Bingo was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Dec. 28 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. Margaret also provided the lunch. The loonie pot was won by Bev Stewart.
The game 500 was played Jan. 2 with lunch provided by Margaret MacEachern and assisted by Jean Stewart. High score went to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Eva Inkster.
Bingo was played Jan. 4 with Margaret MacEachern and Jean Hartman doing the calling. Tillie Linkert provided lunch.
The monthly meeting was held Jan. 6 with Margaret MacEachern chairing. Final arrangements were made for the annual chili on a bun event to be held at noon Jan. 18. A list for members who wish to donate food was put on the registration table. Dessert and coffee will also be available for $6 per person.
The profit from all cards, bingo and other activities in the month of February will once again be given to Telemiracle.
The January-February potluck birthday supper will be held Feb. 17.
The purchase of 10 new tables was discussed.
At the beginning of the meeting, a minute of silence was observed to remember the members who passed away in 2011. They are Thelma Churn, Mary Chisholm, Alice McGowan, Art Buckley and Shirley Williamson.
Each year, our membership dwindles and we would welcome any new members. Our centre offers a variety of entertainment with pool tables, shuffleboard tables, carpet bowling, darts, cards and bingo. Every other month a potluck birthday supper is held. Several other events are hosted during the year. Our comfortable facility offers off the street parking. All new members would be welcome.
Kaiser was played Jan. 9 with Bev Stewart providing lunch. High score was a tie between Ray Hartman and Jean Stewart and low was Margaret MacEachern.
This is the first time I remember a black Christmas. The mild weather will sure shorten the winter. The pessimists say we will pay for this nice weather, but I say you can't take away the pleasure we have had with unusually good weather up to now.
