No reports yet about broken bones, that I have heard, but the driver of the Handi-bus in the city had a mishap. While trying to help a passenger, he slipped and ended up with a sprained wrist and ankle. Handling wheelchairs and people can be a bad combination when one tries so hard to keep everyoneÌýsafe.
The community hall in Meota will be open from 9 a.m. to noon, daily for people to walk.
The Meota Quilters are sponsoring the December noon luncheon in the community hall Dec. 13, so we are promised one more great meal this year and a chance to visit folks.
The village workers have put up the Christmas lights on the lamp posts, which adds to the cheerful look of the village as people gradually turn their lights on.
The Hobby Band will entertainÌýat St. Joe’s on Dec. 10 at 3 p.m., following their bingo games. This is again a fine time for visiting folks you don’t see often.
Daughter Joyce has gone to New Zealand for the winter again. On the flight from Los Angeles they had to land in Hawaii to unload an ill passenger. Of course they could not go sightseeing, but continued their naps.Ìý
Canasta was played in the Do Drop In Nov. 29 with top score going to Dave Ottas and Gail Hilterman. In second were EvelynÌý Dutton and Lorna Pearson and third were Paulette Neale and Eric Callbeck. There were four tables in play and lots of nice snacks to enjoy.
Barry and Irene Verhoeven of North Battleford, along with their daughter Kelly and Mike and their two children spent two weeks touring Belize City. They spent three nights in the jungle in an eco-friendly house, toured Placencia for three days, toured Mayan ruins, a zoo and a cave.Ìý They visited a tiny island, went fishing and snorkelling, providing a variety of fish for lunch. A stopover in San Pedro was the last item on the itinerary, and they arrived home Nov. 20, tired but happy.
Duplicate bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall Nov. 26. High scores, in order, were Mary Phelps and Darlene Keal, Bernard and Lucille Gregoire and Ron Inkster and Al Blais. Nov. 28, results showed Margaret Dyck and Maureen Campbell on top. In second were Cletus Scherman and Anne Crozier. The weekend saw playoffs in the morning with seven tables in play, and top scores going to Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan, followed by Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen and Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig.Ìý Saturday afternoon’s top score was by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Second were Maureen Campbell and Mary Phelps and third were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen.

The Meota Seniors held their potluck Christmas supper at the Do Drop In Sunday evening, Dec. 1. While the attendance was lower than expected the season’s atmosphere was warm and enjoyable. The meal was excellent, followed by a Dairy Queen birthday cake for Lorna Pearson whose birthday was the following day. Also celebrating were Eric Callbeck (Dec. 3) and Linda Ard (Dec. 8). Guests for the evening were Jasmine Wood and her mother Hali, from Glaslyn and her grandparents Kathy and Jim Shepherd from Livelong, from Meota were John and Linda MacDonald. Jasmine sang many Christmas songs and has a lovely voice, but only 10 years old, so has a future to look forward to more singing. The variety of door prizes were drawn and some exchanged, all in fun. Maureen Campbell played the piano for the group singing of Christmas carols, closing the evening on a happy note.
The next village council meeting is Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
The next Lions meeting is Dec.12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lions Clubhouse at the community center.
The next wellness clinic will be Dec. 19 from 8:40 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Book appointments at 306- 446-6445.
The next ADRA meeting is on Dec.11 at 7 p.m.
The commercial fishing season has come and gone and the take this year was excellent. There is fish for sale, just ask around for people who have them.
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