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| Megan Connolly Event & Volunteer Coordinator Megan Connolly is an Alberta native that currently resides in Cochrane. She has a long history of volunteer work with Citizen Science Bee Program and Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, Fly Right Swing Dance Group, Pet Access League Society, and you may recognize her from numerous events with the Nifty Fifties. Megan is an environmentally conscious animal lover. She has an array of experience ranging from owning her own dog walking business to interior design, to professional oboe playing with the Royal Canadian Navy. Megan is passionate about event planning and improving the quality of life for older adults. |
| Rae Lynn GatesProgram Coordinator Rae Lynn Gates was born and raised right here in Calgary. She has one beautiful daughter, Lauren, two dogs and three cats. Rae Lynn loves people and has spent most of her career working with them. Prior to working with the Parkdale Nifty Fifties she spent the past 15 years working with the vulnerable street population in Shelters, Transitional housing and Supportive housing. Rae Lynn also works part time as a caregiver to an 8-year-old boy with Autism and his twin brother. When Rae Lynn is not working she can be found spending time with her animals. Her two beautiful dogs are: Archie who is an overly loving Golden Retriever Lab cross and Lola, an Olde English Bulldog. Rae Lynn’s 3 cats are all of the orange variety. Their names are Kevin Patrick Gates, Portia and Harley. Rae Lynn enjoys baking (as some of you might know) and loves to take day trips to the mountains. Some facts about Rae Lynn: She is left handed. She collects Russian Stacking Dolls and has 15 sets. She has flown in a hot air balloon as her parents owned a hot air balloon company. She won $1000 on a radio contest and she has worked in the casino as a blackjack dealer. Rae Lynn enjoy being a part of the Parkdale Nifty 50’s community and look forward to connecting with our members. |
 | Janelle MillerProgram Manager Coming from a background in music therapy, Janelle has a passion for connecting with others through creativity and community. She has worked in hospitals, long-term care centers, and hospices, bringing the joy of music to individuals of all ages. Janelle is a singer, a songwriter, and plays piano, guitar, and ukulele. Outside of work, Janelle is an avid reader, a board game enthusiast, and a tea lover. She’s also a dedicated animal lover – especially when it comes to her two adopted orange tabby cats, Charlie and George. Whether she’s making music, curling up with a good book, or planning her next board game night, Janelle finds meaning in connecting with people from all walks of life and brings warmth and compassion to everything she does. |
| Herb Hill Facility Coordinator Herb Hill has worked in the service industry for many years, most recently providing support to the neediest of Calgarians in a permanent supportive housing complex for the chronically homeless. Herb hails from Vancouver Island but has been enjoying the Calgary community for over 30 years. Herb enjoys gardening, spending time with family and vacation cruises. |
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