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Directors of Care at Sienna up their game

June 12, 2017

Innovative Programs

Milk bags into mattresses: Spreading the warmth at Island Park

June 05, 2017

Giving Back

Celebrating 73 years of marriage, life, and laughter

May 29, 2017

Love Stories

The key to happiness? Love your job.

May 19, 2017

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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

‘The little things I do make somebody happy,’ Vanessa Romero, winner of the Nursing Senior Leadership Award.

May 08, 2017
Vanessa Romero won the Nursing Senior Leadership Award through the Ontario Long-Term Care Association. But she didn’t always want to be a nurse…
Volunteer Stories

Word of God through jokes, card tricks, stories and laughter

May 01, 2017
Tom Watson and his wife, Kristiina, have been doing non-denominational services at Royale Place Retirement Residence for 8 years.
Rosewood Retirement Residence

Rosewood’s Cinderella is more than just an amazing volunteer — she’s ex-military

Apr 24, 2017
Cindy has served overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces and her real joy is volunteering at Rosewood Retirement Residence.
Stories from our Team

After 10 years in a drawer, this children’s book is finally for sale

Apr 17, 2017
Charlotte gifted her two cats, Sparkie and Raider, eternal life by writing a children’s book inspired by their many adventures.
Innovative Programs

Winner of the 8th annual Great Pancake Games flips his flapjack over 20 times in 30 seconds

Apr 03, 2017
The 8th annual Great Pancake Games at Barnswallow Place Care Community pitted residents against one another in the fine art of flapjack flipping, tossing, and relay racing.
Innovative Programs

View extraordinary resident art in our new 360° virtual art gallery!

Mar 20, 2017
Painting at Muskoka Shores is about more than just art, it’s about creating something together. Look inside to marvel at their vibrant paintings.
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.
Centenarians

What’s this 108-year-old’s secret? Never give up.

Mar 01, 2017
Margaret Cruickshank is 108 years old, but she’s not going to let that stop her from doing anything.
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