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Letters: Thank you to Ladner Leisure Centre staff

The wonderful staff in Delta deserves a lot of thanks and praise for keeping is all safe
Ladner Leisure Centre
A letter writer is thanking the staff at the Ladner Leisure Centre for keeping everyone safe during the pandemic.

Editor:

A heartfelt thank you is due to precious front-line workers always on duty at Ladner Leisure Centre.

How do the people of Delta stay healthy while keeping distance from others during a global pandemic? Exercise, nature, gardening, music, art and best of all, community are obvious choices to combat isolation while keeping themselves and others safely distanced.

If I look out my window, I observe many people walking with or without canine companions, running, cycling, gardening and golfing. I, however, love to be in the water and swim but since West Coast Ocean temperature is a bit too chilly during fall and winter, a public pool is perfect for me — my happy place.

Upon entering the foyer of this public facility patrons of all ages and abilities are greeted by friendly, front desk personnel Niki, Rav or Suzanne. Niki is prompt while offering a warm welcome to newcomers and regulars while sharing her vast knowledge of special group and individual programs available at a reasonable price. You can even get a coffee or sandwich at the adjacent “Blenz” managed by Tina.

Once inside the sunny sky lit pool deck area, Andrea, Matt, Wahab, Shaelynn, Ethan, Megan, Harvir, Kiki and Nathan are among the lovely, lifeguards tasked with constantly scanning to ensure the safety of all swimmers and swirl pool users. Responsible for our safety, they remember our names and our individual equipment needs. After foot surgery, experienced dream team lifeguards, Andrea and Matt noticed me struggling to get a flipper on my swollen foot and suggested a bigger size for that foot as well as a floatation belt.

Now my mismatched flippers and belt are routinely laid out especially for me by whoever is on the floor. The swirl pool surrounded by windows matches the light filled skylight overhead. A spotless environment is a priority for the beautiful, building service workers. Bal, Louis and Collette are seen constantly scrubbing and sanitizing every surface of the Leisure centre from floor to ceiling until it shines.

Bonnie Roberts-Taylor