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Innovative Programs

Daydreams to paperback

A resident and team member at Astoria Retirement Residence teamed up to publish a children’s book filled with wacky wordplay.
Innovative Programs

Newfoundland ponies at Carolina Retirement Residence

Cassie, the concierge at Carolina Retirement Residence, arranged for Newfoundland ponies to visit Carolina and the residents.
Innovative Programs

Cooking up tradition

It’s more than just food. For Ari, the head chef at Kensington Place Retirement Residence, residents’ meals should speak to their tradition and culture.
Innovative Programs

Blooming into spring

An award-winning gardener, John continues to nurture his green thumb at Traditions of Durham Retirement Residence.
Giving Back

Knitting for a good cause

The knitting group at Kensington Place gave back to the community by knitting and donating over 100 mask extensions.
Giving Back

Heatherwood team donates over $430 to the Niagara Health Foundation

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

The Survivor

Prayer beads blessed by the Pope, seven bullet wounds, and one doctor changed everything for this WWII veteran.
Centenarians

Laughter keeps you young: Centenarian recalls his life

101-year-old Eddie served in the navy during WWII, worked as a draftsman and art duplicator, and saw a British Queen. Through it all, he’s kept his sense of humour.
Stories from our Team

Spreading smiles at Court at Laurelwood

A housekeeper at Court at Laurelwood, Diane has stepped-up and into the role of impromptu haircutter for the residents.