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One special lady in our Botha community is celebrating her birthday this week (April 2), so make sure if you see Lorraine Hankins to wish her a great day.
Tonight, April 1, come on out to the Botha Seniors’ Center at 7:15 p.m. for a fun filled evening of Bingo.
A big “congratulations” goes out to everyone who won their Easter Hams at the last Bingo evening March 18. Way to go!
On Monday, April 6, (Easter Monday) the seniors’ committee has decided to hold their monthly meeting anyways. So please come out at 12 noon sharp and attend this important meeting.
These start out with a potluck luncheon, so please make up one of your favorite dishes and bring it with you to share. The meeting follows right after. All seniors are welcome to attend.
The next Old-Time Dance is scheduled for Sunday April 26 with the Westlake Echoes Band attending. So make sure you mark this on your calendars. The theme for this one will be Western.
This coming weekend is Easter, so it means that some people will be getting a long weekend, so hopefully the weather cooperates and everyone can go and have a great time with family and friends.
Please call Shaun Derr at 403-742-4811 to reserve your space at the Botha Hall for your special occasion. They have very reasonable rates, and come out and see the new renovations being done, if not completed already. One of the new renovations that is or have been added to the hall is a new unisex wheelchair accessible bathroom, which is great for anyone who needs it. Now the hall will be easier for everyone to use.
Need a catering service for your special event? In 1962, the ladies aid and Missionary Society founded a new group called the Botha United Church Women or UCW. The founding members were Phyllis Epp and Isabel Kerl and they are still active today.
This catering service has gone on for 50 years with the proceeds supporting the church, local organizations and the needy. This work often includes going out to their area to organize, prepare, haul and serve their homemade suppers, luncheons, soups, pies and squares at an uncountable number of functions. You could always rely on the UCW to help with spring and fall suppers, pancake breakfasts, craft sales, ladies night outings, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and funeral functions.
After the closing of the church a year ago, these ladies still meet monthly in members’ homes and still cater to occasional birthdays and programs in the lodges. Some members also volunteer at the Superfluity Shop in Stettler and other programs in the area. So if you would like some catering taken care of at your special occasion, make sure you talk to one of these ladies and I'm sure they would love to help you out.
Hope everyone has a great Easter weekend, and remember what this season means to all of us. There are several Good Friday Services being held this weekend and also Easter Day Services, so if possible please remember to attend the reason for the season. Happy Easter everyone!