Lac La Biche seniors' lodge goes green for St. Patrick's Day

Brian Deheer played as part of the Boreal Chorus. Chris McGarry photo.
Like many others, Edith Kozakovich wore green for the concert. Chris McGarry photo.
Members of the Boreal Chorus perform for the residents of Lacalta Lodge and others who had gotten together for the St. Patrick’s Day event. Chris McGarry photo.
Audrey Madill looks over the green snacks that were offered as part of the St. Patrick’s Day event, including cupcakes with green icing. Chris McGarry photo.
Theresa Schaub and Sherry Guerra showed their Irish spirit as they sat and enjoyed the concert. Chris McGarry photo.
Mary Rose Gale, a retired music teacher, sings ‘The Wild Colonial Boy’, a song about a young Irish man named Jack Donahue who is sent to Australia during the British colonial period as a convict and later becomes a bushranger. Heather Dempsey plays piano. Chris McGarry photo.

LAC LA BICHE - On Sunday, as St. Patrick’s Day events took place around the globe, senior residents of Lac La Biche's Lacalta Lodge joined with community members to host their own tribute to this day of celebrating Irish heritage, culture, and history.

Residents and visitors-many of whom were dressed in green for the March 17 occasion-gathered at the seniors’ facility for an afternoon of song and storytelling. Members of the Boreal Chorus, a local community choir, sang Irish-themed songs. In keeping with the theme of St. Patrick’s Day, the event also included a lunch offering snacks such as cupcakes with green icing.

 

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