IN 1986, AGREEMENT LEADS TO TWO NEW WINGS In 1986, an agreement between the United Counties and the city of Cornwall is concluded in order to construct two new wings – one 8-bed section in the county, and a 120-bed wing in Cornwall itself.
The dining room of the Lodge serves 21,000 meals every year to the friends and families of the residents. The ultimate goal of the administration and employees of the Lodge is to satisfy its residents and to meet their needs. The decor the Lodge reflects the Lodge’s aim to make everyone feel com- fortable. The rooms, for example, are small but cozy. Rugs are installed everywhere in order to maintain a very low noise level and seve- ral windows allow natural lighting to enter the Lodge. Outside, tables are placed here and there in a yard which offers a view of
In February ‘86, the first letter to the editor was written by the Lodge Resident Council, asking to keep the residents toge- ther on the existing site, and the Associa- tion was born. During this time, the local government and the community give to the elderly people the right and the opportunity to have a say in their own future. Between
1986 and 1988, more than 160 items are writ- ten and published in the newspapers concerning this campaign. In 1994, the organi-
the St. Lawrence River, ano- ther feature that enhances the quality of life of all resi- dents. There are no closed units inside the Lodge. On the contrary! Only six mon- ths after the revitalization of the Lodge, the facilities received recognition from both the federal and pro- vincial governments for the new concept of the struc-
The Glen Stor Dun Lodge has always enjoyed the support of the community. One hundred years later, the Glen Stor Dun Lodge continues to make history.
zation’s committee conti- nued its mission, giving priority to the well-being of the residents and to provide dignity, inde- pendence and support, not just to the people at the Lodge but also to seniors living in the community. Over the last eight years, the Lodge has opened its doors to the community. The residents appreciate the inter-generational programs with their neighbors, more par- ticularly with the East Front Public School. These get-togethers take more frequently. These friendly meetings have since taken their place on the calendar of the activities.
Common rooms, as they were in the 20th century.
ture. The Lodge is no longer divided any- more by gender. In the 1950s the wings of the Lodge were divided into sections for men and women. Today, that arrangement no longer exists. The sections bear the names of Stor- mont, Dundas, Glengarry, Cornwall, St. Law- rence and Seaway, in order to be represen- tative of the district.
The Glen Stor Dun Lodge has always enjoyed the support of the community. One hundred years later, the Glen Stor Dun Lodge continues to make history. This is a period of celebration, an opportunity to demonstrate to the public the many impro- vements that have taken place since its inauguration.
Since 1912, with the construction of the House for refugees, until the modern time, when the Lodge has more and more opened its doors to the people of the com- munity, its success can be attributed to the vision and commitment of the residents, families, volunteers and administration.
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