Where has the sun gone? It just seems to have been so dull and cloudy most of the month of October. I think we all miss the sunny weather, so hope November is a little brighter.
I think everyone seems to be happy here in Tower II. The lounge was beautifully decorated for Halloween. Thanks to the ladies who did this.
Many of our tenants enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving with their family and friends.Ìý
On the afternoon of Oct. 20, May Dearborn and her family got together on the seventh floor before her son Garry and daughter-in-law Elaine leave for the winter in the United States. Others present were Mary’s son Bruce. His wife Bev was unable to come. They are from Unity. Also there were Blair and Anna and May’s daughter Norma Combres, all from Richard. Her husband was unable to come. Elaine and Tim Kuffert from Spiritwood joined them, too. Mary says they had a wonderful afternoon visiting and eating. She wants to extend a big thank you to her family. I can imagine what a lovely time you would have with your family and friends, Mary.
Betty Banson enjoyed having her family home from Innisfail, Alta. for Thanksgiving weekend. Betty’s granddaughter cooked a delicious turkey supper for them all. I’m sure you would have a great visit, too, Betty. Betty also said she attended a lovely wedding and outdoor service. The reception was held at Kitscoty, Alta.
Shirley Tebay travelled to Metinota for her Thanksgiving Sunday. Several friends and relatives enjoyed a delicious turkey supper at Dennis and Juliette’s home. I’m sure you had a nice visit, Shirley.
Ada Pasutto spent Thanksgiving Day with her daughter Carol in North Battleford. Also attending were Carol’s son Kallen from Saskatoon and Marg Morrison from North Battleford. Hope you enjoyed your day, Ada.
Oct. 3, Ida Baker went to Biggar to visit her sister and brother. Oct. 8, Ida was invited to a Thanksgiving turkey supper at her daughter and son-in-law’s place. Also joining them from Battleford were Marlene and Les Mitchell and Ida’s grandson and family. Everyone had a nice time. Ida says her grandson, Jack Buziak, picked her up and brought her home as she doesn’t like to travel at night.
Oct. 24, Ida enjoyed going to her daughter Marlene’s for a Party Lite open house, products her daughter sells. Ida is a busy lady. Every Friday she either organizes suppers or entertainment.
Oct. 7, we had a delicious turkey supper in our lounge. Oct. 21, the Country Cousins entertained us. Oct. 28 we enjoyed Chinese food. So, you see we certainly don’t go hungry.
I also enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving with my daughter Diane and son-in-law Terry Blanchette. We had a delicious turkey supper and all the trimmings with Terry’s sister Janet Hildebrand and family. I also had a great visit with Terry’s mother and dad, Lionel and Marie Blanchette.
Our birthday party for September and October was held Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Those celebrating in September were David Toth, Anna Storgard, Phyllis Bec, Darlene Fisher and Edith Dirkson. In October, Elden Jones, William Labbe, Murray McCrimmon and Jeanette Prince marked another year. Congratulations and best wishes to you all on your birthdays.
We were so glad to have Jan and Lois Cooke and two other ladies entertain us with their very inspiring gospel music. They sang many beautiful old hymns that we are familiar with. We would be happy to have them come back and sing for us again.
We were so sorry to hear Bep Wyatt passed away recently. Bep used to live here. Our utmost sympathy goes out to all of Bep’s family.
Get well wishes go out to Murray McCrimmon who has been on the sick list. Hope you are feeling better soon, Murray. Wishes also to any others who have been ailing. Don’t forget your flu shot in November. See you next month.
2016 is a year to remember for Ann Ewanchuk. The Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada is celebrating its 90th birthday. Ann has been a member for 66 years. Oct. 2, Ann’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church held a Thanksgiving service followed by a dinner that included the honouring of eight members of their Olena Pehilka Branch of North Battleford. Every member received a yellow and orange boutonnière wristband, a broach with the years as member on it and a certificate. This was presented by the vice-president, Elaine Nychyk. Many guests from Saskatoon, Leoville and Edmonton were present. Ann was happy to see eight of her family present.Ìý
A lovely Thanksgiving supper was held at the home of Ann’s daughter Erinka and Rory.
Ann received a phone call from her son Evhan from Fort St. John, B.C. saying his daughter, Sheena, had her first baby, a boy, Roscoe.Ìý He is Ann’s 19th great-grandchild.
The funny weather of rain and snow makes Ann and friends visit their masseurs and acupuncturists, hoping it helps.
Twin sisters, Ann’s great-granddaughters, joined Ann at the mall for a pizza meal. They work at the sport shop. Kiara and Kiandra graduated from Grade 12 this spring.
With other friends, Ann attended Peter Flyma’s funeral. This gentleman always brought vegetables to Tower II.
Two more of Ann’s friends have passed away. Bep Wyatt was on Ann’s floor next door. A cousin, Kay Williams Pluz, lived in the United States.
No dull moments for Ann. She’ll be making perogies and cabbage rolls in her church basement.
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