Country Haven’s annual strawberry social was a sweet success
Residents were treated to strawberry-topped angel food cake made with fresh local berries
It was all smiles and strawberries at Almonte Country Haven on July 20.
That’s because the Lanark County long-term care home held its annual strawberry social that day, and there were lots of fresh, sweet berries for all.
Angel food cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream was the feature dessert served at this year’s strawberry social.
A Facebook post from the home that day notes that the “strawberries were oozing with goodness, and the juice was spilling over the delicate glassware” as residents tucked into their portion of berries and cake.
The event also featured a performance from local entertainer Hudson Majaury.
Naomi Redner, the Almonte Country Haven life enrichment co-ordinator, says the strawberries served at the event were locally grown, adding there are many strawberry farms in the area as well as two vendors at the edge of town selling the fruit.
Naomi says most of the home’s 57 residents attended the strawberry social, and life enrichment team members delivered helpings of the strawberry-topped angel food cake to those residents who stayed in their rooms.
“Our strawberry social was enjoyed by all,” she says, adding the event brought back fond memories for many residents.
“Residents (were served) such a familiar dessert that they would have made during the berry season when at home over the years. The whole dining room smelled like strawberries. It was a happy afternoon.”
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