When Louis Judson turned 91, family and friends arrived from as far away as Kamloops and Fort Nelson to celebrate his special day at his house on Ruth Lake.
While some enjoyed the sunshine on the porch, others preferred to sit around the kitchen table for a chinwag. However, everybody agreed that the potluck buffet was simply delicious.
Seniors Dinner
The Ladies Auxiliary invites all “golden agers” to its annual turkey feast at the Forest Grove Community Hall (4489 Eagle Creek Rd.) on Dec. 7.
Happy Hour will commence at 4 p.m., with dinner being served at 5. A live band – The Class Mates – will play up after supper to entertain and encourage everyone to dance.
Christmas party
The Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Community Children’s Christmas Party (12 years and under) will be held at the fire hall on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served and craft tables set up until Santa arrives.
Space is limited, so registration is required by Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Please contact Wendy Clarke at 250-706-4177.
Legion news
The date for the annual 50+ Club Christmas Potluck Lunch at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #261-Forest Grove (4535 Canim-Hendrix Lake Rd.), has been set for Dec. 16 at noon. Thereafter, the weekly lunches will resume on Dec. 30.
The Yin Yoga for seniors with Koko now starts at 10 a.m. every Wednesday, while the Vinyasa Power Yoga sessions on Thursday start at 2:30 p.m.
School concert
This year’s performances by students (K-2, grades 2-5 and grades 5-7), Strong Start and members of the community will take place at the Forest Grove Elementary School on Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Those who are unable to attend in the evening are welcome to join the dress rehearsal at 9 a.m.
The Community and Parents Advisory Council will be selling tickets for baskets, and there will be a short intermission with coffee and donated baked goods on offer.