Who doesn’t like a party?

By Diana Walker

It was evident the Oyen Long Term Care residents and their guests had a great time at the Fiesta luncheon hosted by the Family Resident Council on August 11.

The Oyen Long Tern Care Family Resident Council—Penny Grover, Joanne McBain and Trudy Hittel—prepare drinks for the residents and guests. Photo by Diana Walker

As guests arrived, Penny’s granddaughter Quinn Grover and Ezlyn Smigelski offered a choice of a sun hat and slipped a lei over their heads. Each group proceeded to the courtyard to an appointed table decorated with tablecloth and snacks. After getting seated, each attendee received a festive drink—a pina colada or strawberry daiquiri.

When most of the residents and their guests had arrived and enjoyed a bit of visiting, the kitchen staff delivered lunch—a hot dog, potato and macaroni salad and hot beans. Ice cream Oreo bars completed the sumptuous meal.

Organizers Penny Grover, Joanne McBain and Trudy Hittel appreciated all the people who lent a helping hand setting up, serving, and taking down, saying, “Many hands make light work!” The ladies added, “Big shout out to Suzanne and her kitchen staff – you do a wonderful job! “

The Family Resident Council is able to host events like this using the generous donations to the Family Resident Council through the Oyen & District Health Foundation.