Caleb Village celebrates its 15th anniversary

By Joan Janzen

Caleb Village celebrated its 15th anniversary on Thursday, May 30, with an afternoon of country music performed by the talented Fox and the Hounds. The senior residence welcomed its first occupants in May 2009.

At that time, there was still some construction going on, but the new residents were understanding and accommodating. Residents in the north wing of the building had to wait until July for contractors to finish completing that part of the facility. Close to fifty seniors moved in during the month of May 2009, with more moving in two months later.

Elvira Nagel was celebrating Caleb’s 15th anniversary on May 30. She has been residing at Caleb since it opened 15 years ago. Edith Hebert and Lois Gilroy were unavailable for a photo, but have also been residents since Caleb opened its doors. Photo by Joan Janzen

An article in the June 3, 2009 Clarion noted there were smiles on many faces in the main floor dining room when staff and building labourers mingled freely with some of the new occupants.

The food services manager at the time was Shirley Elviss from Brock, who was thrilled to work in the new kitchen. She said she had never expected Kindersley to have a residence like Caleb.

Justine Jenkins was the general manager when the facility opened in 2009. She said it was unique for the Caleb group as it was the first one to have rental suites and purchased condos. She also recalled the residents having input on what was needed or what they wanted to see happen at Caleb.

“The staff really embraced the residents and treated them like family,” Justine remembered. That commendable trait continues to this day, fifteen years later.

An official grand opening ceremony was held later in the fall of 2009. During the summer months, paving of the grounds and landscaping took place.

Now, 15 years later, the residents and staff at Caleb continue to thrive in a community atmosphere. Congratulations on your 15th anniversary!