Oyen Lodge News: Residents enjoy trip to Small World Cafe
By Dianne Spath
Hello everyone. It's hard to believe that we are halfway through June already. Why is it that the months go so fast in the summer and not the winter? Well, the wind has just been a little crazy this week. Everyone was a bit tired from Senior's week, but everyone enjoyed themselves.
Monday morning started with exercises and some crib games. Monday afternoon was card bingo, followed by piano by Taylor Neilson.
Tuesday was the regular bus run downtown and a crib tournament. Tuesday afternoon, there was coffee time in the courtyard with ice cream treats and visiting. The residents love being out in the courtyard on beautiful days, and Tuesday was a great day for that.
Wednesday, there were exercises and then Church with Bill Kolkman. There were also some card games in the morning. Wednesday afternoon, the residents played shuffleboard. Beltone Hearing was at the Lodge from 1:00-3:00.
Thursday, it was a bit breezy, but we still went on an outdoor walk. About 17 residents enjoyed a trip to the Small World Café in Youngstown for lunch. The café officially opened in January 2021 and is a very busy little place. The café has homemade soups, buns and cinnamon buns. It's a great place to stop in for a meal. The residents already want to go back again. We all highly recommend it.
Friday morning was exercises and horse races. Friday afternoon was a Father's Day Pub gathering in the courtyard. About 21 residents came out to have refreshments, snacks and socialize. The men received some scratch lotto tickets for Father's Day. Good Luck. It was nice to see a lot of the residents wearing blue on Friday. Blue hearts are for all the dads in heaven who won't be with us on Father's Day, which means the Friday before Father's Day is a wear blue day.
A new resident moved in last week, welcoming Norma Shoemaker. Norma is familiar with some friendly faces in the Lodge, so she feels right at home. Happy Father's Day to all the dads. Have a great week, everyone!