Donald Teuma-Castelletti
CAMPBELL’S BAY
Nov. 3, 2018
The rocking chairs were in full swing at one retirement residence in Campbell’s Bay Saturday afternoon, as residents fundraised for their home in a unique way, all their own.
That’s because the Friends of St. Joseph’s Manor held a Rock-A-Thon, where 12 residents swayed the early afternoon away to some live music, as they raised money for the new wing of the building.
Starting at 1 p.m., six of the residents began their task, taking to the chairs as the group enjoyed the music of Will Rivet and Pat Shea. Putting the chairs to good use, they rocked for a full hour, before another six took over at 2 p.m., all the while joined by many family members.

The group, for their efforts, raised $4,500 for the Manor after they had been all rocked out. The 12 rocking included: Doris Atkinson, Jean Bronson, Edwidge Francouer, Sandra Kluke, Isabelle Lacroix, Margaret Lang, Gabrielle Lemay, Evelyn McCredie, Isabelle Morrison, Elaine Nugent, Grace Smart and Edith Way.
The event was devised by residents of the Manor, as they sought to help fundraise for their home in their own way. They first began organizing for Saturday’s fun in the summer, as they saw the thermometer, representing how far the residence is from its goal, rising steadily.
Colleen Larivière, director general for the residence, said the residents were relentless about holding the event and that the group was determined to do it.
“For the residents to do this, it means a lot,” said Larivière. “It shows what they think of their home, and how they feel about the Manor.”
She added that the rockers were appreciative of the great turn out their event saw, and were happy to receive the continued support of their home.
“It’s obvious the community supports the Manor,” said Larivière. “We always get a positive response.”
Up next, the Manor will be hosting the annual craft and bake sale on Dec. 1.