MAIDSTONE — Maidstone Senior Citizens’ Drop-In Centre bi-monthly potluck lunch and meeting were held Aug. 26 with nine members and one guest present. We welcomed Keven, a new member. Noelle outlined senior classes available through Sask. Seniors Association and Government of Canada. Our 2022 Telemiracle Teddy has been added to the piano collection. Keven and Katie gave the games report (play every Monday 2 to 4 p.m.). Carpet cleaning will take place Sept. 7. The next potluck and meeting are Friday, Oct. 28. If interested in renting the centre, please contact the town of Maidstone office 306-893-2373.
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary has announced their 2022 bursary recipient is Brock Weston, who is in second year medicine at University of Saskatchewan. Anyone accessing health services in Maidstone and surrounding area benefits from the Health Care Auxiliary which purchases equipment for acute and long-term care, ambulance, medical clinic and home care, as well as providing an annual bursary to a second-year student pursuing a health care profession. Funds are raised through pie bingos, teas and bake sales (St. Patrick’s, May, Christmas) in addition to catering to various functions. Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary thanks the community for their generous support. (submitted by Gill Churn)
Congratulations to Maidstone’s Esther Jesse, a member of the Saskatchewan Rivers West 65+ bowling team who won silver medals at the Canada 55+ Games. More than 2,500 Canadian athletes competed in 26 events from Aug. 23 to 26 in Kamloops, B.C.
Cruz Harrison finished up his national U13 baseball experience on Aug. 28. He was the team’s starting shortstop and played amazing defence all week. He also had a hit and RBI in the only game the team won vs Prince Edward Island. Cruz loved every minute of the experience and now looks forward to returning home and starting hockey where he’ll be playing in the Junior Prospects Hockey League this winter. (submitted by Brett Harrison)
Maidstone Museum’s last regular day open is Sunday, Sept. 5 from 2 to 5 pm. The annual corn roast is on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Blacksmith demonstrations will also be available during the corn roast.
Maidstone Playschool is holding a “stay and play” on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (for ages three and four). It’s the perfect way to see if playschool is a fit for you and your child. Please email your child’s name and age to playschool.maidstone@gmail.com. Playschool’s annual general meeting is Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in the school’s survey room. Teachers are Megan Rhinehart and Sarah Droder, with classes starting Monday, Sept. 12.
All drivers, please use extra caution around town as our excited students return to school this Thursday, Sept. 1. Best wishes to students, teachers, resource people and bus drivers for a happy first week back, and a fantastic year of fun and learning.
If you have any Maidstone area news, please let me know. Email duwell@sasktel.net, text 306-893-7378 or phone 306-893-2799. My deadline is Monday so please send it early.
