The handsaw moves back and forth against the wood, powered by an elderly, but firm, grip.
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There’s nothing like spending an afternoon fishing with family and friends. That’s why residents at Mariposa Gardens Retirement and Care Community in Osoyoos, BC, as well as members of their day program, were happy to participate in the fifth annual Fishing Forever event with their family and friends. The event was held at the Strohmann family’s fishing pond on Anarchist Mountain, and organized by Accessible Okanagan.
Residents cheered on their chosen runner as rubber duckies raced to the finish in this fundraiser for United Way. Residents and team members at Waterford Kingston Retirement Residence in Kingston, ON, spent the afternoon in the summer sunshine watching the race. Team members Mari and Josh got into their water galoshes and created a current to help the ducks on their way.
The warmth of human connection is more than a phrase, it’s a feeling that spreads from person to person through kind words and thoughtful gestures. It’s an important part of the culture at Lake Country Lodge Retirement and Care Community in Lake Country, BC, where team members recently came together to celebrate their commitment to spreading the warmth throughout their community.
Fluttering wings coloured the sky at this photoshoot! Residents at Waterford Barrie Retirement Residence in Barrie, ON, enjoyed some personal time with monarch butterflies. See some photos of the magical afternoon below!
These mini horses trotted down the paths at Kingsmere Retirement Residence in Alliston, ON, and right into the hearts of residents and team members. Look below to see some of the smiles they brought with them.
The sound of drums and the shimmer of a tambourine echo down the busy Vancouver street. It’s 1914, Charlie Chaplin is starring in his first film, WWI is on the brink of outbreak, and the first electric traffic light is installed. A streetcar passes by the corner where the Salvation Army band is playing, and the driver calls out to the drummer “you’ll break my windows one of these days!”