Landmark Village ‘mitten tree’ helps support Salvation Army with clothing and food donation
Nearly all the mittens and hats donated were made by Landmark knitting group
Jan 27, 2020

S&R’s annual Awards Celebration is April 16. Have you made your nomination?
Outstanding team members and groups can be nominated in 4 categories
Jan 24, 2020

There's a new, creative way to help Heron Terrace residents celebrate birthdays
When a resident has an upcoming birthday, they can choose from a customized menu
Jan 22, 2020

St. Andrew’s Terrace receives 5th Readers’ Choice award
Administrator Mark Van Dyke credits the honour to team members and volunteers who make a positive impact on the local community
Jan 20, 2020

A ‘superhero’ effort helps S&R earn honours for best commercial float at Sarnia Christmas parade
S&R float entry featured a creative array of comic-book superheroes
Jan 17, 2020

Lanark Heights’ RPN shadowing initiative is helping maximize talent
Two team members, Tintu Thomas and Eunse Kim, are examples of the program’s success
Jan 15, 2020

Rosewood Village helps support young family through Salvation Army initiative
Residents, families and team members collected a ‘huge amount’ of clothing, toys and other items
Jan 13, 2020

Santa makes a stop at Fairview Towers
Annual tradition builds a strong sense of community at Kitchener apartment building
Jan 10, 2020

Afton team members support resident’s talent for making jewelry
Susan Goulding sold her creations during the annual Afton Park Christmas bazaar
Jan 08, 2020

S&R communities score big with fundraising in 2019
Team members embrace an important part of the S&R culture
Jan 06, 2020

Lanark Heights engages residents in team member’s baby shower
Games and reminiscing mark party held in honour of quality co-ordinator Tintu Thomas
Jan 03, 2020

Happy holidays to everyone!
S&R Today will resume publication on Friday, Jan. 3
Dec 23, 2019

Second seafood luncheon a big hit with Village on the Thames residents
Lobster-roll sliders, Manhattan clam chowder and soft-shell crabs were featured at the second seafood-themed Chef’s Table
Dec 20, 2019

S&R seniors living division hosts pyjama party for team members
Villages get together for an evening of fun, food and games
Dec 18, 2019

Teamwork among many stakeholders ensured St. Andrew’s bazaar’s success
Residents, volunteers, families, vendors and staff helped raise record-breaking funds that will support the LTC home’s residents’ council
Dec 16, 2019

Waterloo Heights Christmas bazaar raises $535 for Parkinson Society
‘We had a lot of shoppers and a lot of fun’
Dec 13, 2019

Westmount Gardens is using aromatherapy to enhance quality of life for residents
15 team members have received training on the assessment and production of aromatherapy products for LTC residents
Dec 11, 2019

Christmas bazaar sets a whopping fundraising record at St. Andrew’s Terrace
The annual event raised $8,882, which will be donated to the residents’ council to support activities and enhancing residents’ quality of life
Dec 09, 2019

Southgate Village creates banner in honour of Kingsville’s veterans
The banner was one of many placed on lampposts in town as part of the Salute to Veterans initiative
Dec 06, 2019

Heron Terrace team members literally lining up to get their flu shot
Windsor LTC community’s administrator arrives at work to find eager staff waiting to be vaccinated
Dec 04, 2019

Rosewood Village veteran proudly attends Remembrance Day service in Sarnia
John Mills, 96, never misses the annual ceremony at the Sarnia Cenotaph
Dec 02, 2019

S&R seniors living communities make the most of Halloween
Residents, team members and even some dogs got into the spirit of the day
Nov 29, 2019

Lanark Village apple-pie fundraiser nets more than $1,600 to support worthy causes
‘This is once again another amazing example of how Lanark supports the Steeves & Rozema commitment to ‘creating communities that are good for life’
Nov 27, 2019

Annual Halloween parade brings children to Heron Terrace
For the past three Halloweens, children have been coming to the LTC community for treats before attending an event at a nearby church
Nov 25, 2019

Trillium Villa team takes first place at Sysco Cook’s Day recipe challenge
Dietary team members created their watermelon cupcakes during annual contest
Nov 22, 2019

‘If there is a 2019 Award for Excellence, we nominate Twin Lakes’ Oakwood branch’
Family of former resident reaches out to praise team members for the care they provided their mother
Nov 20, 2019

Games and costume parade make for a happy Halloween at Lanark Heights
Residents and team members engaged in celebration of all things spooky
Nov 18, 2019

Resident group proving to be helpful addition to Afton Park kitchen
‘Their smiles and enthusiasm is contagious’
Nov 15, 2019

Heron Terrace honours veterans at Remembrance Day service
Team members also engaged children from the GrandPals program in the importance of the day
Nov 13, 2019

Student hopes co-op experience at Twin Lakes will help guide her career path
‘I wasn’t sure what I was wanting to do at first, but I really enjoy helping all the different staff at Twin Lakes,’ says Joryn Howie
Nov 11, 2019

S&R showing support for Cdn overseas troops through Operation Christmas Cheer
250 signed Christmas cards are being sent to soldiers for the holidays
Nov 08, 2019

Halloween party brings Fairview Towers community together
27 costume-clad children attend annual trick-or-treat event
Nov 06, 2019

Waterloo Heights team makes a donation that’s ‘for the birds’
Team members donate money for a new birdbath as well as make a contribution to the Humane Society
Nov 04, 2019

Westmount Gardens residents treated to their very own fall fair
‘This was our very first year doing this and it was amazing’
Nov 01, 2019

Wunderbar! Oktoberfest comes to Lanark Heights
Kitchener-Waterloo LTC community celebrates annual German festival with food, games and music
Oct 30, 2019

Maintenance manager Tony Piette praised for his hard work
Colleagues say Tony goes above and beyond the call of duty to keep Village on the Thames looking its best
Oct 28, 2019

Village on the St. Clair residents enjoy a virtual bus tour across the globe
Residents experience the view from Moscow to Beijing on Life Journeys Bus
Oct 25, 2019

Kenwick Place celebrates 40 years in Sarnia
The Sarnia apartment block hosted a recent gathering to honour long-time tenants and celebrate the history of the building
Oct 23, 2019

Ice-cream social builds community spirit at Village on the Thames
Local mobile vendor provides free ice cream during Sept. 24 event
Oct 21, 2019

Heron Terrace life enrichment team ‘rekindles’ residents’ love of gardening
Embracing residents’ interests has helped beautify Windsor LTC community
Oct 18, 2019

Landmark Village WALK-IT event raises $603 for Parkinson Society
Money raised will help support services for people living with Parkinson’s in Sarnia-Lambton
Oct 16, 2019

Meet Bruce Brogden, Village on the St. Clair’s honorary groundskeeper
S&R has created a special title for the resident, who is committed to keeping the senior living community looking its best
Oct 11, 2019

A ‘finger-lickin’ good’ way to end summer
Village on the Thames residents treated to annual KFC picnic
Oct 09, 2019

Trillium Villa’s Kelly Batson receives OLTCA Nursing Leadership Award
LTC community’s manager of resident care recognized for her leadership with medicinal cannabis program
Oct 07, 2019

Twin Lakes Village WALK-IT event raises $221 for Parkinson Society
Money raised helps support Parkinson’s support services, education, advocacy and research in southwestern Ontario
Oct 04, 2019

Waterloo Heights garage sale nets $800-plus for Parkinson Society
Items that didn’t sell were donated to Vera’s Place, a home for women recovering from addition
Oct 02, 2019

Heron Terrace team hosts tea in honour of 2-year-old they've helped with fundraisers
Logan, who received a heart transplant last year, was at the event, which included a cheque presentation from S&R head office
Sep 30, 2019

Cribbage board creates meaningful activity for Trillium Villa resident and PSW
Darlene Abbey knew one resident loved to play the card game, so she asked him to teach her
Sep 27, 2019

Grandparents Day celebration creates strong community connections at Village on the Thames
About 300 people attended the event, which celebrates grandparents and all they do
Sep 25, 2019

S&R team helps spruce up group home during Day of Caring
Four head office team members paint and weed gardens at LCDS site
Sep 23, 2019

Westmount Gardens helps reunite mother and sons
Harriet King and sons Bill and Wayne are now living together at the London, Ont. LTC community after a series of events split them up
Sep 20, 2019

PSW discovers that Elvis is the key to helping Trillium Villa resident enjoy bathing
Darlene Abbey, who is also a BSO team member, underscores the importance of finding interventions based on residents’ interests
Sep 18, 2019

Toni Jordan celebrates 51 years living at Fairview Towers
Kitchener apartment block organizes a get-together as a show of appreciation
Sep 16, 2019

Village on the Thames events raise $540 for Heart and Stroke Foundation
When Big Bike relay didn’t come to Chatham-Kent this year, team members organized their own fundraisers
Sep 13, 2019

Landmark Village toasts two couples during its 10th anniversary party
Team members collaborated to make sure the event was a success
Sep 11, 2019

Trillium Villa’s BSO cart is providing meaningful interventions for residents
PSW Darlene Abbey is finding that residents are coming to her when she’s doing her rounds
Sep 09, 2019

New 90s Club members celebrated with steak lunch at Southgate Village
‘I think this is something we are going to do yearly now’
Sep 06, 2019

Landmark Village celebrates 10 years as Sarnia’s ‘cruise ship on land’
Residents and team members toast ‘Landmark anniversary’ with Hawaiian-themed event
Sep 04, 2019

Lanark Village collects 22 backpacks for local schoolchildren
Residents and team members participate in Waterloo Regional Police Service’s second Backpack Challenge
Aug 30, 2019

Early ‘goals of care’ meetings helping to enhance palliative care, says team member
Trillium Villa’s Cindy Slegers says discussions with residents and families ensures the right interventions are provided at the right time
Aug 28, 2019

VOTT raises the bar during 2019 Operation BackPacks campaign
Residents and team members fill 34 backpacks with school supplies for children from families in need
Aug 26, 2019

Trillium Villa team focusing on enhancing palliative care services
A recent fundraiser brought in $342 to help provide items for palliative care cart
Aug 23, 2019

The egg came before the chicken at Lanark Heights
Residents got to watch 5 chicks start their lives
Aug 21, 2019

Paint Nite helps Heron Terrace residents tap into their artistic talents
12 residents participate in first-of-its-kind event at Windsor LTC community
Aug 19, 2019

S&R communities pitch in to help 6-year-old boy get optic nerve therapy
More than $2K raised across company-wide to help support Owen Black
Aug 16, 2019

Furry team member is making a difference at Trillium Villa
Residents have grown quite fond of Ivy the dog
Aug 14, 2019

Long-time Heron Terrace team members honoured for their service
Local MP and MPP were on-hand to congratulate 40 team members
Aug 12, 2019

Westmount team turns grief over the loss of a colleague into something positive
With support from S&R head office, $2,030 is raised for Heart and Stroke Foundation in Richard Seymour’s name
Aug 09, 2019

Waterloo Heights celebrates fun in the sun with a Caribbean-themed party
Residents and team members enjoy a traditional Caribbean lunch accompanied by music from local steel-drum band
Aug 07, 2019

S&R residents among the 1,500 seniors who enjoyed landmark annual river cruise
Teamwork between volunteers, companies and organizations ensured Sarnia Seniors Cruise’s success
Aug 02, 2019

Matrimonial bliss toasted at Heron Terrace
14 couples married 50 years or more enjoyed a celebration in their honour July 6
Jul 31, 2019

Revamped activity room adds fresh new look to Rosewood Village
Residents are enjoying the improvements – especially the new TV
Jul 29, 2019

Trillium Villa awarded for getting 3,307 letters signed supporting OLTCA’s Better Seniors’ Care campaign
Annual campaign draws attention to improvements needed in the LTC sector
Jul 26, 2019

Ambassador program going strong five years after launching at St. Andrew’s Terrace
Resident volunteers involved with the program commended for helping others feel at home
Jul 24, 2019

Pyjama Day adds extra touch of fun at Trillium Villa
Residents, families and team members join in for day of fun and food while staying in their jammies
Jul 22, 2019

It was a ‘berry’ good time at St. Andrew’s Terrace
Teamwork helped make annual strawberry social a success
Jul 19, 2019

VOTSC resident Art Speed receives prestigious Lions Club award
‘The residents and staff are all very proud of Art and congratulate him on his accomplishment’
Jul 17, 2019

Lanark Heights residents enjoy horsing around at Baden ranch
Outing to horse farm proves to be an enriching experience
Jul 15, 2019

Heron Terrace lights up the sky overhead on July 1
LTC community’s first-ever Canada Day fireworks display proves to be a hit with residents
Jul 12, 2019

Trillium Villa’s Kelly Batson receives Quality Improvement Award for involvement in opioid elimination program
The program saw 17 residents switched from fentanyl to cannabinoid medicine
Jul 10, 2019

Heron Heroes pledge another year of support for toddler who received heart transplant
Fundraisers for 2-year-old Logan and his family have already brought in thousands of dollars
Jul 08, 2019

S&R communities using collaboration to enhance the resident experience
LTC and senior living communities have embarked on many initiatives that include partnering with outside organizations
Jul 05, 2019

Volunteering at Southgate Village is ‘just like coming home’
Val Judas and Sarah McKellar are making a difference for residents and team members
Jul 03, 2019

Team members create western hoedown to celebrate Rosewood Village dads
About 130 residents and their guests enjoy Father’s Day barbecue and dance
Jun 28, 2019

Heron Terrace, Lanark Heights celebrate the 2nd birthday of child who received heart transplant
May 18 events raise $2,800 for Logan and his family
Jun 26, 2019

Village on the Thames donates $250 to nutrition program benefiting students
Donation comes from prize money fun co-ordinator Tina Drew received as this year’s Community Service Award winner
Jun 24, 2019

Heron Terrace cook creates vegan menu for resident that meets nutritional requirements – on her own time
For her hard work and resident-centred care, Gabby de la Fuente has received the Above and Beyond Award
Jun 21, 2019

Enthusiasm for helping at Southgate nets duo Volunteer Recognition Award
Sarah McKellar and Valerie Judas ‘are both an inspiration to us all,’ says Susan Davis, who nominated the pair
Jun 19, 2019

Lanark Village resident donates birthday balloons to children in hospital
Margo Montgomerie also wrote a poem for the children
Jun 17, 2019

S&R communities take on 1,000 Acts of Kindness challenge
‘I think what this really did was make people think more about the things they were doing every day’
Jun 14, 2019

Volunteering couple making a difference at Village on the Thames
Priscilla and Dwight Yellowage have been volunteering at the seniors living community for 2 1/2 years
Jun 12, 2019

S&R golf tourney raises $1,675 for family of toddler who received heart transplant
This is the most recent of many fundraisers S&R team members have created to support 2-year-old Logan and his family
Jun 10, 2019

Launching Operation BackPacks at VOTT earns Tina Drew the S&R Community Service Award
Tina spearheaded this initiative, which saw 26 backpacks filled with school supplies donated to children from families in need
Jun 07, 2019

Maple madness! Westmount residents tour local maple farm
Residents learned all about maple syrup and got to sample some of the product during a trip to the McLachlan Family Maple Syrup & Pancake House
Jun 05, 2019

Westmount Gardens officially launches its BPSO quality improvement initiative
The LTC community is undertaking a three-year study to implement and evaluate 4 RNAO best practice guidelines to improve health care
Jun 03, 2019

Family member brings favourite games from Nunavut to Twin Lakes Village
‘Our residents had a great time and enjoyed the games immensely’
May 31, 2019

St. Andrew’s Terrace partners with area LTC communities to deliver memorable resident dance
‘All in all, it was an awesome afternoon’
May 29, 2019

100 S&R team members come together at annual Quest for Success awards night
Awards handed out in four categories highlighting exceptional service to residents and communities
May 27, 2019

Westmount toasts volunteers with an Italian-themed appreciation dinner
‘We are so thankful for all our amazing volunteers at Westmount Gardens who are huge part of our home’
May 24, 2019

Landmark Village’s intergenerational collaboration with local school has been a win-win
Program gets residents and children interacting and learning from each other
May 22, 2019

Residents and team members collaborate to beautify Heron Terrace
Earth Day event helps get garden ready for flowers
May 17, 2019

Puzzles are encouraging socializing and creativity at St. Andrew’s Terrace
Residents are also exercising cognitive function and working collaboratively to complete puzzle projects
May 15, 2019

Westmount Gardens opens invitation to attend BPSO program launch May 17
The LTC community is celebrating the start of a three-year study it is undertaking to implement and evaluate 4 RNAO best practice guidelines
May 13, 2019

Heron Heroes encouraging other S&R communities to host fundraising birthday celebrations for Windsor boy who received heart transplant
Heron Terrace fundraising team has provided supports to Logan and his family over the past year
May 10, 2019

Claudette Steptoe reflects on her four years volunteering at Village on the Thames
‘For me, it felt like a great place to be’
May 08, 2019

Milly Preidt is helping other Lanark Village residents stay fit
Milly is now leading an exercise class after being asked by management
May 06, 2019

Resident’s suggestion leads to new exercise equipment at St. Andrew’s Terrace
Team consulted with sister LTC community Lanark Heights before deciding to buy sit-to-stand and Ex N’ Flex machines
May 03, 2019

Three Westmount Gardens PSWs training their colleagues in resident-centred care modules
Ashley Caron, Alvaro Segnitz and Aida Diodos recently received their trainer qualifications for ERCC
May 01, 2019

Waterloo Heights Fashion Show raises $2,175 for Parkinson Society
22nd annual event sees strong resident and community participation
Apr 29, 2019

‘ABBA’ comes to St. Andrew’s Terrace
Performance from tribute band will be tied in to video team members are producing to highlight life at the LTC community
Apr 26, 2019

Twin Lakes engages residents in gender-reveal party for team member
Residents had fun guessing whether Candace Vanderneer will be having a boy or girl
Apr 24, 2019

Team member gets Holly the Cat ready for Easter at Village on the Thames
Monica Hall dresses decorative cat up for every holiday, much to residents’ delight
Apr 17, 2019

Heron Terrace Rock Your Socks Day supports resident, raises Down syndrome awareness
Team members wore their most colourful socks to work March 21
Apr 15, 2019

Student volunteer has enjoyed Afton Park so much she decided to do her placement there
Brittaney Conely says volunteering or doing a placement in LTC is ‘a good way to be a positive influence others and a new way to learn new things’
Apr 12, 2019

Volunteering ‘makes you feel like you made a difference in someone’s day’
Carrie MacKenzie says volunteering at Afton Park Place has been a win-win for herself and the residents
Apr 10, 2019

‘Yes, this is what I am going to do, volunteer with seniors’
Gisele Belleau says volunteering at Heron Terrace is an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives
Apr 08, 2019

Westmount Gardens team members go above and beyond to create special celebrations
Recent Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations highlight team’s commitment to ‘creating communities that are good for life’
Apr 05, 2019

Library bringing books to Twin Lakes Village residents
New partnership is making sure residents have their reading needs met without having to leave their home
Apr 03, 2019

Rosewood Village RPN Karyne Legault bowls a perfect game
‘I have played in tournaments my whole life, and I have always wanted to have a 300’
Apr 01, 2019

Team member Teresa Randall applauded for her creative costume design for FUN day
Village on the St. Clair hosted a ‘picnic day’ that encouraged fun and collaboration as well as raised money for a worthy cause
Mar 29, 2019

Lanark Village resident was told she’d never walk again. Today she’s walking
Hildegard Weltner can walk the length of a hallway only one month after moving into the Kitchener seniors living community
Mar 27, 2019

For fourth year, Lanark Heights bowls to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters
11-member team, the Thunder Bowlts, raises $1,390 for charity
Mar 25, 2019

MP’s visit gives Heron Terrace an opportunity to share its great work and community atmosphere
Residents, families and team members also discussed with Cheryl Hardcastle LTC’s challenges, including the need for more staffing
Mar 22, 2019

Heron Terrace’s diner fundraiser nets $600 for 1-year-old heart transplant recipient
‘It was a huge success,’ says organizer Kim Deslippe
Mar 20, 2019

Lanark Village ‘superheroes’ raise more than $1K for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Team members from Kitchener seniors living community participate in the charity’s annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser
Mar 18, 2019

Who are the outstanding volunteers at your S&R community?
Deadline for nominations for Volunteer Recognition Award (and all other Quest for Success accolades) is today
Mar 15, 2019

Quest for Success: S&R looking for outstanding examples of quality improvement in its communities
Waterloo Heights received the Quality Improvement Award for its choir, Variety Night and Olympic Games
Mar 13, 2019

Maddie, Heron Terrace’s beloved therapy dog, passes away
The gifted sheltie leaves a legacy of making a difference in people’s lives
Mar 11, 2019

S&R is searching for team members who make outstanding contributions to their communities
Nominations are being accepted for the Community Service Award
Mar 08, 2019

S&R wants to hear about team members who go ‘above and beyond’
Team members are encouraged to nominate outstanding colleagues for prestigious Above and Beyond Award before March 15
Mar 06, 2019

Putting the pieces together at Village on the Thames
Resident Elianne Morin loves doing puzzles, and she is sharing her hobby with other residents
Mar 04, 2019

Heron Heroes building on successful bottle drive to help one-year-old
Other S&R LTC and seniors living communities encouraged to help raise money for worthy cause
Mar 01, 2019

Children’s visit and ‘kings’ and ‘queens’ highlight VOTT Valentine’s Day
Village on the Thames hosts special Feb. 14 luncheon and other events for residents
Feb 27, 2019

S&R communities ramp up fundraising initiatives
LTC and seniors living communities have been spearheading a variety of events to help others
Feb 25, 2019

Landmark Village hosts first-ever private dinner for Valentine’s Day
Resident couples treated to top-notch meal, flowers and candlelight
Feb 22, 2019

Lanark Heights toasts 24 couples with Valentine’s celebration
‘The overall atmosphere was positive, warming and fun’
Feb 20, 2019

Residents use Valentine’s Day to spread love to St. Andrew’s Terrace team
Residents’ council approves resident Bill Hall’s idea to buy gifts for staff to show their appreciation
Feb 15, 2019

Waterloo Heights sees record-setting fundraising year in 2018
Residents raise $4,166 for local Alzheimer Society
Feb 13, 2019

Strong community spirit flourishes at Village on the Thames Christmas party
Fun, entertainment and a fundraiser to help buy new Christmas tree among the event’s highlights
Feb 11, 2019

Rosewood Village comes together to donate more than $1K of items to HUB
‘Residents went above and beyond’ helping organization that supports at-risk youths
Feb 08, 2019

Southgate Village lends a hand to Heron Heroes initiative
Bottle drive nets more than $200 to help child’s family during his medical treatment
Feb 06, 2019

It was a picture-perfect Christmas at Afton Park Place
66 residents of the Sarnia LTC community get their photos taken as special present
Feb 04, 2019

Team member’s enthusiasm gets Waterloo Heights interest in birds
Christine Warren has installed a camera to capture video of a wide variety of birds that fly to feeders in the yard
Feb 01, 2019

Alzheimer Society says LTC communities can help spread important message
Talking with residents, families and local communities can make a difference, says organization’s director of education
Jan 30, 2019

Two Heron Terrace PSWs become certified Excellence in Resident-Centred Care trainers
Jane Greenway and Rose Mummery will help train other PSWs in program that’s aimed at enhancing resident care
Jan 28, 2019

Local newspaper honours Waterloo Heights with award in ‘gold’ category for best business/service
‘This is a big compliment that we were nominated and voted on for the award’
Jan 25, 2019

Afton residents complete projects to help families in need at Christmas and support hospital campaign
Community Projects Club has ‘very successful’ first year, says life enrichment manager Stacy Petrie
Jan 23, 2019

Mrs. Claus spreads holiday cheer at Lanark Village
Resident Elaine is a big fan of Christmas, so she wanted to share some yuletide joy with others
Jan 21, 2019

Santa returns to Fairview Towers
Resident Gerry Fischer plays Father Christmas to bring cheer to residents and children
Jan 18, 2019

Door-decorating contest sees increased participation at Lanark Village
12 team members decorate doors with festive themes during second annual competition
Jan 16, 2019

S&R LTC and seniors living communities take mealtime experiences to new heights
Teams work together within their communities to enhance quality food service in 2018
Jan 14, 2019

Landmark Village ‘mitten tree’ helps deliver clothing, food to those in need
About 70 pieces of clothing and $780 worth of food was donated by residents during holiday season
Jan 11, 2019

Heron Terrace’s Brianne Kimbro-McCloskey applauded for her dedication to annual purse campaign
She collected more than 20 purses that were donated by Unifor Local 2458 to women’s shelters and girls’ organizations
Jan 09, 2019

Family-style dinner highlights 2018 Lanark Village Christmas party
More than 200 residents, family members and friends are treated to evening of dinner, music and Santa
Jan 07, 2019

Waterloo Heights Senior Sensations choir brings holiday spirit to Christkindl Market
25-member resident choir wows attendees at Kitchener’s famed German Christmas festival
Jan 04, 2019

Rehab, convalescent care programs get people moving in 2018
S&R LTC communities saw great success stories of helping people regain their mobility this year
Jan 02, 2019

Using creativity to embrace quality of life at Christmas
Residents use tree ornaments to outline their favourite aspects of living at Heron Terrace
Dec 19, 2018

S&R strengthens community connections in 2018
Working with others creates a wide scope of benefits for people
Dec 17, 2018

Lanark Heights residents and staff collaborate to make special Christmas gifts
230 ‘reindeer cookies’ packaged for staff presents this year
Dec 14, 2018

Toys come to life as S&R wins 4th consecutive best commercial entry in annual Santa Claus Parade
The S&R team put in more 250 hours to create a decorative float based on the Toy Story film series
Dec 12, 2018

Rosewood Village team pulls together to make Christmas party a hit
110 guests enjoy Sarnia senior living community’s flagship yearly event
Dec 10, 2018

Waterloo Heights Christmas bazaar raises $481.85 to support Alzheimer Society
Outstanding support from residents and team members made the event successful
Dec 07, 2018

Resident empowerment thrives at S&R communities in 2018
From helping charities to beautifying buildings to shucking corn, residents led a variety of programs and activities this year
Dec 05, 2018

Village on the Thames residents treated to special end-of-year seafood lunch
Executive director Ian Murray prepares crab cakes, lobster bisque, seafood alfredo and New York-style cheesecake for luncheon
Dec 03, 2018

St. Andrew’s Terrace hosting seasonal fundraisers for Alzheimer Society
New way of hosting fundraisers has increased resident involvement
Nov 30, 2018

Rehab program helps Lanark Heights resident reach and surpass walking and transfer goals
Sara Bell is now walking and transferring with limited assistance
Nov 28, 2018

Better Seniors’ Care letter-writing campaign kicks off at Afton Park
Sarnia LTC community aiming to triple the number of letters it helped get signed in 2017-18
Nov 26, 2018

S&R LTC cooks attend 5th annual Sysco training event to learn more about IDDSI
‘The cooks love to spend this day learning and sharing ideas’
Nov 23, 2018

Lambton College nursing students visit Afton Park to learn more about LTC
The students, who are interested in LTC careers, interviewed residents about their lives and learned about careers opportunities
Nov 21, 2018

Comfort round program results in significant fall reduction in Lanark Heights neighbourhood
During 2-week project, falls decline in Maple neighbourhood to 1 from 8 in the 2 weeks previous
Nov 19, 2018

Village on the St. Clair bazaar nets $713 for resident group fund
Event also proves to be successful community engagement tool
Nov 16, 2018

Gratitude Tree flourishes at S&R head office throughout October
‘Tree’ provides a forum for team members to create a dialogue about the things they are most thankful for in life
Nov 14, 2018

S&R LTC communities launch Phase 1 of IDDSI rollout
Launch party brings team leads together to learn more about new language standardization for food and drink thickness to help residents with dysphagia
Nov 12, 2018

Lanark Heights residents get a Halloween to remember
Team members dress up in toy-and-game-themed costumes, putting many smiles on faces
Nov 09, 2018

Southgate Village, local mother-and-child group create activity day that was ‘a win-win all around’
The event went so well there are plans to make the program a monthly event
Nov 07, 2018

Afton Park hosts its first Halloween door-decorating contest
Residents and staff members collaborated on 'spooky' designs
Nov 05, 2018

Southgate resident Theresa Schwager, 106, gets into the Halloween spirit
Team member Nathalie Malott commended for inspiring the resident to design a Halloween costume
Nov 02, 2018

S&R communities showing outpour of support for charities and worthy causes
LTC and senior living communities demonstrate S&R mission of 'creating communities that are good for life' through a myriad of initiatives
Oct 31, 2018

Lanark Village residents and local students team up to create toolboxes at woodworking class
Kitchener seniors living community participates in pilot project hosted by TheMuseum
Oct 29, 2018

Heron Terrace hosts ‘true country hoedown’ to mark end of summer
Interdepartmental collaboration creates country-themed BBQ for residents, families and staff
Oct 26, 2018

Trip to fair is once again a hit for Lanark Village residents
Resident Sue Segriff walks away with three ‘big’ prizes
Oct 24, 2018

Training program uses simulation techniques to demonstrate difficulties some residents face at mealtimes
Program designed to ensure those assisting residents with feeding follow standardized practices
Oct 22, 2018

Donated photos of Galt Hospital and bronze plaque sure to bring back memories for St. Andrew’s Terrace residents
‘I just know that a lot of the residents will look at those pictures and it will have a lot of meaning’
Oct 19, 2018

Southgate Village raises $455 at BBQ to support Windsor Ronald McDonald House
Proceeds put towards buying kitchen supplies and fresh vegetables for charity
Oct 17, 2018

Spreading the love: S&R team paints basement of Community Living home during Day of Caring
‘It was a truly a great day with great people’
Oct 15, 2018

Food services and life enrichment departments partner to provide Westmount Gardens residents with kitchen tours
Residents were curious to see how kitchen operated, so team members arranged visits to give them first-hand experience
Oct 12, 2018

Grandparents Day celebration a major hit once again at Village on the Thames
One of the Chatham-Kent seniors living community’s flagship events draws large crowd and provides lots of fun and engagement
Oct 10, 2018

Horsing around: Heron Terrace residents enjoy interactive outing at therapy farm
Residents already asking to return to Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association
Oct 05, 2018

Campfires provide Westmount Gardens residents with unique activities that were enjoyed by all
‘The response from the residents was that it was a great time of enjoying music, fellowship and the fresh evening air’
Oct 03, 2018

Afton Park’s ‘pop-up sales’ continue to raise money for MS Society
The club is also preparing for its next campaign which will see residents donate knitted hats to local hospital
Oct 01, 2018

Rosewood Village makes most of new deck by hosting backyard BBQs
Biweekly summer cookouts loved by residents, who enjoyed the great food and reminiscing
Sep 28, 2018

Flower power: Three Waterloo Heights residents commended for helping beautify apartment block
Marguerite Pigden, Junine Streeter and Grace Baer have been making sure Waterloo Heights’s garden ‘looks spectacular’
Sep 26, 2018

Dancin’ the night away at Afton Park Place
LTC community’s Parking Lot Party was such a success, residents are still talking about it
Sep 24, 2018

Six students awarded $500 scholarships from Steeves & Rozema
The scholarships are helping offset costs of post-secondary education for children of S&R team members
Sep 21, 2018

Shucking corn delivers many benefits to Heron Terrace residents
Sense of accomplishment, hand exercise and social engagement are some of the attributes team members see
Sep 19, 2018

Sarnia sorority makes large donation of games to Village on the St. Clair residents
The donation was made to thank residents for letting the Preceptor Chi sorority use their activity room for meetings
Sep 17, 2018

Residents and Landmark Village team raise $630 for Parkinson Society during WALK-IT event
‘Parkinson’s affects many of the residents here, which is why we chose to host an event like this and will continue to do so year after year’
Sep 14, 2018

Sarnia schoolchildren in need get support from Landmark Village residents
This year’s backpack fundraiser results in 26 students getting school supplies
Sep 12, 2018

Pig roast attracts 140 residents and guests to Waterloo Heights
Stellar team of volunteers help make the event possible
Sep 10, 2018

Westmount Gardens residents show support for Toronto Blue Jays
LTC community hosts baseball-themed day to help residents cheer on their favourite team
Sep 07, 2018

Petting zoo engages Lanark Village residents, encouraging reminiscing for many
12 animals from hobby farm visit with the senior living community's residents
Sep 05, 2018

Village on the Thames donates 26 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need
This is the first time the Chatham-Kent seniors living community has participated in Operation BackPacks
Aug 31, 2018

Westmount Gardens pays tribute to 9 resident nurses during staff appreciation week
‘It was amazing to hear the stories and the gratitude of the residents being honoured during this process’
Aug 29, 2018

S&R golf tourney packs in a fun day to build relationships while giving back to community
With 93 participants, this year’s tournament was the largest to date
Aug 27, 2018

Waterloo Heights residents, staff host baby shower for much-loved team member
Maia McMurran says everyone’s thoughtfulness will leave a lasting impression
Aug 24, 2018

Outstanding people strengthen S&R communities
Gifts and achievements residents and team members bring to the table create great places to live and work
Aug 22, 2018

PSW eliminates Trillium resident’s agitation during bathing by triggering childhood memory
All it took was mentioning his rubber ducky
Aug 20, 2018

New program brings special monthly meal to Village on the Thames’ residents
Executive director Ian Murray is stepping back into kitchen to prepare fine meals for residents, their families and friends
Aug 17, 2018

Pool party brings teams from 3 S&R apartment blocks together for fun afternoon
Annual event is a favourite social gathering to thank everyone for their hard work
Aug 15, 2018

Administrator says PSW Darlene Abbey’s resident focus made her the perfect candidate to send to Swedish workshop
‘To say Darlene is an amazing person is an understatement,’ says Kim Van Dam in her letter of recommendation
Aug 13, 2018

Food-tasting and car show makes for a busy day at Landmark Village
Residents give feedback on new foods in the afternoon, check out Bluewater Austin-Healey Club car show in evening
Aug 10, 2018

Trillium Villa PSW attends workshop in Sweden to provide tub manufacturer with insight
Darlene Abbey among 7 Canadian LTC home staff members invited to Arjo factory
Aug 08, 2018

2018 S&R scholarships applications being accepted until Aug. 17
Children and grandchildren of S&R team members eligible for six $500 awards to help finance post-secondary education
Aug 03, 2018

‘Survivor’ comes to Westmount Gardens
LTC community creates weeklong friendly challenge for team members during Nursing Week, based on reality TV show
Aug 01, 2018

Landmark Village celebrates Canada’s birthday with BBQ and fundraiser
Fun afternoon of food and entertainment raises money for Landmark social committee and Compassion Canada
Jul 30, 2018

A barbecue and classic cars make for a perfect Rosewood Village Father’s Day
Vintage automobiles get residents chatting, reminiscing
Jul 27, 2018

New shuttle bus means more Village on the Thames residents can attend outings
Seniors living community’s new van has 4 more seats
Jul 25, 2018

German visitors engage Lanark Heights residents, learn about Canadian LTC
The visit also helps Lanark Heights collaborate with adjacent Lanark Village
Jul 23, 2018

Resident Agnes Male, 100, leads Village on the Thames exercise class
Residents and staff deliver positive feedback
Jul 20, 2018

$460 raised for HSF during Village on the St. Clair’s annual strawberry social
Event brings in nearly double the money raised in 2017
Jul 18, 2018

Resident Adelina DaRosa is walking and transferring again, thanks to Lanark Heights’ rehab program
Not only did she meet her goals, Adelina surpassed them
Jul 16, 2018

Afton Park’s Community Projects Club continues its great work
The club’s latest endeavour is supporting the MS Society
Jul 13, 2018

Heron Terrace’s Dave Lebert becomes president-elect of CSNM
Dave will be focusing much of his term on expanding IDDSI education, nationally and internationally
Jul 11, 2018

Lanark Village, Lanark Heights’ residents treated to special performance from German visitors
S&R executive assistant Ingrid Hook’s cousin, Erwin Danker, performed traditional German songs that moved residents
Jul 09, 2018

Heron Terrace PSW urges other LTC communities, businesses to start their own ‘Hero’ program
Kim Deslippe says if others replicated the Heron Heroes initiative, it would make a ‘huge difference’ to others
Jul 06, 2018

Westmount Gardens’ spousal reunification initiative brings couple together after 4 months
Peter and Helen Millar are also looking forward to celebrating their 72nd anniversary
Jul 04, 2018

Twin Lakes Terrace residents raise and release butterflies
Annual butterfly program has been a successful engagement tool
Jun 29, 2018

Heron Heroes rally fundraising support for child awaiting heart transplant
$1,800 raised in June alone to help Logan’s mother with associated costs
Jun 27, 2018

Waterloo Heights life enrichment team receives S&R Quality Improvement Award
Team honoured for the innovative programming created for residents
Jun 25, 2018

Village on the Thames raises $754 for HSF during annual Big Bike campaign
Big Bike team consisted of staff and their children, volunteers, and one resident and his daughters
Jun 22, 2018

‘Hats off’ to Village on the Thames resident Bill Tong!
Resident shows his artistic initiative during recent Hat Day
Jun 20, 2018

Dynamic fundraising duo receives S&R Community Service Award
Heron Terrace team members Kim Deslippe and Lisa Harris ‘are committed to help anybody in need’
Jun 18, 2018

Reminiscing and fine dining blended to give Trillium Villa residents unique program
Food service and life enrichment departments collaborate to create memorable wedding-themed event
Jun 15, 2018

Volunteer Donna Elie honoured for 11 years’ service to Twin Lakes Terrace
Colleagues cite the myriad of duties Donna performs in their nominations for the S&R Volunteer Recognition Award
Jun 13, 2018

Entertainer discovers singing gift in Village on the Thames resident
Crystal St. Denis gets Ken McFadden singing – and he did a great job
Jun 11, 2018

Christine Warren honoured for the extra time she devotes to enhancing quality of life at Waterloo Heights
Building manager hosts Friday-night movies for residents and has done a top-notch job keeping Waterloo Heights looking its best
Jun 08, 2018

Village on the St. Clair yard sale raises money for residents' council and local charity
Team effort from residents and staff helps residents' council and local St. Vincent de Paul Society
Jun 06, 2018

Final touches to renovations give Lanark Village an added ‘homey’ touch
Seven framed resident portraits now adorn the fireplace, much to residents’ delight
Jun 04, 2018

Lanark Heights residents treated to springtime visit to butterfly conservatory
Life enrichment manager Nathan McFadyen commends teamwork for making the outing a success
Jun 01, 2018

Student’s grandmother’s advice: ‘social work is the best thing you can do’
Natasha Lutzmann found her niche doing her placement at Heron Terrace
May 30, 2018

Rosewood Village raises $3,505 for HSF during inaugural Big Bike fundraiser
The event was so successful, organizer Bev James has already signed up for next year’s fundraiser
May 28, 2018

S&R LTC communities celebrate all team members during National Nursing Week
Events hosted May 7-13 in honour of team members from all departments
May 25, 2018

Cinco de Mayo celebration brings fiesta atmosphere to St. Andrew’s Terrace
For the second year in a row residents and staff honour Mexico’s national holiday with food and fun
May 23, 2018

Rehab program helps Heron Terrace resident transfer without a lift, increase mobility
Terry Dancey and her daughter speak to the positive impact the home’s nursing rehab program has on her quality of life
May 18, 2018

Scholarship applications are now available for children and grandchildren of S&R staff
For eighth straight year, six $500 scholarships will be awarded to students 25 and under studying at accredited post-secondary institutions
May 14, 2018

Grand Pals program bridging generational gaps between Heron Terrace residents and students
Intergenerational program has had a positive impact during its six-year history
May 11, 2018

Student says her placement at Heron Terrace helps her make a difference to others
Nicole Bondy says she has been interested in working with seniors since high school
May 09, 2018

Treating residents with cannabinoid medicine has eliminated fentanyl prescriptions at Trillium Villa
Reducing opioid administration helps improve quality of life for residents
May 07, 2018

Waterloo Heights fashion show raises $1,700 for local Alzheimer Society chapter
Residents and staff model clothing from local retailers during annual flagship event
May 04, 2018

Westmount Gardens BSO team gets new look
Purple S&R golf shirts identify team members
May 02, 2018

S&R Awards celebration honours outstanding team members and volunteers
Awards handed out in four categories highlighting exceptional service to residents and communities
Apr 30, 2018

Heron Terrace welcomes VP of LTC Carole Alexander to S&R team
‘She has a lot of energy along with enthusiasm and passion, so we are really blessed to have Carole’
Apr 27, 2018

Heron Terrace sends 1,000-plus letters supporting Better Seniors’ Care campaign to MPP
Educating others and reaching out to the community credited for exceeding goal
Apr 25, 2018

Afton Park’s resident-led Community Projects Club completes first two fundraising initiatives
Residents buy socks for the Inn of the Good Shepherd and bring in 307 non-perishable food items for local food bank
Apr 23, 2018

Afton Park residents and staff come together to honour Humboldt Broncos
‘Our communities come together in times like this’
Apr 20, 2018

Hockey jerseys worn by Heron Terrace residents, staff in support of Humboldt Broncos
Showing support for communities is ‘our culture’ at Heron Terrace and S&R, says administrator
Apr 18, 2018

Rosewood Village resident gets the birthday celebration he didn’t want – and loves it
Everyone wanted to do something to help George Gough celebrate turning 102
Apr 16, 2018

Heron Terrace bake sale raises $361 for Heart and Stroke Foundation
Event demonstrated strong community spirit, says organizer Connie Poisson
Apr 13, 2018