Huron Lodge - 100 Manitoba
Road
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
September 20, 1998
Huron Lodge - 100 Manitoba
Road
| Although residents moved from the old building
to this beautiful new building in April, the official grand opening ceremony was held on Friday, September 18, 1998. The ceremony included a special luncheon for residents and board members at noon in the new cafeteria. A sculpture done by artist Dennis Cocchio of Canada Brick, for the Lodge, was unveiled and will be permanently displayed in the lobby. The official opening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting took place with Cam Jackson, the Ontario Minister for Long-Term Care with responsibility for seniors, assisted by Bill Waddell, chair of the Huron Lodge Board, Gil Contant, Lodge chief operating officer, Mayor George Farkouh, and others. This new beautiful building is more than just a home for those who need care. It also offers several support services and programs that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. The Lodge offers: Meals on Wheels; Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visit; Day Program; Loan Cupboard; Alzheimer's Caregiver Suport Group; Home Maintenance; information and referrals, and handi-lift bus service. The Lodge is made up of 3 buildings: the multi-purpose centre, which includes administratiooon, main kitchen and maintenance facility; the cognitive residence, a 24 bed facility; and the 12 bed cognitively impaired residence, a unit for those suffering from any of the forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's Disease. Huron Lodge, 100 Manitoba Road, Elliot Lake hopes to become a model of service delivery in the province of Ontario, and is well positioned to meet the changing care needs of Elliot Lake. |
