Our Stories

Winner of the 2020 BC Seniors Living Association’s L.E.A.P. Award, 79-year-old Patricia (Pat) Jensen is known for her kind nature and generosity. The L.E.A.P. Award (Let’s Embrace Aging Passionately) is given to a senior citizen who made important contributions to the community, inspired other residents in overcoming challenges, championed social causes, promoted community involvement, and made a valuable contribution to the quality of life of residents. All criteria that apply to Pat.

From Alaska to Australia, residents from Waterford Barrie Retirement Residence in Barrie, ON, have been traveling around the world without ever having to leave the residence.

“Laughter is the best medicine; most seniors have a sense of humour!”

It all started with a hoarse horse.

The clip-clop of hooves sounded against the pavement as team members from Carolina Retirement Residence led several Newfoundland ponies into meet residents.

Ari Lev Elkine is happiest when his kitchen is filled with the aroma of roasting meats.

An award-winning gardener, John, a resident at Traditions of Durham Retirement Residence in Oshawa, continues to nurture his green thumb by keeping the gardening pots in full bloom.

If you need to wear a mask all day, the knitting group at Kensington Place Retirement Residence has you covered. Recently the group knit and donated over 100 mask extenders to seniors and healthcare workers in the community.

As a way of giving back the larger community, Heatherwood Retirement Residence donated just over $430 towards the Niagara Health Foundation for the purchase of a respirator.

“The moonlight was almost romantic.”

Edward “Eddie” Machtinger was born in 1919. Recently, he celebrated his 101^st birthday at Langstaff Square Care Community in Richmond Hill, where he lives.

The snip-snap of scissors fills the air as Diane Walker, a housekeeper at Court at Laurelwood Retirement Residence, cuts the hair of residents.

There is nothing as comforting as being read a story by your grandparent. Now, kindergarten students at Amherstview Public School can enjoy that special moment as part of their curriculum.