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Creating the warmth of human connection

June 11, 2018

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Butterfly kisses at Waterford Barrie

June 11, 2018

Innovative Programs

Surprise guests trot their stuff at Kingsmere Retirement

May 28, 2018

Innovative Programs

An Unbreakable Spirit

May 15, 2018

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Giving Back

One woman & 500 Toques for the Homeless

Apr 25, 2018
Daisy may be 90 years old, but that hasn’t stopped her from crocheting 500 toques and donating them to the Salvation Army.
Veteran Stories

More than a Volunteer, Jeannie is a Friend

Apr 17, 2018
Jeannie, a volunteer at Cherry Park, has been reading with Valmai for a year. Somewhere between the pages of a book they became close friends.
Giving Back

140 pots before Christmas

Mar 21, 2018
Clay and pottery have always been in Jane’s life. Today, she uses her love of clay to spread joy and help fill empty bellies.
Island Park Retirement Residence

Written in the Stardust

Feb 27, 2018
Music has been with Audrey since she was a young girl. Now, she shares her gifts with everyone at Island Park, where she lives.
Stories from our Team

Connecting the puzzle pieces

Feb 14, 2018
Paul Juhlke, environmental services manager at Lincoln Park Retirement Residence, has been using his woodworking skills to forge connections between residents.
Innovative Programs

Winter Olympics at Quinte Gardens

Feb 12, 2018
Residents and team members had a blast taking part in these games in honour of the Winter Olympics.
Innovative Programs

The Titanic Survivor

Jan 23, 2018
Residents at Trillium and Rosewood retirement residences enjoyed a spectacular presentation by the descendant of a Titanic survivor.
Innovative Programs

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
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