May 27, 2024

Local volunteer receives national award

Photo (by Kevin Lewis): Kevin Eccles Mayor of West Grey, Joe McReynolds President Abbeyfield Canada, Paul Glendenning recipient Robert McMullan Award, Mary Yack, Rhonda Flanagan, Dave Eckhardt, Doug Townsend Abbeyfield Durham Board members.

BY DOUG TOWNSEND — Paul Glendenning — a longtime volunteer at Abbeyfield House in Durham — is this year’s recipient of the Abbeyfield Canada Robert McMullan Award for Lifetime Volunteering Excellence. The award celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of individuals who have a history of distinguished service and leadership and have made a meaningful contribution to Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada.

Abbeyfield Houses are a not-for-profit organization, run by a volunteer board of directors and across the world, provide shared accommodations and good food, comfort, security, and companionship to independent seniors who, though relatively fit, no longer wish to, or are unable to live at home. It could be compared to living like a large family. Abbeyfield House in Durham has been in operation for the last 22 years and currently is home to 16 residents.

 

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