Starburst donors Shirley and Delmer Dobbin lit the tree in our main concourse to launch our 2016 Starburst Celebration. Thank you to all the Deer Lodge Centre friends and family, patients, residents and staff who joined us November 30 to kick off the campaign, which raises funds to support programs and services at the centre. [maxbutton id=”15″] CTV Winnipeg at the …
Let’s make Deer Lodge sparkle!
For the past several years, Shirley Dobbin dedicated herself to caring for her 98-year-old husband Delmer. Her goal was to keep him at home with her for as long as possible. But if you know anything about caregiving, you know what a tough job it is. Even Shirley, a retired maternity nurse, started to feel the strain. Her mind filled …
Some very special guests joined us for the launch of the 2015 Starburst Campaign on December. Ian and Betty Wilson are among a diminishing number of Second World War veterans who are still together. They met and fell in love 70 years ago. Ian is now a resident at Deer Lodge. He served in France as part of the RCAF’s …