Our Stories

Thanks to the hard work of Juliana, a resident at Weston Terrace Care Community in Toronto, her nurse, Fatima, is now happily engaged to Vishal, who worked with medical transport services.

Eugene Richard served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 36 years. Today, he’s 84 year old and tours Kingston as a guitarist and singer. 

Denise Kavin has lived on three continents, but through it all, the one constant in her life has been her passion for helping people.

Five years ago, Michelle lost her vision due to a brain tumour. Today, she is a valuable part of the team at Fairwinds Lodge Retirement Residence in Sarnia, ON. Michelle joined the Fairwinds team a year ago as a recreation assistant, and she hosts a wide variety of programs. She calls bingo using an iPad, which she navigates using voice-over technology; runs card games using brail cards; assists with weekly derby and brain game programs; and knits scarves to help the knitting club with their sales.
“Her spirit and [the] positive attitude that she brings to Fairwinds, despite the struggles that she faces, has really touched the residents,” said Tina DeBakker, lifestyle consultant at Fairwinds Lodge.

From outings to the nearby beach or casino, to live entertainment and chef demonstrations, at Peninsula Retirement Residence we believe that every day should be infused with wonder. Our Farm-to-Table program fills our kitchens with fresh, local products that pop with flavour. And the warmth of our dining room servers, who know your name and your favourites, will be sure to make you feel welcome.

Everyone had a lot of fun welcoming in 2020 at our retirement residences and care communities. Enjoy
the slideshow below filled with our favourite moments as we celebrated the new year.

This year was full of magical moments, so many it’s impossible to choose only a few. We were honoured to share these memories with the residents and team members in our retirement residences and care communities.

A heartwarming story from family member Eric Wesling, aka “Dr. Chocolate”

Giovanna first began cooking when she was 12 years old. Today, she continues her life-long passion for food at Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence in Vaughan, ON, where she lives. She holds cooking demonstrations, complete with delicious tastings, at least once a month. They are always well attended by fellow residents.

Snow filters down through the branches and onto the head of a fluffy bird preparing to turn south for the winter. The painting, titled “First Snowfall,” was completed by Helen Banzet, 90, almost a year ago.

At Astoria Retirement Residence, people and the warmth they share make all the difference. A tight-knit community, they believe strongly in living every day to the fullest and helping each other to reach their full potential. This is the sort of place where everyone knows your name and a good friend is never far from sight.

If your product doesn’t meet Kam Dhillon’s standards, she doesn’t want it, and as the Senior Executive Chef at both Peninsula and Pacifica retirement residences in Surrey, BC, her standards are hard to meet.

The waves coming over the bow of the ship would often be over 15-feet high. For someone who couldn’t swim well, it was not a welcome sight.