Shelburne Town Pharmacy’s grand opening a huge success

September 25, 2013 · 0 Comments

Shelburne Town Pharmacy celebrated its official Grand Opening on Saturday, September 21 and in what Shelburne residents are coming to realize, pharmacy owner Sanjay Lekhi is a pharmacist in a league of his own.

A newly recognized Chamber of Commerce Member, Lekhi is not new to Shelburne having worked in No Frills Pharmacy from 2004–2008 where he gratefully won the Pharmacist of the Year Award.

Humble, caring and well loved by his friends and co-workers, Lekhi greeted all who attended the grand opening in his usual sincere manner. Genuine in his intention to serve his community, Lehki offered a free barbeque, discount prices, and a $5 Giant Tiger Gift Card with every purchase $25.00 or more. In addition Lekhi will be offering his waiting room to fellow businesses in the future for free to further improve the quality of life for the residents of Shelburne and encouraging other business to thrive. During the grand opening many businesses set up tables for free in the waiting room showcasing what their businesses have to offer.

On hand during the event was Zumba Instructor, Rena Rodrigues, Mary Styles, MC, CCC, Counsellor in Mental Health, Debra Jones, Reiki Master, Debra Jones, Mary Kay Sales Director, Michelle O’Driscoll, her Assistant, Danielle Jenkins and Hair Dresser, Judy Stevens.

Each one of these businesses cater to the positive aspect and perspective in a person’s life and that is exactly where Lekhi is in a league of his own presenting uncharted territory in retail philosophy. The very idea that one business can benefit another is not a new concept, but the idea that several businesses working together can build a better community through positive impact and giving back to their community is new.

An example of this kind of generosity which Lekhi feels is a natural course to take is the Customer Appreciation Barbecue which is scheduled for October 10th, and of course all are welcome and all is free.

“To say thank you to all my customers and to invite Shelburne residents to a free barbecue is the least I can do. It’s very important to me to recognise my customers and let them know they are not just customers, and it’s a better way to get to know people, be a part of the community,” said Lekhi. Reciprocally, Shelburne residents get to know Lekhi and the more you know, the more you come to realize, there is a new “friend” in town, one you can rely on, and one who actually cares.

Customer, George Hunt attended the opening and had this to say, “Sanjay is a great guy. The more we talked, the more I found out we had a lot in common. He’s my friend.” Hunt mirrored the general sentiment from all those who attended the Shelburne Town Pharmacy Grand Opening making the event a huge success.

For more information, contact Shelburne Town Pharmacy at 519-306-5500.

By Alex Sher

Owner of Shelburne Town Pharmacy, Sanjay Lekhi welcomes Mary Styles a Mental Health Counsellor to his grand opening. Encouraging health in Community, Lekhi offerred the largeand comfortable back area of the store to Styles for free. Styles will be offering a six session program on coping with stress and Shelburne Town Pharmacy customers can attend for free.

Brij Singh,with Zumba Instructor Rena Rodriguez, Sanjay Lekhi, and Zumba Instructing Assistant, Judy MacDonald demonstrated Zumba moves during the grand opening of Shelburne Town Pharmacy. In the spirit of health and fitness, Zumba classes will be held in the back room at the Pharmacy. Lekhi offered the room to Rodriguez for free to help the community and help a new business get off the ground.

Sanjay Lekhi helps Judy Stevens, a retired Hair dresser, showcase her business during his grand opening. Stevens business is geared towards helping those who need hairdressing services in their homes.

L to R) Old Friends and fellow co-workers travel far and wide to present at Sanjay Lekhi’s grand opening of Shelburne Town Pharmacy on Saturday September 21. Customer and friend, George Hunt, Sanjay Lekhi,former co-workers and friends from a Shoppers Drugmart in Listowel, Janice Hartman, and Sharlene Beyere.

(Lto R) Sanjay Lekhi welcomes fellow business owner of the Happy Dragon Express, Kan Ho during the grand opening of Shelburne Town Pharmacy on September 21.