Grandmother Anita LeBrun, a spry 82, always looked forward to a glass of Pinot Grigio at 5 pm with her family.
She couldn’t believe it when she discovered that her Minnesota assisted living facility was prohibited from serving drinks to residents because it didn’t have a licence.
So she decided to do something about it.
After testifying twice before the state legislature, she happily toasted with Governor Tim Walz this week for a ceremonial signing of what’s been nicknamed the “Grandparents’ Happy Hour” bill at the very facility she calls home.
The new legislation allows nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Minnesota to serve alcohol to residents and their guests for special events without a licence, as long as the state is notified beforehand.
“I’m very proud, because everybody’s so excited about it,” says LeBrun, adding that her fellow residents found the restrictions “ridiculous”.
Anita LeBrun for President!