Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Vol. 47, No. 49
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Bob Williams performs in Viking Patricia Harcourt Editor
The Viking Seniors Centre got into the spirit of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 1. The event serves to kick off much of the upcoming festivities that take place in Viking later in the week. The turkey dinner with all the trimmings was prepared and served by Food with Flair Catering and those attending lined up for a festive and hearty meal complete with dessert. Deb Hill, one of the evening’s organizers, provided an update on the upgrades that have taken place recently at the centre. The activity room has been painted and the floor re-waxed, and an art project established. The exterior of the building has new siding, and a snooker table re-covered, Other work includes a new furnace installed, a tree stump removed and two benches provided for extra seating. The centre has many activities now that
include floor curling, chair yoga, a book club, dancing, walking Whist, and Canasta, that run weekly from September to May. There is also “Bingo for Bars” on the first Friday of every month, she said. And Smear is played every week all year round. The centre has an open mic music jam every fourth Sunday of the month from September to May. And she invited everyone to take out a membership or simply join in the fun of participating in a game or program of particular interest to them. Many also come out to enjoy billiards and shuffleboard, she said: “The centre has all the amenities and is a lovely venue to rent for events with smaller crowds.” The evening was capped off with entertainment by Bob Williams on guitar, who was able to create a musical medley of nostalgic and much loved songs for an appreciative audience. More holiday events are taking place later this week with a Viking Health Centre Auxiliary Christmas
market on Thursday, a Christmas Lights Parade on Main Street and activities at the Carena on Friday evening, as well as a U13 tournament on the weekend. A table full of people out to enjoy an evening of conversation, food and entertainment at the seniors centre Christmas Dinner. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS
Singer/guitarist Bob Williams entertains the audience after the dinner at the Viking Seniors Centre Sunday night.