For this episode I interview Doreen, a resident in Long-Term Care at the Village of Riverside Glen (joined by Rec Team member Nao). Doreen provides us with a whimsical trip back through her memories of growing up in St Thomas, and attending the dances in Port Stanley as a teenager around the time of WWII. She and her older sister would ride the electric train to Port Stanley, wander the boardwalk, and people-watch. The dances were full of men in the service, and people from the surrounding towns, and Doreen gives us a glimpse into the magic and fun of this for her and her friends, and also the meaningful social outlet it provided for the men in the service away from their homes and families. This conversation gives a glimpse into some of the nuances of these war days that you don't normally hear about, and Doreen is a treat. She's also super relieved to be fresh out of quarantine! Thank you Doreen for sharing your story with us!
This interview was originally recorded on August 4th, 2021
