The Dykeland Lodge Society was born from a deep devotion and love for giving back and caring for Seniors in our community. In conversations earlier this month with Society Co-Chair, Richard Dauphinee it was evident from the beginning that the Society be a support when needed to the Dykeland Lodge residents. In June of 1994 a group of well-intentioned mixed municipality community members created the Society.

As the years have passed formal municipality member nomination involvement is no longer a guiding principle for Society Board member nominations or involvement. We will be forever grateful for the support from the former four municipalities. The founding Board consisted of nine members, Richard Dauphinee, Garth Hazel, Dr. J.T. Snow, Bob Brooks, David Carmichael, Ernest White, Don Rockwell, Peter Murray, and Eric Boyd.

Richard, Don, and Peter are still serving on the Board today, which is a testament to their truly giving spirit and devotion to the cause.

The Dykeland Lodge Society is committed to keeping residents as safe and comfortable as possible. We would like to thank everyone who worked on our front lines over this past year. We would also like to thank our donors. Your generosity throughout the pandemic and in the past 29 years has made it possible for our team. to provide so many well-deserved programs, services, or equipment for our residents to enjoy. You too, are our health care heroes! Since its creation the Dykeland Lodge Society has supported more than $110,000 dollars towards resident centered programs, or equipment.

In the beginning the Society received generous bequests from families of former residents in their honor, which helped to grow the Society to what it has become today. In recent years we have globally faced one financial constraint after another due to the challenges of a global pandemic. This makes the donations we have received even more special to our residents, team, and board. The Board meets annually and on a needs basis and is presented with a list of items for the Society Board to review and potentially approve funding for.

Within the next few years as we embark on the design and build of a new state of the art Long-Term Care Facility your support and help will be needed to enhance safety, recreation, and daily living programs. On behalf of the residents past and present we thank you for your thoughtful generosity.

For more information on how you can make a difference and donate please call Administrator, Krista Beeler, or email info@dykelandlodge.ca