Rosewood Village residents spend memorable afternoon at a ranch
‘There is one resident who is still talking about it’
Sep 24, 2021

Drumming class providing Landmark Village residents with a unique way to exercise
Residents are dancing in their seats
Sep 22, 2021

Afton Park residents treated to a sweet surprise during Food Talk meeting
Food services team provided banana splits for residents to enjoy while discussing new menu
Sep 20, 2021

Lanark Heights resident’s patio party dream comes true
John Schmidt helped plan the event, which featured music, dancing and refreshments
Sep 17, 2021

Waterloo Heights goes ‘under the sea’ for boat-cruise party
Event raises more than $100 for local hospice
Sep 15, 2021

Landmark Village brings back fond summertime memories with in-house ice cream truck
‘It was a very successful afternoon and we plan to do similar sweet-treat afternoons in the future’
Sep 13, 2021

St. Andrew’s Terrace life enrichment team praised for outdoor programming they’ve created
‘I am so proud of the life enrichment team’
Sep 10, 2021

Residents get new raised flower beds ready at Westmount Gardens
Old washtubs have been converted to decorative flower boxes
Sep 08, 2021

Lanark Heights and Lanark Village team up to bring ice cream truck to residents
‘The event was a huge success and both the homes had a blast’
Sep 03, 2021

Landmark Village resident couple renews vows on 75th anniversary
Team members organized a memorable event for Bill and Fran Abbott
Sep 01, 2021

In honour of 2020 Summer Games, Rosewood Village hosts Olympic week for residents
‘The residents loved it – they’re still talking about it’
Aug 30, 2021

Twin Lakes residents enjoy a memorable day at the beach
A recent trip to Mitchell’s Bay marked the first out-of-town excursion for residents since the pandemic began
Aug 27, 2021

Student commended for being 'a wonderful addition' to Westmount Gardens during placement
Stephanie Caverhill adapted well to working in LTC during a challenging time
Aug 25, 2021

Landmark Village residents ‘blossom’ with new program
Making tissue-paper flowers has been beneficial for residents in many ways
Aug 23, 2021

Gardening, rabbits and goslings highlight outdoor fun for Lanark Heights residents
The pleasures of watching new life form in the garden has helped take everyone’s mind of the pandemic
Aug 20, 2021

REMINDER: S&R Scholarship applications are due Aug. 20
S&R is offering up to six $500 scholarships to the children and grandchildren of S&R team members
Aug 18, 2021

Lanark Heights residents treated to a Caribbean holiday through the wonders of food
Team members organize a lunch with all the flavours of the West Indies
Aug 16, 2021

Waterloo Heights residents showcase clothing, heirlooms during recent event
Wear Something Old Day was a chance for residents to reminisce and share the stories of their cherished items
Aug 13, 2021

40 Sarnia seniors enjoy lunch on Landmark Village
Collaboration with VON fits in with S&R’s mission of ‘creating communities that are good for life’
Aug 11, 2021

New addition to Heron Terrace life enrichment team commended for her dedication to residents
Sheila Dela Pena-Romero is making ‘a significant difference in each of the residents’ lives she comes in contact with’
Aug 09, 2021

Safe, outdoor entertainment returns to Landmark Village
Favourite local musical guests have been performing for residents this summer, and residents couldn’t be happier
Aug 06, 2021

S&R Scholarship applications are still available for children, grandchildren of S&R team members
Up to six $500 scholarships will be awarded to students studying health sciences or another approved education stream for the 2021-22 academic year
Aug 04, 2021

Southgate Village residents treated to special breakfast to kick off Olympic Games
Team member Susan Davis is commended for going out of her way to deliver a memorable event
Jul 30, 2021

Waterloo Heights celebrates 52nd anniversary of Apollo 11 spaceflight
Activity director Jacqui Reid designed a fun and interactive program that was ‘out of this world’
Jul 28, 2021

Tablecloth project brings together St. Andrew’s Terrace residents and staff
Tablecloths made by residents and staff will be used at home events
Jul 26, 2021

Strawberry social marks Canada Day at Westmount Gardens
Family business of resident couple donates the berries residents enjoyed on July 1
Jul 23, 2021

Lanark Heights dedicates week to celebrating team members
Food, gifts and draws mark July Nursing Week at the Kitchener LTC community
Jul 21, 2021

Westmount Gardens says goodbye to classic car that sat in the courtyard for 19 years
While the 1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville is gone, it has found a new home where it will be restored
Jul 19, 2021

Lanark Heights acknowledges World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15
Team members spent the day promoting awareness and educating peers about the importance of WEAAD
Jul 16, 2021

Two St. Andrew’s residents restore team member’s silver tea to its original shine
Ben Andrade and Gordon Willard enjoyed polishing Sara Byma’s silverware until it was looking like new
Jul 14, 2021

Heron Terrace celebrating ‘immunity as a community’
86% of team members and counting now vaccinated
Jul 12, 2021

Landmark Village welcomes summer with Carnival Day
‘Residents had a blast playing the games’
Jul 09, 2021

Local vendor treats Village on the Thames residents to complimentary ice cream
Bowl of Cream pays it forward and brings some sweet cheer to everyone
Jul 07, 2021

St. Andrew’s Terrace volunteers honoured with safe appreciation event
Volunteers were treated to a safe visit with residents, a lunch and flowers
Jul 05, 2021

REMINDER: Applications for S&R Scholarships are due Aug. 20
S&R is awarding up to six $500 scholarships to the children and grandchildren of team members
Jul 02, 2021

Lanark Heights team ‘keeping spirits high and our taste buds engaged’
Food and drink carts have been a hit with residents, and outdoor visits and warmer weather have also helped maintain a positive atmosphere
Jun 30, 2021

Creative pins and the Chicken Dance highlight recent Landmark Village Fun Days
‘I try to find odd holidays; it makes for more fun,’ says fun co-ordinator Brent Hart
Jun 28, 2021

Local artist brings ‘magik stiks’ project to Westmount Gardens
Kathleen Abley recently left two hand-painted sticks in the courtyards for residents to find
Jun 25, 2021

Former Heron Terrace chef returns to treat everyone to a Chinese meal
Nhi Chieu left Heron Terrace in 2015 to open his own restaurant, but his heart stayed close to residents and staff
Jun 23, 2021

Longtime Village on the Thames team members recognized for their service
Six team members were honoured for five to 30 years of service
Jun 21, 2021

Lanark Heights and local nursing team collaborate to immunize 109 people
Residents, team members and essential caregivers received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
Jun 18, 2021

Jersey Day returns to Waterloo Heights
Residents and team members encouraged to wear their favourite sports team’s gear
Jun 16, 2021

Westmount Gardens residents, team members walk to raise money for Alzheimer Society
Team member Lora Blackett did a ‘wonderful job’ organizing this year’s event, says LE manager Deb Lines
Jun 14, 2021

Administrator takes gardening lesson from Heron Terrace residents
‘It is one memory I will never forget,’ says Amy Sworik
Jun 11, 2021

Classic Leafs-Habs rivalry comes to Rosewood Village
Two hockey fans place fun wager during white-knuckle playoff series
Jun 09, 2021

St. Andrew’s Terrace celebrates warmer weather with tiki bar
Team members convert coffee kiosk to a tiki bar to serve tropical drinks
Jun 07, 2021

Waterloo Heights team brings Mexico to residents
Cinco de Mayo was celebrated with food and fun
Jun 04, 2021

Westmount Gardens is blooming, thanks to residents and their families
‘They are all very proud of their efforts’
Jun 02, 2021

St. Andrew’s Terrace plant sale raises $1,050 for residents’ council
Proceeds from fundraiser will help support the home’s Garden Club
May 31, 2021

Chip truck visits Landmark Village so residents can enjoy long-standing Sarnia tradition
Residents enjoy ‘fries under the bridge,’ thanks to support from two local businesses and the creativity of a Landmark team member
May 28, 2021

How a TV ad resulted in a delicious meal for Trillium Villa residents
Food services team prepares a special dinner of tortellini and pork ribs after chatting with a resident about a meal he saw on TV
May 26, 2021

Westmount Gardens’ resident nurses honoured on Nursing Day
Retired nurses all received a corsage and participated in festivities
May 21, 2021

Landmark team member makes headlines for being youngest vaccine recipient in the region
16-year-old Oscar Allen received his first COVID-19 vaccination May 5
May 19, 2021

Afton Park residents and staff celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Dietary team prepares special Mexican-themed meals for everyone to enjoy
May 17, 2021

New game invented by activity director is engaging Waterloo Heights residents
Jacqui Reid created Richer Picture by combining elements of Monopoly and bingo
May 14, 2021

Many special birthdays were celebrated at Westmount Gardens in April
With more birthdays than usual in April, team members were busy helping residents celebrate
May 12, 2021

S&R administrative assistants honoured on special day
The administrative assistants received baskets of begonias to thank them for their hard work
May 10, 2021

Heron Terrace wellness program is focusing on complimenting team members
So many kindness cards have been written, the home’s compliments box ‘exploded’
May 07, 2021

New crosswalk installed outside Village on the Thames to enhance residents’ safety
Residents pushed city council for a crosswalk and city council listened
May 05, 2021

Westmount team members receive gift bags to remind them of their ‘heroic’ work
Anonymous community member wanted staff to know people in the community appreciate their hard work
May 03, 2021

Applications open for 2021 S&R Scholarship Program
Up to six $500 scholarships will be awarded to the children and grandchildren of S&R team members for the 2021-22 academic year
Apr 30, 2021

Would you like to adopt a Balloon Buddy for an Afton Park resident?
51 colourful balloon sculptures are waiting to be adopted for the LTC home's residents
Apr 28, 2021

2 Quebec launches new recycling program on Earth Day
A tenant of the Guelph apartment building requested the service and the management team worked to implement it
Apr 26, 2021

Students send kind greetings to Waterloo Heights residents to keep spirits high
‘The students put a lot of work into the cards, and they certainly brought many smiles to Waterloo Heights’
Apr 23, 2021

St. Andrew’s Terrace residents get their own Tim Hortons
Residents now have a kiosk where they can line up to get coffee, tea and doughnuts
Apr 21, 2021

Pandemic has strengthened resident-centred focus: administrators
S&R LTC administrators discuss how teams came together to keep residents’ quality of life high
Apr 19, 2021

Bunny Bingo brings smiles and laughter to St. Andrew’s Terrace during Easter
The activity combined an Easter theme with residents’ love of bingo
Apr 16, 2021

Waterloo Heights residents visited by two Easter bunnies
Activity director Jacqui Reid’s pet rabbit and team member Bonnie Rice, dressed in a bunny costume, helped make Easter special
Apr 14, 2021

March marks a busy month at Twin Lakes Village
Vaccinations, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and Balloon Buddies among the highlights
Apr 12, 2021

Community kindness helps St. Andrew’s residents enjoy special meals
After a Christmas fundraiser to buy residents a holiday meal surpassed its goal, residents were treated to a second takeout meal
Apr 09, 2021

Clay sculpting comes to Westmount Gardens
Residents tap into their creativity with an innovative program
Apr 07, 2021

Shelter offers comfortable window visits for Westmount Gardens families year-round
A new gazebo-like structure provides protection from all the elements
Mar 31, 2021

Beer-tasting event marks Afton Park St. Patrick’s Day
Team members hosted a safe, fun event for residents on March 17
Mar 29, 2021

Heron Terrace celebrates team members on St. Patrick’s Day
Team members enjoyed a staff appreciation barbecue to thank them for their hard work
Mar 26, 2021

How a stuffed mouse makes every holiday special at St. Andrew’s Terrace
Resident Tina Gray most recently decorated the mouse for St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 24, 2021

Westmount Gardens residents receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine
‘There is excitement and a sense that there is a light at the end of the tunnel’
Mar 22, 2021

Westmount Gardens team goes all-out to make St. Patrick’s Day special for residents
Residents were treated to special lunch and lots of treats on March 17
Mar 19, 2021

Southgate Village helps resident couple celebrate 69th anniversary
Hector and Carabel Ringrose treated to a fancy meal with champagne on their special day
Mar 17, 2021

Heron Terrace residents pay it forward to the bird community
On Feed the Birds Day, residents made special feeders to help nourish birds during the cold month of February
Mar 15, 2021

Even with safety restrictions in place, Landmark residents still enjoy bingo
Fun co-ordinator’s creative thinking allows a resident-favourite activity to continue
Mar 12, 2021

Westmount Gardens celebrates International Women’s Day
‘This was certainly a fun, feel-good program for the ladies who participated’
Mar 10, 2021

Window visiting continues popularity at Heron Terrace
Family members speak to the value these visits bring to them and their loved ones
Mar 08, 2021

Weekly games help keep Landmark Village team members’ spirits high
‘The winner gets a prize, but the main focus is getting everyone involved, and it's great to hear and see staff enjoying it’
Mar 05, 2021

Waterloo Heights Olympic-style competition engages residents and team members
‘The residents and staff all participated, and the competition was high’
Mar 03, 2021

St. Andrew’s residents ring in 2021 with safe wine-and-cheese event
Residents’ council sponsors annual celebration
Mar 01, 2021

Christmas creativity flourishes at Westmount Gardens during holidays
Window and door decorating were big hits with residents and team members
Feb 26, 2021

Heron Terrace info sessions helped answer questions about COVID vaccination
‘This was a wonderful opportunity to share fact-based information’
Feb 24, 2021

Afton Park residents receive first dose of Moderna vaccine
116 residents and 10 team members immunized against COVID-19
Feb 22, 2021

S&R home office team members were ‘Santa and his elves’ at Trillium Villa
Team members personally dropped off gifts for staff members’ children and grandchildren just before Christmas
Feb 19, 2021

Landmark Village residents ring in 2021 with luxurious New Year’s Eve dinner
Team members collaborate to create a safe event that has become a favourite yearly tradition
Feb 17, 2021

Every Thursday is Valentine’s Day at St. Andrew’s Terrace
Residents and team members have been making the most of the season of love
Feb 12, 2021

Waterloo Heights gearing up for Valentine’s week
Residents and team members will be sharing marriage and dating advice throughout the week
Feb 10, 2021

Lunchtime carolling was a big hit during Landmark Village’s 12 days of Christmas
‘It has become rewarding, seeing the residents smile and clap’
Feb 08, 2021

Westmount resident proudly accepts Special Service Medal on behalf of her husband
Lois Hance was both happy and surprised when she received the medal late last year
Feb 05, 2021

Lanark Village resident inspires new street signs
Thanks to Derick Haywood and executive director, Bradley Lukas, finding Lanark Village has become easier
Feb 03, 2021

Landmark Village Christmas party brings team together for some end-of-year fun
Social committee’s work fundraising all year helped make the event successful
Feb 01, 2021

Trillium Villa resident gets first COVID-19 vaccination from Lambton Public Health
Valerie Verberg, along with other residents of the Sarnia LTC community, received the Moderna vaccine Jan. 26
Jan 29, 2021

Balloon Buddies brighten Rosewood Village residents’ day
A donation from Baskits & Balloon Decor ‘brought much happiness and smiles throughout the building to all residents and staff’
Jan 27, 2021

Afton Park team collaborates to deliver residents a merry Christmas
‘To this day, our residents are still talking about how lovely and important we made them feel on Christmas Day’
Jan 25, 2021

With safety top of mind, Landmark Village residents enjoy a Christmas party
‘We held one big one for all residents in our dining area, allowing for everyone to social distance and still enjoy some Christmas fun’
Jan 22, 2021

Great food and fun highlight Lanark Heights’ Christmas and new year’s celebrations
With safety protocols in effect, team members were able to help residents make the most of the holidays
Jan 20, 2021

Family members and Twin Lakes team organize surprise birthday parade for resident
Lexie Scott says she had her ‘best birthday ever’
Jan 18, 2021

Heron Terrace creates memorable Christmas for residents during a challenging time
Gifts, music and safe Santa visits helped spread holiday joy
Jan 15, 2021

Lanark Village residents treated to a taste of Trinidad at Christmas
Culinary manager Sharon Chase prepared a traditional rum cake for residents to enjoy
Jan 13, 2021

Property Management division treats Kenwick Place residents to special gifts
With the annual luncheon cancelled, team members still wanted to show their appreciation at Christmas
Jan 11, 2021

Waterloo Heights team keeps holiday spirit high with activities
The pandemic has separated residents and their families, so team members worked hard to make the holiday season memorable
Jan 08, 2021

‘Crazy hat day’ brings smiles to Landmark residents, and that was the plan
‘We wanted to show that even in harder times we are still having fun and creating laughter’
Jan 06, 2021

Heron Terrace team receives COVID-19 vaccine
‘We are doing our part to ensure the safety of the ones we live with and care for each and every day’
Jan 04, 2021

Village on the St. Clair team member transforms pub room into a ‘winter wonderland’
‘Her creativity has amazed the residents and they are commenting daily on how beautiful the room looks’
Dec 23, 2020

Landmark Village resident Bruce Murray gets the royal treatment for his 100th birthday
‘It was a wonderful surprise for Bruce, and a well-deserved one’
Dec 21, 2020

Rosewood Village is once again ‘adopting’ a family this Christmas
‘We have so much fun doing this each year because it brings so much joy in our home for employees and residents’
Dec 18, 2020

S&R Property Management division makes large donation of goods to charity
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul received household items, food, toys and pet food the team collected
Dec 16, 2020

Residents, staff show support for Village on the St. Clair in-house Christmas bazaar
By making some changes, the annual fundraiser for the Village’s residents’ council was able to carry on
Dec 14, 2020

Rosewood Village team Christmas party ‘a great success’
Fun, food and the Christmas spirit were the ingredients that made for a memorable team event
Dec 11, 2020

Landmark Village using creative fundraising ideas this holiday season
Door-decorating and wall bingo are among the ways residents and team members are raising money
Dec 09, 2020

Lanark Heights resident veteran honoured with certificate for her service
Lila Stagg served as a chef in the RCAF during the Second World War
Dec 07, 2020

Keeping Westmount residents and families connected during the pandemic has been key to happiness
Team members from all departments credited for maintaining a high quality of life for residents during a challenging time
Dec 04, 2020

Theme Thursdays have been keeping spirits high at St. Andrew’s Terrace
‘It’s simple, it’s fun and anyone can participate – residents and staff from all departments’
Dec 02, 2020

Mitten Tree returns to Landmark Village
There has been increased need this year for the knitted items residents make, says team member Brent Hart
Nov 30, 2020

Waterloo Heights hosts a night on the town without leaving home
The annual Black Tie Night, which followed safety protocols, was a big hit with residents
Nov 27, 2020

Lanark Heights celebrates Diwali
Celebration of the Indian festival of lights was engaging for both residents and team members
Nov 25, 2020

Love of music brings St. Andrew’s Terrace residents together
The life enrichment team created musical activities aimed at younger residents and Portuguese-speaking residents
Nov 23, 2020

Heron Terrace Remembrance Day service brings ‘shared emotion’ for residents and staff
‘It was such an amazing service that was personalized for our veterans, as we are honoured they live with us’
Nov 20, 2020

S&R announces eight recipients of annual scholarship
Due to the high number and quality of applications, S&R added two additional $500 scholarships this year
Nov 18, 2020

Lanark Heights pays tribute to veterans on Remembrance Day
Residents from each neighbourhood honours veterans
Nov 16, 2020

Waterloo Heights residents share advice to get through challenging times
‘Advice is timeless, no matter what is happening in the world, these shared words can have a significant impact on an individual’
Nov 13, 2020

Costume-clad pups visit Rosewood Village for Halloween
Team members brought their dogs in to spend a memorable afternoon with residents
Nov 11, 2020

Waterloo Heights brings Oktoberfest to residents
Team members organize a safe celebration of the famous German festival
Nov 09, 2020

Landmark Village residents treated to an in-house Tim Hortons day
Team members were inspired after reading an S&R Today story about a Timmies drive-thru at Rosewood Village
Nov 06, 2020

Pumpkin patch highlights the spirit of the season at Lanark Village
Team members have created a decorative display that has been a source of pride for everyone
Nov 04, 2020

Lanark Heights raises more than $1,000 for Parkinson Society
Residents and team members participate in the charity’s Walk the Block for Parkinson’s event
Nov 02, 2020

REMINDER: Deadline for S&R Health Care Scholarship is Nov. 3
S&R is offering scholarships up to $3,000 for Lambton County students pursuing health-care careers
Oct 30, 2020

Thanksgiving tree underscores the importance of resident-centred long-term care
Heron Terrace residents lead the way designing colourful decoration of gratitude
Oct 28, 2020

Administrators reflect on their team members coming together during pandemic
S&R LTC teams have been cohesive, resilient and resident-focused, administrators say
Oct 26, 2020

Lanark Heights team helps resident celebrate 103th birthday
Although a birthday party was not possible, Mary St. Cyr was still provided with a memorable day
Oct 23, 2020

Local trumpet player performs outdoors for Heron Terrace residents
‘The idea was to provide some nice musical entertainment and to bring them some joy during this pandemic’
Oct 21, 2020

Waterloo Heights celebrates all things apple
Lunchtime on Sept. 28 was filled with outdoor entertainment and lots of apples
Oct 19, 2020

Westmount supports team member’s charity run, $2,175 raised
Rick Luiting ran 10 km to raise funds for Cassie and Friends Society
Oct 16, 2020

Family, staff and community collaboration delivers a memorable 100th birthday to Westmount resident
A large parade and a brass band help Coral Poole celebrate milestone birthday
Oct 14, 2020

Lanark Heights celebrates residents’ council and grandparents with food-filled week
Each day residents were treated to a special surprise from the travelling food cart
Oct 09, 2020

Rosewood Village creates Tim Hortons drive-thru for residents
‘A round of applause to the Rosewood employees for this wonderful idea’
Oct 07, 2020

Thirsty Thursdays have been a huge success at Southgate since the pandemic began
Residents are enjoying a new cocktail every week, and the in-house mixologists have learned a new skill
Oct 05, 2020

Country Western Day carries on at Waterloo Heights
With safety protocols in effect, residents were able to enjoy annual event
Oct 02, 2020

FaceTime brings representatives from two LTC homes’ residents’ councils together
Residents from Westmount Gardens and Henley Place share their thoughts and experiences during pandemic
Sep 30, 2020

Lanark Heights manager cites relationship building and creative environment as highlights of new position
Melissa Abdul says her new job has helped her tap into her strengths
Sep 28, 2020

Westmount Gardens resident enjoys a family outing, thanks to new ministry directive
Joanne Nuyten becomes the first Westmount resident to have a short-stay visit outside the home since the pandemic began
Sep 25, 2020

S&R communities embrace creativity to deliver meaningful programming during pandemic
Team members have been effectively balancing safety with fun
Sep 23, 2020

Lanark Heights manager discusses her career choice and starting a new job during a pandemic
‘I’ve done a lot in health care in general, but long-term care seems to be my purpose,’ says acting life enrichment manager Melissa Abdul
Sep 21, 2020

Westmount resident walks to raise money for charity supporting cancer patients
Paul McPherson, 85, has so far raised $1,500 for Wellspring London and Region
Sep 18, 2020

New fun co-coordinator enjoys being creative at Twin Lakes Village
Kaylene Hagen says she sees the positive difference activities make in residents’ lives
Sep 16, 2020

Lanark Heights Carnival Day celebrates end of summer
Food, games and lots of laughs marked the special event
Sep 14, 2020

Bingo returns to Village on the Thames, thanks to two team members’ initiative
Tuela Lawson and Brenda Shaw are applauded for stepping in to fill a gap in programming
Sep 11, 2020

Landmark Village residents create door posters in a safe environment
By modifying programs to meet safety standards, residents can still enjoy many of their favourite activities
Sep 09, 2020

S&R Health Care Scholarship drive kicks off for 11th straight year
Scholarships up to $3,000 are possible this year for students across Lambton County pursuing health-care careers
Sep 04, 2020

Tropical Day provides memorable staycation for Lanark Heights residents
‘It was the talk of the home’
Sep 02, 2020

Working at Westmount Gardens has brought Deb Lines back to her ‘roots’
‘I love being back with the residents, and I am with a great life enrichment team as well’
Aug 31, 2020

Twin Lakes residents take virtual trip to Hawaii
Team members design a creative program that delivered a safe, fun and educational experience
Aug 28, 2020

Lanark Heights residents and team members celebrate Eid al-Adha
‘We have such a multicultural group of residents and team members here, and we like to celebrate that’
Aug 26, 2020

Westmount residents have adjusted well to changes in recent months, manager says
‘Their lives as a whole inside the home have been disrupted, but they’ve done a remarkable job,’ says Deb Lines
Aug 24, 2020

Trillium Villa recognizes long-time team members with Service Award Selfies
13 team members honoured for their years of dedication
Aug 21, 2020

Waterloo Heights residents are enjoying weekly outdoor concerts
‘It’s been a great way to do singalongs and get the residents dancing from their balconies’
Aug 19, 2020

Deadline to submit S&R scholarship applications is Aug. 21
For the 10th straight year, S&R is awarding six $500 scholarships to children and grandchildren of team members
Aug 17, 2020

Much-loved bingo comes back to Landmark Village with safety protocols in effect
‘We’re modifying activities so we can still have fun safely’
Aug 14, 2020

Shell employees spread cheer at the Village on the St. Clair
As part of Shell’s Fuelling Kindness initiative, the employees brought carnations for everyone and created inspiring chalk art
Aug 12, 2020

Efforts from Rosewood families and staff have made coping with pandemic easier for residents
From window visits to video calls to safe activities, residents have been able to stay in touch with their loved ones and have been keeping busy
Aug 10, 2020

Heron Terrace transforms family apartment into lounge for safe visitation
The new lounge has been ‘full of laughter, lots of conversation, smiles and some happy tears’
Aug 07, 2020

Westmount Gardens honours resident Jean Smith on her 104th birthday
‘Jean’s birthday drew us all together as a big family’
Aug 05, 2020

S&R scholarship applications due Aug. 21
For the 10th straight year, six $500 scholarships are being offered to children and grandchildren of S&R team members
Jul 31, 2020

A new program idea ‘blossoms’ at St. Andrew’s Terrace
Volunteer co-ordinator Deana Vellenga hopes to create self-guided garden museum in the home’s refurbished courtyards
Jul 29, 2020

Rosewood celebrates resident’s 100th birthday; family says thank you by donating an iPad
Lillian Price was treated to a parade on her special day
Jul 27, 2020

Outdoor visits have been a hit for Westmount Gardens residents and families
Staff created a special patio with an awning so residents and families can have safe outdoor time together
Jul 24, 2020

Rotary Club donates 500 face shields to Trillium Villa team
Staff is grateful for the support from the Rotary Club and others in the community since the global pandemic began
Jul 22, 2020

Heron Terrace monument honours team members for their dedication during pandemic
Wall of Gratitude, Fame and Growth features photos of ‘superhero’ team members alongside family members’ kind words for them
Jul 20, 2020

A 221 Queen team member wanted a cape to match her mask. She got two
Fairview Towers and 2 Quebec teams match ‘Super Nancy’ Koehmstedt’s humour with some of their own
Jul 17, 2020

Westmount Gardens treated to a ‘berry’ generous donation
Resident couple’s son, who owns a local berry farm, provided many boxes of strawberries for residents and staff to enjoy
Jul 15, 2020

Residents, RCAs help beautify St. Andrew’s Terrace courtyards
Project described as ‘a great opportunity’ for meaningful programming for residents
Jul 13, 2020

Resident, community, family support is helping Village on the St. Clair get through pandemic
The Sarnia seniors living community is thanking everyone for their kindness and understanding
Jul 10, 2020

Heron Terrace team works together to create modified programs for residents
With regular programming cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, team members have tapped into their creativity to develop activities that mee
Jul 08, 2020

Westmount Gardens included in citywide classic-car parade
‘It really warmed our spirits’
Jul 06, 2020

St. Andrew’s Terrace team members receive 2,520 K-cups from Nestlé
Donation will provide lots of coffee to team members
Jul 03, 2020

RCAs commended by Lanark Heights for their help during pandemic
‘We are tremendously thankful for all they did for the residents’
Jun 29, 2020

Fire department honours retired firefighter, a Westmount Gardens resident, with parade
Paul McPherson had a distinguished career with the fire department, and local firefighters wanted to acknowledge him with a special event
Jun 26, 2020

The Waterloo Heights team is tapping into their creativity to keep spirits high – and it’s working
From outdoor dance parties to hallway bingo, residents continue to enjoy a high quality of life while maintaining safety protocols during pandemic
Jun 24, 2020

Afton Park turns gigantic rhubarb plant into many rhubarb pies
Residents, along with the food services and life enrichment departments, worked together to make this special dessert
Jun 22, 2020

Heron Terrace resident Barbara Root’s persistence has been key to improving her mobility
‘Barb is really happy with how far she has come’
Jun 19, 2020

Community support helping Westmount Gardens stay strong during pandemic
‘We have been the recipients of many kind gestures, for sure’
Jun 17, 2020

Southgate Village resident delivers speech thanking staff for keeping everyone safe during pandemic
While the COVID-19 crisis has presented uncertainty, Ann Fulton says team members have been a source of reassurance
Jun 15, 2020

Afton Park helps two resident couples celebrate their anniversaries
Despite restrictions due to the pandemic, team members helped Steve and Cindy MacDougall and Wes and Carol Bergman celebrate their marriages
Jun 12, 2020

S&R is inviting children, grandchildren of staff to apply for one of six $500 scholarships
For 10th straight year, these scholarships will be awarded to students 25 and under studying at approved programs at accredited post-secondary institu
Jun 10, 2020

Westmount Gardens resident gets a surprise bagpipe performance at her window
June McCanghen was so impressed with her son-in-law’s bagpipe playing she even did a little jig
Jun 08, 2020

Community, vendor, family support is helping Heron Terrace through challenging time
‘To see that people are behind us means a lot’
Jun 05, 2020