MAIDSTONE — Maidstone Sparks, Embers Guides and Rangers got together April 4 to sort refundable bottles and cans collected over the winter. Many hands made short work of it. Thank you to Maidstone and surrounding communities who donate to help the girls raise funds for their programs. They now have Girl Guide cookies available at Turtleford SARCAN.
Congratulations to the Legion Club Room’s winners last Thursday. Tara Banks won $369 in the weekly Chase the Ace draw but the Ace of Spades eluded her so the jackpot rose to over $8,000 at 28 cards. The 50/50 draw was also made with Rose James the lucky recipient of $1,477.50. The next 50/50 draw will be Saturday, April 27 during the cornhole tournament. If you’re planning to be a contender in the cornhole games, get down to the club room soon to enter, or call them at 306-893-4048 or Bobbie 780-205-1446. Only the first 32 paid participants will be accepted. The fee is $50 per team.
Last week Doug and I were finally able to take advantage of the club room’s Wing Wednesday and those wings were the best we’ve ever had. You should get in there this month for wings as the club room will close for the summer from April 29 until October.
Another first for me last week during the school break was to go bowling with three of my grandkids. Yes, I bowled for the first time in 15 years but believe me, it was not like the old days and the kids whipped me.
I think I’ll stick to chair yoga for exercise (free every Tuesday at the seniors’ centre at 2 p.m.). Remember other ongoing events at the centre: Monday afternoon cards/games, Tuesday morning coffee group, and Wednesday afternoon bingo – fun for everyone.
League bowlers at Maidstone Bowling Alley rolled out some good high singles in their games last week: Ladies’ Afternoon – Leanne Weston 217, Debbie Nosek 199, Inga Grimley 174; Golden Age – Denise Newton 239, Keith Milner 233, Pat Armstrong 222, Doreen Hope 217, Morris Coulthard 177; Business League – Jaydon Winter 277, Chris Zerr 225, Wes Bolig 221, Melissa Paton 214, Kyla Paton 214, Carley James 165.
Milleton Community Hall’s Spring Fling dance on April 6 didn’t have the turnout hoped for but was still lots of fun. Thank you to the Kin Club Maidstone for providing safe rides home for guests. The next event at the hall will be an outdoor spring picnic in June (watch for posters).
Maidstone Disc Golf League starts April 30, running Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. The league is for all skill levels and ages (under 14 accompanied by parent or guardian) and is an entertaining evening of socializing, exercise and competition. Cost is $5 for drop-in, $20 for the year, under 18 and over 60 free. Thanks to sponsorship by Synergy Credit Union and Green Dragon Contracting, player league fees will go towards the new Top High School Student Prize of $400. To sign up, email maidstone.disc.golf@gmail.com or join their page on Facebook.
Reminders:
Friday, April 12 - Deadline for Wilton Outdoor Soccer registration (in Lashburn but all welcome). RAMP link http://wiltonsoccerclub.rampregistrations.com/participant
Saturday, April 27 - Waseca 10th annual fish fry. Dine-in call Rodney 306-893-7422 or Ronald 306-903-
7772; drive-through call Jessica 780-870-4687. Tickets are $45; table of eight, $350. (Buffet, comedian, live auction, silent auction at 32auctions.com April 12-26.)
