Oyen and District Seniors Report: Potluck enjoyed despite bad weather
By Beth Symes
Four Oyen and District Seniors group members gathered at the Seniors Recreational Centre on the cold and blustery evening of February 5 at 6:00 PM for a delicious potluck. Even though it was truly potluck with four people contributing, it was a perfect meal, including all the food groups. Four more members came at 7:00 PM for the meeting. Lynda won the 50/50 draw. Following that, the minutes from the November 6th meeting and the financials from the past two months were presented. In relation to the financials, an update was given on the money spent during January from the New Horizons Grant. Money has been spent to purchase plants in the spring for further beautification work around the exterior of the building. Money has also been designated to purchase light bulbs for the interior prior to the end of March. Secondly, a grant may be applied for from CFSEA to purchase materials to use in the crafting activity.
The meeting discussed a number of items related to old business. Members focused on the first three sections of the Seniors Association's By-Laws. Two of the sections Contained changes that were discussed and voted on to make the by-laws more reflective of the organization as it is today. Subsequent meetings will discuss further sections of the by-laws.
Updates were made on the Memorial Book, which will now be used to provide remembrance for previous members at the time of death rather than the original wall plaques. Beth will provide details of names and dates for the first names to be inserted in the memorial book to Kyna, who will be maintaining the book.
Lynda also provided an update about the Casino the organization will be hosting in Red Deer on May 21 and 22. Bev Heeg has completed all the paperwork, found the people who will be working the Casino, and booked the rooms for those people.
All of the regular recreational activities at the hall, some on pause in December, resumed in January. Floor Curling continues on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM. People gather for Pickle Ball on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM. Both of these are drop-in activities that are available for seniors (50+). Cheryl Getz has continued with Crafting Days and reports those are well attended, with new members registering for a variety of crafting activities. She plans two days in February, the 18th and the 25th. Please register with Cheryl for these. (403 664 8688)
Nineteen people attended the Fun Night on January 31 to enjoy playing pool, crib, a table game of Sequence, and socializing. The next Fun Night is scheduled for Friday, February 28, at 7:00 PM at the Seniors Recreation Centre.
The next Potluck and Seniors meeting for Oyen and District Seniors (50+) is scheduled for March 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Our Seniors Group continues to welcome new members for all our activities, including our monthly meeting and potluck supper. For further information, call Lynda (403 664 0908) or Beth (403 664 2462).