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An artist in the rough

February 19, 2018

Inspirational Life

Connecting the puzzle pieces

February 14, 2018

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Winter Olympics at Quinte Gardens

February 12, 2018

Innovative Programs

The Titanic Survivor

January 23, 2018

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Centenarians

100 Years, 7,000 Kilometres, 1 War

Jan 17, 2018
100-year-old Donato grew up in the Italian countryside, where he worked making charcoal, picking olives, found love, and went to war.
Giving Back

The Sienna Summer Games

Jan 08, 2018
Together, anything is possible. Five communities came together for the Sienna Summer Games, which raised money for local seniors in need.
Innovative Programs

A farmer’s life for me

Jan 01, 2018
Residents and team members at St. George Care Community took a mini vacation, getting some fresh night air on a farm.
Innovative Programs

Life at Sienna 2017

Dec 25, 2017
What was life at Sienna like in 2017? It was full of laughter, warmth, and possibility. Look inside to see some of the highlights.
Stories from our Team

From server to recreation: a chalking tale

Dec 20, 2017
As a dining room server Charity didn’t think her love of art would be appreciated but what started as chalk doodles on a menu board sprouted into a new position
Inspirational Life

Capturing the sun, the wind, and the stars

Dec 12, 2017
83-year-old Marilyn thought she would never paint again, but now she’s teaching classes to fellow residents at Silverthorn Care Community.
Veteran Stories

Decoding the Enemy

Nov 28, 2017
A cipher operator in the Canadian military, Dick Archambault travelled the world decoding messages.
Veteran Stories

Bombs Away

Nov 27, 2017
Reginald Harrop worked in the British Royal Air Force during WWII as a bomb aimer and flight instructor.
Veteran Stories

When the sound stops

Nov 22, 2017
As part of the British Military Police during WWII, Joyce watched as London burned through German bombing raids, soldiers kissed their families goodbye, and children huddled underground.
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