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Seniors Day Program in Kanata near Ottawa

In partnership with Recreational Respite, Red Oak Retirement Residence is proud to offer a new Day Program to residents and seniors in the wider community.
Love Stories

Three weddings and a food basket

For Pierre and Veronique, one wedding just wasn’t enough. Follow them as they voyage across poverty-stricken post WWII Europe in search of greener pastures.
Innovative Programs

Taking in the sights at Gatineau Park

Residents and team members at Bearbrook Retirement Residence enjoyed taking in the fall colours at Gatineau Park.
Inspirational Life

The song in your heart

Gisele, a 91-year-old resident at Red Oak Retirement Residence, is extremely active in her com-munity. Her love of music led her to start a sing-along when she moved in, and it’s only gotten big-ger from there.
Veteran Stories

They don’t call them ‘Spitfire’ for nothing

Now 93, Lieutenant-General William Kier Carr continues to achieve extraordinary things.
Inspirational Life

Dispelling the shadows, one survivor at a time

Edwina, a resident at Red Oak Retirement Residence in Kanata, was astonished that she was being given this award.
Red Oak Retirement Residence

Artist shares his love of art

Enjoy Mr. Tom Matthews’ beautiful watercolour paintings and be inspired by his story.
Inspirational Life

Childhood Neighbours Reconnect after 65 Years

Norm shared that the last time he recalled seeing Beverly was approximately 65 years ago when she was on her way to a football game.