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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.
Innovative Programs

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.
Giving Back

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.
Centenarians

104-year-old Don has ‘more life than most 25 year olds’

Jul 03, 2017
Don recently celebrated his 104th birthday with friends, family, and a surprise 103-year-old guest.
Giving Back

Milk bags into mattresses: Spreading the warmth at Island Park

Jun 05, 2017
Island Park Retirement Residence recently partnered with a local volunteer to turn milk bags into mattresses for people in need.
Love Stories

Celebrating 73 years of marriage, life, and laughter

May 29, 2017
Gord and Margaret have been together since they were teenagers. Today they’re in their 90s, and while a lot has changed, their love has not.
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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.
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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.
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