The Estevan Christian Women’s After Five Club met for their monthly supper meeting on April 20 at the Living Hope Community Church with 33 women in attendance.
Prior to the roast beef supper catered by EB’s Dining Emporium, the local Estevan Filipino choir took the stage to sing three beautiful songs including Shine Jesus Shine.
The local feature for the evening was the presentation by the new executive director of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, Jackie Wall who has been in the position for almost a year. She described her role in the organization and the benefits to the business community as well as individuals in Estevan when becoming involved with the C of C.
Inspirational guest speaker, Tandy Balson, travelled from Airdrie, Alta., to share her faith story, If Better is Possible, is Good, Good Enough? Balson is a published author who got started with her writing careers after a trip to Saskatchewan in 2012 when she visited the Christian Women’s Clubs in Regina, Fort Qu’Appelle and Estevan. Her travelling companion at the time remarked positively about her presentation and ability to share her life with others in an easy to relate to way. During the drive home, Balson came up with a name for her blog, Time with Tandy. Eventually she began publishing short stories on her blog, then compiling many of these stories into books which have now been published. Balson had her books on display after her presentation to the club and was met with enthusiasm by the local ladies. To learn more about Tandy Balson, visit her website www.timewithtandy.com
The After Five Club will meet again on May 18 at the Living Hope Community Church where they will host their annual mini trade show. Confirmed vendors for this event are Stella and Dot, Mary Kay, Tupperware and Scentsy. The event will begin with supper at 7 p.m., but it is suggested that guests arrive early for coffee and browsing of vendor displays. Ladies are asked to wear their family jewelry as a conversation starter and those interested in participating in a scarf exchange can feel free to bring along a scarf or two.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Margaret Duncan and her children, Rachel, William and Rebecca who performed at this year’s Telemiracle in March. Guest speaker, Sue Hamilton comes from Minot, N.D. Hamilton has been teaching and training others since 1999 and enjoys motivating employees for high-level customer service and personal growth. She is now a stay-at-home mom and entrepreneur who enjoys cooking, gardening and classic cars. More details are found on her website suehamilton.com
Tickets for the May 18 supper are available by calling 306-421-0068 or emailing the local After Five Club at [email protected]. Child care can be arranged upon request and reservations should be made by May 16. If a person is unable to attend after booking a reservation, a cancellation call must be made.
The After Five Club has been meeting in Estevan for almost 40 years and it is a great way for women new to the community to meet others by attending the suppers or becoming involved with a Bible study or Prayer Connection.
The After Five Club is a part of R.S.V.P Ministries, formerly known as Stonecroft Ministries Canada. Women of all ages are welcome to attend the monthly suppers and there are no membership fees.
Information regarding this group can be found at rsvpministries.com
