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Uncovering memories one brush stroke at a time

June 19, 2017

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Directors of Care at Sienna up their game

June 12, 2017

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Milk bags into mattresses: Spreading the warmth at Island Park

June 05, 2017

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Celebrating 73 years of marriage, life, and laughter

May 29, 2017

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The key to happiness? Love your job.

May 19, 2017
Doris began working at Muskoka Shores Care Community in 1974, at the age of 17. While a lot has changed since then, Doris’s love of her job has not.
Innovative Programs

After 30 years off the ice, Ivy returned to her old club

May 15, 2017
After 30 years off the ice, Ivy joined friends from Lincoln Park on a trip back to her old curling club.
Stories from our Team

‘The little things I do make somebody happy,’ Vanessa Romero, winner of the Nursing Senior Leadership Award.

May 08, 2017
Vanessa Romero won the Nursing Senior Leadership Award through the Ontario Long-Term Care Association. But she didn’t always want to be a nurse…
Volunteer Stories

Word of God through jokes, card tricks, stories and laughter

May 01, 2017
Tom Watson and his wife, Kristiina, have been doing non-denominational services at Royale Place Retirement Residence for 8 years.
Rosewood Retirement Residence

Rosewood’s Cinderella is more than just an amazing volunteer — she’s ex-military

Apr 24, 2017
Cindy has served overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces and her real joy is volunteering at Rosewood Retirement Residence.
Stories from our Team

After 10 years in a drawer, this children’s book is finally for sale

Apr 17, 2017
Charlotte gifted her two cats, Sparkie and Raider, eternal life by writing a children’s book inspired by their many adventures.
Innovative Programs

Wii love bowling!

Apr 10, 2017
The Sienna Wii Bowling Tournament is held twice a year by the retirement residences in British Columbia.
Innovative Programs

Winner of the 8th annual Great Pancake Games flips his flapjack over 20 times in 30 seconds

Apr 03, 2017
The 8th annual Great Pancake Games at Barnswallow Place Care Community pitted residents against one another in the fine art of flapjack flipping, tossing, and relay racing.
Love Stories

10,000 photos covering 48 years of marriage and adventure together

Mar 27, 2017
Sharon and Don recently renewed their wedding vows at Peninsula Retirement Residence. But how does a couple stay married for 48 years?
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