Milne's Wish Granted!

GRANTING RESIDENT WISHES @ WALDEN Every year at Walden Circle Retirement Community, we Grant Wishes of our residents. We do this by helping them fulfill items on their Bucket List, or as we prefer to call it, a LIVING LIST! Milne’s wish was to go to the Raptors Game and this came true for him!...

Up close and personal with Kerri Sharp, Executive Director!

Walden Circle Retirement Community Celebrates 5th Anniversary!!! 1- What makes Walden Circle so special? The people! The staff, the residents & their families make all the difference at Walden. We are truly a family and look out for each other. 2- What are some of your favourite...

Spreading some shade this summer!

Pearl & Pine Retirement is a proud sponsor in the Burlington community.  We take pride in establishing relationships with the community partners we support and find such joy in putting smiles on their faces. Each year we have sponsored a tournament at The Burlington Lawn Bowling Club and this...

Royal Tea Party

On May 18th we celebrated the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle in Royal Henley fashion. The Red Hat Society of St. Catharines joined us at The Royal Henley Retirement Community for a Royal Tea Party. The Red Hat Society ladies enjoy reconnecting with old friends, making new friends...

St. Catharines Celebrates 141 Years!

A Happy Birthday to St. Catharines as this year we celebrate 141 years.  It is a great place to live and even better place to enjoy  retirement.  Our city is it the largest in the Niagara Region, known as the Garden City.  It was nicknamed "The Garden City" due to its 1,000 acres (4 km2) of parks,...

A Royal Month

At last - blossoming trees, forsythia bushes putting forth their bright yellow colours, and fresh, new leaves, both red and green ones. Spring has arrived. It is such a wonderful time of year and residents here at The Russell Hill Retirement Residence are enjoying being outside again and taking long...

Reflexology and Relaxation with Anatomic Health

 We had a nice afternoon learning and enjoying reflexology sessions in our Regatta Lounge. Valrie and Rachael who are 2nd and 3rd generation reflexologists spent the afternoon with us providing our guests with 10 minute hand sessions. This was a first experience for many today, a fun and educational...

Another WISH Granted!

Click on the link to watch a video clip! IMG_8978 GRANTING RESIDENT WISHES @ WALDEN Every year at Walden Circle Retirement Community, we Grant Wishes of our residents. We do this by helping them fulfill items on their Bucket List, or as we prefer to call it, a LIVING LIST! Grace’s wish...

Royal Henley Residents are Nordic Pole Walking

Nordic walking is a type of walking using poles that look similar to those used in cross country skiing.  Its a great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors.   This is a great exercise that involves not only the muscles from your lower body but also those from your arms and upper back in order to...

50’s Bash was a Blast

It was a cool, early spring afternoon where the guys and gals from all over town got through the slush of the April storm to make it to the big bash. Ladies were all dolled up; wearing poodle skirts and red lipstick, guys in suits and fedoras. The night had music, dancing, some good grub and a pink Cadillac...

Spring Move

Spring has Sprung! After a long winter, worry free Retirement Living is waiting for you!  Are you or a family member thinking of a move to a Retirement Community? Call Krista or Jessica TODAY to learn about our limited number of available suites and discover how The Royal Henley can become your new...

Things To Consider When Choosing A Retirement Community

You have made the decision that you would like to live in a retirement community, but you don’t know where to begin.  Here are some of the things you should consider as you begin your search: LOCATION – do you want to live in your existing neighbourhood, or perhaps you would like to relocate...

Seniors Housing Event: A Huge Success

On April 14th Pearl & Pine participated in the 3rd Senior's Housing Event, hosted by Marion Goard, Keller Williams Edge Realty and Amal Helbah-Dawson, RBC (Walkers and New).  Southern Ontario was plagued with some terrible, icy weather this weekend but it didn't stop the retirement residences and...

Living Wish List - Everyday dreams come true

Do you have a bucket list? Everywhere you go today, people are talking about their bucket lists – essentially it represents all the things we tend to put off because we think we’ll have time later to accomplish them. A bucket list brings happiness to your life. The Dalai Lama said, “The very purpose...

LaSalle Supports Humboldt Broncos

LaSalle Park Retirement Community staff and residents wore their jerseys today in support of the Humboldt Broncos.

Another Living List wish granted!

Shirley enjoyed an afternoon at the National Ballet of Canada for a special Winter perfomance. As always we are so happy to our residents' smiling faces when their wishes are granted.

Celebrating the Oscars Red Carpet Style

Who doesn't love getting dressed up and walking the red carpet? Our residents at LaSalle Park Retirement Community celebrated the Oscars with a glamourous Hollywood themed party.

Off to the Theatre to see Hairspray

At LaSalle Park Retirement Community we have regular outings. Recently our residents went to Cambridge to see Hairspray.

Spring has sprung at LaSalle Park Retirement Community

LaSalle's residents welcomed Spring with a fun craft activity by making floral wreaths. We are hoping this brings on the sunshine. [caption id="attachment_1027" align="alignnone" width="300"] dav[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1029" align="alignnone" width="300"] sdr[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1028"...

Burlington Senior Housing Expo

Come see us on April 14th between 10am and 3pm at our table!  There will be some great presentations, many different retirement living options, home health care professionals and local downsizing companies!  Make it easy and start your search here!  OR book a private tour at Pearl & Pine today...

Centenarian Club

The Harvard Medical School suggests that feeling young at heart may indeed contribute to living longer. They say that feeling younger may inspire a sense of resiliency by challenging yourself daily and by maintaining a sense of meaningfulness. Centenarians – people that have reached an age of...

Walden Circle's Make A Wish Program

Granting Our Resident Wishes Every year, at Walden, we Grant Wishes of our residents. We do this by helping them fulfill items on their Bucket List, or as we prefer to call it, a LIVING LIST! We have asked our residents to make a wish and we would do everything in our power to grant it! The wishes...

Pancake Breakfast!

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LAKEVIEW SUITE AVAILABLE

One of our most popular one bedroom + den floor plans has come available.  It boasts a spacious living room with bay windows and a balcony to enjoy the fresh air!         Adjacent to the living room you will find a beautiful bedroom with floor to ceiling windows...

LUCK O' THE IRISH

Join us at Oak Ridges Retirement over 2 days of St. Patrick's Day celebrations! March 15th - A journey into the history of the people and Land of Ireland. A presentation by Lianne Harris, of the Toronto District School Board, at 3:00pm in the Theatre at Oak Ridges Retirement. March 16th - Join...

VALENTINES DAY February 14th - Celebrate Valentine's Day with friends, at our Mix and Mingle. Enjoy fine wines, delectable chocolates and Love Songs by Piano Man, Craig Brtnik. 6:30pm-8pm. .

Proud Supporters!

Pearl and Pine Retirement are proud sponsors and supporters of our local Burlington Lawn Bowling Club.  Each year we have been at the club on Labour Day Weekend to sponsor a fun and exciting tournament and this year we have started supporting the Indoor Bowling league! We have been their for all...

Check out what our residents are involved in this month!

Join us every Thursday for our Art class or any other program that is of interest to you. Please call ahead and RSVP with Sarah Louise 519-880-8444 or sarahlouisem@clairhillsretirement.com

October Activities!

See what our residents are participating in on a daily basis. Let us know if you'd like to join us, we'd love to have you! Just call Sarah-Louise to RSVP to any of our activities at 519-880-8444.

Kitchener - Waterloo Symphony

KW Symphony is coming to Clair Hills! From 3:00pm to 4:00pm on November 16, 2017 ;  January 25 and March 29, 2018. We are so thrilled to be partnering with them again this year. Please RSVP to Sarah Louise McGregor, Marketing Manager if you'd like to come and attend the presentation.

Summertime and Canada 150

It's July and we're finally enjoying warm summer weather and sunshine after one of the wettest Springs in our history. Flooding has been rampant, and the Toronto Islands are closed to the public, but patios are open, parks are filled with families, and cyclists abound. This month also saw Canada celebrate...

Partnering with Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony

Did you know that Clair Hills is a Corporate Supporter of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony? We believe in providing our seniors with a well balanced lifestyle which incorporates the KWS Health and Wellness Program. Stay tune for dates when the KWS will be coming to Clair Hills for musical and educational...

Spring and Cherry Blossoms

We're still experiencing some chilly weather unfortunately, but that doesn't seem to deter the trees from blossoming with bright new leaves, or the cherry blossoms from bringing forth their beauty. "Nothing symbolizes spring like the beauty of a blooming cherry tree. Each year thousands of people visit...

Hypertension: 7 Ways You Can Control High Blood Pressure By Sharon Holmes, director of nursing and accreditation – ComForCare Home Care You may feel perfectly fine, happily unaware your circulatory system is under stress from high blood pressure. Due to busy schedules and daily concerns, it can...

Chinese New Year

What a great evening we had celebrating Chinese New Year. After enjoying some amazing Chinese Food, we were treated to five dancing lions to music, which put a smile on everyone's face. We topped off the evening with a Travel Film on China to learn more about their culture.

Ushering in a New Year!

We celebrated New Year's Eve in style here at The Russell Hill Retirement Residence with a terrific party and a wonderful dinner. Residents told us dinner was the quality of very fine restaurant! We would like to share with you the very positive spirit felt here today and wish all our readers a healthy,...

Lifelong Learning Great Course Film Series-US & the Middle East

Join us for this Professor led University video series and learn about how the relationship between the US & the Middle East developed from 1914 to 9/11. RSVP today to join this class!

Best Wishes

This is such a busy and hectic time of year for most of us, but it is also a time to reflect on family, life, and the year gone by. We will be taking the time to do just that here, at The Russell Hill by coming together to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the ushering in of a New Year. We would like...

Annual Community Christmas Party

We had another successful year hosting our Annual Christmas Party for our Residents, their families & the Community! The afternoon was well spent enjoying Christmas Carols played by the Calysto Steeldrum Band, food, crafts & movies for the kids. The horse-drawn sleigh rides and Santa sure put...

Happy Halloween

Halloween is always a fun day here at Rocky Ridge with a party for our residents and treats for everyone! We love to see our staff and residents dress up! Our residents love to hand out treats to the kids in the Community and this year we had 58 kids come trick or treating-the most we've ever seen!...

October Month in Review

October was a month filled with supporting the fighers, admiring the survivors, honoring the taken and never ever giving up hope. Staff and Community Members joined together this month to fundraise through a yummy bake sale, purchasing and wearing PINK SCB t-shirts and donationing to a cause that has...

Men's Aquafit Class

We've welcomed some new faces to Hollandview Trail and quite a few new faces to our heated saltwater swimming pool too! Our classes are growing in numbers including the men's class. Take the plunge! Bathing suits required!

Rockcliffe Fall Fair

The apple cider was flowing, the preserves and caramel corn were flying off the shelf,  but it was the hotly contested bake off that attracted the most attention. Naturally, the winner, Linda Meek will have bragging rights for the year!   A chocolate zucchinni cake will now be appearing on the...

September in Review...

September was a month of hustle and bustle as we enjoyed lots of beautiful sunny days and outdoor events right in our backyard at Lakewood Park! Our annual bus outing to Wagners Apple Orchard and Winery allowed us to bake and serve 10 homemade delicious apple pies. October brings with it a trip...

Ottawa Vanier NDP candidate Emilie Taman

[caption id="attachment_926" align="alignnone" width="178"] Emilie Taman impressed  us with her knowledge of the riding, federal issues and her thoughtful answers to the many questions from our residents.  At the Rockcliffe, we are proud to be hosting all the candidates in the Ottawa/ Vanier riding...

Holland Marsh Wineries

Our Community Members enjoyed their visit to the Holland Marsh Winery. They explored the beautiful grounds and vineyard while learning about the winemaking process.  Following their tour, they were guided through a tasting of six handcrafted wines.

Farewell to Summer Cocktail Party

Aaahhh but we had a marvelous time toasting the end of a lovely summer. The view from the Vista Lounge allowed for a perfect backdrop as we sipped a summer's end cocktail, sampled Quebec cheddar and Niagara peach hors d'oeuvres and enjoyed wonderful company.  Our next cocktail party will be just...

August Month in Review

Hello September! Soon enough it will be Fall and we will be welcoming some nice cooler weather. The summer months here at SCB were filled with lots of activity and fun. A ferry ride to Boblo Island was a fantastic way to spend one of the last days of Summer...there is nothing being on the water,...

Staff Party at Woodbine Racetrack

The Hollandview Trail staff enjoyed themselves at this year's summer staff party that took place at Woodbine Racetrack. Hollandview Trail is so lucky to have such a devoted team who all enjoy coming to work each day. A team that plays together stays together. Steve Strong, CEO of Signature Retirement...

A perfect day in the garden

Hollandview Trail's Annual Family BBQ

Thanks to the weather for cooperating and creating a perfect summer evening for a party. Our Community Members and their families had a great time mixing it up with each other while enjoying a delicious dinner straight from the BBQ. Our Victory Garden was the perfect place for the Toronto Banjo Band...

Private Leslie Tetler Honored

Special Presentation Yesterday at Dieppe Park, some of our staff and Community Members attended a very special ceremony. Our very own Leslie (Les) Tetler was honored by The Essex and Scottish with a Quilt of Valour, wrapped around his shoulders, symbolizing a great hug from the...

Historical Hat Show

Director of The Mobile Millinery Museum, Norma Shephard took our Community Members down a retrospective journey into history as she presented her collection of interesting hats. Each hat is a sartorial treasure evoking feelings of nostalgia and memories of special times gone by.

August Month In Review...

Summer is in full swing at St. Clair Beach Retirement. July was a VERY busy month with quite a few exciting events...The weather was perfect for our Canada Day BBQ. The drove to Bothwell to visit Parks Blueberries was delightful and the pies that were made delicious! Our Hawaiian Luau which included...

Supreme Court Justices Visit the Rockcliffe

Naturally, we were on our best behaviour. Rockcliffe Resident Mrs. Bea Ross, Chief Justice Supreme Court of  Canada,  The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin P.C. and the Honourable Mr. Justice Marshall Rothstein.