EXCITING NEWS!

Hi Fam and Friends;

Well, this week brought about some exciting news. I’ve been doing a practicum with Leisure for Life Ltd. (they have a neat website: www.leisureforlife.com) which is a company that provides recreation and leisure opportunities for independent older adults. I’ve really been enjoying my time working there; the residents are a hoot and my supervisor is wonderful to work with. After the first couple of weeks (which were a little bumpy, as it sometimes goes with new endeavors) I had hoped that I could work for them after I graduate in April. Yesterday my supervisor and her husband met me for coffee and offered me a position starting as soon as my practicum term is up!

So I will be working as a recreation consultant…planning parties (we’ve already had a Hawaiian Luau and we’re currently working on an event called “Viva Las Vegas”…does anyone know where I can find an Elvis impersonator?) We run exercise classes, bring in health and wellness speakers, host pub nights, and take them on trips around the province…it has been a lot of fun so far (also a lot of work!) Plus, it’s a job where I will essentially be my own boss. Today I was informed that I’ll need to create a name for my part of the business, under the Leisure for Life umbrella. If anyone has any creative ideas, let them come forth!

Anyway, I’m pretty stoked about the whole thing and also incredibly thankful that this opportunity has come along – I couldn’t think of a job I would rather be doing!