More Games and a Lot of Fun for Seniors Group
There was a shift in gears at the last gathering of Seniors.
The focus was on the introduction, by popular demand, of the game of mahjong. Thanks to MLCA member Connie Langley and her helper, Delle Waddell, also an MLCA member, we were introduced to this tile-based game of strategy, skill, and memory. Starting November 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, we will have mahjong sessions in the Lower Hall of the MLCA building.
Of course, there were other games available for those who preferred more physical movement or other brain teasers or even just a plain old game of Mexican rummy (see pictures).
To add more significance to the get-together, there was a pie auction which raised $277 for the Calgary Food Bank.
Come join us if you are a member and if you’re not, you can still sign up online on the MLCA website https://mardaloop.com/about/membership/.
Heather Bhatty
Director, Seniors in the Loop
Seniors Gather in Remembrance
Seniors met in the Community Hall on Monday, November 3 for their Annual Remembrance Day Service. The emcee was Heather Bhatty, who began by introducing the people in the opening parade: Pat Paterson led carrying the Canadian flag, followed by Trudy Fossey, the bugler, and then the speakers Chaplain Lloyd Northcott, Chester Kelloway, L/Bdr. Tom McNair, and Jason Quilley.
The bugler played the Last Post followed by two minutes of silence. Jason, the recently elected MLCA president spoke on behalf of the Marda Loop Board. The Chaplain shared words of peace and hope for the future. Chester, who served with Queen’s Own Rifles, spoke about a song written by a fellow Newfoundlander, Roy Payne (I wouldn’t take a million dollars for a single maple leaf) and recited “In Flanders Fields”. The bugler then played the Reveille.
There was a short break when members Audrey Miller and Pat Paterson were able to talk to people about their family members who had served in the military. They brought picture boxes and mementos of those valiant men. In the second part of the meeting Tom McNair, the guest speaker from Historica Canada, spoke about his service in different places of the world as a Bombardier in the British Army – Royal Regiment of Artillery. He added interesting facts about the poppy and its connection with Remembrance Day.
Many thanks to those who contributed to a carload of food and money collected for the Veteran’s Food Bank. Thanks also to fellow member Marie Lychak who volunteers with one of the Legions who helped us to get the donations to the appropriate destination.
Brenda Falle
Member, Seniors in the Loop
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