Loretta Solomon has been a resident of Langley for over 30 years. She has 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, many of them raised in Langley.
Loretta has a Bachelor of Science Degree and Masters Degree in Nursing. From UBC and has worked in healthcare for 35 years, starting her career as a Pediatrics Nurse and Head Nurse at Surrey Memorial Hospital. She was employed as Director of Nursing at Sunnyhill Health Centre for Children and Director of Pediatrics Neurosciences Program at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Prior to retirement Loretta worked as the Executive Director for Surrey Memorial Hospital and Delta Hospital and Program Director for Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Youth Planning for Fraser Health.
Loretta has been a volunteer at LSRS both as a gardener and Board Member. She is passionate about ensuring the voices of seniors are heard in planning services and programs that impact their lives.
Term Ending 2024 AGM
Sherry Tingley’s parents grew up in Langley and she has lived in Milner for 30 years! Sherry was a cardiac surgical/hospice nurse and has been an LSRS volunteer for 15 years. You’ll see her at special events and as an LSRS Ambassador.
I moved to Langley about 3 years ago after having lived in Surrey for over 20 years and was introduced to LSRS while looking for services for my parents. My mother has been using the services for some time now and it has been great for her well-being. I wanted to be of service to the community and what better way to get involved than volunteering with LSRS!I have 12 years of healthcare background in health authority and community settings. I am a business transformation leader with extensive experience in planning, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives. I have managed programs, projects, and multi-disciplinary teams in public, private, and non-profit organizations. I am very excited to serve on the Board of LSRS.
Lee has been a volunteer at LSRS since February 2014 when she retired after 30 years as a Letter Carrier for Canada Post. Lee served on the Board of Directors from July 2015 to June 2018 then worked as the Reception Services Supervisor from June 2018 to October 2020 and after the pandemic she returned to volunteering again.
Lee volunteers as Secretary on the Board of Directors, as an LSRS Ambassador, Café relief for cashier, at special events, and as the leader for the Flying Solo social group. Lee’s family are also involved as active members and volunteers at the Centre. Outside of the Centre, Lee is a very active volunteer at Living Waters Church and as Treasurer of her Strata Council.
When Lee is not volunteering, she loves spending time with family members, especially her very young great-nieces and great-nephews.
Lee Douglas, Secretary
Lorna has a diploma in Municipal Government Administration and is a certified Parliamentarian. She has managed her own consulting firm advising private and public corporations on municipal government affairs. She has held the positions of Assistant City Clerk with the City of Kelowna, and the Vancouver Public Library, Chief Election Officer for Whistler, BC and most recently the Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Belcarra, as well as numerous other positions.
Marlene Best was a resident of Langley for 26 years and is now semi-retired and lives in south Surrey. While living in Langley Marlene and her husband owned and operated a major floriculture greenhouse and raised their family there and was involved in many aspects of their community such as church, school and agriculture. Marlene has a degree in urban and regional planning and is a Registered Professional Planner with over 43 years of experience having develop managed hundreds of sites in the lower mainland and British Columbia. She also holds a Masters in Business Administration and has held numerous executive positions in the land development industry. Giving back is a core value of Marlene’s having sat as a director of non profit societies, agencies and industry associations for over two decades. She looks forward to volunteering at LSRS and assisting in ensuring the needs of seniors in Langley are met through services and programs.
Michael Chang immigrated to Canada with his family in 2006, and Langley is only home since the first day in Canada. He has a wonderful wife and 2 children. Michael has been an excellent leader in the Korean community and others, especially in senior cares and multicultural aspects. He is currently serving as Honorary Ambassador of Seoul Metropolitan Council and Gapyeong County, the president of Korean Veterans Association, Chief Advisor of Korean Business Association of BC, director of the Arboretum and Botanical Society of Langley, advisor of Port Moddy Youth Orchestra and Co-Chair of Multicultural Drum Festival.
He also formally served as Multicultural Advisory Council of BC, a board member of New Vista Society ( Care home and senior housing ) for 6 years, Honorary Ambassador of Pyeong Chang Winter Games in 2018, director of Langley Community Music School and Vice president of Korean National Unification Advisory Council. Michael cares so much about the well-being of seniors and vulnerable friends in our community.