MAIDSTONE — Belated best wishes to Joan Smith of Maidstone who celebrated her 90th birthday March 7, 2023. Sept. 29, a potluck luncheon was held at Maidstone Seniors’ Centre to honour Joan. Members of the Saskatchewan Seniors’ Association who turn 90 receive an honorary lifetime membership. The certificate reads “in recognition of the outstanding contributions made in the promotion of the welfare of senior citizens”. Presentation of the framed certificate was made by Margaret MacEachern, a friend and former president of the Maidstone Senior Citizens’ Drop-In Centre. Joan also received a bouquet and two cakes from Maidstone members. Thank you to Katie Granger who made the delicious orange chiffon cakes, one to share at the lunch and a diabetic one for Joan to take home – a very thoughtful gesture. Congratulations and thank you for your years of service, Joan.
Kudos to Maidstone Ice Arena’s October Trip of the Month winners: Mike Waelchi from Arcola won the $1,000 travel voucher and Kim Young of Maidstone got her ticket money back.
Maidstone Girl Guides held their first meeting for the 2023-24 season Sept. 28. With six Sparks, five Embers, seven Guides and one Junior Leader, it’s a busy group. Leaders are Hayley Yuill, Frankie Menzies, Sarah Droder and Kristina McNeil. Meetings are bi-weekly on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Coming up in October are a Silver Lake fall walk and bottle sorting at Petro-Can (thanks to everyone who has donated bottles and cans). Plans are being finalized for November and in December, they’ll be visiting Pine Island Lodge to sing songs. The fall Mint Cookie Campaign is on now and all the girls have cookies to sell at $6 per box. Weather permitting, they will also be selling outside Synergy this month. For more information, Hayley is the Contact Guider at 306-218-0172 or go to girlguides.ca.
Ratushniak Elementary School’s Grade 3 class went to Maidstone Group Home last week. Everyone learned about Orange Shirt Day, painted rocks and enjoyed an ice cream treat. Thank you, Mrs. Becotte, for arranging this visit. Midwest Family Connections “Family Play and Learn” takes place at Ratushniak Elementary School in the pre-K room on Wednesdays, Oct.11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy free play, activities, parenting tips and more. For information email [email protected] or phone 306-825-5911 or 1-866-561-5911.
The Maidstone Kin Club and Maid2Run Group are holding the third annual Glow Run for Cystic Fibrosis in memory of Amie Gray-Carroll on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. There is no registration. Donations will be accepted at the run which starts at Maidstone Museum (4th Street East at the entrance to Delfrari-Victoria Park).
On behalf of Maidstone Museum, I will be co-ordinating the Howl-oween Spook-tacular again this year. On Oct. 31 we will be doing handouts from community businesses and individuals who have donated treats and money towards this event. The tentative location is the Seniors’ Centre entrance at Main Street and 4th Avenue. Donors are given signs to post on their doors/windows directing Halloweeners to come to us to get their treats. Please call Kathy Utri at 306-893-2799 to arrange a donation and to receive a sign. Everyone is also invited to come to the museum (201 – 4th Street East) for our Halloween Spook Night on Friday, Oct, 27.
Do you have pumpkins growing in your garden? Pick the pumpkin leaves too. They’re edible and are rich in iron, protein and vitamins A and C. Use them in soups, salads and stir-fries, or they make grain-free wraps.
Other Upcoming Events:
Oct. 11 - Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary pie bingo at Legion Hall 7 p.m. (5th Avenue East and West work)
Oct. 14 - Octoberfest at Maidstone Arena (doors open 5:30 p.m.)
Oct. 15 - Swedish Smorgasbord at Milleton Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. (17 miles north of Maidstone on Highway 21)
Oct. 20 - Maidstone Community Calendar deadline
Oct. 28 - Boos for a Cause Halloween Dance at Legion Hall 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Oct. 29 - Maidstone United Church Fall Supper
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