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Celebrating romance and love at Aspira for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023

Inspirational Life

Willi Stork deepened his love of music and easily embraced his new life at Aspira Lynde Creek Gardens

January 24, 2023

Ontario

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

October 24, 2022

Inspirational Life

Book lover Joanne Perschick volunteers at Quinte Gardens library, hits the pool and enjoys movies at night with friends

October 04, 2022

Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence

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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.
Ontario

Rolling out the (pet-friendly) welcome mat

Aug 11, 2022
For Bearbrook resident Betty and her Yorkshire Terrier Nikki, finding a truly pet-friendly retirement residence was high on the priority list. Read about Betty and Nikki's special bond, as well as the many benefits of owning a pet in retirement.
Innovative Programs

‘The fresher, the better’ — a chef’s take on nutrition

Jul 21, 2022
For Executive Chef Mackenzie Jones, food is what brings people together. Read about his love of cooking and bringing joy to the residents he serves.
Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence

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.
Centenarians

Centenarian WWII Veteran in Kingston

Feb 28, 2022
On February 18, Dorothy Forester celebrated her 100th birthday at Royale Place Retirement Residence in Kingston, where she lives.
Island Park Retirement Residence

Meant to be: 67 years of love

Feb 14, 2022
Bob first met Ann when she was only two months old — it’s a meeting he can’t remember, as he was only a month older.
Centenarians

104-year-old Vivian is full of life

Jan 24, 2022
Last December, Vivian Moss celebrated her 104th birthday at Bearbrook Retirement Residence in Ottawa, ON. With her friends and family.
Island Park Retirement Residence

Ringing in 2022

Jan 10, 2022
Look inside to see how our residences celebrated the holidays and rang in the new year!
Stories from our Team

Sienna Superstars December 2021

Dec 27, 2021
Each month, we’re pausing to recognize some of the outstanding team members who work with us. Thank you for the work you do each day. You are all truly heroes.
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