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January 23, 2018

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January 17, 2018

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Life at Sienna 2017

Dec 25, 2017
What was life at Sienna like in 2017? It was full of laughter, warmth, and possibility. Look inside to see some of the highlights.
Stories from our Team

From server to recreation: a chalking tale

Dec 20, 2017
As a dining room server Charity didn’t think her love of art would be appreciated but what started as chalk doodles on a menu board sprouted into a new position
Inspirational Life

Capturing the sun, the wind, and the stars

Dec 12, 2017
83-year-old Marilyn thought she would never paint again, but now she’s teaching classes to fellow residents at Silverthorn Care Community.
Veteran Stories

Decoding the Enemy

Nov 28, 2017
A cipher operator in the Canadian military, Dick Archambault travelled the world decoding messages.
Veteran Stories

Escape Artist

Nov 14, 2017
A soldier in the Italian army, Angelo escaped his German captors not once, but twice.
Veteran Stories

Navigating the War

Nov 10, 2017
Charlie Gallagher joined the British Royal Air Force when he was 17 years old, flying over the darkened skies that clouded 1944 Europe.
Veteran Stories

Thirteen-Thousand Feet

Nov 03, 2017
As a paratrooper in the Second World War, Sergeant Dennis Cutting has seen a thing or two, even from a bridge too far.
Inspirational Life

One flower and smile at a time

Oct 09, 2017
Donald has a way of making everyone around him smile. A resident ambassador, his enthusiasm for life will inspire you.
Stories from our Team

Nearly 100 years of service

Sep 25, 2017
Mark and Judith have both worked at Rockcliffe Care Community for over 40 years, and they may even be the longest-serving team members at Sienna.
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