Princess Lodge by Bernice Graham
Janice Simpson went to Saskatoon with Wayne and Marie. Her grandson Drew was competing in the Western Provincial in weight lifting. He won first by lifting 615 lbs.
On Friday, the Olesons entertained the residents with their upbeat, old time music and singing followed by a light lunch.
Bernice Graham visited with her brother and cousin in Esterhazy Care Home and also in Rocanville with Tim, Heather and family on Thursday. It seemed like a gazillion combines were out until late Thursday night before the rains.
Miniota By Bev Peel
Marg Still, Laurie Copet, and Faye Campbell attended the Westman Seniors annual meeting at Brandon in the Provincial Building on Sept. 16. Miniota Drop-In paid their fees to join the group, which enables the Miniota group to participate in district and regional games in Westman area.
Faye Campbell attended the Brandon Retired Teachers meeting at Rotary Villas in Brandon on Sept. 12. A delicious lunch was served followed by Brandon Ukelele band (12 retirees), playing and singing old-time tunes.
On Sunday, Sept. 15, Faye Campbell attended the retirement of Pastor Gary Jennings from Calvary Temple, Brandon. Previously (30 years ago), he had served as Youth Pastor in Thompson where Faye once lived; so there were a number of Thompsonites at the retirement celebration.
At the monthly Senior Birthday Party,31 people celebrated September birthdays at the Miniota Drop-In on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18. A fashion show from Castaway Junction, (owner Deanna Rowan), with Lynne Cornish on piano, was enjoyed by all. Barry Cornish showed his daughter's beautiful dog and read two poems about dogs. Then we sang many old-time songs. We also had a contest to guess song titles while Lynne played the tunes on the piano. Jenny Kuemper visited and reported from the Birtle and Miniota Community Development Corporation. They are hosting an information evening for the Manitoba 150 Celebration application in Birtle on Wednesday and in Miniota, in council chambers on Thursday evening, Sept. 26. Tea and cake were served, followed by visiting.
