Oyen Lodge Report: Shirley Vanstone celebrates
Shirley Vanstone celebrates her special day with sisters and other family.
By Dianne Spath
Hello, everyone. The month of February has come to an end, so that means we are getting closer to spring. February ended better than it started, with better temperatures, but now we have to be careful of all the ice.
Monday morning started with exercises, followed by crib games. In the afternoon there was bingo. Two lucky winners got a bingo on I 29. Congratulations to Irene Hittel and Madeline Nichols, who got a $20 gift certificate for Alberta Clothing.
Tuesday morning, there were exercises and a one-on-one scrabble game with a resident. I’m still not the champion Scrabble player, but the scores are getting a lot closer. The FCSS van was at the Lodge on Tuesday morning to pick up residents for downtown shopping. Tuesday afternoon, there was an ice cream parlour.
Wednesday morning there was Church with Brad. At 11:00, the Handi bus took some of the residents and the Activity Coordinator to have lunch at the Homestead Restaurant in Empress. Bev Walker operates the restaurant, so the residents enjoyed a meal and a visit with Bev and her mom. Big thank you to Sandy Lockhart, who volunteered to drive the Handi bus for the Lodge that day. On the way home the residents wanted to stop at the Acadia Valley Café for coffee and pie. It was a beautiful day for an outing.
Wednesday, February 26th, was “Pink Shirt Day.” Some residents wore pink for the day. Pink Shirt Day is an opportunity to stand against bullying and demonstrate a commitment to safe, accepting, inclusive and equitable schools, work sites and communities. Be kind to each other.
Thursday morning started with a crossword, and in the afternoon was the monthly birthday bash. Chocolate cake with cream cheese icing and strawberry ice cream was served along with coffee and tea.
Friday morning started with exercises, followed by horse races. In the afternoon, there was card bingo. Happy Birthday to Shirley Vanstone on February 28th. Shirley’s two sisters from the Edmonton area, along with other family members, were at the Lodge for a visit on her special day.
On Friday, March 7th, the “World Day of Prayer” will be held at the Oyen Lodge in the Activity Room at 11:00 a.m.
Congratulations to the Oyen Eagles for winning their playoff games against Hughenden, now they play Provost. Good Luck, Oyen Eagles.
We would like to welcome Micheal Herman to the Lodge. We welcome Father Rodell Abanto on Monday mornings at the Lodge for church service at 10:30. Happy Birthday to Sandra Woytkiw on March 2nd.
Have a great week everyone and enjoy the weather.