The seniors' Christmas supper was held Dec. 13 with a full house of guests. The decorating crew had done a great job with a tree, tinsel, poinsettias and table centrepieces. It was a joyous occasion with more than enough food, featuring turkey and ham and all the trimmings. The variety of desserts again was tempting and tasty. Names were drawn for door prizes of the flowers. Many went home with Christmas arrangements. Following supper folks joined in for some carol singing with Maureen at the keyboard. President Robert Iverson thanked everyone for the part they played in making the evening so enjoyable.
The seniors held their monthly meeting Dec. 11 with a few more turning out to help with plans for the Christmas supper set for Dec. 13. Door prizes at the supper will be poinsettias. The bridge club bought a new ink cartridge for the printer in appreciation for use of the Do Drop In. The first shuffleboard rally will be Jan. 2. To put your name on the roster ahead of time phone Linda at 306-892-2179 or Lorna at 306-892-2033. Appreciation was expressed by the vice-president to the Hobby Band for their tidiness in their use of the hall and storeroom. Maureen gave the library report. The next meeting is Jan. 8.
The Norwegian whist group played cards at the lawn bowling building in North Battleford Dec. 11. After seven games, the high score was 61 earned by Albert Huys followed by Linda Ard and Arlene Walker. Tied for fourth were Mae Jonson and Ken Tucker. There were four tables in play. This was followed by a potluck supper and time of socializing.
I don't watch many shows on TV, but Dolly Parton's production My Coat of Many Colours caught my eye. I watched it a week or so ago and would recommend it to anyone. It is the story of her life and a real lesson for all of us.
There is not much time left for Christmas shopping, but an idea for those who have everything is the history book of the McMillan and Nolin districts containing interesting stories and pictures of families who have been, or are, living there. The number to call Barbara is 306-445-4233 or stop in at the Elk Point Drilling office.
A nephew to Linda and me, Walter Leslie, stopped in for coffee on his way home to Nova Scotia last Monday morning. Travelling from Watson Lake in the Yukon to Pictou, N.S. is a long, long drive.
The Resort Village of Metinota held their Christmas supper at the Do Drop In Dec. 11 with a nice turnout of 39 people. It was catered by the Meota Hotel staff, who do such a great job, and the food was delicious. The room was tastefully decorated with wreath centrepieces on the tables. An informal meeting was held and Mayor Glen Wouters gave a report on the business of the village, detailing what has been done and future endeavours by council. Everyone pitched in and helped with the cleanup, visiting all the while. A lovely evening enjoyed by all.
Colton Flasch of Saskatoon, who has a connection to the Mike Ostapiw family in Denholm, was curling last week with the Laycock team. Once we spotted him it made the game more interesting. He's a big blond fellow and did OK. Debbie Ostapiw was able to go to Yorkton to watch them for five days and enjoyed it all.
A drive around town to see the many lights that are up was exciting. I haven't driven all the streets, but one north of Main Street is worth the drive. There are a dozen or more fish shacks out on the lake, too.
The duplicate bridge players met Dec. 8 with four tables in play. Top score went to Joyce Antoine and Catriona Winterhalt followed by Maureen Campbell and Eric Callbeck and then Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Another good night of card playing was enjoyed by all.
Contract bridge was played Monday, Dec. 14 at the Do Drop In with high score by Gerry Craig and second by Robert Iverson.
A new program has been started at the Community Complex for kids called Kids’ Night Out. This is getting the youngsters acquainted with one another and having fun. It runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and Wednesday.
Here's wishing our readers and folks who work at the paper a merry Christmas and happy New Year. I appreciate comments heard and also those who help me by turning in news. That is what makes the paper interesting.
