Thursday, August 27, 2015
St Joseph's Health Care London
Mount Hope resident celebrates 50 years at the centre
London Ontario – Some people are experts at turning lemons into lemonade. For Sandy Koenig, her knack for friendship, love and laughter has made the last 50 years a joy –for her and all the lives she has touched during her time at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care.
Sandy moved to Mount Hope in 1965 when she was just 26 and needing care for multiple sclerosis. It wasn’t an easy move for the mother of two young girls. Sandy recalls a nurse comforting her as she sobbed at being separated from her husband and children. But Sandy’s courage and strong character quickly turned the situation around, and she came to embrace the lifestyle afforded by the Mount Hope community.
Sandy packs her days with recreational and volunteer activities. She recently won the award for most consistent floor hockey cheerleader, loves tending the tomatoes in her garden, and enjoys trips to London Majors games and Camp Woodeden. She has served as treasurer for the Mount Hope’s Resident’s Council for over 40 years and volunteers with the Multiple Sclerosis Society in the community.
But without a doubt Sandy’s favourite pastime is making friends. Across Mount Hope, people are drawn to her great sense of humour and easy laugh.
Media are invited to attend a celebration of Sandy’s 50th anniversary:
Where: Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, Recreation Hall, Rm V044, Ground Fl
When: Aug 28 from 2 to 4pm
Please enter through the main entrance at 21 Grosvenor St
Media Contact:
Karen Masters, Communication Assistant
St Joseph's Health Care London
519-646-6100 ext 42534
karen.masters@sjhc.london.on.ca
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