Greater Edmonton Foundation Housing for Seniors

Daryl McIntryre getting ready to hit the ice for GEF in the ATB Financial Charity Shootout on the CTV Rink of Dreams

All of us at GEF want to say a big thank you to Daryl McIntyre, CTV News Anchor for shooting for GEF on the Rink of Dreams and raising funds and awareness for our Building for Life Campaign.     

Thank you to ATB for your kind and generous donation to us.

This year (2009) marks the 50th anniversary of Greater Edmonton Foundation. To celebrate, an Open House was held at the Royal Glenora Club on May 26. Guests enjoyed a variety of entertainment by residents and viewed a photo gallery comprised of historical photos of Edmonton and GEF showing what life was like over the last five decades.

Many employees and residents shared stories about their association with us and guests enjoyed the beautiful cakes baked by our chefs. Special guests included Minister Yvonne Fritz, MLA Doug Elniski, Minister Heather Klimchuk and Councillor Linda Sloan. George Berry of Berry Architecture & Associates generously presented us with a $10,000 donation for the Building for Life Community Campaign. Residents & tenants of Pleasantview Place entertained guests with a fun fashion show dressing in styles of clothing from the 1950s to present day. Recreation Coordinators surprised everyone with their version of the RCMP Musical Ride, complete with hobby horses and Mountie uniforms and Samira, a gorgeous belly dancer mesmerized the crowd with her beautiful costume and dance. It was a fantastic event for the 400 guests who celebrated this milestone with us.