Important or interesting people in St. Augustine: an interview

I talked to Sylvia Lavallee who works at the Maison d’Or here in St. Augustine.  She is very important to the residents of the Maison d’Or.

Jersey Driscoll: What do you like best about your job and why is it important?

Sylvia Lavallee: The best thing about my job is taking care of the seniors.

JD: What do you like to be called?

SL: Sissy.

JD: Do you have any kids?

SL: One.

JD: What influenced you to work at the Maison d’Or?

SL: Myself, because I like taking care of the seniors.

JD: What kind of education do you need for your job?

SL: C. P. R. course and all my secondary and elementary school years.

JD: What were some important events in your life when you were a child?

SL: We went to Montréal as a class and visited everywhere.

JD: What have been some highlights or important events in your adult life?

SL: When the kids of pre-k and kindergarten came here every Mother’s day and Christmas to sing us songs.

JD: What special interests do you have?

SL: We play bingo, card games, have tea parties and barbeques, and participate in color me rad.

JD: Do you have any advice for the kids reading our blog?

SL: Well, no advice, but maybe one of these times you can come help us out at the Maison d’Or.

          Jersey Driscoll-McKinnon, grade 6, École St. Augustine school