BORDEN — The Borden Friendship Club held their potluck supper Feb. 27 in the Borden Community Centre with 45 out to enjoy the evening. The blessing was given by Miriam Hamm, and then each table was called up by number to get their food. There was only one birthday celebrant to blow out the candles — Susan Rothenburger.
Entertaining was Don Lyn Country from Saskatoon, with Don playing guitar and Linda playing the keyboard.
The club is invited to Langham on March 8 at 5 p.m. for supper and a program, and there are 53 going from Borden and 27 from Radisson. The business meeting for the club is March 12 at 2 p.m., and the next potluck supper is on March 27 with Original Covers entertaining.
The Borden Parks and Recreation Board held a shinny tournament at the skating rink on March 1, with about 15 playing shinny and more just out to enjoy the bonfire and hotdogs. At 6 p.m., a chili and bun meal was served at the Borden Community Centre with many kids’ games set up around the hall while the adults socialized.
The Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee has acquired a few new members and can continue their work with upgrades and repairs at the community centre. To raise funds for new flooring, they are holding a St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on March 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the community centre, by donation, serving stew, soup, bread, sweets and beverages.
The committee's past projects include new tables and chairs, stage curtains, bathroom renovations, and more over the years. They could always use more members so if interested contact Gloria Derbowka at 306-997-2021 or Karen Kerr at 306-997-5600.
The Friendship Club is hosting a 55Alive Mature Driving course March 26 in the Friendship Club Room, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is free and there is no test. Bring a bag lunch. Contact Bev Assman at 306-997-2067 by March 19 if you are interested in learning to be a safe driver.
Other events in Borden are the World Day of Prayer service on March 7 at St. John’s Anglican Church at 2 p.m., Borden bingo on March 19 at 7 p.m., Borden Care Home service on March 28 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Carr and Radisson Seniors have their bingos on March 10 and 24 at 7 p.m. and their pancake breakfast on March 29, 9 to 11 a.m., all in the Goodrich Centre.
