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PWL Slave Lake commemorates two years
with a birthday party for everyone

August 4th, 2017

August 4, 2017 marked two years to the day since newly hired employee care partners at Points West Living Slave Lake first arrived at the brand new residence to begin their orientation. Residents and care partners chose to commemorate the occasion with a birthday celebration barbeque. 

"...in over her head..."

To plan the party, Interim General Manager Petal Hamilton put on her social coordinator hat, and was quick to look for help. Petal dryly describes why a team effort was required. “On the evening of August 3, the Interim GM attempted to decorate the multipurpose room. She enlisted an LPN care partner to go shopping and to help with the decorating. Other care partners on shift realized that she was in over her head and used their break time to assist.” Petal adds, “It was a lot of fun and laughter but at the end it was a job well done.”

A wonderful occasion

“The barbecue that followed was a wonderful occasion,” says Petal, “As usual our cooks, Roland and Raul did an exceptional job. There were hotdogs, baked beans, spanakopita, macaroni salad (that was sooooo good), icebox and black forest cakes, ice cream, O’Dool’s and lots more.”

Lots of laughter and camaraderie

There was a great turnout of both residents and care partners. “There was lots of laughter and camaraderie,” says Petal. “Most of the residents, even those who would not normally come out for larger occasions made special appearances, and we had a huge showing of care partners – both those on shift and off.”

Photo: Resident Kay Stasow takes in the community birthday celebrations at PWL Slave Lake.

More photos at Flickr: PWL Slave Lake commemorates two years with a birthday party for everyone

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