Since the start, the Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge have made it their mission to enhance the everyday lives of the facility's residents and lend support to the staff who care for them - and now the volunteer group is asking for community input and what FMML President, Tannis Wilson calls “fresh ideas.”
“We've received generous monetary support,” says Wilson. “And money was donated by people locally to benefit a community cause. Now, we'd like some local input regarding how those funds should best be spent to benefit the Lodge's residents.”
“Since we started three years ago, we've done a lot of things at the Lodge that adds to the residents' enjoyment,” says FMML founder and Moose Mountain Lodge staff member, Bertha Isleifson. “We've had concerts - including a surprise show by Rory Allen - and regular treats, such as our Fresh Fruit Fridays and a monthly chicken dinner from A & W.”
“Our volunteers and our supporters have brought in entertainment, held social events, purchased new equipment, carried out beautification projects and so much more, including providing a gift from Santa at Christmastime for each resident,” adds Isleifson.
“The simplest things make the biggest difference to our residents.”
Wilson and her fellow FMML volunteers are ready and willing to continue to provide both everyday and exceptional life-enhancing experiences to residents, which is why they are asking for input and ideas.
“We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month,” says Wilson. “And we don't hold meetings in July, August or December. I realize that some people don't want to attend a meeting, but those meetings are where the decisions about spending money are made. Even if you attend once, we welcome any input and we'd love to see some new faces.”
“Another alternative is to simply contact any member of the Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge and let them know if you have an idea or a concern.”
“Right now, we're considering a plan to renovate the front area and fireplace to make the Lodge more homey,” adds Wilson. “That's an example of just one project where we'd welcome some input. And of course, we welcome new members anytime.”
“When we first started the Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge three years ago, we had a lot of support - which we really appreciate - and a lot of momentum,” says Wilson.
“To fulfill our mission for the residents, we don't want to stall or stagnate, so we welcome fresh ideas and input from our area communities.”
The Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge welcomes assistance, ideas and monetary contributions to help them continue their work. To learn more, contact any member of the FMML, check out “Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge” on Facebook or call Tannis Wilson at (306)- 453-2800. Donations are tax-deductible.
