The Callander Legion Pipes & Drums with Mr. Len Guppy! Submitted photo.
The Callander Legion Pipes & Drums were able to make a wonderful start to the New Year for an Eastholme Powassan resident.
Mr. Len Guppy, 95, is that surprised resident!
Guppy was a founding member of the Callander Legion Pipes & Drums many years ago, and was in fact, the Pipe Major.
"When the band members heard that Mr. Guppy was now a member at Eastholme, with the help of his son and the administrators, we were more than thrilled to make a surprise visit on New Years Day to play for our friend," Lisa Hurtubise, Pipe Major, Callander Legion Pipes & Drums told BayToday.
"We quietly arrived and formed up in the hallway near his room. He had no idea that within moments, the hallway would be filled with Scottish flair!
"We marched, playing to his doorway only to see a smiling Len Guppy, with his jaw nearly dropped to the floor! He was more than surprised! He promptly picked up his set of pipes that he keeps close to his bedside, and joined in a few tunes!
By this time, the hallways were filled with other residents listening in.
"We decided to take Mr. Guppy to the foyer to play some more tunes to the delight of the staff, residents and families that were visiting. A great time was had by all! This, by far, is the best New Years Day ever!"
