Seniors' Week celebrated with songs and sundaes at Vista Village

Jean Cleland at the piano

Toni Lucas

As part of Seniors' Week (June 2-8) the ladies of the Pincher Cowley Roaring Lions came to Vista Village to serve banana splits and sundaes to the residents earlier today, June 5. After the sweet treats there was musical entertainment from Jean Cleland and Alexandra Morgan.

Even staff got in on the goodies!
Olga Bruder, Lisa Holoboff, Peggy Dase and Sharon Davis

In recognition of Senior's Week Vista Village Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator Mel Walker talked about the work done in the community by seniors. She reminded everyone that a large number of the volunteering and charitable organizations in the area are survive based on the efforts of seniors.  "Let's give three cheers to you guys," Walker said.

Jean Cleland played the piano and entertained the crowd of close to 60 people that came to enjoy the day. She played some favourites of the residents, and fulfilled several personal requests.

Alexandra Morgan

Alexandra Morgan finished the program by singing five selections: 'Si Mes Vers Avient Des Ailes' by Reynaldo Hahn, 'Walking after Midnight' by Patsy Cline, 'Que Sera, Sera' written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, 'Think of Me' from the Phantom of the Opera, and 'Over the Rainbow' by Harold Arlen. The residents appreciated her musical talent. After her performance resident Norma Dewart Thanked Morgan, Cleland and the Pincher Cowley Roaring Lions for taking the time to come and be part of the day's events.

Norma Dewart presents Alexandra Morgan with a gift