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Party Like it’s 1949

Aug 21, 2017
Lincoln Park’s first Seniors’ Prom was so successful that they’ve already begun planning for next year.
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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.
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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.
Intergenerational

What happens when seniors become pen pals with 11-year-olds?

Jul 24, 2017
Grade 5 students and seniors at Weston Terrace Care Community finally meet after 6 months of exchanging letters.
Innovative Programs

A taste of home at Maple Grove Care Community

Jul 17, 2017
Maple Grove Care Community has put a homey spin on meal times, offering residents more choices and opportunities for social engagement.
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Seniors and high school students come together for intergenerational choir

Jul 10, 2017
Almost 90 people came out to watch a choir held by residents at Trillium and high school students.
Harmony Hills Care Community

Canada

Jun 30, 2017
Bob Palm is a talented poet residing at Harmony Hills Care Community, who was kind enough to share his poem “Canada” in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday.
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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.
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