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Age Care residents in Williams Lake enjoy special visitors

Rayell Peterson and family dropped in with a horse for seniors to connect with recently

Residents at Age Care in Williams Lake had some special visitors recently, thanks to a friendship between longtime barrel racer Rayell Peterson and Age Care rec coordinator Tracy Spencer.

Spencer was visiting around a campfire with Peterson earlier this summer when she shared her wish to see Age Care residents, many of whom spent their lives on ranches and in the country, be able to stay connected with horses and other animals. Peterson, who was preparing to bring her horses in for the Williams Lake Little Britches Rodeo, was quick to offer to bring her most trusted horse and dog by for a visit, which happened on July 21.

Peterson arrived outside the facility and residents such as Gerry Bracewell, Dave Dorsey, Susan Hance, Delores Shire and Barrie Bayliff all took turns saying ‘hello’ to the horse and family dog.

“To bring that kind of joy and quality activities to our residents is what Age Care strives for,” said Spencer, herself emotional at the positive response from the residents.

“Health and happiness go hand-in-hand, so to see them smiling is heartwarming. There’s really nothing better.”

Peterson said she was happy to be a part of the special day and would do it again.



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Angie Mindus

About the Author: Angie Mindus

A desire to travel led me to a full-time photographer position at the Williams Lake Tribune in B.C.’s interior.
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