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A Message from our Board Chair  Since beginning my term on the Board, and more recently as Chair, each year has brought new challenges and opportunities to the organization. This past year was no exception! I am grateful and proud of the way that the Board, staff and participants worked together to address the significant…Read more >

Bonny Lea Farm Launches Recruitment Campaign                                               For more details: Click here : Employment Opportunities | Bonny Lea Farm April 20, 2021 – Bonny Lea Farm is launching a campaign to recruit new staff…Read more >

December 1, 2020 – Today Bonny Lea Farm launched its annual fundraising campaign. This year’s campaign has two main messages, encouraging Nova Scotians to “Do Good. Feel Good.” and reminding them that “Together we make a difference”. This year has been especially challenging for many charities and the people we serve. We invite you to…Read more >

October is Thanks for Giving month at Bonny Lea Farm.   This year has been particularly challenging. Knowing that we have you cheering us on and supporting participants has been incredible.   Our executive director, David Outhouse, has a special message of thanks.  

Thanks Giving – Much to be Thankful For As challenging as Covid-19 has been for the participants and staff at Bonny Lea Farm, we have so very much to be thankful for!  Read more   Participants Begin to Return to Work Participants have started to return to work in small numbers, one crew at a…Read more >

Inside this issue COVID To Do List  – Bonny Lea Farm Style Just like everyone else, many participants have been taking the time to try new things or to knock things off of a long to do list. Read more.   Stay Strong 2020 Nothing about 2020 has been ordinary. Plans have been made and plans have changed….Read more >

Inside this issue Gathering for Good Otto Van Barneveld and Ruth Duggan and their extended family believe in helping others and making the most of every day opportunities. So when they put the word out to family and friends about our recent Lobster Drive-Thru Trunk Sale the response was amazing. Read more.   David’s “Good Work”…Read more >

Inside this issue Bonny Lea Farm Recasts Major Lobster FundraiserFor more than thirty years we have been serving up 600 lobster dinners on the Sunday of the August long weekend. In light of the pandemic, we will hold a drive-thru “lobster only” event.Reuniting Families & FriendsFor the first time in three months, participants and their…Read more >

Inside this issue The Smiles Tell it All While the world struggles through pandemic response and recovery, the staff at Bonny Lea Farm have been doing their utmost to support participants and engage them in light-hearted and fun activities. Operation Appreciation – Staff & Business Editions Operation Appreciation for Bonny Lea Farm staff recognizes their…Read more >

Today the Lunenburg County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee, comprising Town of Bridgewater, Town of Mahone Bay, Town of Lunenburg, Municipality of the District of Chester, and Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, has launched an Accessibility Survey to hear from people with disabilities in Lunenburg County. “Our five municipal units in Lunenburg County are collectively…Read more >