Volunteers (L-R) Alan Demaline, Mic McNeely, Nancy Mc- Neely & Elaine Demaline on Canada Day at Forest Dale. By Kimberly McKinley, Activity Director/ Volunteer Coordinator, Forest Dale Home Inc.
As the rays of the sun enter the Brookside Room, a popular winter sport continues throughout the warmer months — no ice is needed. The much anticipated curling game hosted by volunteers Elaine and Alan Demaline attracts many residents and affects two very important factors in their lives — their physical and social well- being.
As the rays of the sun enter the Brookside Room, a popular winter sport continues throughout the warmer months — no ice is needed. The much anticipated curling game hosted by volunteers Elaine and Alan Demaline attracts many residents and affects two very important factors in their lives — their physical and social well- being.
Curling is only one of many programs made possible by volunteers at Forest Dale Home in Riverside-Albert. Our weekly routine includes bowling, bingo, the walking program, coffee & chat, church, hand bells, visiting the store, and the well-attended Saturday afternoon dice game — all made possible with the help of volunteers. Over the course of each month, residents enjoy baking, birthday parties with live entertainment, travel/history presentations, curling, communion, and intergenerational programs with Riverside Consolidated School and Caledonia Regional High School. Volunteers facilitate many special events for our residents each year. At Christmas time, Ivan and Vivian Hicks & Friends kick off the season with traditional fiddle music. In the summer, residents enjoy the kite flying and an antique car show (in our very own parking lot). As the leaves start to turn, our trip to the Albert County Exhibition is a crowd favourite. Behind the scenes, fundraising efforts and important decision-making is credited to the Forest Dale Foundation and the home’s Board of Directors.
The opportunities for volunteering at Forest Dale Home are boundless! Age is no factor. Our visitors range in age from one year old to over 90 years old. We have more than 80 regular volunteers and have room for more. Volunteering at Forest Dale has health benefits: as well adding years to your life, it can increase levels of empathy and compassion.
To return the favour, our residents do their share of giving back to the community. Some residents help at the Shepody Food Bank on Monday mornings. Some help in the classroom at Riverside Consolidated School, and help Foods of the Fundy Valley pack the food bags that are delivered to individuals from Curryville to Alma.
Our volunteers view life at Forest Dale as a phase most of us will experience. We may need assistance and recreation in our daily lives. With a collaborated effort involving staff, family, friends and community members, we continue to nurture others and grow ourselves. The selfless efforts of our volunteers give Forest Dale a warm glow. The kindness they show to our residents fosters supportive relationships between volunteers and residents. They connect on an individual level that reflects their personal gifts and talents. It’s a win-win situation for all involved.
The opportunities for volunteering at Forest Dale Home are boundless! Age is no factor. Our visitors range in age from one year old to over 90 years old. We have more than 80 regular volunteers and have room for more. Volunteering at Forest Dale has health benefits: as well adding years to your life, it can increase levels of empathy and compassion.
To return the favour, our residents do their share of giving back to the community. Some residents help at the Shepody Food Bank on Monday mornings. Some help in the classroom at Riverside Consolidated School, and help Foods of the Fundy Valley pack the food bags that are delivered to individuals from Curryville to Alma.
Our volunteers view life at Forest Dale as a phase most of us will experience. We may need assistance and recreation in our daily lives. With a collaborated effort involving staff, family, friends and community members, we continue to nurture others and grow ourselves. The selfless efforts of our volunteers give Forest Dale a warm glow. The kindness they show to our residents fosters supportive relationships between volunteers and residents. They connect on an individual level that reflects their personal gifts and talents. It’s a win-win situation for all involved.
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