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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.
Centenarians

What’s the secret to long life? 100-year-old Catherine has an answer

Sep 11, 2017
Catherine isn’t going to let anything stop her from getting what she wants.
Centenarians

104-year-old Don has ‘more life than most 25 year olds’

Jul 03, 2017
Don recently celebrated his 104th birthday with friends, family, and a surprise 103-year-old guest.
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Wii love bowling!

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

So happy together

Mar 10, 2017
The warmth of human connection is about more than building a happy home. For our residences in B.C., that means coming together whenever possible.
Innovative Programs

One Thousand Years Strong

Jan 03, 2017
Heavily scarred, the trunk is so wide that 11 people could not wrap their arms around it. It is the truest symbol of this 1,000-year-old Douglas fir tree’s age.
Innovative Programs

Chick this out

Aug 23, 2016
Residents and staff visited the incubator often, and a few residents pulled up chairs and waited for the chicks to hatch.
Peninsula Retirement Residence

Colouring the world happy

Jul 25, 2016
The art show, which happened in April at Peninsula, was a huge success, with residents and staff stopping in to enjoy Celia’s work.
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