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Photo (Left to Right): Sandy Hitchen, President, Manor Residents’ Council; Bonnie Hamilton, President, Manor Auxiliary; Kimberly Haas, Chemical Plant Manager, Imperial Sarnia Site; Kevin Marriott, Warden, County of Lambton.
Sarnia, ON - A trishaw bike is now in service at Marshall Gowland Manor. The trishaw bike was purchased through a donation made to the Manor's Auxiliary by the Imperial Sarnia Site.
"The trishaw bike is a wonderful addition to the range of activities offered at Marshall Gowland Manor," said Jane Joris, General Manager, Long-Term Care. "With the addition of this bike, all three of our County Homes can now offer this activity to our elders. The goal of all programs and activities offered at our Homes is to keep elders active and engaged, and we are excited to expand our activity options available at the Manor to include this new trishaw bike."
The trishaw bike was purchased by the Manor Auxiliary through a generous donation made by Imperial. People living at the Home attended a ribbon cutting ceremony today, and enjoyed ice cream from Dips Soft Serve while waiting for a turn to ride on the bike.
“The pandemic created feelings of isolation within our community, including residents in long-term care. We hope that the trishaw bike will promote getting outside more and contribute to mental well-being. Imperial is proud of the relationship that we have with Marshall Gowland Manor and the County of Lambton, and we hope to continue building on this partnership in the future,” says Imperial Chemical Plant Manager Kimberly Haas.
Currently, Recreation & Leisure staff are being trained as ‘pilots’ to provide rides on the bike to people living at the Manor. As COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are eased and volunteers are permitted back into the Home, they will also be trained and will assist the Home's staff in providing trishaw bike rides. The trained pilots will start offering rides to people in early August. If you are interested in volunteering as a trishaw bike pilot, please contact volunteer@county-lambton.on.ca.
The bike can accommodate two passengers on each ride, which is navigated by the pilot. Elders with reduced mobility can be assisted onto the bike, ensuring everyone will have access to the newly offered activity.
The County of Lambton Long-Term Care Division operates three long-term care homes in Forest, Petrolia, and Sarnia. Lambton County Homes provide high quality long-term care by creating a warm home where people direct their care, families are welcomed and respected, and services are provided by compassionate professionals and volunteers.
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Please contact:
Jane Joris
General Manager, Long-Term Care Division
County of Lambton
519-845-0801 ext. 5412
Email Jane Joris
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