MAYFAIR — Everyone is glad to see the snow disappear. There are many tasks to be done on the farm before seeding starts, as well as more outdoor construction appearing and gardeners delight in this time of the year.
Maymont is always a thriving place and here are a few up-and-coming events. The Maymont Dance Club is holding their annual year-end dance recital Saturday, May 6 at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Come support all of the dedicated students who are eager to share their dancing abilities with the audience.
A come-and-go tea and lunch at the Memorial Hall in honour of Pat Beaudoin will be held May 13. This 90th birthday gathering will bring people from far and wide. No gifts, please.
Church services at Maymont Sharon United Church are May 7 and 28 and June 11 and 25 with ministers Joyce Salie and JoAnn Hill every other week. This is a large older building with stained glass windows, older pews and a charming character.
A town-wide garage sale in Maymont is a month away. It will be held Saturday, June 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The seniors’ club will have a bake sale in the seniors’ hall on this day.
Maymont Library is looking for individuals who can give up a couple of hours to attend a meeting approximately four times a year. Volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising projects and work at fundraising events. Help support literacy and come promote this local library. Please call Sheri the main librarian who can give more details.
Irene Polichuk’s come-and-go 90th birthday celebration Saturday, May 13 is between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Battlefords Wildlife Federation building. I had omitted the time in last week’s column.
Do you want your young child to learn the rules of playing soccer? Starting Monday, May 8 until June 19 Hafford Spring Mini Soccer is hosting a “learn to play for fun” camp at the school. Forty-five-minute sessions for ages three to five and six to eight are offered. The cost is only $20 per child. Register by texting Lisa at 306-380-8890.
Anne Van Nortwick’s funeral is to be held this Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church in North Battleford. I had expressed our sympathy to her children Ronald, Norman, Charlene and families after her passing March 5. Also, the funeral of a longtime resident who passed away this past winter, Ralph Lange of Mayfair, is scheduled for Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m. in Mayfair Hall. He leaves to mourn his son Dan (Sandra) of Mayfair and families.
A former Mayfair kid who is now a well-seasoned cowboy, Ashton Lehman, placed well at the Battlefords 51st Kinsmen Rodeo this past weekend at the civic centre. He is the manager at Paynton Pastures Ltd. His older brother Dusty, who resides in Alberta, is also into horses and rodeos.
May is the fifth month of the calendar year. May your finances multiply, may your health improve, may your friends be blessed, may your family be loved, may your pain lessen and may your worries disappear. May God bless you all!
