Blue Sky Lodge in north Lethbridge celebrated its 50th anniversary on July 20, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

By Christian Oldale

Blue Sky Lodge celebrates 50th anniversary

Jul 20, 2023 | 2:35 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A local senior living facility has reached a major milestone.

Blue Sky Lodge, located in north Lethbridge, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its opening on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

The 50th anniversary celebration of Blue Sky Lodge on July 20, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

The event featured appearances from dignitaries such as Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon, Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf, and Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen.

Dawna Coslovi, CEO of Green Acres Foundation, who manages Blue Sky Lodge, said, “This is a really special thing because this is our oldest building in the whole foundation, built in 1973. We have really special residents that we have the honour of providing housing services to.”

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After the opening remarks, a tree-planting was held on the grounds of the centre. That was followed up by a barbecue lunch with live music for the residents and attendees.

Tree planting at the Blue Sky Lodge’s 50th anniversary celebration on July 20, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen said, “Seniors have built our community. They have, they’ve built our community, and as we come to an event like this, I cannot be more happy with how exciting it is to be here.”

Green Acres Foundation is a non-profit housing management body established by the province, which has been providing affordable homes and care services for senior citizens in southern Alberta since 1960.

READ MORE: Lethbridge News Now.

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