Oyen Lodge News March 24-28
Hello Everyone. It seems mother nature wants to change things up a bit again. From beautiful weather to freezing rain to some snow, but overall, it’s still been a good season.
The Oyen Lodge Residents and staff would like to extend our condolences to Madeline Nichols and Muzyka families on the passing of Ken Nichols. Ken lived in the Life Lease Condos before he moved to the Auxiliary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. March has come to an end, and everyone is looking forward to a beautiful April.
Monday started with exercises, followed by Catholic Church with Father Rodell. Monday afternoon was bingo. In the evening the 4H Club was at the Lodge to play games with the residents, and they brought donuts to share with the residents at coffeetime.
Tuesday morning started with exercises and the regular bus run downtown, followed by a One on One with a resident playing scrabble. In the afternoon there was an ice cream parlor. Floats, sundaes, and banana splits were served. Taylor Neilson was at the Lodge to play piano before supper.
Wednesday morning was Church with Brad, followed by crossword games. Wednesday afternoon was shuffleboard games. Wednesday March 26th was “National Epilepsy Day”. The residents wore purple to raise awareness for people with epilepsy and help them see that they are not alone. Lavendar is internationally recognized as the flower for epilepsy.
Thursday morning was the last day for the Grade 9 class to do the story writing activity with the residents. In May the students, residents and residents’ families will get together for a finale gathering to celebrate their accomplishments in the book that they will be publishing. A one on one with a resident was decorating for spring and easter, and in the afternoon was the regular birthday bash which rhubarb cake with strawberry ice cream was served along with coffee and tea.
Friday started with exercises, followed by horse races. Willie the #4 horse was the top winner that day. In the evening there was music by Jorgenson’s.
Just a reminder that on April 2nd, Delbert Pratt will be at the Lodge with his cowboy poetry and signing books at 7 p.m. On April 8th, Alberta Clothing, Avon and mini bake sale will be at the Lodge from 10:00-2:00 p.m. Have a great week everyone.