Entertainment at Heritage House for Seniors Week

Entertainment at Heritage House for Seniors Week

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Heritage House provided entertainment opportunities for their seniors to participate in during Seniors Week all the while following social distancing and the safety protocols set up during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kathy Sawchuk, Recreation Aide, said their residents had cake and ice cream, and coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic wine spritzers on June 3. This event was held in the main dining room because it is set up for social distancing.

Then on June 4, a local musician, Tony Mapa performed music outside on the patio outside of the main dining room windows.

Local musician, Tony Mapa plays popular music from different eras for the seniors. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Tony said he felt good about playing music for seniors during Seniors Week because he used to perform all the time for residents in seniors facilities before health restrictions came into effect because of COVID-19.

Since some of the restrictions were lifted, Tony said he was so happy to be back performing for the seniors. “I also used to work at the hospital and long term care centre. I have been retired for 16 years and since I retired I play music for seniors.”

Tony performed popular (pop) music from the 50’s up to 2000’s.

To close Seniors Week on June 6, Heritage House’s residents were able to watch the Vegreville Iron Runners Cruising Car Show from their windows as the route passed by Heritage House.