BORDEN — The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper on Dec. 27 in their club room with only 20 out to enjoy the meal. Happy birthday was sung to Miriam Hamm, Gaby Lajoie and Archie Wainwright. After the cake and ice cream were enjoyed, those present played cards, crokinole and Yahtzee. Most went home by 9 p.m. but seven played Yahtzee until 10:30 p.m. One person didn’t want to leave until they had won a game.
St. John’s Anglican Church held a luncheon after church on Dec. 29 and after the luncheon Emiley Saunders of Borden, who has written and illustrated a children’s book titled “A Little Dirt Never Hurt” – all about farming on the prairies — hosted a book signing for all those purchasing her book.
Emiley Saunders signing her children's book. | Photo by Lorraine Olinyk
Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays the first week of January – Noel Hunchak, Ted Mandziak and yours truly on Jan. 1, Louise Saunders Jan. 2, Elizabeth Derksen Jan. 3 and Lorraine Lajoie Jan. 4. Hope you all had a great day.
The Borden Bridge Roadhouse opened on Jan. 2 with a limited menu and for now is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 9 p.m. Seven of us went there for lunch on the first day and enjoyed being together again at the hotel. Owners are Brian Donnelly and Daphne Stumborg with Brian’s daughter serving us.
Rev. Sheldon Carr held his monthly church service at the Borden Care Home with a Christmas service on Dec. 30 and the Lutheran Church ladies joined in along with some from the Anglican Church. Jackie Meister played the electric piano/organ and Bob Wardhaugh accompanied her on his accordion for the singing of many familiar carols. Ladies from the Lutheran Church read the Bible readings, and after the service lunch brought by attendees was served to present.
