Meota saw several garage sales going on this past weekend and there will likely be more next weekend. These are great opportunities to meet new people and can provide a gratifying experience whether you buy something or not. It gives one a chance to show Meota people are a friendly sort and welcome newcomers.
The Meota Bridge Club plays one session of contract bridge on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. in the Do Drop In. Anyone is welcome to participate in the games. They can find you a partner if needed. Their players are of varying skill levels. Lessons can be arranged for anyone wishing to learn the game. The club is affiliated with the American Contract Bridge League. Their members often attend tournaments. Contact Eric Callbeck at 306-892-2152 or Jetta DeSilva at 396-892-2013.
Top score this Monday was by Bernard Gregoire. Second was Eric Callbeck. Tuesday in the city, top score was Gerry Craig and Donna Scherman. Second were Betsy and Bob Brown and third were Vernon Iverson and Anna Waldbillig. On Thursday the group celebrated birthdays at the Scherman residence, so no serious bridge was played.
Three tables of Canasta were played at the Do Drop Inn Tuesday afternoon. Top score went to Dave Ottas and Lillian Sorenco. Second were Sally Bouvier (Beauval) and Lorna Pearson and third were Bev McCrimmon and Sharon Zarry (Shaunavon). Friday evening found six tables in play. Top score went to Cora Christiansen and Gwen Lacerte. Second were Bev McCrimmon and Janice Morton and third were Joyce Rowland (Wetaskiwin) and Lillian Sorenco. Pauette and Terry Neale brought freshly picked corn which was shared with folks who don’t have gardens. It was so appreciated.
The regular monthly meeting of the Do Drop In will be held Sept. 10 and we’re always looking for new folks to join us. It’s a great chance for newcomers to the village to meet up with locals and get acquainted. New people bring new ideas and variety is always good. With fall coming there will soon be shuffleboard as well as card games to share.
The water level in the lakes and rivers has lowered so much that the big boats are not going out much these days. The job of launching is too hard and makes for problems getting in and out of the water. When Sally got home to Beauval her small boat was in “dry dock” and a few feet away from any water.
It has been a good month for me, having all my girls home at one time or another.
