ESTEVAN - September and October were very busy months for us here at Hill View Manor. The gardens were harvested, producing a bountiful harvest once again.
September started off with a country cruise to have a look at the harvest progress, as many of the residents were once farmers and very much enjoy seeing efforts.
Other activities for the month were daily Bingo, exercises four times per week to help us stay fit, card games, a movie, crokinole, bowling, a bean bag toss, washers, Yahtzee and shuffleboard.
The Estevan Public Library has been coming in monthly for crafts and story time. Thank you so much for this program.
We had our ice cream social in September and October. This is loved by all the residents and very yummy to say the least.
Shared Read is a group activity we do for anyone who might be visually impaired or maybe just wants to listen to the short stories we read.
The last Friday of the month is loonie Bingo, followed by wine and cheese or fruit juice for anyone not wanting wine.
Outings in September were to Walmart and Black Beard’s Restaurant for lunch. In October we went to Walmart and then the Tower Café for lunch.
In September, we had three birthdays: Marie M. (90 years old), Sylvester M. (80), and Nat O. (82). October's birthdays were Pat S. (88), Joyce B. (90) and Doreen G. (97). Happy birthday to all.
Entertainment for September and October included the Caragana Ramblers, the Szakacs Family, Susan Shepard, Maggie, Wilma and Val, and Keith and Gary.
In October, we had our Halloween party for the residents. This is a great time as they get to pick out their own costumes from our many outfits, and prizes were handed out for the funniest, best and scariest outfits. This is a good time for all.
We would like to welcome new residents Albert P., Waunie T., William A. and Joyce B.
We must also say goodbye to one of our residents, Hank L.
