Long term care homes receive donations
By Joan Janzen
The Kindersley branch of the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan has decided to disband and disperse the funds available in their account. Sharon Price, the group’s vice-chair, said, “We made a motion to disband the chapter and another motion to disperse the funds.” A motion was made to give $1,300.00 to each of the long-term care facilities in the surrounding communities.
This amount was given to Eatonia Oasis Living, Heritage Manor (Heartland Health Region) in Kindersley, the Eston Lodge (via Caring Hands), and Pioneer’s Haven in Kerrobert. Krystal Bazylinski, Manager at Pioneer’s Haven, expressed appreciation for the generous donation to their Resident Upgrade Project. The funds will be used to upgrade their kitchen and dining room facilities.
Joe Kurtz from Kerrobert presented the donation. Joe has been president of the board for the past 24 years and is a regular visitor at the Haven. Joe decided to step down from his position, and the board’s treasurer, who lives in Eston, also decided to step down.
Price said they sent out an email to generate interest but had no response. “No one was willing to take on those roles.”
Kurtz said, “There are 76 members on the record, but many are elderly or have moved away.” Upon retirement, teachers are invited to join Superannuated Teachers, but Kurtz noted “younger teachers who retire are not joining.”
“In the last few years, the membership has really dropped off. It used to be quite active with a large number; it was a good way to stay in touch. We had meetings four times a year,” Price explained. The retired teachers would meet at lunchtime, and would go on a trip on the last meeting of the year in June. “But lately, we haven’t had anyone coming out,” Price concluded.
While the disbanding of the group is unfortunate, these four long-term care facilities deeply appreciate the donations received. Krystal Bazylinski said, “We have happy hearts that this will help us in our project, and the support is amazing to have.”
Joe Kurtz, representing the disbanded Kindersley branch of Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan, presents a donation of $1300 to Pioneer’s Haven Resident Upgrade Project to resident Mervin Norris.
Sheila Nunweiler (left), representing the disbanded Kindersley branch of Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan, presents a donation of $1300 to Cheryl Molnar, representing Heritage Manor.
Cora Knuttila, Administrator at Eatonia Oasis Living (left) receives a donation of $1300 from retired teachers, Anna Jensen, Betty King and Sharon Price, representing the disbanded Kindersley branch of Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan.
