The annual open meeting of Westwood was held Nov. 24 at Westwoods Agriplex with good participation.
The executive remains with president Les Kneeland, secretary Ethel Baird and treasurer Debbie Shepher.
The group is in the midst of planning its annual Christmas and Craft Day and Santa Day on Dec. 11.
The weather forecast is looking good for Gadsby’s 14th annual Santa Claus Day on Dec. 4.
The afternoon at Gadsby Bank Building starts when Santa arrives shortly after 2 p.m.
Festivities include candy bags, face painting, hay rides hot dogs and hot chocolate.
Dress warm and bring your camera.
We hope to break the record and see lots of children out.
Then it’s over to the Gadsby Hall for the turkey and ham supper with all the trimmings served by Gadsby District Hobby Club.
Try your luck at the door prizes, draws and raffles.
The ladies have been busy selling raffle tickets and are sold out.
Back to the bank building for a turkey and ham Bingo.
Early bird games with cash prizes and two Bonanza games start at 7:30 p.m.
Don’t forget the loonie pot.
Your last chance before Christmas to do some Scrapbooking as Alicia Glasier will hold a Scrapbooking workshop at Gadsby Bank Building on Dec. 11.
For more information, phone Alicia at 403-574-3946.
Gadsby lost another of its senior citizens this week with the passing of Connie Williams at 96 years of age.
Connie Rushton was raised in Gadsby where she took most of her schooling.
After living with her husband in Edmonton and Stettler, Connie moved back to Stettler into Paragon Place.
Connie was able to take part in Gadsby’s 100th anniversary celebrations last August, riding with her nieces and nephews and the Clarke family in the parade.
Funeral services were held in Stettler.
Sincere sympathies to the Clarke and Rushton families.
Get-well wishes to Frank Hadwin, Don Tuchscherer, Manuel Heer, to name a few.