Eston creates calendars for a cause

By Joan Janzen

Everything begins with just one idea: exactly how a project for the Eston Health Centre got underway. Last spring, Eston resident Helenka Bernard approached Jennifer Pittman, Recreation Director at Eston Health Centre, saying she wanted to do a project involving the residents.

“We came up with the idea of a calendar which features current residents, family members and past and present staff members,” Jennifer explained. The funds raised from the sale of the calendars will go towards upgrading the Health Centre‘s backyard.

“Some residents can’t go out on their own, but we want all of our residents to feel like this is their home, and they can go outside whenever they want,” Jennifer said. “Our spacious backyard has so much potential but needs a lot of work. A walking path and fixing the current patios are on the top of the list.”

Jennifer would like to include some landscaping to create some shade and sitting areas for the residents and their families to enjoy. And they’re hoping the sales of the calendars will be a huge success, enabling the project to become a reality.

Helenka, a talented photographer, is excited about helping with the project, enabling Jenny to reach her goal of creating a backyard escape to make a difference in the everyday lives of the elderly. You can contribute to the project by purchasing a calendar and seeing what they’re up to at the Health Centre. The Lions offered to pay for all the printing costs, so all the proceeds will go towards the project. The deadline to order calendars is October 25th. You can phone Jenny Pittman at the Eston Health Centre at 306-962-3215 to place your order.