On Jan. 18, the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 261, Forest Grove, saw 20 members of the 50+ Club arrive for their weeklyget-together. Amidst laughter, chatting with friends and good food, everybody was having a great time.
However, this was not to be just a regular gathering. Dietitian Lauren Bock had been invited to talk after lunch aboutnutritious and inexpensive meals, especially for those living on their own. She also provided handout sheets containing tipson pantry, refrigerator and freezer basics, low-cost healthy food choices as well as quick and easy recipes.
Lauren emphasised the importance of eating (especially local or frozen) fruit and vegetables with every meal as well assuggesting a vitamin D supplement be beneficial during the winter months. Her presentation was met with many questionsand a lively discussion ensued.
Legion News
Karaoke night with Dodi returns to the Forest Grove Legion on Jan. 28 after the weekly meat draw starting at 4:30 p.m. Thekitchen will be open from 4 to 7 p.m.
FGDRS
On Feb. 11, the Forest Grove & District Recreation Society invites couples and individuals alike to their annual Valentine’sDance with Mark Allen at the Community Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. and dancing starts at 7:30. Tickets cost $10 and areavailable in advance at the Forest Grove Hardware Store and Canim Lake Store or from Ron Lister at Tasco in 100 Mile House.
There will be a cash bar, door prizes and pizza wedges for sale. All monies raised go toward replacing the community hallroof.
For more information, please contact Wendy Clarke at 250-706-4177.
Curling News
The Forest Grove ’94 Lions have set a tentative date for their upcoming Funspiel – Feb. 25. For more information pleasecontact Romy Babuin on 250-397-2437.
Six teams are currently having fun playing every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Visitors to the curling rink are very welcome,either to cheer on their friends or to find out more about the game.