“Our Sanjay is back!”

August 21, 2013 · 1 Comments

CNN may have their own Sanjay Gupta, but Shelburnites couldn’t be happier “their” very own Pharmacist of The Year in 2007, Sanjay Lekhi is back!

Shelburne Town Pharmacy is ideally located on 4- 226 First Avenue, and celebrated their initial store opening hosting a BBQ and Open House for all to enjoy and “feel” welcome.

Not just a Pharmacy, this very carefully and caringly thought out family business is owner, Sanjay Lekhi’s way of giving back to the community and one quick visit into his waiting room will reveal just how fortunate Shelburne is to have their very own Sanjay back.

“I really love this community and this area helped me to become Pharmacist of The Year in 2007. When I made the decision to sell the Shoppers Drug Mart I owned, I decided this community is where I wanted to be,” says Lekhi, “ In creating the waiting room, I imagined a wait being 15 minutes possibly and decided to give customers a fifteen minute vacation so to speak.”

Aside from the beauty of the Pharmacy itself, the waiting room is an oasis of comfort offering relaxing chairs, extra large television, free beverages, computer to use, a children’s play area, meditation section, foot massage machine, and Lekhi mentions that in the future he hopes to offer this space to local fund raising events, adding he will offer the space at no cost to the charity, “It’s just another way I can give back,” says Lekhi.

In his own words, Lekhi prefers, ‘to be productive all the time.’ Originally from Chandigarh, India, Lekhi kept true to his word over the years and his extensive list of accomplishments are impressive to say the least. From receiving the Bill Gates Certificate of Excellence, to learning French just to be able to help all Canadians, Lekhi is never idle.

The “Grand” opening of the Pharmacy will be held on Saturday, September 21, but after today’s Open House, it’s obvious this Pharmacy is already well received by Shelburne Residents.

After entering the Pharmacy and visiting the waiting room, Theresa Dupuis had already made her mind up, “ This is so nice and very family friendly.” Dupuis runs a small daycare and can truly appreciate a waiting room where children can be peacefully and safely occupied during their wait. “This is really something fresh and new,” said Dupuis.

Fellow business owner of Wine Seller, Debbie Siegel has been in business for twelve years. She knows what it takes to stay in business and commented, “It’s very bright! Seems like Sanjay has taken care of every angle.”

“I really want people to feel welcome, and assure people I am here to stay,” said Lukhi encouraging the community to stop in for a visit any time.

For more information call 519-306-5500 or email Shelburne Town Pharmacy at E.shelburnetownpharmacy@gmail.com or visit www.shelburnetownpharmacy.ca

By Alex Sher