BORDEN — Borden School held their Christmas concert in the Borden Community Centre Dec. 14, presenting an updated version of A Christmas Carol.
The kindergarten to Grade 4 sang Christmas carols and the play was by Grades 5 -12 with Abbey Braun as narrator. Silas Gough was Scrooge, May Harkness played Bob Crachit, John Finch was the nephew and Spirit of Christmas Future and the ghost of Jacob Marley was played by Myla Johnston. Charity workers were Cailey Larner and Emma Kolosky, who also portrayed Spirit of Christmas Present. Eva McQuarrie played Spirit of Christmas Past and Old Joe and Young Scrooge was Anna Torrens who also was a businessman. Little Fan was Allison Harkness, Old Fezziwig was played by Hope Gough and she also played the mother. Bella was Olivia Kolosky, Bella’s husband was Alleyah St. Denis and the children were played by Cailey and Emily.
The Borden Friendship Club hosted a Christmas bingo Dec. 16, with 50 from Borden, Langham, Saskatoon, Warman and elsewhere out to play for hams and turkeys. Winning hams were Nancy Yuskiw, Eleanor Walton, Leonard Kasahoff and Ron Bezugly and the turkeys went home with Jackie Meister, Sandra Long, Erin Paquin, Bev Hrynuik and Joyce Olzewski. Winning the $20 blackout was Ruben Rempel. The next cash bingo will be Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.
The village of Borden and RM of Great Bend held a Christmas light competition this year and there were 18 households entered in the contest, with judging completed by Dec. 18. Prizes are co-op gift certificates courtesy of the village, RM, Borden Co-op and Affinity Credit Union.
The Borden Care Home Auxiliary held a Christmas tea in the care home Dec, 17 with a good turnout to enjoy food and beverages. Winning the door prize for guests was Jim Bellchamber and one was given to a resident, Edyth. The auxiliary also bought Christmas presents for all of the residents. At present there are 10. Comprising the auxiliary are Bev Assman, Bev Hrynuik, Irene Hamp and Brenda Roenspies and they welcome more.
Riverbend Fellowship Church held a special service Dec. 18 in the Friendship Club Room followed by a luncheon. The church will not hold services Dec. 25 or Jan. 1.
St. John’s Anglican Church held an evening Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols Dec. 18 with 40 in attendance, The music was provided by Pamela Pidwerbesky on piano and Linda Hosegood playing the organ. Scripture readings followed by a prayer were read by Mary Hunchak, Sheldon Carr, Dianne Rawlyk, Casey Saunders, Sharon Assman, Sandra Long, Brenda Tumbach, Jean Brooke and Bill Hosegood. After each reading a Christmas carol was sung.
Special music was by Bob Wardhaugh on keyboard and Archie Wainwright singing with Bob for Halleluiah, Christmas is Almost Here and Oh, We’re Heading on Home. Archie and Linda Hosegood sang Still Her Little Child with Pam playing piano.
Brenda Tumbach and Sharon Assman presented Rev Sheldon and Rosann Carr with a special thank you gift for Christmas.
Following the service goodies and beverages were enjoyed in the lower hall.
Dec. 24, the Anglican Church will hold a Christmas Eve drop-in and everyone is welcome at 7 p.m. to hear the Christmas story with music and refreshments. There will be no service at St. John’s Dec. 25,, but there will be one Jan. 1 at 10:30 a.m.
