Leon Ochs’ music brought back fond memories
By Joan Janzen
The Kerrobert Integrated Health Care Facility courtyard was packed with people who came to listen to the entertainment provided by Leon Ochs’ One-Man Band. It was the perfect opportunity to be entertained while enjoying hot dogs, refreshments and ice cream treats. Young and old came out for the fundraiser in support of programming for the Activity/Recreation Department.
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The Country in the Courtyard event took place on a beautiful sunny Friday evening on August 16th. Everyone brought their lawn chairs and appetites for food and good music, and there was plenty of both.
Leon is from Landis, Sask. and has enjoyed a lifelong passion for music and entertaining small and large crowds with his one-man band.
He’s been entertaining people with his one-man band since 1983, having spent over 40 years making music on the prairies. He’s a familiar face to many seniors who enjoyed his music when attending old-time country dances in the past.
Leon took requests, pleasing the crowd with old Johnny Cash, Charlie Pride, and polka tunes. Don Ho’s classic “Tiny Bubbles” helped the audience feel warm and brought back many fond memories.
All the seniors loved watching the youngsters in the crowd, as young and old came out to enjoy the beautiful weather, supper and musical entertainment.