OYEN LODGE: Clark Huston entertains residents at Valentine’s party

By Dianne Spath

Hello, everyone. It is so nice to have warmer weather again. I hope everyone had a great long weekend.

Happy Birthday to Mae Mock on February 17th. Monday, February 17th, was a holiday, so there were no activities. The residents have been enjoying a week of the Scotties curling.

The Oyen Lodge was looking very festive for the Valentine’s Day party which was held a week later than the actual day itself. Residents were treated to entertainment by Clark Huston in the afternoon as well as refreshments and door prizes. They are all loved! PHOTO BY DIANNE SPATH

Tuesday started with exercises and the regular downtown FCSS van service for the residents to do their shopping. Tuesday morning was a one-on-one scrabble game with a resident. February 18th was "National Wine Day," so there was a pub afternoon with refreshments, wine and snacks served.

Wednesday morning was Church with Catherine, followed by scrabble games. In the afternoon was shuffleboard. Wednesday was "National Chocolate Mint Day," so the Manager provided the staff with chocolate mint ice cream and chocolate mint treats. Thank you, Gloria, for the nice gesture.

Thursday morning started with a phase ten card game, and in the afternoon, it was bingo. Happy Birthday to Myrna Ferreras on February 20th.

On Thursday evening, some of the residents enjoyed the championship hockey game between Canada and the United States. It was a good game. Way to go, Canada!

Friday started with exercises, followed by horse races. In the afternoon, there was the Valentine's party, with Clark Huston entertaining the residents with some awesome music. Red wine and other refreshments were served, along with red and white cake and chocolates. Each resident received a heart with the saying "you are loved" on them, along with two chocolate hearts. The tables were decorated with red or pink Valentine trees and red and pink decor. Several Valentine's door prizes were given out. Friday evening there was music by the Jorgenson's.

Have a wonderful week, everyone, and enjoy the warm weather.