OYEN LODGE REPORT: Oyen Community Handibus is looking for drivers
By Dianne Spath
Hello everyone. I hope everyone enjoyed the Canada Day long weekend. July is here and is the warmest month on average. It is also called hay month for the farmers.
Click for larger images
On July 1st, some of the residents enjoyed the Canada Day BBQ. The rest of the week was spent on regular bus runs downtown, crib games, baking afternoons, card games, dominos, shuffleboards, and Bingo.
On July 3rd, the Summer Camp Daycare kids came for a visit, played some games with the residents and enjoyed freezes in the courtyard.
July 5th was the weekly farmers market, and some of the residents enjoyed the spaghetti dinner prepared by Lori Toth. The proceeds will be donated to the Oyen Lodge for entertainment. A huge thank you to Lori and her family for such a wonderful donation. Also, thanks to Sandy Lockhart, one of our volunteers, and to all who helped with the lunch. Happy Birthday to Donna Maclean on July 7th. Happy Birthday to Sara Heath on July 8th.
July 8-12 week was our regular Bingo’s, One on One’s, exercises, Sequence games, baking afternoons, Horse Race games and music by the Jorgenson’s.
July 10th Personal Touch Clothing, Avon, and Beltone were at the Lodge. There was also a mini bake sale.
On July 11th, Physiotherapy Ladies did a Prewalking Program with the Residents. ATB Financial was also in the Lodge in the morning. In the afternoon, the residents enjoyed a lovely lunch at Pats Diner in Acadia Valley, followed by a little tour of the Municipal Reservoir.
July 15-18 week was our regular exercises, One on One’s, bus runs downtown, crossword games, coffeetime in the courtyard, whist, shuffleboard, outdoor cornhole games, horseraces, card bingo and music by the Jorgenson’s.
On July 17th, Alberta Clothing was here from 10-2, along with the Lodge mini bake sale. Happy Birthday to Amy Brown and Janice Kulche on July 14th and Gloria Dahl on July 15th. On July 15th, the Residents enjoyed a fabulous Garden Party in Christie Hittel’s backyard. Christie and her helpers did an excellent job of serving cool refreshments and very tasty treats. Christie and Trevor have a beautiful backyard, which was very inviting and enjoyed by all. July 18th was our monthly birthday bash.
The Oyen Community Handibus is looking for volunteers to drive it. If interested or for more information, contact Manferd at 403-664-0957. Have a great week, everyone, and stay cool and hydrated—it’s hot out there.