Our Stories (18)

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.