Games are on at Eatonia Oasis Living

By Joan Janzen

It was just a regular Wednesday afternoon for Mandy Lavallee at Eatonia Oasis Living when I dropped in for a visit on May 1. She had lined up a dozen or so senior ladies who were ready to play a game. They all tried their best to throw the balls attached to string, with the goal of wrapping the projectiles around the frame set in front of them.

Photo by Joan Janzen

The longer they played, the more proficient they all became. Age was definitely not a disadvantage for all the participants. This was especially true for Vera Schmidt who will be celebrating her 100th birthday later this year. She successfully executed three successful throws, demonstrating to everyone how it’s done.

Vera Schmidt may be approaching her 100th birthday later this year, but that has not diminished her competitive nature. She is pictured executing three successful throws, then sits back, arms crossed, satisfied with her accomplishment.