Friendship Club resumes activities

By Bonnie Dawson

WHEATLEY – Members began applying for their 2022 membership to the Wheatley & District Friendship Club on April 6. There was a small turnout for the first meeting in two years, but everything was set up so members were well spaced, there were hand sanitizers around and everyone wore masks. Even the Bingo cards and Bingo chips were divided into individual Ziplock bags so each member played with their own cards and chips.

It’s been a long two years since the last meeting and the members have been through a lot. Our town has been turned upside down but we are Wheatley Strong and together we will overcome the tragedies we’ve faced. Things are slowly getting on track, but a reminder to all members that Covid is still here and rising, and Chatham-Kent strongly advises we should still wear masks if unable to social distance and have use of a hand sanitizer.

Before Bingo began, Linda Wigfield, the Friendship Club secretary, welcomed everyone and discussed a few things on the agenda. The club is now taking applications for board members. Three are needed and the only qualification is that they have been a member for one year. The board meets once a month to go over what’s going on at the club, pay bills, discuss problem areas and how to fix them. The board needs your help.

Linda said the club had lost many committee contacts and she will make a list of what is needed as the club goes forward.

Alice Pillon will be in charge of Euchre, which is held on Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The cost will be $2 and you must be a paid member to participate.

Barb Siddall is in charge of Bingo. The next Bingo will be held on Wednesday, April 20 from 1:30 until 3:30. Bring your own refreshments. Thanks to Tammy Krawchuk for calling the numbers for Bingo at this meeting and to Barb Siddall for handing out the prizes. There were a variety of winners throughout the afternoon but the jackpot round was won by Robert Lapsa and Bonnie Dawson.

If you have questions, concerns or suggestions, please use the suggestion box. It is opened at the executive meetings. The board can’t resolve a problem if they don’t know about it.