Loyal Young and the Restless fans at Royal City Manor were treated to a visit from longtime cast member Kate Linder.
Linder, who has played Esther on the daytime drama since 1982, visited the local long-term care home on July 15 and took part in a question-and- answer session with residents.
“Despite the cognitive challenges some of our residents face, they remember characters from the show from many years ago,” said Shannon Johnson, director of care at Royal City Manor. “The Y&R Club provides stimulation and social interaction, both of which contribute to residents’ well-being.”
Each afternoon, diehard Young and the Restless fans at Royal City Manor gather to watch their favourite show – a show some of them have been watching since the 1970s.
“I can’t wait to see her,” said one resident before Friday’s visit. “I love Esther on Y&R and I’ve been watching the program for years and years. It’s going to seem like a dream to actually meet her in my home.”
Royal City Manor is a major sponsor of the 18th annual Afternoon Tea with Kate Linder and Friends, which was held in Vancouver on July 17. The annual event raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.
