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When the sound stops

November 22, 2017

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One flower and smile at a time

October 09, 2017

Inspirational Life

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

September 11, 2017

Centenarians

100 years woven into history

September 04, 2017

Island Park Retirement Residence

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Going the extra mile at Fox Ridge Care Community

Aug 28, 2017
Michele Hunter will do anything to help enrich the lives of residents, she’s someone you can count on.
Innovative Programs

Verna’s dream of attending university has finally come true

Aug 14, 2017
Look inside and watch the inspiring story of Verna’s life-long dream to study art.
Inspirational Life

The Lady in the Tower

Aug 08, 2017
Inge Wells was the first woman in Ontario to work in a fire tower, which stand 100-feet off the ground and surveyed the surrounding forests for fires.
Giving Back

The spirit of Tai Chi lives at Island Park

Jul 31, 2017
Diana, a team member at Island Park Retirement Residence, has been coming in on her days off to teach free Tai Chi classes to residents for 5 years.
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.
Innovative Programs

Fashion on Fire at Fox Ridge Care Community

Jun 26, 2017
Fox Ridge Care Community held a fashion show in honour of Clement, a resident who served as a firefighter for 30 years in the Brantford community.
Stories from our Team

The key to happiness? Love your job.

May 19, 2017
Doris began working at Muskoka Shores Care Community in 1974, at the age of 17. While a lot has changed since then, Doris’s love of her job has not.
Innovative Programs

After 30 years off the ice, Ivy returned to her old club

May 15, 2017
After 30 years off the ice, Ivy joined friends from Lincoln Park on a trip back to her old curling club.
Stories from our Team

Following your dreams

Mar 14, 2017
Gemma from Woodbridge Vista Care Community followed her dreams of helping people re-connect with food across an ocean.
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