Western Health is pleased to release the 2012 Healthy Aging Calendar that features twelve seniors from the Western region. Western Health staff members and community partners were asked to nominate people who they thought conveyed healthy aging through three categories: Participation, Ambition or Involvement. A senior was then chosen to be featured each month.
“In the calendar we feature residents of our region who are great examples of individuals who are role models for living healthy active lives as they age,” says Kelli O’Brien, Vice-President of Rural Health and Long Term Care. “The calendar helps us to promote healthy aging and an age friendly culture. All of the nominees are committed volunteers who make various contributions to their communities in many different ways.”
The first Healthy Aging Calendar was printed in 2011 and was so well received, additional copies were ordered this year. The calendar can be purchased at gift shops throughout Western Health facilities for $3.
Western Health thanks all those nominated and featured for their willingness to participate in this project. The calendar can be viewed and printed by downloading a PDF on Western Health's website.
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For further information:
Heidi Staeben-Simmons
Director of Communications
Western Health
637-5252
heidistaebensimmons@westernhealth.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER: 2012 Healthy Aging Calendar Participants
Edgar Allen, of Port aux Basques, runs a barber shop that is a community landmark and gathering place in Port aux Basques.
Millie Dawe, of Burgeo, plays the organ at church and at Calder Health Centre.
Gerald Fudge, of Ramea, always lends a helping hand to neighbours and walks several kilometres daily.
Mary Ann Graham, of Corner Brook, grows vegetables and shares them with other seniors and volunteers with her church.
George Mancel Halfyard, of Woody Point, grows an extensive crop of vegetables.
Theresa Hann, of Port au Port East, teaches seniors and youth how to square dance and embroider, and active within her church and town.
Joy Horwood, of Corner Brook, volunteers her cooking abilities for participants of VON programs.
Carl King, of Corner Brook, cooks for the Salvation Army soup kitchen and at the cross country ski park.
Willie Loder, of Summerside, is a mentor to fellow nurses and volunteers for various community groups.
Maureen MacDonald, of Corner Brook, became a personal trainer after retirement and trains many seniors at the Fitness Centre.
Stan Pearce, of Port aux Basques, plays music for residents and patients at LeGrow Health Centre.
Blanche St. George, of Corner Brook, volunteers with the Hospital Foundation, the Legion and at church.