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After an exceptional, award-filled life and career Gary Gullickson is happy to relax with his wife at Aspira Hunter Village

February 24, 2023

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Celebrating romance and love at Aspira for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023

Inspirational Life

Former teacher Evelyn and published author Jim love the freedom and convenience of retirement living having made the switch six years ago

November 30, 2022

Inspirational Life

After teaching for over 60 years Andrew Mathuik has rediscovered his love of art at Aspira Yorkton Crossing

October 24, 2022

Inspirational Life

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Ron Fox: How a career salesman became a retired “Duck Daddy” who stopped to smell – and tend to - the roses at Aspira Quinte Gardens

Sep 14, 2022
These days 85-year-old Ron Fox loves nothing more than gardening in the sun at his retirement home. I guess the popular Belleville community is called Aspira Quinte Gardens for a reason.
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Resident profiles 120 team members over 10 years

Jun 14, 2022
Helen Tonus, 89, has profiled about 120 team members at Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence in Vaughan, ON, where she lives. Helen has lived at Villa for 21 years, and began profiling team members about 10 years ago.
Inspirational Life

LEAP Award nominee shares her life story

Dec 20, 2021
Known for her bubbly personality, Eva (Eve) Dalzell was nominated for the 2021 LEAP Award by the BC Senior Living Association in honour of the positive atmosphere she helps to create for her fellow residents at The Shores Retirement Residence in...
Stories from our Team

Bringing residents and families together through the Warmth of Human Connection

Aug 09, 2021
Hillary, a recreation therapy assistant, recently received a 500-word note of endearment from a resident’s family. What makes her so special to those she serves? Read more to find out!
Inspirational Life

Breaking the mould: The tale of a world-travelling woman in the 1950s

Jun 29, 2021
Sneih Charan has led anything but an ordinary life. She’s travelled the globe, found love at first sight, and paved her own way through the world.
Stories from our Team

What it means to love

Jun 24, 2021
I was raised by two moms.
Centenarians

102-year-old veteran recalls his life

May 24, 2021
Lieutenant Colonel John Beswick celebrated his 102 birthday at Carolina Retirement Residence with family and special visits from the fire department and Towne Crier.
Innovative Programs

Life is a carnival

Mar 08, 2021
Pickle parties, carnivals, and impromptu kayaking trips are a regular occurrence for residents at Peninsula Retirement Residence. But how does that all come together? Meet Diane Toth, Queen of Fun.
Inspirational Life

‘I always wanted to play baseball’

Feb 15, 2021
Major League baseball player and coach of Team Canada, Eric Mackenzie talks about his love of the game.
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