The Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association held their annual meeting at the Maidstone Seniors' Centre April 23.
The senior centre members had coffee and muffins ready for early arrivals, some who had driven a fair distance. Those in attendance were from Rosetown, Radisson, Lloydminster, Unity, Cut Knife, St. Walburg, Hafford and lots from Maidstone.
After registration, which was at 8:30 a.m., the bowlers went to the local alley to bowl. Those not bowling stayed at the centre and played Cribbage, Kaiser and Scrabble. A chilli-on-a-bun, dessert and coffee lunch catered by the seniors' centre members was served to about 40 people.
Following lunch the SSFA meeting commenced. Shannon Smith gave an informative talk about the benefits of yoga at any age.
Doreen Hope announced the winners of the games. High triple over average was Bev Stewart. Ladies' high singles and high triple went to Denise Newton. Men's high singles and high triple went to Ralph Gerbig. Winner of the Scrabble was Sylvia Maljan of Unity. Winners of Kaiser were Don Cochran and Louise Clark of Radisson.
First place winners of the Cribbage were Doris Rendle and Helen Ingram of St. Walburg, second place went to Dorothy Harmel and Dororthy Schwartz and third place to Sheila Gerbig and Doreen Hope.
Winners were presented with a choice of a SSFA t-shirt or a SSFA deck of cards.
The meeting was conducted by chairperson Ollie Marciniuk of Hafford, minutes were taken by Mary Ramsey of Cut Knife and the treasurer's report was given by Edna Foster of Rosetown. Following an executive meeting was held, rounding out a full and enjoyable day.
The 2013 SSFA Rivers West District 55+ Games days will start with Hafford hosting Wednesday, May 29, followed by St. Walburg hosting Friday, June 7 and Rosetown Saturday, July 13. Join in and have fun!
