Oyen Lodge News: Warmer Weather
By Dianne Spath
Hello, everyone. The residents sure do like this warmer weather. A few residents walk around the Lodge daily to enjoy the fresh spring air. There isn’t much snow left and soon things will start turning green again.
The Oyen Lodge would like to welcome Karen Opheim.
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Monday morning started with exercises, followed by Catholic Church with Father Rodell. Monday was St. Patrick’s Day, so there was a party in the afternoon to celebrate the day. Green beer, green wine and green lemonade were served along with little green cakes. Everyone dressed up in green so that they didn’t get pinched. Tables were decorated with pots of gold and shamrocks—Happy Birthday to Sherry Wilbur on March 17th.
Tuesday started with exercises and the regular bus run downtown for shopping. In the afternoon was our regular pub afternoon. Refreshments and snacks were served. Before supper, Taylor Neilson was at the Lodge to play piano.
Wednesday morning there was Church with Catherine, followed by crossword games. Wednesday was “National Let’s Laugh Day,” so hopefully, everyone had a giggle or two that day.
Thursday morning, the Grade 9 Students were at the Lodge doing the story writing activity with the residents. The green decorations all came down, and a few spring things were put up for decor so we could enjoy our spring tea in the afternoon. Lemon cake with lemon frosting and little bunnies on top of the cake, along with coffee and tea were served.
Thursday, March 20th, was the first day of Spring.
Friday morning started with exercises, followed by horse races. Poncho, the #1 horse, won most of the races that day. In the afternoon there was bingo and in the evening there was music by the Jorgenson’s.
The Oyen Lodge residents and staff would like to send our condolences to Marion Peer’s family. Marion was a resident at the Lodge before she moved to an Auxiliary. Our thoughts are with you all.
On Tuesday, April 2nd, Delbert Pratt will be at the Lodge at 7:00 p.m. for a book signing and cowboy poetry. Everyone welcome.
Have a great week, everyone, and keep enjoying the spring weather.