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Foxwarren Leisure Centre notes and events update Oct
Twenty members attended the Oct 15 Foxwarren Leisure Centre business meeting. An auditor from Revenue Canada reviewed operations and praised the center. September meals totaled 340 with 101.5 volunteer hours and 682 units of service. Birthday and anniversary cards were sent and Seniors Day is set for Nov 5 at the fair. A plaque honors the Hodgson family donor for the organ. The board discussed dishwasher issues and buying eight coffee carafes plus a possible Christmas tree. A new Handi-Van board was formed with Charlene Smith and Ray Peacock presenting. Members enjoyed lunch prepared by Marian Hamilton. October birthdays and multiple wedding anniversaries were noted. Members Lloyd and Bev Wotton traveled to Lake Louise for Karen’s work term, and Karen returns to Brandon for final hospitality studies. Retiring Ellice Municipal Councillor Eric Wotton was congratulated. Funeral for Dora Marsh of Minnedosa, formerly Cardale, recalled district ties. Rebekah Lodge members supported Sabrina Graham and Craig with a charitable purse. Nearby travel included Winnipeg send-off for the New Zealand visitors. Murray Hillcox's grave service drew many Legion members and a 90-guest lunch followed. Sympathy extended to Gordon Stewart and family, Marjorie DeBolt’s passing noted, and town-wide yard sales reported with a pumpkin weight-guess contest and a successful craft sale planned for Nov 14. Contacts for table rentals given.