Christmas was in the air over last weekend as the Hay River Seniors Society hosted a festive wreath-making course at the Alice Cambridge Room, Nov. 20.

Ten ladies attended the event under the direction of two directors and spent a few hours learning how to make their own holiday decorations.

Sandra Lester, vice-chair of the Hay River Seniors Society said that the workshop was one of the few that have been held this year, since at least the spring.

Materials for the event were sponsored through a grant from the United Way Northwest Territories this year.

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The wreath-making event was part of the societySA国际影视传媒檚 overall social programming which allows residents to mingle with seniors and engage in different activities.

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Lester said people should watch for notices on the Seniors Society Facebook page for upcoming events and join the email list to get regular updates.

To join the mailing list, please send an email to hrss@Northwestel.net.

Proof of vaccination

Lester said that people wanting to enter the Alice Cambridge Room or take part in activities have to be double vaccinated as a vaccine mandate policy was passed by the organizationSA国际影视传媒檚 executive at its October board meeting.

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