Oyen Lodge: National Wear Red Day celebrated on February 7
By Dianne Spath
Hello, everyone. February is the month for snow and cold weather. It's a good time to curl up with a good book or watch some movies on those wintery days. With all the snow we are getting, it would be a great time to build a snowman. The decorating has begun at the Lodge for another theme month. Plenty of red and pink hearts and some cupids are all around to prepare for Valentine's Day.
Monday, Personal Touch Clothing was at the Lodge from 10:00-2:00. The residents also like purchasing clothes from this company because they have a different clothing line. Two high school students are taking work experience at the Lodge, so they are working with the Activity Coordinator on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the afternoons. Tuesday morning started with exercises, followed by the bus run downtown. There is no Handi bus this month so the Lodge would like to thank Chris Wilkinson for helping us out on Tuesdays with the FCSS van for transporting the residents to their weekly shopping and appointments. Greatly appreciated. Tuesday afternoon was ice cream parlour, followed by Piano with Taylor Neilson—happy Birthday to Evelyn Mills and Henry Kroker on February 4th. Henry and Helen had family from Lethbridge visiting for his 90th birthday.
Wednesday morning was crossword games, and in the afternoon, the game was shuffleboard.
Thursday morning was a one-on-one with a resident who helped put up some decorations. Phase Ten card game was played in the morning, and Domino's was played in the afternoon.
Friday morning started with exercises, followed by horse races. Some pretty exciting races if you had horse number 2, which is Mariah. She paid out .90 cents if she won the race. On Friday afternoon, there was card bingo, and on Friday evening, there was music by Jorgenson's. Friday was "National Wear Red Day," so the residents participated and wore something red. They looked wonderful, matching the red décor. Happy Birthday to Todd Knull on February 8th.
The Oyen Lodge would like to welcome Roger Brausen as, a new resident and Norman and Phyllis Peterson as new residents of the Life Lease condos. Have a great week, everyone. Bundle up and keep warm.