Our Stories

Ermias Abraham started his career at St. George Care Community in Toronto, Ontario, as an RPN more than 12 years ago, and has grown personally and professionally in that time. He grew to become a Nurse Manager, and later, when he received his RN designation, was promoted to become Associate Director of Care. Ermias was recently recognized by the OLTCA with a Nursing Leadership Award for his exemplary leadership qualities.

Residents at Nicole Lodge Care Community in Port Coquitlam, BC, and children from a local daycare, Bright Star, got together for a day of crafts, games, and fun. Everyone involved enjoyed the intergenerational program. Look below to view some of the highlights of the day!

Lion dance, dragon dance, magic, face changing, zither music, and kung fu filled the piazza with an array of splendor and colour at Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence in Vaughan, ON. Students and their parents from Appleby College and Fern Hill School in Oakville came to give a complimentary performance for the residents and team members.

“Age is a question of mind over matter – if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”

Summer is in the air at Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence in Vaughan, ON. Residents and team members had fun at a variety of programs this month. Some of the programs included: A Taste of England, where residents were introduced to some of the most popular foods in England, including classic fish and chips from a shop that’s been open since the 1930s; a very popular flower arranging program; Canada Day celebrations, which included live music; music on our piazza, which was perfect for summer dancing; a beautiful picnic at the lake, where residents enjoyed a game of Bocce Ball; and a variety of craft and art classes.

Michelle and Joe had not seen each other for 10 years, when, by chance, Joe saw Michelle walking in front of a parking meter on the other side of the street.

For Erin Malcolm, social interaction is an important part of both the resident and team member experience. She’s been working at Trillium Retirement and Care Community in Kingston for 17 years, and takes a special interest in residents with dementia.

What is it like to spend your days at Sienna? We asked our team that very question. This was their answer.

Have you heard of the story of the Three Sisters Soup? The First Nations legend says that three sisters, corn, beans and squash, worked together and applied their individual strengths to keep their community healthy and strong.

Twelve years ago, Lisa Kutlesa applied for an activation aide role at Spencer House in Orillia. The building was still under construction, and she felt that “the new building represented a new start” in her life. She felt excited to work with residents and family members, and has enjoyed implementing creative programming, collaborating with others in the sector, and spending time with residents.

As an opera singer and actress, Cleone Duncan performed in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Over her years as a performer, she met Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, the Queen, and Prince Phillip. Her voice is absolutely beautiful.