The Radisson Goodrich Centre was decorated with live flowers and balloons for the 90th birthday party for Louise Clark of Radisson on April 15. A lunch was served at noon to family and guests.
Daughter Ruth Sayers welcomed everyone and introduced family present. Louise and Clayton have four children, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and many were there from near and far.
A large, framed, coloured document with a photo of Louise, listing the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Louise’s hobbies, early interests, community involvement and years of marriage was on display. After lunch, Louise blew out the candles and cut the large decorated cake while Happy Birthday was sung. In the afternoon there was visiting.
A baby shower was also held April 15 in the Borden Seniors’ Centre for Madylyn Claire, daughter of Kerry and David Brown of Regina.
Seated at the head table were Kerry and Madyln, Kerry’s mom Miriam Buswell of Borden, David’s mother Carol Brown and his sister Kat Brown. MC Sharon Assman introduced the head table.
Everyone filled out a bingo sheet with gift items that might be in the gift bags and, as Kerry opened the bags and showed what was in them, guests crossed off the items on their card. First ones to get bingos were Mary Saunders and Wendy Gouth. Everyone received a prize of an Easter animal crafted from towels or facecloths by Lorraine Lajoie.
Gayle Wensley presented the community cash gift plus a cow ornament, as the nursery is decorated in a farm theme. Kerry thanked everyone for coming and for the beautiful and useful gifts, then a light lunch was shared.
The Borden Friendship Club held their regular meeting April 12, followed by the annual meeting.
Florence Neufeld presented the financial statement for the month and for the year. Donations were made to the Borden Parks and Recreation Board for Canada 150 celebrations on June 3 and 4 at Diefenbaker Days. The Friendship Singers requested binders for their music, which was granted.
The winners at Kaiser April 4 were Gary Kiribako of Radisson and Florence Neufeld with low hand to Jill Lundquist of Borden.
Club members are invited to Radisson on May 4 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and program.
At the annual meeting, Brenda Tumbach presented the nominations for executive: president Eileen Petrun, vice-president Bev Assman, secretary Lorraine Olinyk and treasurer Florence Neufeld. These were elected by acclamation. Committees are: games - John Petrun and Jean Sawchyn; entertainment - Ed Neufeld and Ruben Rempel; cards - Jean Hryniuk and Ann Brand; decorating - Jackie Meister, Brenda Tumbach, Ilene Youchezin; artist of month - Martha Rempel; caretaking - Gary Palmer with volunteers; choir director - Marlene Derbawka; grants - Rita Smith; lunch - Bev Assman, Dianne Rawlyk, Doreen Flath, Jean Sawchyn, Mary Thiessen, Lorraine Olinyk; purchaser - Audrey Baker.
The annual membership fee was raised to $15, which is now due.
Helen Sutherland extended a vote of appreciation to all the outgoing and incoming executive and committee members.
