May was an exciting month.
It is known for Mother’s Day, a day to be celebrated by all, so that mothers know that they are loved. Judy Pratt and Lori Elliott made sure that the more than 70 women who showed up on May 12 for a Mother’s Day tea were treated like queens.
Ice cream cake from Dairy Queen was the special treat. It was so good that people didn’t even notice the calories.
Reflexology instructors Denna Pastachak and Audrey Johner finished off their complimentary reflexology sessions for the residents. It was great for the residents to be able to experience the benefits that reflexology has to offer for their body and soul.
Some of the residents will be following up with future sessions, as people love to take care of themselves at the lodge.
Terry Lynn’s clothing came in May, so that residents could shop in the privacy of their home. The residents love having Terry Lynn come, and they keep encouraging her to set up a permanent store in Estevan.
The Freebies came and what a treat it was. Norma Barber requested the song Amazing Grace and it was performed so beautifully that the residents are still reminiscing. The ladies said that when The Freebies come and perform the old tunes, it brings them back to their youth.
“It is quite a long trip for us to get there, too,” they giggle.
The lodge was also delighted with a performance from the Red Hat Ladies. Wow, are they full of energy. They came to entertain and celebrate birthdays. The May birthdays were Tom Graham, Jean Dukart, Father Cornelius Lucey and Erling Rothe.
Everyone loves celebrating the year of their birth, almost as much as they love celebrating the days leading up to it.
Jean Dukart’s family hosted a lovely celebration in the lounge, in honour of her 90th birthday. Many came and extended their birthday wishes to Jean.
Olive Aspinall’s family hosted a celebration at the Church of God in honour of her 90th birthday, and it sounded like a lovely day, with many coming to share in the celebration.
The Happy Wanderers also came this month and entertained. They are so dedicated to the lodge and people get their toes tapping the third Thursday of the month. Some even get up and dance.
The churches continue to offer worship services on Sundays. Thanks to the Estevan Ministerial Association who organize this. They also had communion with St. Paul’s United Church and mass with St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church on Sundays and Father Lucey on Fridays. It is really appreciated at Creighton Lodge.
Sun Country Hearing held a clinic on May 10 for the residents to get their hearing aids checked and cleaned. This is a service that so many are thankful for, so they don’t have to venture out.
The Hearts and Hands Quilt Show was held at the lodge on May 6. It was well attended and the hard work of the group was showcased. The group also made a donation to the lodge after the show, and the lodge thanks them for their kindness.
The month was also filled with many sessions of exercises with the help of Sharon Dayman, Monica MacKenzie and Irene Tarnes. They are a godsend to keep residents motivated and moving. The residents are continuing their walks and exercises with their Urban Poles, however, they would love to have an Urban Pole enthusiast from the community come and lead the walking group on Monday mornings at 11 a.m.
Please feel free to come by the lodge and volunteer to be the new Urban Pole leader.
Lodge residents are also thankful that the Southeast Regional Library is still able to come and bring books monthly to skim over and select. Many people enjoy reading on their iPads, telephones and other devices, but most at the lodge still enjoy turning the pages of a book. The lodge appreciates how the library allows them to continue to read.
Cocktail hours are on every other Monday. It is always full of laughter and fun. Sharon Dayman, Norma Blackburn and Melodie Pierson are three wonderful women who ensure residents have their paralyzers ready to sip, while enjoying Sharon’s latest snack. She sure can cook, even if she is modest about it.
KFC night is always another highlight of the month. Margaret Mack, Marge Heidinger, Jean Delorme and Doreen Hagen work so hard to ensure that the KFC nights run smoothly. Thank you ladies for being so dedicated to the lodge.
