanchette, celebrated his 85th birthday the same weekend. The family all attended in St. Mary鈥檚 church basement to honour Lional on this special day. Pictures were shown on TV of Marie and Lional鈥檚 wedding and several of their family. Games were played and a delicious supper was enjoyed by everyone.
Get well wishes go out to all who have had the flu or have slipped and fallen on icy streets. Hope you all have recovered.
Welcome to all of our newcomers! I don鈥檛 know them all yet but hope to sometime. Take care everyone! Til next month.
