Oyen Lodge

Reported by Sara Smith

Hi! My name is Sara Smith; I am originally from the area living just up north between Consort and Sedalia. I attended Consort School and eventually wound up dating a boy from Oyen; we moved to Calgary for a few years but ultimately decided we were missing the prairies. So we packed our bags and headed home, just one week before the pandemic hit last year! This was the perfect timing! I am trained in childcare but seeing as there was a pandemic in affect in the mist of our move and with schools and daycares closed it was difficult to find permeant work. I eventually applied at the lodge and fell in love with the work, starting in the kitchen I always felt welcomed by all the staff and the residents. I am over joyed to be stepping in as a temporary fill for activity coordinator as I get to learn so much more about the residents, they have been so helpful in assisting me with activities and always keeping me on my toes in Crib! I have been learning daily and am always looking for new and fun things to do with the residents (Covid Friendly of course!) As the weather is warming up it will be nice to get outside with the residents for walks, and eventually starting the community garden. I look forward to my future here at the Lodge and the beautiful community of Oyen!