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

Rosewood resident turns 100, community parade turns up to help her celebrate
‘Well, isn’t this just so wonderful, all these people,’ Lillian Price says of the 50-plus cars and their occupants who drove by to wish her well
Jun 03, 2020

Village on the St. Clair residents reach out to families with touching slide show
Residents hold personalized messages to their loved ones in a PowerPoint presentation accompanied by famous Stevie Wonder song
Jun 01, 2020

With restrictions in place, Lanark Heights embraces creativity to keep residents busy
From playing bingo to celebrating Mother’s Day, team members have been finding ways to keep things interesting
May 29, 2020

Westmount Gardens has spent the last month and a half celebrating team members
Managers adapted National Nursing Week to include all team members and have hosted events and activities to honour them since early April
May 27, 2020

Twin Lakes team members and their ears are thanking Joy Windsor
Resident crocheted 200-plus bands to relieve pressure on ears from face masks
May 25, 2020

Lanark Village team member’s children make drawings for 91 residents
‘Our hearts were filled with warmth, and our residents were so very happy to receive the gesture’
May 22, 2020

Westmount Gardens creates Gratitude Wall to celebrate team members
Residents, families and staff can leave messages acknowledging the hard work everyone is undertaking during the global pandemic
May 20, 2020

Family members treat the Waterloo Heights team to a pizza lunch
‘It was the nicest surprise and we felt so appreciated’
May 15, 2020

PSW’s hairstyling skills are keeping Heron Terrace residents looking their best
With the regular hairdresser unable to visit the home due to safety protocols, Moya Al Haindawi, who has a background in hairdressing, has been cuttin
May 13, 2020

Afton team members treated to healthy meals to thank them for hard work
86 meals from Freshii were provided to staff recently. This is one of many ways managers have been showing their appreciation during the ongoing pande
May 11, 2020

Team member’s ingenuity has been ‘easy on the ears’ at Lanark Village
People were finding the straps from face masks were making their ears sore, so Lisa Irwin created special crocheted attachments that solved the proble
May 08, 2020

Residents’ family members rally support for Heron Terrace team
The loved ones of residents have been showing solidarity with Windsor LTC home during COVID-19 outbreak
May 06, 2020

Resident receives a happy surprise outside her window at Westmount Gardens
Marilyn Lefcoe was expecting her daughters to be there but didn’t know her granddaughter would be with them
May 04, 2020

Support from families is brightening days at Rosewood Village
Families have been sending some much appreciated treats to team members to keep spirits high during global pandemic
May 01, 2020

S&R applauding WRH and Essex-Windsor EMS for successful transfer of COVID-19-positive LTC residents to field site
This move will help ensure the residents have access to specialized care related to COVID-19 infection
Apr 29, 2020

Residents’ families support Afton Park residents and staff with parade
‘We had no idea what was happening, and then we looked and waved. It was great to see,’ said one resident
Apr 27, 2020

Village on the St. Clair was ‘hopping’ at Easter
Team members put on bunny ears and tails and danced down the halls. The residents loved it
Apr 24, 2020

Heron Terrace resident enjoys a virtual birthday party with his family
Relatives from across Ontario join a video chat to wish Dan Czuchnowsky well on his special day
Apr 22, 2020

Ted the Bear pops by Westmount Gardens to keep spirits high
From outside the home, Donald Clark, dressed in his bear costume, shows support for residents and staff
Apr 20, 2020

Families use their creativity to ‘visit’ Heron Terrace residents
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, residents are having meaningful communication with their families while adhering to safety protocols
Apr 17, 2020

Zoom calls keeping Rosewood Village residents connected to their families
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is restricting in-house visits, modern technology is keeping residents and their loved ones in touch
Apr 15, 2020

Food and fun keeping spirits high at Trillium Villa
Residents and team members have been enjoying some creative themed meals lately
Apr 08, 2020

‘It’s times like these that I am reminded that we are all here for a greater purpose’
S&R team members praised for their hard work and dedication during pandemic
Apr 06, 2020

Kitchener Domino’s gives free pizzas to Lanark Heights team
Pizza shop employees wanted to thank team members for the care they’re providing residents during pandemic
Apr 03, 2020

Elvis helps inspire Heron Terrace resident in nursing rehab program
Blue Suede Shoes gets Paulette Newman toe tapping and knee bending
Apr 01, 2020

Team spreads St. Patrick’s Day cheer to Westmount Gardens residents
Safety protocols were in place, but team members were still able to deliver residents a memorable celebration of all that is Irish
Mar 30, 2020

Innovative ideas are keeping Lanark Heights residents connected with families during pandemic
Team members are working hard to make sure everyone is staying in touch through video chatting
Mar 27, 2020

Team gets creative to keep spirits high at Westmount Gardens during pandemic
Staff members are thinking outside the box to put smiles on residents’ faces while adhering to important safety guidelines
Mar 25, 2020

Nursing rehab program has helped Heron Terrace resident move his legs again, 13 months after fall
Jeff Jenkins says he plans to continue working with the nursing rehab team and physio assistants. His next goal is to stand
Mar 23, 2020

Afton Park residents raise money for Pathways, Salvation Army and Lunches for Learning
The Community Projects Club has come up with creative ideas to raise money
Mar 20, 2020

Westmount Gardens uses Valentine’s Day to celebrate both couples and veterans
The Feb. 14 event even included a visit from Miss Teenage London
Mar 18, 2020

Afton Park building on its Montessori programming
Team members from several departments have been participating in educational programs to learn more about creating programming and applying interventi
Mar 16, 2020

Monday is the deadline for Quest for Success nominations
Team members are encouraged to nominate their colleagues in four areas of excellence
Mar 13, 2020

Heron Terrace residents provide university students with ‘teachable moment’
Resident focus group changes the direction of a project students are working on to create programming for seniors
Mar 11, 2020

Afton Park residents are still talking about their Valentine’s dessert buffet
Food services team creates a variety of mouth-watering desserts that were presented in five-star resort fashion
Mar 09, 2020

Twin Lakes Village hosts party to celebrate residents and team members
The event honoured everyone who makes the Sarnia seniors living community a great place to live and work
Mar 06, 2020

Harley the dog gets new shirt sporting Rosewood Village emblem
Fun co-ordinator Bev James was inspired to make her dog his own ‘work shirt’
Mar 04, 2020

One of Heron Terrace’s key strengths is its talented volunteer base
Heron Terrace’s volunteers provide residents with a variety of quality programming
Mar 02, 2020

Quest for Success: S&R wants to know about your outstanding volunteers
Volunteer Recognition Award nominations can be submitted until March 15
Feb 28, 2020

Fine dining and entertainment mark Landmark Village Valentine’s Day
Second annual couples’ dinner helped 10 resident couples celebrate their love
Feb 26, 2020

Waterloo Heights sets new fundraising record in 2019
Residents and staff raised a whopping $4,266 through fundraising initiatives to help support the local Parkinson Society
Feb 24, 2020

Residents enjoy a top-notch Italian meal at Trillium Villa Valentine’s celebration
Dietary team members collaborate to create memorable dinner
Feb 21, 2020

Quest for Success: Who are the quality improvement leaders in your S&R community?
S&R looking for nominations for 2020 Quality Improvement Award
Feb 19, 2020

Heron Terrace cook Pascal Tenthorey lauded for his resident-centred approach
‘I am very fortunate to have Pascal on my team because he is such a great worker’
Feb 14, 2020

Heron Terrace has helped reunite four couples since September
Helping reunite spouses in LTC is one way Heron Terrace works to enhance the quality of life for residents
Feb 12, 2020

S&R looking for team members who’ve shown commitment to their communities, helping others
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Community Service Award
Feb 10, 2020

S&R LTC communities launch innovative way for residents, families to complete surveys
Questionnaires completed at iPad stands will help S&R continuously enhance residents’ experience
Feb 07, 2020

Students create farm mural for new Afton Park Montessori program
Since many residents come farm farming backgrounds, this is the perfect theme to help them reminisce, says life enrichment manager
Feb 05, 2020

‘We are a family within a family here’
Heron Terrace administrator Amy Sworik says great outcomes can happen when residents, their loved ones and team members collaborate
Feb 03, 2020

S&R wants to hear about your colleagues who go ‘above and beyond’
Team members across the organization are encouraged to nominate their outstanding co-workers for the Above and Beyond Award before March 15
Jan 31, 2020

Residents from S&R’s 7 LTC communities get rockin’ for music video contest
The videos encouraged resident collaboration, creativity and a whole lot of fun
Jan 29, 2020

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