Birch Lodge Tea a Great Success in Community Fundraiser
The 15th Annual Birch Lodge Tea and Bazaar raised 1,644.00 with 192.00 from the Cake Walk and 333.50 from the main raffle. Winners included Dot Lepine Evie Strachan and Margaret Waddell, while prizes covered a cradle a fruitcake angels hampers and various crafts. The Bake and Craft tables brought 1,028.95 as hospital staff praised volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Robinson
Birch Lodge
Doreen Fraser
Jean McMillan
Margaret Waddell
Dot Lepine
Evie Strachan
Lena Robinson
Tanis Coulson
Beth Hammond
Merle Argue
Mary Byers
Kathy Smith
Gwen Woods
Margaret Heise
Jack Houston
Kenton
Catherine Carter
Ev Allan
Eileen Dnistranski
Marlene Robinson
Jean Fraser
Regina
Rae Armitage
Miniota
Ann Higgins
Gwen Houston
Betty Smith
Jean Daniel
Donor’s Choice canvass shows overall rise in totals
The annual Miniota Arrow River Donor’s Choice raised 9046 dollars across eight charities including the Cancer Society, Red Cross, Kidney Foundation and Diabetes Association. The event shows an overall increase of 334 dollars from last year, with thanks to volunteers for the successful canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Arrow River
Cancer Society
C.N.I.B
Red Cross
Kidney Foundation
Child and Family Services
M.S. Society
Diabetes Association
Arthritis Society
Alzheimer Society
Birch Lodge Bazaar to Wind Down with Craft Projects
Birch Lodge notes a quieter atmosphere as it winds down from a tea and bazaar event. Volunteers, led by Pam Robinson, glue hammer and paint to prepare for the bazaar with craft items made at home.
District Happenings and Holiday Preparations At Nursing Home
Next week features Christmas time events and a Halloween theme with nursery school ghosts and goblins visiting Tuesday and Thursday morning and afternoon. A 65 pound pumpkin will be carved with Don Wilson possibly helping. The annual memorial service for residents who passed away this year is planned for family and staff with clergy. The Senior Orchestra provides entertainment for monthly birthday celebrations, and Decker hosted October party with several birthday honorees. Christmas bird feeding and winter plans are in progress.
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Hallowe’en
Wilson
Decker
Ing
Nellie Kennedy
Grace Turnbull
Kay Bullion
Nelson Walker
Laura McLain
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