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2 , Resident treated to big day, i thanks to therapy program SENIORS: Dream come true lean Knapp of Bloomington Cove talks with Margaret Haskins and Lewis Clark during a surprise reunion at Stouffville Memorial Christian Church. She was given a dream come true after a partnership between Specialty Care, Niagara College and Second Wind Dreams granted her wish of a day with family and friends. lean Knapp's dream came true when friends and family gathered at Stouffville Memorial Christian Church for a surprise party. "lean apparently felt like she was a celebrity," said Lindsey Alfermann, from the recreation department of Bloomington Cove, where Mrs. Knapp. 7g, is a resident. The Ninth Line long-term care centre is home to 112 residents. Last month's party was part of the facility's Second Wmd Dreams program. “It's a form of wellness therapy." Ms Alfennann said. Mrs. Knapp’s party was done in conjunction with Niagara College’s recreation and leisure services pro- g‘She said she wanted a big soiree because she used to entertain all the time, but she can’t do that now," Ms Alfermann said. STORES . fL‘ BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolan@yrmg.com Mrs. Knapp was treated to professionally-styled hair. a manicure and make-up before the big event. u “Shé to'ld the story of Her life through the game," Ms Alfermann said. At the party, while a-slide show of her life scrolled, guests playedrthe lean leopqu Game._ The party provided three important things to Mrs. Knapp - anticipation, the event itself and reflection, according to Bernice Miller, director of wellness and employee development at Bloomington Cove. 3 Spe- cialty Care facility. “ What makes Speciality Care's program special is the emphasis on the inter-generational relationship," Ms Miller said. “Part of anticipation, for example, involves having someone young and energetic visit the home and pay one-on-one attention to a resident. Reflection follows by continuing to emphasize the relationship, as well as reminiscing about the event over photos." I". v' STAFF PHOTO/NICK IWANYSHYN iammm we me2. Save 23‘s: Time TOYS“. Save Money.