Princess Lodge By Janice Simpson
The birthday party on Nov. 29, is for the residents whose birthdays are in November and December. November birthdays: Beth Stuart, Doris Nield, and Charlotte Hutton. December birthdays: Ethel Bowles, Charmaine Rainey, Lucina Decroliere, and Noella Lachapelle.
They are together as December is a busy month. The hostess is myself, Janice Simpson.
We are very lucky to have the curling from Saskatoon. I love curling! I curled for years, starting when I was in high school at Lenore. When I married Ivan, I curled at Hargrave on natural ice. Then I curled at Virden on artificial ice. The first rock I threw almost went through the end of the rink.
I don’t curl anymore, since I turned 80. I thought I’d better quit and watch curling on the TV instead.
Joanne Benedictson from St. Francois Xavier visited her mom, Irene Magotiaux on the week-end.
Kenton By Karen Anderson
On Nov. 5, Bonnie Crawford held a foot clinic at the Woodworth Seniors Services (WSS) office in Kenton, with 10 clients booked.
The Woodworth Senior Services Social Club has started on Nov. 23 at the Kenton Memorial Hall. All activities follow the COVID-19 public health restrictions. This includes masks to be worn in the hall, proof of double vaccination and personal ID required on entry to the hall along with questions on the screening form.
Subject to changes in the public health orders, the social club will continue every Tuesday afternoon until the holiday break.
If you are interested, have a program idea or want more information, please call Karen at WSS office.
Miniota By Linda Clark
Welcome to Wendy Vernon and her daughter Jada who are making their home in Miniota.
Linda Clark, Darcy Oliver and Delbert Cole attended the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Convention last week in Winnipeg. Pat accompanied Delbert to the city.
Our community is busy with Christmas activities. The Miniota Community Centre sponsored the Christmas Craft sale this past Sunday in the hall. Approximately 30 vendors ranging from woodworking, Christmas crafts and baking, sewing and knitting, as well as home-based businesses such as Avon and Limelife, and jewellery were in attendance. The MCC served a lunch.
The Miniota United and Anglican churches have their doors open for services for the Christmas season. At a Miniota United congregational meeting the decision was made not to host a Christmas Eve service this year. The two churches are once again sponsoring the Memory Tree Lightup.
With the beautiful weather we are experiencing once again, many are busy putting up their Christmas lights. Our skating rink caretaker, Danny Argue, has been trying to get the ice ready for hockey games, however, some cooler temps are needed.
As we move into the Christmas season this quote, found on Facebook, brings meaning to the season. “Many things are possible for the person that has HOPE. Even more is possible for the person that has FAITH. And still more is possible for the person that has LOVE. But everything is possible for the person that practises all three.” -Brother Lawson
Evergreen Place By Helen Martens
Goodbye, November! Hello, December! A new month, new day, new date, new chapter, new wishes! Please be a good month and bring smiles and happiness to all my friends and readers.
As I've said before, I would like to give tours along the halls at Evergreen. More than before, Christmas has come early here, if decorations in the hall say anything. Both on the first level and the second level, there is no doubt what season of the year we're in. Congratulations all residents for going all out in Christmas decorating.
First, I must give a few thank yous. Thank you to Myrna Drake for the kind, encouraging words in last Empire-Advance. That is what keeps a writer going.
I had previously asked if anyone had a Christmas cake recipe they could share with me. Thank-you Edna, for responding with a recipe you have made since 1957. With 24 ingredients in it, it must be good. I will certainly try it.
On Thursday, Dec. 1, Evergreen residents will be getting their Covid booster shots. I had mine early because my daughter and son-in-law of Alberta will be here for their Christmas visit.
I am thankful we had a good response for giving towards the Christmas Cheer of Virden.
Phyllis Gompf attended her great-granddaughter Serena Heslip's ninth birthday party last Saturday, Nov. 27, at the home of Priscilla Gompf. Happy Birthday, Serena. I remember hearing your footsteps up and down the hall on the second level some years ago, when you visited your two great-grandmas here at Evergreen.
On Wednesday, Nov. 24, Linda West was at her son Philip West’s to attend the 11th birthday for her granddaughter, Lily. This was the first time she was able to be at Lily's birthday party. They had a delicious Chinese meal and birthday cake.
Three Evergreen residents, who are part of the Virden Book Club, are having their Christmas meeting on Dec. 2, at the library. We will be discussing the book, "The Last Year of the War" by Susan Meissner which was November's book choice for all of us to read. We make the meeting special by everyone bringing a favorite Christmas book that we'd like to show and talk about.
On Thursday, Dec. 16, between 4:30 and 5:00pm, a free traditional turkey dinner will be served for all residents. It will be catered and it is paid by the Tenant's Association. The meal can be eaten either in the Common Room or in residents’ suites. Social distancing will not be neglected.
Let's make December a month to remember by creating special memories.
Quote for the Day: "December is the month When families get together, To celebrate the holidays, In cold and snowy weather. We say hello to Winter, And wave goodbye to Fall. We light some glowing candles To spread holiday cheer to all." -Author Unknown
