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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.

Island Park Retirement Residence

Ringing in 2022

Jan 10, 2022

Look inside to see how our residences celebrated the holidays and rang in the new year!

Stories from our Team

Sienna Superstars December 2021

Dec 27, 2021

Each month, we’re pausing to recognize some of the outstanding team members who work with us. Thank you for the work you do each day. You are all truly heroes.

Inspirational Life

LEAP Award nominee shares her life story

Dec 20, 2021

Known for her bubbly personality, Eva (Eve) Dalzell was nominated for the 2021 LEAP Award by the BC Senior Living Association in honour of the positive atmosphere she helps to create for her fellow residents at The Shores Retirement Residence in...

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

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

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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

Ringing in 2022

Sienna Superstars December 2021

LEAP Award nominee shares her life story

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