Last week I had the pleasure to showcase several incredible excursions and events our residents had with our staff. The response from the readers, the residents, their families and of course our staff was overwhelming.
“Seniors and sled dogs share a common spirit: they thrive in the face of challenge, they find joy in the journey, and they never back down from an adventure” - Unknown
Doggonit, why break up a good thing? Therefore, when a NEW group of our residents and their families, along with our staff and volunteers, took to the lake for adventure, so too were many cameras in tow.
Then, if you add some sunshine, some dogs, a couple of sleds, some fish nets and, of course some fish, you’ll have yourself one heck of a fun time.
I wanted to use pictures to truly capture the unique activities AVENS does with our seniors. With the help of the Yellowknife Community Foundation Albert Hall Fund and of course our Tree of Giving program, AVENS Recreation and Wellness Team, along with several of our dedicated staff, coordinated a number of days of excitement on the Great Slave Lake and Grace Lake.
Hi Patrick and Holly!
Pulling fish nets on the Great Slave Sometimes
Sometimes you must be resourceful getting around on the ice. It also helps when you have two very strong AVENS Maintenance men providing your horsepower. Hit the brakes, Carl!
The anticipation of that first “tug”
Waiting for Mr. Grant Beck to give the “yelp!”
It is hard to believe the ice surface has so may cracks and fissures, yet it is very safe to travel on
Our trusted AVENS Care on Wheels Bus easily navigated on the ice and snow shuttling our Team to and from safely. It only got stuck once? Right Lindo?
What a fish haul! I believe 29 fish were pulled in
Eileen reliving her youth in grand style
Let’s not let wheelchairs get in the way of having some fun, right? (Photo credit- Mieke Cameron, who also sent me “It was an extraordinary day, with smiles and good feelings everywhere! Thank you to all AVENS Staff for making it possible!!”
Ok kids, you know this is supposed to be working, right? Stop having so much fun with the residents!
That also means the same for you, Carol! Stop smiling so much, your teeth are going to freeze! Oh, hi Natasha and Grandma in the background
No speeding folks!
Patrick just taking it all in
A great day had by all…Age is merely a number when your spirit runs wild like a team of Grant Beck’s sled dogs, pulling you toward new adventures and discoveries on the Great Slave and Grace Lakes. Until next time…keep smilingfolks! (Photo credit- Mieke Cameron)
