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This is what Retirement Living in Canada looks like. image: https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hubfs/Aspira-01-29-11600_RS_Aug14.jpg --- CONTACT US **0800 920 2222** Search Sienna [CONTACT US](https://www.aspiralife.ca/contact-us/)     **[1-866-959-4848](tel:+18669594848)** [![Aspira-logo-lockup-RGB](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Aspira%20Logos/Aspira-logo-lockup-RGB.png?width=3368&height=1403&name=Aspira-logo-lockup-RGB.png "Aspira-logo-lockup-RGB")](https://www.aspiralife.ca/) - [Our Locations](https://www.aspiralife.ca/our-locations) - [Find your Local Community](https://www.aspiralife.ca/our-locations) - [Living Options](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options) - [Seniors Apartments](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/seniors-apartments/) - [Independent Living](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/independent-living/) - [Assisted Living](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/assisted-living/) - [Respite Care](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/respite-care/) - [Memory Care](https://www.aspiralife.ca/living-options/memory-care/) - [Plan Your Move](https://www.aspiralife.ca/plan-your-move) - [How to Get Started](https://www.aspiralife.ca/plan-your-move/how-to-get-started/) - [Feature Webinars](https://www.aspiralife.ca/Plan-Your-Move/Feature-Webinars) - [Affordable Options](https://www.aspiralife.ca/plan-your-move/affordable-options/) - [FAQs](https://www.aspiralife.ca/plan-your-move/faqs/) - [About Us](https://www.aspiralife.ca/about-us) - [Essence of Aspira](https://www.aspiralife.ca/about-us/essence-of-aspira) - [Our Blogs](https://www.aspiralife.ca/about-us/our-blogs/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.aspiralife.ca/About-Us/Leadership-Team) - [Quality](https://www.aspiralife.ca/About-Us/Quality) Search Sienna [![Aspira-01-29-11600_RS_Aug14](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Aspira-01-29-11600_RS_Aug14.jpg?width=1600&height=900&name=Aspira-01-29-11600_RS_Aug14.jpg "Aspira-01-29-11600_RS_Aug14")](https://www.siennaliving.ca) # Our Stories ## Latest Stories ## [What it means to be Canadian for our residents](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/what-it-means-to-be-canadian-for-our-residents) June 10, 2024 [Milestone Stories](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/milestone-stories) ## [Still living a life filled with fun, friends and activities at 95](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/still-living-a-life-filled-with-fun-friends-and-activities-at-95) February 29, 2024 [Milestone Stories](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/milestone-stories) ## [What Canada Day means to our residents](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/what-canada-day-means-to-our-residents) June 28, 2023 [Milestone Stories](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/milestone-stories) ## [Lest We Forget](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/lestweforget) November 11, 2025 ![Aspira-Photo-Hand-Painting-04-LR (2)](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/hubfs/Aspira-Photo-Hand-Painting-04-LR%20(2).jpg "Aspira-Photo-Hand-Painting-04-LR (2)") ### Featured Stories Filter By Categories - [Inspirational Life](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/inspirational-life) - [Ontario](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/ontario) - [Artists & Art Programs](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/artists-art-programs) - [British Columbia](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/british-columbia) - [Innovative Programs](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/innovative-programs) - [Giving Back](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/giving-back) [Kensington Place Retirement Residence](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/kensington-place-retirement-residence) ## [Students and residents alike have a ball at pen-pal program ‘Prom Night’ at Aspira Kensington Place](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/students-and-residents-alike-have-a-ball-at-pen-pal-program-prom-night-at-aspira-kensington-place) Jun 20, 2023 In a heartwarming display of intergenerational bonding, Aspira Kensington Place retirement home recently hosted a “Prom Night” as part of their flourishing pen-pal program. [Innovative Programs](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/innovative-programs) ## [Sienna Supper blossoming into a beautiful, charitable tradition](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/sienna-supper-blossoming-into-a-beautiful-charitable-tradition) Apr 27, 2023 It started at Aspira Lynde Creek Gardens as a compassionate gesture for Thanksgiving. Today it is slowly blossoming into a new Sienna tradition known as Sienna Supper. [Inspirational Life](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/inspirational-life) ## [Celebrating romance and love at Aspira for Valentine’s Day](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/celebrating-romance-and-love-at-aspira-for-valentines-day) Feb 13, 2023 It’s February again so love is in the air. People across many walks of life are currently planning a romantic surprise for their significant other on February 14th. [Ontario](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/ontario) ## [Willi Stork deepened his love of music and easily embraced his new life at Aspira Lynde Creek Gardens](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/willi-stork-deepened-his-love-of-music-and-easily-embraced-his-new-life-at-aspira-lynde-creek-gardens) Jan 24, 2023 Willi Stork’s German accent appears to be as strong as ever. It’s hard to believe he’s spent the vast majority of his life living in Canada. Born in Germany in 1934, Stork grew up during WW2. [Inspirational Life](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/inspirational-life) ## [After teaching for over 60 years Andrew Mathuik has rediscovered his love of art at Aspira Yorkton Crossing](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/after-teaching-for-over-60-years-andrew-matuik-has-rediscovered-his-love-of-art-at-aspira-yorkton-crossing) Oct 24, 2022 Andrew Mathuik, 90, has enjoyed his four years at Aspira, he holds the staff in very high regard, is an active member of the Residents Council and has reignited his love of art. [Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/quinte-gardens-retirement-residence) ## [Book lover Joanne Perschick volunteers at Quinte Gardens library, hits the pool and enjoys movies at night with friends](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/book-lover-joanne-perschick-volunteers-at-quinte-gardens-library-hits-the-pool-and-enjoys-movies-at-night-with-friends) Oct 04, 2022 An avid reader, Joanne Perschick has a passion for books so it’s no surprise that her favourite thing about Aspira Quinte Gardens is the library. She even volunteers there. [Awards & Achievements](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/topic/awards-achievements) ## [Ron Fox: How a career salesman became a retired “Duck Daddy” who stopped to smell – and tend to - the roses at Aspira Quinte Gardens](https://blog.aspiralife.ca/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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