Oyen Lodge Report: Residents are getting ready for the Christmas season
By Dianne Spath
Hello, everyone. We have been lucky till now with the weather, and now we have winter, the snow, the cold temperatures and the slick roads. Monday morning started with exercises, followed by card games. Monday afternoon was bingo, and one of the residents had a bingo on I29, so the resident received a $20 gift certificate from Alberta Clothing. The clothing company is so generous to give out gift certificates for the residents to use for their next shopping day with Alberta Clothing.
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Tuesday morning was the regular bus run downtown. The rest of the day was one-on-one with residents and decorating for Christmas. The residents decorated the big Christmas tree, were served hot chocolate and Baileys, and relaxed in front of the Christmas tree, listening to Christmas music. Thanks to Sandy Lockhart, one of the Lodge’s volunteers, for participating in the tree decorating and visiting with the residents. It not only looks like a winter wonderland outside but also inside with décor of white, silver and blue.
Happy Birthday to Landon Purchke on November 19th. Wednesday started with Church with Bill Kolkman. Church services are now held in the activity room on Wednesdays due to construction at the north end of the building. Allan Stober’s office will now be in the Chapel. After Church was phase ten card games. In the afternoon was shuffleboard.
Thursday morning was one-on-one with a resident who wanted to help decorate, followed by some baking. Thursday afternoon was the regular monthly birthday bash. Chocolate cake with ice cream and coffee and tea was served.
Friday morning started with exercises followed by horse races. In the afternoon there was card bingo. Happy Birthday to Susan Elliot on November 22nd and to Sandi Jamieson on November 24th.
The “If The Shoe Fits Company” and Avon will be at the Lodge on November 28th from 10:00 to 2:00, along with a mini bake sale. Have a great week, everyone. Stay warm and stay safe.