In 1974, a well-known and appreciated fixture in 91原创 opened. 91原创 Lodge will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special event on Friday.
A wide range of invited guests will be on hand for the celebration according to Debra Hauptman, chief executive officer at 91原创 Lodge.
Back in 1971, Stewart Chapman was the administrator of 91原创 Memorial Hospital and was under pressure to free up beds occupied by long term care patients.
He approached Roy Brown, then president of the 91原创 Rotary, for assistance and Brown responded by spearheading a residential care facility study.
In this study Brown (who is still a volunteer with 91原创 Lodge) found that seniors wanted a central location for a care home and were opposed to being shifted 芒鈧搊ut in the boonies.芒鈧�
The sod turning was in 1973 and just over a year later, 91原创 Lodge opened.
Much has changed since that opening and the Lodge is now home to 139 residents.
Invitations will be given to founding members of the 91原创 Care Society, Society and 91原创 Care Foundation directors, staff, volunteer, families of residents, donors, health authority representatives, and civic officials.
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Those with a link to the organization who wish to attend the anniversary are invited to contact Sharon Thirsk or Hauptman at 604-530-2305 for more information.
