Maples Home for Seniors celebrates Engagement Day

Maples resident Raymond Ramseyer chats with East Zorra-Tavistock Mayor Phil Schaefer and executive director Joan Hergott during Community Engagement Day in Tavistock. Gary West photo

By Gary West

Long-Term Care Community Engagement Days were celebrated across Ontario last week, including at The Maples Home for Seniors in Tavistock.

The event offered an opportunity for residents, staff, families and community leaders to connect, share stories and recognize the vital role long-term care homes play in communities across the province.

Guests at The Maples enjoyed an afternoon of music performed by Stratford’s Conn Smythe, along with refreshments. Executive director Joan Hergott welcomed visitors and led tours of the facility. She was joined by East Zorra-Tavistock Mayor Phil Schaefer and deputy mayor Brad Smith. Regrets were received from Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman and MP Arpan Khanna.

“All politicians agreed that long-term care homes are vital members of their communities, supporting the local economy as major employers and as users of local businesses,” said Hergott.

She added everyone has a role to play in improving the lives of Ontario’s seniors, noting The Maples is fortunate to have the ongoing support of Tavistock and area residents.