MAYFAIR — It looks like winter is here to stay with a nice snowfall last Friday. Some areas reported more than others but by now the prairies are adorned with a white look. Embrace all winter sports as the skiers are dying to hit the slopes. The season will certainly be a short one.
Yoga is starting up in Mayfair again on Mondays. The first one is Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. in the library with qualified instructor Louise Sylvester from North Battleford. Duration is six classes for $75 with a one-hour weekly class. Drop-ins are welcomed by paying for that hour.
Coffee and lunch will be shared at our library Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. See you there. There is a winter reading contest which runs to March 28 sponsored by Lakeland Library Region. Prizes will be awarded April 16.
Hafford Goldenaires club has action for those who want to be out and about. The schedule is as follows: bingo on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; senior yoga on Wednesdays except for the first Wednesday of the month from 2:30 to 3 p.m.; Kaiser at 7 p.m. on Thursdays; floor curling on Mondays at 1 p.m. in the Communiplex. All of these are open to everyone so you do not have to be a senior.
There was a good turnout for a Family New Year’s Eve Fun Night in Maymont Memorial Hall. It started with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. and ended with a midnight lunch. People played various games, did karaoke, and sold 50/50s with much fun and laughter. Donations at the door covered the hall rental.
At the end of December, Robert( Bob) Holmes, who spent part of his childhood on a Mayfair farm, passed away at his home in Islay, Alta. He attended Mayfair Central School from Grades 10-12 graduating in 1975. He leaves to mourn his wife Renee and her children. Local relatives are Robert’s mother Helen Holmes, brothers Earl, Dave and Eric and sisters Bev from Saskatoon and Donna in Kelowna, B.C. Condolences to the Holmes family.
The colder weather has hit those celebrating Ukrainian Christmas. In fact, for people who like to celebrate every and any occasion, we can all partake in their tradition. Stay warm while celebrating the occasion with all the spectacular 13 dishes and drinks galore. Merry January 2024 to all.
A little humour on this chilly January day. Five ants rented an apartment with five other ants. Now they are tenants altogether.
