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November 16, 2020

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Conscripted

November 11, 2020

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Mechanic on the canal

November 09, 2020

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Always check the landing gear

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Firewoman

Nov 05, 2020
When a bomb dropped in England, Joan wasn’t far behind it. Racing out on the back of a military jeep with her crew, Joan said the life of a military firefighter in WWII was filled with excitement.
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77 years with a metal heart

Nov 02, 2020
Seventy-seven years after he was shot in 1943, there’s still shrapnel in Frank’s chest they weren’t able to remove.
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Elton John tribute

Oct 19, 2020
Residents enjoyed a physically distanced Elton John tribute at Traditions of Durham Retirement Residence.
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Thanksgiving at Rosewood

Oct 12, 2020
Residents at Rosewood celebrated Thanksgiving with pumpkins and a turkey feast.
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Monarchs of Kingsmere

Oct 05, 2020
Residents spent the summer caring for monarch caterpillars and watching as they transformed into beautiful butterflies.
Awards & Achievements

Awarded for a kind heart

Sep 28, 2020
“I feel like I’ve just won the Oscar!” said Pat, winner of the 2020 BC Seniors Living Association’s L.E.A.P. Award.
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Around the world in 5 days

Sep 21, 2020
Residents from Waterford Barrie travelled around the world without ever leaving the comfort of their home.
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Wise words Wednesdays

Sep 14, 2020
The residents at Island Park are sharing their words of wisdom each Wednesday in this innovative program.
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Daydreams to paperback

Sep 07, 2020
A resident and team member at Astoria Retirement Residence teamed up to publish a children’s book filled with wacky wordplay.
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