Three tables of players enjoyed the Bridge Lake Duplicate Bridge Club’s annual Christmas party at Pam Canty’s beautiful home on Dec. 11.
In the end, the Christmas trophy went to Johann Miller and Sharon Stewart, followed by Polly Black and Susan Brown and, in third place, Joyce Schwab and Jozef Stencel.
Hostess Pam and co-ordinator Carney Myers received thank-you gifts, and Susan was the lucky door prize winner of a stunning burgundy poinsettia.
Students congratulated
Many congratulations to our recent honour students: Cameron Caldwell, Logan Law, Hannah Valihora, Jason Vogel, Emma West and Calvin Weston.
Good luck in the new year.
Celebrations
Many congratulations to Lorraine and Charlie Faessler on their 70th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27, and to Joice and Danny Jenewein on their 55th anniversary on Dec. 30.
Christmas greeting
I love Margaret Ingall’s Christmas poem, which really says it all.
“Christmas is the candle-glow that lights the darkest gloom;
Christmas is the fireside that warms the coldest room;
Christmas is the silver star that guides all those who roam;
Christmas is the shining path that beckons us back home;
Christmas is the peal of bells that spills through frosty air;
Christmas is the greeting card that shows old friend still care;
Christmas is the fragrant dish of joy and hope combined;
Christmas is the gift of love that’s meant for all mankind.”
I wish all our readers a happy and safe Christmas, with special blessings on those who have reason to be sad.