Carnival Day highlights August fun at Landmark
'All the smiles and laughter are what make it special'
Sep 16, 2024

Landmark Village's annual Carnival Day returned

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Waterloo Heights treated to a performance from local band
Visit from Waterloo Concert Band provided entertainment while enhancing a valuable community bond
Sep 13, 2024

The Waterloo Concert Band performed for Waterlo

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S&R job fair nets 40 interviews for prospective team members
People were lining up early to attend S&R's most recent talent-search event
Sep 11, 2024

People looking for new career opportunities wit

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Heron Terrace residents get the summer BBQ they've been craving
'Residents, family members and staff had a blast'
Sep 09, 2024

Heron Terrace residents' council asked for a

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2024 Waterloo Heights garage sale sets fundraising record
This year's sale raised $870 for the Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice
Sep 06, 2024

Waterloo Heights residents and team members

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Sons honour mother's memory by donating a bench to Westmount Gardens
The bench and its plaque are the 'perfect' tribute to Nancy Wilson, says team member
Sep 04, 2024

After Westmount Gardens resident Nancy Wilson

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Twin Lakes Village resident 'very proud' how her story was shared in local paper
'He told my story as I would, and I am very happy how it turned out,' Lois Adams says
Aug 30, 2024

A reporter from the Sarnia Journal visited Twin

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Residents, families and staff collaborate to build Heron Terrace's new gazebo
The new gazebo is providing space for social and relaxation time for residents
Aug 28, 2024

Heron Terrace now has a gazebo for residents to

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'Cheers' to a new community partnership for Southgate Village
A Kingsville Brewery representative recently visited residents so they could learn about and sample beer. More visits are planned
Aug 26, 2024

While the area along the north shore of Lake

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Village on the St. Clair team member shares her journey from PSW to DOC
Kaylyn Unsworth says the seniors living community is a 'family'
Aug 21, 2024

In just six years, Kaylyn Unsworth worked her

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Residents and team members enjoy fun competition during Waterloo Heights Olympics
Waterloo Heights' Olympic tradition carries on, and this year there was even an official Olympic torchbearer participating
Aug 19, 2024

When Waterloo Heights hosted its own version of

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Heron Terrace celebrates resident's 106th birthday
Windsor mayor and legion representatives show up to honour his life
Aug 16, 2024

Harry, a Heron Terrace resident, recently

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Twin Lakes Village embraces Olympic spirit
Sarnia seniors living community hosted Olympic-themed activities to coincide with 2024 Paris Summer Games
Aug 14, 2024

Twin Lakes Village residents and team members

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Afton Park works with legion, family members to celebrate resident's 100th birthday
John Gattinger not only turned 100, he's the most senior veteran at the home
Aug 12, 2024

Afton Park Place recently collaborated with

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Trip to blueberry farm was so popular Landmark Village offered two outings
'Everyone had a blast' on excursions to Parks Blueberries
Aug 09, 2024

An annual trip to a blueberry farm was so

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Heron Terrace celebrates diversity with Carousel of Nations
Annual event includes 7 days of food, games and music from different countries
Aug 07, 2024

Residents and team members at Heron Terrace lov

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Pet therapy has a long record of success at Afton Park
St. John Ambulance therapy dogs 'provide so much joy' to residents
Aug 02, 2024

Afton Park Place has offered pet therapy

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Aloha! Twin Lakes Village hosts Hawaiian luau social
The annual summertime event was a big hit with residents
Jul 31, 2024

Twin Lakes Village residents recently took a

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'Amazing' new chaplain is making a big impact at Westmount Gardens (Part 2)
Patrick Heffernan recently led the first celebration of life at Westmount in four years
Jul 29, 2024

Westmount Gardens recently had its first

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Landmark Village residents engaged in falls prevention discussion
VON representatives stress the importance of exercise and keeping active
Jul 26, 2024

Landmark Village residents were recently engage

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Lanark Heights hosts job fair to attract new talent
Team members interview almost 140 candidates for PSW and RPN positions
Jul 24, 2024

Team members from Lanark Heights and the S&

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Waterloo Heights strawberry social connects community, supports local business and charity
'We run this event every year and it's always a success'
Jul 22, 2024

Not only did the annual Waterloo Heights

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Trillium Villa creates life-size version of Hungry Hungry Hippos
The game attracted many residents and brought out 'a lot of healthy competition'
Jul 19, 2024

Trillium Villa Nursing Home's creative life

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Westmount Gardens resident is getting mobile after 8 months in physio program
John Humeniuk's goals are to continue improving his mobility and visit his family and friends outside the home
Jul 17, 2024

A Westmount Gardens resident is enjoying

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PSW job fair connects S&R with local talent
'I'm glad we had this opportunity to participate and connect with so many applicants'
Jul 15, 2024

A recent job fair proved to be the perfect foru

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Heron Terrace Philippines Independence Day celebration centres on delicious food
Residents, families and staff were treated to a variety of culinary offerings during the event which raised money for residents' council
Jul 12, 2024

Heron Terrace residents, family members and

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Volunteer brings a wealth of experience helping others to Waterloo Heights
And Lynn Pollock never has to go far to volunteer at Waterloo Heights – she lives in the building
Jul 10, 2024

Volunteering is very much a part of Lynn

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Pizza lunch caps off Seniors' Month at Twin Lakes Village
'Residents are already asking when we can do it again'
Jul 08, 2024

Twin Lakes Village capped off Seniors' Month

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Landmark Village choir delivers landmark Canada Day performance
Thanks to one resident's vision, the village has a talented singing group that performed for everyone to celebrate Canada's birthday
Jul 05, 2024

Landmark Village celebrated Canada Day with a

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'Amazing' new chaplain is making a big impact at Westmount Gardens (Part 1)
Patrick Heffernan says working at Westmount is his 'calling'
Jul 03, 2024

It was clear from Day 1 that Patrick Heffernan

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BBQ season kicks off at Afton Park Place
Residents will be treated to a themed barbecue every week until the end of summer
Jun 28, 2024

Barbecue season has arrived at Afton Park Place

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New program is reconnecting Lanark Village residents with their passions
The Loving Life Project launched June 14 when a resident was treated to a day of horseback riding
Jun 26, 2024

Lanark Village has launched an innovative

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Waterloo Heights residents, staff join in celebration of much-loved team member
While Maia McMurran is leaving as a staff member, she plans to stay at Waterloo Heights as a volunteer
Jun 24, 2024

Waterloo Heights residents and team members sai

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Twin Lakes Terrace supports cookie campaign to raise money for charity
'It was amazing to see a cookie bring such joy to an entire room of people and fill the air with positivity'
Jun 21, 2024

Twin Lakes Terrace residents and team members

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Early Father's Day present 'cruises' into Southgate Village
Local classic-car club members bring their hot rods for residents to check out
Jun 19, 2024

An early Father's Day gift came to Southgate

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Trillium Villa successfully 'targets' resident engagement
Games where team members are walking bull's-eyes are upping resident participation
Jun 17, 2024

Trillium Villa Nursing Home's life enrichment

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Landmark residents go shopping without leaving home
Thanks to a partnership with a local clothing store, the activity room recently became a boutique for a day
Jun 14, 2024

Landmark Village residents recently spent a day

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Westmount volunteers share why they love donating their time to residents (Part 2)
Volunteering is an opportunity to forge friendships and learn about people's interesting lives
Jun 12, 2024

Donating time to Westmount Gardens' residents

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'Memorial table' helps Heron Terrace say goodbye to residents who have passed
The table, along with an honour guard, have become part of the home's end-of-life care protocols
Jun 10, 2024

It's a small, simple table that sits at Heron

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Westmount volunteers share why they love donating their time to residents (Part 1)
Volunteers bring many strengths to the home, but they all have the same goal: the enrich people's lives
Jun 07, 2024

Westmount Gardens' volunteers bring many

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Anti-bullying campaign embraced by Twin Lakes Terrace
Pink Shirt Day promotes LTC's community's culture of inclusion and acceptance
Jun 05, 2024

Pink is more than just a colour at Twin Lakes

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Waterloo Heights fashion show engages community, raises $2,200 for local hospice
Residents and team members modelled latest fashions from big-name designers during the event
Jun 03, 2024

Not only was Waterloo Heights' 23rd spring

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Fun-filled days packed Landmark Village's May calendar
From a Cinco de Mayo party to a visit to a local nursery, residents and team members have been busy
May 31, 2024

Landmark Village's May events calendar was

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'Amazing' resident volunteers play a valuable role at Westmount Gardens
Residents give many reasons for volunteering, but they all share a desire to make Westmount the best home possible
May 29, 2024

Westmount Gardens is fortunate to have a strong

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Creating TikTok videos has been 'an absolute blast' for Lanark Village residents and staff
Residents have been becoming social media stars, thanks to an idea hatched by team member
May 27, 2024

When Ashley Smith started her position as Lanar

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Therapy dog Cooper has become like family for Heron Terrace residents
'Cooper brings a lot of joy to our residents. He never fails to make them feel loved'
May 24, 2024

Every Sunday, a golden retriever named Cooper

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Pet therapy has a positive impact on quality of life for Westmount Gardens residents
Regular visits from therapy dogs is bringing lots of joy to the home
May 22, 2024

Spending quality time with therapy dogs is

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Waterloo Heights moms treated to a Mad Hatter Tea Party
The annual Mother's Day celebration had an extra-fun twist this year
May 17, 2024

The moms living at Waterloo Heights were treate

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'Amazing' St. Andrew's volunteer recognized for his dedication to residents and staff
Ross Murdock, who volunteers at the home up to five times a week, was presented with the Volunteer Recognition Award
May 15, 2024

From assisting with activities at St. Andrew's

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Much-loved Waterloo Heights driver retires
Residents and team members hosted a party to celebrate Tom Conaway's 18 years of service
May 13, 2024

While they were sad to see driver Tom Conaway

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Giving your time to others is 'rewarding,' says Heron Terrace volunteer
'I have learned that by giving a little of my time, I get so much more back,' says Jane Bourque
May 10, 2024

After the tragic loss of a son, Jane Bourque

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Making residents dreams come true, one wish at a time (Part 2)
Innovative program is granting residents' wishes at Westmount Gardens
May 08, 2024

The Make-A-Wish initiative at Westmount Gardens

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Landmark Village launches Facebook page to showcase latest happenings
'It's a great avenue to post pictures and videos of activities that family members can view and share'
May 06, 2024

Landmark Village now has a Facebook page to

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Creative team members enhance programming at S&R communities
The solar eclipse, pet therapy and a baking contest are among events and activities team members have helped residents enjoy
May 03, 2024

Team members at S&R long-term care and

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Spring has been packed with fun-filled events at Westmount Gardens
From Easter celebrations to hosting the first-ever women's tea social, residents and team members have had a full schedule
Apr 15, 2024

Spring has almost surpassed the holiday season

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Heron Terrace team helps residents experience solar eclipse
'This was an amazing experience for all'
Apr 12, 2024

Heron Terrace residents were overjoyed to

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Puppy visits are having a positive impact on Lanark Village residents and staff
DOC's 8-month-old Rottweiler is regularly at the seniors living community putting smiles on everyone's faces
Apr 10, 2024

When Lanark Village director of care (DOC)

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Bingo, baking and belly dancing keeping Landmark Village busy
An annual HSF fundraiser as well as two new programs highlight recent events at the seniors living community
Apr 08, 2024

Landmark Village residents have been busy latel

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Making residents' dreams come true, one wish at a time (Part 1)
Discover how residents got to experience a Tim Hortons 'drive-thru', a spa day and a tree-planting session
Apr 05, 2024

The Make-A-Wish initiative at Westmount

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Easter Bunny's early visit wows Waterloo Heights residents
'Everyone left with a basket full of treats and a smile on their face'
Apr 03, 2024

An early visit from the Easter Bunny surprised

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Heron Terrace residents are giving 'board meetings' a new meaning
Residents are organizing their own board games and card matches
Mar 27, 2024

Who doesn't love playing a board game or a few

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Lanark Village residents and staff spend a day celebrating the Wild West
'Age is just a number, and you are never too old to act silly and have fun'
Mar 25, 2024

Lanark Village residents and team members share

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St. Patrick's Day gets celebrated twice at Twin Lakes Village
Since residents and team members enjoy Ireland's famous holiday so much, they treated themselves to two days of fun
Mar 22, 2024

St. Patrick's Day is so popular at Twin Lakes

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Village on the Thames treats team to brunch for Staff Appreciation Day
'The staff here work hard all the time and this was our way of saying thank you'
Mar 20, 2024

Team members make an important difference to th

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Baking contest puts Southgate residents and team members in friendly competition
Kingsville's mayor and town councillors served as contest judges
Mar 18, 2024

Southgate Village residents and team members ha

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S&R Property Management chooses to support River City Vineyard for 2024 donation campaign
'If we can even make a small difference and help out an organization each year, then that is what matters'
Mar 15, 2024

Team members from Steeves & Rozema property

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Heron Terrace encourages resident's artistic talents
Mario Brissette has been painting window decorations for special occasions. Residents and staff are loving his work
Mar 13, 2024

Heron Terrace resident Mario Brissette loves

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Local author Joan Harder visits Southgate after residents discover her book
Residents were 'thrilled' by her visit, as many could relate to her stories
Mar 11, 2024

Southgate Village residents recently discovered

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How Michael Kramer found his dream job at Lanark Village
A quest to work in a people-centred career led him from the insurance sector to becoming the Village's marketing director
Mar 08, 2024

Michael Kramer started his career path in the

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Organizing year-long Salvation Army fundraiser earns Brenda Fraser 2023 Community Service Award
'Her heart is so good and pure, and she genuinely cares about her community'
Mar 06, 2024

Property management team member Brenda Fraser

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IPAC manager applauded for successful Westmount vaccination drives
Bola Oluwoli has encouraged co-workers and residents to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines this winter and his efforts have paid off
Mar 04, 2024

As Westmount Gardens' infection prevention and

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Black-tie dinner marks Valentine's Day at Waterloo Heights
Residents treated to a memorable, top-notch meal made possible by dedicated team members and volunteers
Mar 01, 2024

Waterloo Heights creates enjoyable events for

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Village on the Thames team shares the gift of love on Valentine's Day
Residents each received a gift bag to celebrate Feb. 14
Feb 28, 2024

Ruby Gallant says Valentine's Day – which

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How a volunteering opportunity led to a new career for Southgate team member
Valerie Judas became Southgate's activity co-ordinator in 2023, but her history with residents and staff goes back 10 years
Feb 26, 2024

When Valerie Judas drove by Southgate Village one day in 2014, she

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Super Bowl party leaves Twin Lakes Village residents wanting more sports events
Happy hour program the day after the big game proved to be a hit with everyone
Feb 23, 2024

After spending the afternoon of Feb. 12 watchin

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Travelling exotic-animal petting zoo returns to Lanark Village
Residents spend a day engaging with and learning about unique creatures
Feb 21, 2024

If you were at Lanark Village Feb. 14, you migh