The deep freeze we have survived was a test for sure! Only my car didn’t survive too well and I had to have it boosted to start after sitting for a month out back. Most folks are getting settled in again after the holiday break of being away or having company in.
Winners of the Christmas Lighting competition were, first place, Lloyd Foulds, second was Jerry Goodheart and third was Joan Johnson. Congratulations to all of them, it does give the village a cheerful look when all the lights are on.
Duplicate bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall in the city Jan. 4 with top spot going to the team of Jean Lowes and Fraser Glen, second place went to Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt and third were Gerry Craig and Mary Phelps. There was not a big crowd but a fun evening of togetherness.
The January meeting of the Do Drop In is set for Jan. 12, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a pot luck luncheon.
The next shuffleboard tournament in The Do Drop In is on Jan. 13, phone 892-2179 to get your name on the roster.
Noon lunches are on again! The first one is on Jan. 19. Folks are happy to know this great tradition is carrying on, raising money for the upkeep of the Community Complex building.
Next council meeting is on Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Use the library door. The Lions meet the same evening and same time but in their room in the big hall.
Lefa Sproxton and Vern Burgardt are wintering in Yuma, Ariz., and taking part in most of their park activities. Lefa planned to take part in their ‘Polar Bear Dip’ designed for seniors, into a pool set at 89 degrees F. or 32 C. with a hot tub beside it.
My two great-grandsons drove out to Kicking Horse Pass at Golden, B.C, to ski but found it just too cold when you come flying down the slopes to breathe, so went back home to Calgary, disappointed.
Beth Joseph has had an exceptionally happy holiday over Christmas. Her daughter Anne and Bryce Cox and 10-year-old twins Dawn and Evan from Cochrane, Alta., spent 10 days with her here in Meota. Beth’s daughter Lynn Joseph and Jam Roziak live in Meota also and spent time with the family as they gathered for Beth’s 80th birthday on Dec. 21. Her biggest surprise after all of that was the unexpected arrival of her son Bob on Dec. 22 from Japan, where he is a teacher. Bob stayed for six days, much to his mother’s delight.
An afternoon playing Canasta Jan. 5 at the Do Drop In had four tables in play. Hostesses were Linda and Lorna. Top scores went to Lorna Pearson, Judy Walker, Shirley Tebay and Jack Stewart. A very nice social time was enjoyed by all, along with tasty snacks.
Get-well wishes go out to the many folks who are down with the flu, or other medical problems, in this area and in town. It’s not a nice way to begin the New Year so hope it doesn’t last much longer. Several were missing at Caleb Village and in hospital when I visited last week, so a special get well to them.
My niece in Brentwood Bay on Vancouver Island reported their snow almost gone because it was raining. So it hasn’t been that great weather out there either.
