BORDEN — Borden Lions Chase the Ace draw winner April 27 was Kandace Brandrick of Borden. She did not pull the Ace of Spades.
The Radisson Seniors’ Club held their monthly pancake breakfast April 29 with close to 50 out to enjoy the meal. The club holds this breakfast on the last Saturday of every month except for July and August. The club executive for 2023-24 is president Barb Leschyshyn, vice-president Donna Ridgewell, secretary Jeanette Pauls, and treasurer Lisa Rascher. On the board are Karen Moir, Phyliss Blakeney and Shirley Neufeld. Board meetings are on the second Tuesday, potluck suppers are on the first Thursday and music night is on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. There will be music May 10, but June 14 is cancelled. The music will resume in September. Birthday teas for members are at 2 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month The club does not meet in July or August. New members are always welcome.
The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper in the Borden Community Centre April 27, with 48 out to enjoy a great meal and many talented local artists. Blowing out the candles on the birthday cake were Irene Hamp, Velora Friesen, Ed Neufeld and Bob Wardhaugh.
After the meal, the club held their annual meeting, with president Ed Neufeld presiding and recording secretary Lorraine Olinyk. The financial report for the year was given by Bev Assman showing income of over $17,000 and expenses just under $15,000, with over $13,000 in term deposits and a healthy balance in chequing.
The memorial plaque has two names added – Daphne Pearce and Donald Dyck. The club needs more names to go ahead with the 55 Alive Safe Driving Course.
Sandra Long presided over the nominations and nominating committee chair Brenda Tumbach presented the names for the four officer chairs and committees. Elected by acclamation were president Ed Neufeld, vice- president Sandra Long and treasurer Bev Assman. The new secretary is Jackie Meister, replacing Lorraine Olinyk who had resigned after 14 years of being secretary.
On the committees are: bookings- Florence Neufeld; bingo – Bev Assman, Gary Palmer, Sandra Long and Ron Tumbach; caretaker — Peter Thiessen; email/communications — Sheldon Carr; decorating — Brenda Tumbach, Sharon Assman and Donna Johnson; entertainment — Ed Neufeld, Ruben Rempel and Peter Thiessen; cards – Rosann Carr and Lorraine Olinyk; flower barrels – Brenda Tumbach, Diane Tracksell, Dianne Rawlyk, Peter Thiessen and Mel Brooke; lunch – Bev Assman, Doreen Flath, Dianne Rawlyk, Audrey Baker, Jean Brooke, Barb Leschyshyn, Rosann Carr and buyer Bev Hrynuik.
Brenda Tumbach is in charge of the Friendship Singers with Bob Wardhaugh as pianist. Anyone is welcome to their practices on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Anglican Church.
The yearly fees were set at $15 and should be paid by the end of May.
Lorraine Olinyk gave a report on the club’s activities for the past year: 12 meetings; six bingos; 12 suppers; two teas; served at two funerals; and donations to nine charities. More than 60 are going on a bus trip to Meacham May 6.
Brenda Tumbach reported 50 flower barrels were planted in 2022. The cost for each barrel was $30 for soil, fertilizer and plants. She thanked all those who donated to the cause.
Entertainment was by the Friendship Singers with Bob Wardhaugh playing the keyboard. Lily and John from Lily’s Café in Radisson displayed some fancy dance moves. With Bob on keyboard or accordion, Archie Wainwright and Ed Neufeld sang several songs, many of them sing-along.
The club’s business meeting is May 10 at 2 p.m. The bus trip is May 6, potluck supper May 25 at 5:45 p.m. and other clubs are invited to Borden June 8 for a 6 p.m. supper and entertainment.
2023 is the 35th anniversary of the Borden Farmers Market and to celebrate there will be free cake and prizes given away at the first market of the season – Friday, May 5 at the Borden Community Centre Seniors’ Room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be hot dogs, pie by the piece and beverages for sale if you are hungry. So support your home town business and shop at the local market. Carrie’s Troubadour Shoppe will also be opening that day for the season in the former Foster’s Store on 1st Avenue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday until fall and also open Saturdays 1 – 5 p.m.
