Katelynn Norman

Activity and Wellness Coordinator

Ext. 506

Who is your favourite musician:

Thomas Rhett (country), listen to all types, all genres offer some response or experience.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

My amazing, supportive family, they’re always supporting my goals and dreams, and helped shape me to who I am today.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

1998, back to when my sister and I were little kids. Re-experience childhood and all the memories we experienced, and appreciate them. I used to wish my childhood away to be an adult, now realize how important childhood was.

Angela Ferguson

General Manager

Ext. 505

Who is your favourite musician:

I love all music. I have music playing at home, in my car and at work. I enjoy everything from Country to Rock; from Hip Hop to Alternative.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift I have ever received are my children. They keep my life interesting. Life wouldn’t be the same without them.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to the 1970’s. Life was easy and everyone seemed to have lot of fun. I could see me wearing bell bottoms and velour shirts!

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

I am new to MLP – but am looking forward to all the exciting new challenges!

Roberta Whitney

Office Manager

Ext. 501

Who is your favourite musician:

I don’t really have one favourite musician. Even though I can’t “carry a tune in a bucket” as my mom used to say, I love all types of music. Up beat tunes always make me happy and want to dance.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift that I have ever received are my children and my grandchildren. I am very blessed with a wonderful family.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

If I could, I would go back in time I would go back to my high school time in the early 1970’s. I enjoyed high school, my friends, sports and my teachers. Time went by so fast during that period that I would like to revisit that period again.

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

From the start that I have joined the MLP Team, I feel a great sense of caring. The residents’ well-being and happiness are first and foremost at MLP.

Amy Legere

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

I enjoy several types of music, but if I had to choose one musician, I think I’d pick Ed Sheeran. He’s extremely talented and successful, yet remains humble, kind, and grounded. And on top of all that, he’s adorable.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

One of the best gifts I ever received was a coffee mug from my kids. It was the first Summer I’d left them home alone while I worked. They spent days working together on the computer, designing it with their favourite photos. Whenever I use the mug, I’m reminded how lucky I am to be their mom.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

If I could go back in time, I’d like to live life without cell phones. When you met people face to face, remembered phone numbers, sent handwritten letters, when kids went outside from sun up to sun down playing games like jump rope, hopscotch, and hide and seek. When family time was board games and dinner time had no electronic distractions. I guess I just miss the simpler way of life.

Barb Taylor

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

Louis Armstrong. I love all Jazz and Classical. Little bit of Country as well.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

Life. It has given me the knowledge to help others, and most of all it has given me wonderful children and grand-children.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to Klondike Days – 1800’s. There wasn’t the hassle and bustle of everything – it was laid back and in order to cope you relied on your neighbours for help and endurance.

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

It has taught me patience and understanding of not only the residents but also other team members and how to cope with everyone’s needs.

Coral Davidson

Housekeeping

Who is your favourite musician:

My favorite musician is the Chipmunks, I play them with the grand kids.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift I’ve ever received was a pair of toe socks – why? “Everyone need toe socks, don’t you”

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

If I could go back in time, the year would be 2010; the year my mother passed, just to hear her voice one more time.

Lisa Woodward

Housekeeping

Who is your favourite musician:

I don’t really have a favourite musician. I like listening to Pop, Country and a little bit of Rock – but not Hard Rock. I like Nickelback, Bryan Adams and Adele.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

Have to say this past Christmas – I received a 3D picture of a wolf head. Also having all of my family here is the best gift of all …

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

It would be when my other was growing up in the 1940’s. When rent was only $27 a month, you could buy a house for $3,000 and bread was only 10 cents a loaf.

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

My time at MLP has taught me to have more respect for seniors. We are all going to be there one day as well. Listen to what they have to say and appreciate that they have their own opinions … extend towards them a helping hand when needed

Jordan Gorsline

Sous Chef

Who is your favourite musician:

My favourite bands are Nickelback and AC/DC. However, I like pretty much all types of music as long as it has a good beat to the tune.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift that I have ever received is my lovely wife, and soon to be born my first child!

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to my childhood. Life was carefree with no worries or responsibilities. Life seemed so very simple then.

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

Although I am new to MLP Team, I have learned and realized the importance of team work and the great benefits that come with being part of a wonderful group of people – whose aim is to serve the amazing residents who live here.

Kim Cole

Sous Chef

Who is your favourite musician:

I listen to all music. I like a variety of styles and sounds. Music makes everyone happy.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

My 3 children, I love being a mom. It is the best job to have in the world.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to the early 90s and change some of my decisions I made as a teenager (budget money better).

Meaghan Courneyea

Executive Chef

Who is your favourite musician:

I love all types of music, anything from rock, hip-hop and country

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

My grandmother’s wedding rings when I turned 16

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to the times of prohibition because people were more carefree

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

That life is short. Never take the time you have with people for granted.

Ginette Neil

Hostess

Who is your favourite musician:

Being bilingual has given me the opportunity to enjoy a variety of pop, rock, country and easy listening musi in both French and English. To name a few of my favourite singers/group: Roch Voisine, Celine Dion, Billy Joel and Canadian Tenors.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The greatest gift I have ever received is the gift of life, my daughter and grand-children. Family is everything.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to the seventies. A time where technology was improving; the world was at peace; people were not so rushed; television was full of good family shows; great music; and children would play outside freely.

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

From the first time that I walked in to MLP Residence and took a tour of the place, I was impressed with what I saw. I am fairly new to the MLP Team but am excited for the things to come. MLP is truly innovative in providing seniors with wellness programs and amenities, the like of which I have never seen before in a retirement and assisted living facility. I see the staff caring for seniors with pride and great respect; and seniors interacting and enjoying each other’s company. I am so pleased to be a part of this amazing Team!

Melanie Moran

Hostess

Who is your favourite musician:

I don’t really have a favourite – I like all music with a good beat, so that I can get up and dance.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift that I have ever received is the birth of my two grandsons – Avery & Kaleb.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to the late 1980’s when my children were young so that I could enjoy them all over again in a more relaxed manner.

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

I am new to the MLP Team but look forward to answering this question in the very near future.

Rhonda Stoliker

Hostess

Who is your favourite musician:

I can’t say that I have a favourite musician. I love all kinds of music. Country music would be one of my favourites. Music makes me happy.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

My beautiful girls. They stole my heart from day one.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to the 1800s, life was less complicated. I would love being a stay at home mom, would love being with my family. Family time is always number one to me.

Julie Fraser

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

My favourite musicians are Stevie Ray Vaughan and Frank Sinatra. Though both their styles are different they are awesome.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gifts ever received by me are my awesome children. Though they keep me very busy they are always there when I need a hug which makes it all worthwhile.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

If I could I would travel back to the 1920’s. I love the clothes and jewellery of that era and they did not have to worry about technology!

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

Even though I am new at MLP I have already learnt a lot of things, mainly the experiences of our seniors whom I am lucky to have an opportunity to serve. I am sure in the years ahead I will learn a lot more and look forward to gaining the knowledge.

Krista Aulthouse

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

My favorite musician would be my best friend, Bobbi-Jo Vandenburg. She has such a pure soulful country voice that I could listen to for hours.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift I have ever received are my 3 beautiful children. They make me not take life for granted. I cherish each and every single day with them.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would say that I would choose the 80’s. Mainly because it has the basics of everything we have today. It was a peaceful time in which life wasn’t, no economic crisis all around.

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

My time at MLP Residence has taught me that whether your young or elderly we all have a purpose here on earth.

Laura Bradley

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

I enjoy all kinds of music. I don’t have one particular person or band that I listen to. I do enjoy everything, from old country to rock, and anything in between.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift ever was when I was able to put medals on a veteran for Remembrance Day. Not only was it a Remembrance Day, it was also my birthday. I felt honoured and privileged to be able to take part in assisting the gentleman in his day of honour.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

If I could go back in time, I would go back to the Victorian Era. I’ve always been attracted to the architectural designs of that time. Life seemed simpler than now. To me, life seemed to go a little slower, so you were able to have the time to enjoy the small things; like smelling the roses.

Michelle Bannister

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

Can’t say I could narrow it to only one. I will sing to any type of music … and everything! The shampoo bottles never complain!

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

My amazing family. I can honestly say they are top knotch and I don’t know where I would be without them and their support.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to the 1600’s in Barbados. Recently I was on a cruise and visited the oldest church in Barbados. The church was empty and dark. I would love to see it “alive” and full!

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

I am new to MLP; but was welcomed with smiles from all staff and the residents. It feels like home and I am looking forward to sharing these walls with great people within them!

Pauline Macey

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

My favourite musician is Bon Jovi.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift I have ever received was a bouquet of flowers for no reason.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

If I were to ever travel back in time, it would be in the 1920’s to get a better understanding of the depression and its effect on life.

What has your time at MLP Residence taught you:

I have understood what it really means to be a part of a “team” – one which cares for their residents and their well-being.

Sherry Orr

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

As I am aging and becoming more humble and grateful for my presence, I find I am enjoying music that relates to the strength of spirit. I love chanting hymns, opera, foreign languages like Spanish, and more recently the Indian language.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift I have ever received is my partner. He gave me the gift of joy. His spirit is light, while very grounded to the earth. I am of spirit so he is my balance with earth’s connection.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

If I could go back in time it would be to the year 1989. My strength of spirit awakened. This was a journey of self, but not selfish. My year of physical accomplishment in body building championships. I overcame insecurities through training, which I recognized were not necessarily my own. My journey has awakened the depth of a strong spirit within me. Today I found joy in helping others with their strength of spirit, their voice within.

Tracy Craig

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

I love all types of music, music can make you dance, it can make you cry, and it can describe a feeling and awaken a memory.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

My best gift was one I had given to my sister. I drove to her home in Hamilton the day of her birthday, rang her doorbell, she was so shocked she slammed the door in my face, opened it again, and gave me the biggest hug ever.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

I would go back to 2001, as my mom, my best friend passes that year. Oh, to have one more day, week, or years!

Debbie Frost

Hostess

Who is your favourite musician:

Don’t think I can pick one. I love county music, old and new.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

I got a walking doll for Christmas years ago. I still remember this as my best Christmas gift, ever. It was what I had asked Santa for.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

1976, I would go back to my high school days, a happy and care-free time.

Kaitlyn Norton

Hostess

Who is your favourite musician:

Being born and raised on a farm, all we listened to was county music, so I would have to say my favourite musician will have to be Chris Danson.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift I’ve ever received is my King Shepherd/Black Lab puppy. Ever since I was a little kid, around the age of 6, I have pled and begged for a putty. After many years, I finally was given the best gift, which was my big fluff ball named Diesel.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

My grandfathers were both farmers, one who farmed in Cherry Valley, the other farmed on the land that my father does now. They passed before I was born. If I could go back in time, I would travel to the 1980s to gain a better experience on their lives.

Miranda Butler

Care Services

Who is your favourite musician:

I like a lot of music, Christian, County, Hip Hop, but if I had to just pick one, it would be “The Fray”. Their music got me through tough times and my good times.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift I ever received was my daughter and son. They are my motivation, the ones who give me energy, and make me the best person I can be.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

If I could travel back in time, I would travel back to my high school years, because I would take my grades and classes more seriously.

Miranda Chretien

Hostess

Who is your favourite musician:

My favourite musical group is Iron Maiden. Being a person that plays and loves guitar, as well as attempting to write my own songs, I find their songs extremely inspiring. To me music is one of the most beautiful forms of art.

Best Gift You Have Ever Received:

The best gift I have ever received is having been raised in a loving family. My parents always worked hard to provide for my sister and I both physically and emotionally. They were always there for us both and always will be.

If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why:

If I could travel back in time I would travel back to the exact date and place my parents both met. I would love to see the first time they locked eyes and hear their first conversation. I would also enjoy seeing their choices of clothes and hair from that time.