Our Stories

Residents and team members at Island View Retirement Residence in Arnprior, ON, made the most of 2018 with events, laughter, and smiles! They shared some of their favourite memories, captured below. From sunshine socials to charitable donations, we know you’ll love these!

It’s tradition. Every month, residents and team members come together at Kensington Place Retirement Residence in Toronto, ON, to make challah bread, a tradition baked into the cultural roots of many of the residents. Enjoy some of the photos below of a recent challah bread baking session — how would you customize your loaf?

Silvano Vascotto had often played in the band at this dance hall, but on this night he was just one of the dancers. It was a good thing too, because within the crowd was his future wife.

Residents and team members at Heatherwood Retirement Residence in St. Catherines, ON, put their own creative twist on Halloween. From freshly-carved pumpkins to frightful costumes, we know you’ll love these photos!

Residents and team members at Kensington Court Retirement Residence in Windsor, ON, had a lot of fun putting together this music video for One Republic's hit song "I Lived". Let their love of life inspire you to live every day to its fullest!

A building doesn’t make a home. It’s the people inside it who fill it with warmth.

After a month of fundraising, residents and team members at Martindale Gardens Retirement Residence in Milton, ON, were excited to present the local Milton Alzheimer’s Society with a cheque for $3,000! Look below to see some of the photos from the cheque presentation.

Family recipes hold a special place in our hearts. They have the power to transport us back to those moments when we sat around a full table, our loved ones around us, enjoying both the delicious food and our precious moments together. Recently, The Shores Retirement Residence in Kamloops, BC, discovered a way to reawaken the magic of those recipes.

Residents gathers together, holding hand-made signs, and sharing smiles, a bubble of excitement building up around them. They were here for Brian, a volunteer, and his special surprise.

The first thing Olga Dimitrov thought, as she held her Genie award for the first time, was how heavy it was. The golden statue weighs in at 10lbs, a testament to her outstanding work in costume design for film.

Breathtaking views of lush orchards, vineyards, and the natural landscapes of the Okanagan Region pass by as the old train clips down the tracks.