VOLUNTEER AWARD S2 018 NOMINEES

SENIOR FRIENDLY BUSINESS

Hill Avenue Drugs makes the patient’s wellbeing a top priority, making Hill Avenue Drugs a place where seniors feel at home and well-caredfor. The pharmacy knows their customers and their medical history well. They offer compounding, so can make a liquid preparation when needed. They offer prescription delivery, ease of parking, and a seniorfriendly, visually-appealing layout. They take time with people, and are only a phone call away.

The team led by Beth Kessler – Save On Foods Pharmacy #5505 goes above and beyond for the older adults in the community. The pharmacy manager does education sessions in other venues, as well as providing in-store education sessions. The entire staff exudes a positive outlook, an interest in the overall health and wellness of their customers, and a special concern for seniors. They seek to reach beyond their regular roles when dealing with seniors.

HERITAGE AND CULTURE

Bill Brennan has spent his life telling stories that make the past come to life. He has served on countless committees and boards dedicated to heritage preservation. He has made a profound contribution to the Lifelong Learning Centre, igniting interest in an amazing variety of historical topics. He also leads Heritage Walking Tours in Regina, making historical events live again through his stories.

Dale Racette has had a lifelong commitment to preserving our past, knowing that it is important to know our history in order to move forward into the future. In his local area, he has assisted in creating a community museum, acquiring artifacts, giving blacksmithing demonstrations, whatever he can contribute. He helps set up, clean up, and take down for museum events, quietly doing repairs, and overseeing many projects.

INTERGENERATIONAL

At Eden Care Communities, their daily intergenerational programming ensures that there are always opportunities for interactions and learning opportunities between the generations. They encourage interactions between children in elementary schools and the Elders in care homes and residences; visits from Saplings Early Learning Child Care Centre, Erhlo Early Learning; and Cosmo Connections and Saskatchewan Abilities. The intergenerational spirit is an integral part of Eden Care.

Harbour Landing Village community is a trailblazer in the concept of intergenerational interaction. Senior residents can visit the day care and play with the children whenever they choose. Intergenerational interactions are enhanced in the restaurant, coffee shop, and hair salon where the public can interact with residents of the Village’s independent living, supportive living, memory care, and university student living communities. It is truly a place for all ages.

TEAM WORK

The Kamsack & District Nursing Home Auxiliary has given stellar service to the Home for the past 43 years, raising funds to provide everything from magazine subscriptions to medical equipment, a piano, and the recently completed wheelchair-accessible patio. Over many years and with countless projects, their spirit of caring has been strong. Through their vision, dedication and hard work, they enhance the lives of the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

The Regina Beach & District Lions have served their community for 39 years. In that time, they have completed countless projects, including senior appreciation suppers, donating playground equipment to the school, and sponsoring an annual high school scholarship, to name only a few. They see where help is needed, and they ensure that the task is done. This group truly lives to serve.

The Strasbourg Forever ... in Motion Leaders have converted their community into a healthier place to live, work, and play. Their commitment and enthusiasm brings an average 30 to 40 eager exercisers, ranging in age from 50 to 80 plus, to the twiceweekly sessions. Their positive, encouraging attitude and sense of fun has greatly enhanced the experience for the group’s members.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Sylvia Appel brings her smiling face and positive attitude to her devotion to service as a volunteer. She volunteers at the Last Mountain Pioneer Home. She also serves her church in an amazing range of ways, such as chairing the Ministry and Personnel Committee, serving on other committees, helping with the church newsletter, coordinating Meals on Wheels, and other activities. Her life is spent in giving.

Leslie (Les) Lye has had a deep sense of service to others all his life. During his working years, as well as being a committed single father, he served as president of the IBEW and on multiple committees, became a Mason, and joined a fife and drum band. After retirement he found his passion in advocating on behalf of other older adults, and he serves in many capacities. His lifetime of service continues.

Cornelius Martens has devoted his life to making life better for his community. His commitment to culture and history ranges from using his musical talents to repairing, restoring and renovating historic buildings and artifacts. Within many organizations, he not only attends meetings, he does the hard work necessary to make things happen. Even at 89, he still uses his snow blower to clean community sidewalks and keeps the cemetery grass mowed.

Lois Morrison has spent her lifetime serving others. Her involvement with the Girl Guides of Canada has been a constant. Not many people have been involved in the same organization for 75 years! She has also served the fitness community in many capacities, as well as other organizations. She gives talks about keeping active after the death of a loved one. Her selfless attitude resonates with everyone she encounters.

Albert Provost has been involved in many causes and programs over the course of his life. As a teacher, he worked hard to enhance students’ opportunities, and was heavily involved in the teachers’ association. He has held many leadership roles within the Knights of Columbus, is active politically, has served on the Catholic School Board, and many committees supporting Catholic education, and has played a key role in many other projects and organizations.

Gwendolyne Seed has been volunteering for decades. She has volunteered for the RCMP as a scenario actor in cadet training sessions. She has served with the Regina Alternative Measures Program for over 20 years, acting as an advocate/surrogate for victims of crime. In the supported-living community where she now lives, she is active on the tenant-run social committee, and is a role model for living a vibrant and active life.