Seasons helps Alzheimer Society

By Ron Giofu

A local retirement home has done its part again this year in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.

Seasons Amherstburg Retirement Community held its Alzheimer’s Coffee Break and Bake Sale and it brought residents, families, team members, and the community together to raise funds to support Alzheimer’s disease through a bake sale and walk around the grounds.

The walk that residents, staff and families took was to “unite to show their commitment to Alzheimer’s education and research. Each step symbolizes the determination to make a difference in the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s disease.”

Jenn Lauzon, fun manager at Seasons Amherstburg, said they combined a bake sale with the walk as a fundraiser for the local Alzheimer Society. A cheque presentation will be held at a later date.

“This is something we do every year,” Lauzon explained. “We’ve had some residents who just want to give a donation.”

Seasons Amherstburg was pleased to have partnered with Parrothead Poppers, renowned for their specialty kettle corn, offered this extra treat to participants. Parrothead Poppers generously pledged to donate a percentage of the funds raised during the event to further strengthen the collective impact to support this day’s special event. Nor-Built Construction, a locally owned and operated builder of commercial and residential properties, not only participated in this event but also pledged a $1,500 donation to the cause.

Seasons Amherstburg’s dedicated team members and their beloved “Seniorosity Squad also participated in the Walk for Alzheimer’s last Sunday. That event took place at the Ford Test Track in Windsor, where they will walk alongside numerous supporters, each step bringing them closer to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

Lauzon noted they have had residents who have developed dementia over time and pointed out there is a memory care wing at Seasons Amherstburg.

“It’s important we keep them here with us for as long as we can,” said Lauzon.

There were about 50 walkers during the event at various points.