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Island Park looks after its own and the saga of the Tilley hat

Nov 11, 2022

On a Sunday afternoon late last June I decided to go for a walk in Ferris Park by the way of the suspension bridge. My wife Ann - always the keeper of the welfare of her family - asked me where I was going.

Inspirational Life

After teaching for over 60 years Andrew Mathuik has rediscovered his love of art at Aspira Yorkton Crossing

Oct 24, 2022

Andrew Mathuik, 90, has enjoyed his four years at Aspira, he holds the staff in very high regard, is an active member of the Residents Council and has reignited his love of art.

Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence

Book lover Joanne Perschick volunteers at Quinte Gardens library, hits the pool and enjoys movies at night with friends

Oct 04, 2022

An avid reader, Joanne Perschick has a passion for books so it’s no surprise that her favourite thing about Aspira Quinte Gardens is the library. She even volunteers there.

Awards & Achievements

Ron Fox: How a career salesman became a retired “Duck Daddy” who stopped to smell – and tend to - the roses at Aspira Quinte Gardens

Sep 14, 2022

These days 85-year-old Ron Fox loves nothing more than gardening in the sun at his retirement home. I guess the popular Belleville community is called Aspira Quinte Gardens for a reason.

Innovative Programs

‘The fresher, the better’ — a chef’s take on nutrition

Jul 21, 2022

For Executive Chef Mackenzie Jones, food is what brings people together. Read about his love of cooking and bringing joy to the residents he serves.

Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence

Resident profiles 120 team members over 10 years

Jun 14, 2022

Helen Tonus, 89, has profiled about 120 team members at Villa Da Vinci Retirement Residence in Vaughan, ON, where she lives. Helen has lived at Villa for 21 years, and began profiling team members about 10 years ago.

Centenarians

Centenarian WWII Veteran in Kingston

Feb 28, 2022

On February 18, Dorothy Forester celebrated her 100th birthday at Royale Place Retirement Residence in Kingston, where she lives.

Island Park Retirement Residence

Meant to be: 67 years of love

Feb 14, 2022

Bob first met Ann when she was only two months old — it’s a meeting he can’t remember, as he was only a month older.

Centenarians

104-year-old Vivian is full of life

Jan 24, 2022

Last December, Vivian Moss celebrated her 104th birthday at Bearbrook Retirement Residence in Ottawa, ON. With her friends and family.

Latest Stories

After 13 years talented chef Joy Green still loves helping out residents and expanding their culinary tastes at Aspira Mayfair Terrace

Celebrating romance and love at Aspira for Valentine’s Day

Willi Stork deepened his love of music and easily embraced his new life at Aspira Lynde Creek Gardens

Former teacher Evelyn and published author Jim love the freedom and convenience of retirement living having made the switch six years ago

Featured Stories

Island Park looks after its own and the saga of the Tilley hat

After teaching for over 60 years Andrew Mathuik has rediscovered his love of art at Aspira Yorkton Crossing

Book lover Joanne Perschick volunteers at Quinte Gardens library, hits the pool and enjoys movies at night with friends

Ron Fox: How a career salesman became a retired “Duck Daddy” who stopped to smell – and tend to - the roses at Aspira Quinte Gardens

‘The fresher, the better’ — a chef’s take on nutrition

Resident profiles 120 team members over 10 years

Centenarian WWII Veteran in Kingston

Meant to be: 67 years of love

104-year-old Vivian is full of life

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