Oyen and District Seniors Report: Delicious potluck supper
By Beth Sykes
Thirteen people came to the Seniors Recreation Centre on November 6 for a delicious potluck supper. Two more people came to attend the meeting, which Lynda called to order at 6:55PM. Jessie won the $28.50 50/50 draw. That draw was followed by reviewing the minutes for the October 2 meeting and the financial statement for the month of October. The grant received from the Special Areas was noted.
The New Horizons grant was further discussed as part of the Old Business. Some of this grant remains after some beautification work has been done outside the building during the summer and fall. Some remaining monies will be spent on purchasing plants outside the building in the spring. Further discussion indicated that the consensus was to use the balance of the grant money to replace bulbs needed to improve the lighting inside the building.
Cheryl reported that her first crafting day on October 2 was a success. Six people attended for the full day to sew, knit, and cross stitch as they socialized. Three more ladies came in the afternoon to work on centrepieces for the Christmas supper. Many people stayed for lunch, and four attending brought memberships. Cheryl presented her crafting schedule for the next several months: November 19 & 26, December 10
and in the new year, January 21 & 28 and February 18 &2 5. The days begin at 10:00 and go to 4:00. For members, there is no charge, and for non-members, the cost for the day is $5.00. Please bring your own lunch if you intend to stay for the day.
The organization details were arranged for the upcoming Christmas party on December 4, 2024. Jessie reported that ticket sales were going very well, and since then, Jessie has reported to me that all the tickets have been sold for this event.
The Recreation Centre continues to be used for Pickle Ball on Thursday evenings and Floor Curling on Wednesday afternoons. Curling will continue for November but will stop in December. The first Floor Curling day in the new year will be January 8.
The next Fun Night will be held on November 29.
After discussion, it was decided to move the Annual Meeting from January 8, 2025, to the October meeting in 2025.
There will just be a regular meeting in January on January 8, 2025.
Lorraine brought copies of the updated work that has been done on the By-Laws.
She requested that everyone take a copy home to read before the next meeting on January 8, paying special attention to the definition of an active member.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00.