MAIDSTONE — Cards were played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. High score went to Dorothy Schwartz who supplied lunch. Low went to Cheryl McCaskill.
Bingo was played Nov. 30 with Joan Smith and Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. The loonie pot was won by Cheryl McCaskill. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Schwartz.
A number of seniors enjoyed the festival of trees last week. A variety of interesting and beautifully decorated trees were on display. A total of 276 people signed the guest book plus all the elementary school children. Between $13,000 and $14,000 was raised by the Red Hat Society ladies to benefit the lodge and hospital residents.Â
The monthly meeting was held Dec. 2. The upcoming catered Christmas supper on Friday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. was discussed. Eavestroughs on the building have been repaired. A Christmas bingo will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. Each person is to bring a $1 gift and a $3 to $5 gift. Chili on a bun luncheon will be discussed at the next meeting on Friday, Jan. 6 at 1bp.m. Â
More than 70 seniors enjoyed a delicious free supper at the Legion Hall Dec. 4. This event was sponsored by the Maidstone High School leadership group. A number of door prizes were given out at the end of the evening. The handi-van, driven by Rodney Marfleet and assisted by his wife Brenda brought some of the residents of the Island Lodge, who enjoyed an evening out.
