The monthly meeting of the Maidstone Drop In Centre was held at the centre Nov. 1 with Margaret MacEachern presiding. Jean Hartman read the minutes from the last meeting Vera Hintz gave the financial report in the absence of treasurer Denise Newton.
The Catholic ladies were chosen to cater the Christmas supper to be held Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Cost to members is $10 and cost to non-members is $13.
The seniors will be doing a bingo at Pine Island Lodge Nov. 15. Dorothy Schwartz volunteered to do the calling and find three helpers. Drop-In supplies the prizes for the day.
The date was set for the Christmas bingo as Wednesday, Dec. 18. Players are asked to bring a $3 prize and a 50 cent prize.
The recreation board matching grants has been approved for a new carpet and installation for the entryway. Adjustments of inside and outside doors are to be taken care of. A signed petition regarding senior health care was sent to Regina.
The next meeting will be Friday, Dec. 6 and tables will be set up after the meeting ready for the Christmas supper Sunday, Dec. 8.
Lunch was provided by Lil McMillan.
Cards were cancelled for Nov. 4 because of a funeral. Bingo was played Nov. 6 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling and providing the lunch.
The Gold Age Supper for seniors over 70 will be held in the Legion Hall at 5 p.m. Dec. 1. This is for anyone in the area and is sponsored by the Maidstone High School students.
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