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.

LaSalle Park's Open House

LaSalle Park Retirement Community opened their doors on September 24th alongside many retirement communities across the province. The sound of a pianist was playing when you walked through the doors, the aromas of homemade soup and scones filled the air, a movie & popcorn in the theater, and most...

Helping the Community of Mississauga

The residents and staff at Walden Circle are participating in The Mississauga Food Bank's Annual Thanksgiving Campaign! Thousands of hungry neighbours can’t afford the food they need. Your help is needed to raise donations and food for our Mississauga community. Please get in touch with...

Aussie Pairs Day - Burlington Lawn Bowling Club

This weekend Pearl & Pine Retirement were the proud sponsors of the Australian Pairs Lawn Bowling Tournament, hosted by The Burlington Lawn Bowling Club.  The day was looking quite dismal and it had rained all night but the sun worked hard to come out by the afternoon and was shining brightly for...

Grandparents Day

National Grandparents Day - Sunday, September 1oth From our families to yours wishing you a Happy Grandparents Day! Cheers to all the Grandparents!  Grandparents are a special gift.  There is a special bond, full of love, laughter, hugs & kisses. They have a way of making us feel special....

BIG BIKE RIDE FOR HEART AND STROKE

The Royal Henley participated in The Big Bike Ride for The Heart and Stroke Foundation for the 2nd year.  As a community we wanted to give back to this foundation to help raise awareness to heart disease.   Between resident donations and our team of riders we raised a total of $1, 200.00.   Thank...

Marilyn Monroe Concert

FABULOUS AFTERNOON with Fran Townsend a Marilyn Monroe Impersonator as she sang and talked us through the wonderful Marilyn era of the 50's and early 60's. A wonderful time was had by all, Residents and Staff included!  Thank you Marilyn!!  

Activities Department

BIG CONGRATULATIONS!  to Amanda Ilines who has been promoted to Activities Manager here at Walden Circle. Amanda was previously Assistant to Nathan Posteraro who is moving on to study to be a Paramedic. We are delighted that Nathan won't be leaving us altogether as he will be coming into Walden Circle...

95 YEARS YOUNG!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNIE!! Every birthday at Pearl and Pine is a special one.   Some birthdays are milestones, like 95! This woman defines vibrant retirement living, just as Pearl and Pine does! Thank you Donnie for making each and every day bright with your beautiful smile.

Beautiful Day in Port Dalhousie!

Residents and Community Guests of The Royal Henley were invited to attend the 135th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta on the opening day August 8th in the lovely Port Dalhousie! It was a first time experience for some and for those who had been before forgot how enjoyable of an experience it was! We all...

The Power of The Pen with Elaine Charal

Have you every wondered what your signature says about you??   The Royal Henley welcomed guest speaker Elaine Charal, an Entertainer Extraordinaire.   Residents and guests enjoyed a humorous and interactive afternoon having their handwriting and signatures analysed.   Who would have thought that...

We all scream for ice cream

Ice cream on the beach is always a good time. We love our trips to Hutches!

Taking in the winery views

What a lovely afternoon of wine tasting in the Vineland area! Beautiful views and wine tasting are a sure way to make everyone smile.

Take me out to the ball game

We had a great time at the game cheering on the Jays. Let's go Blue Jays!!

Baking up a good time in our LaSalle kitchen

Muffins and pies and tarts, oh my! One of our favourite things is to get together and bake. As always, families and friends are welcome to join in the fun.

A Splash of Colour

A Splash of Colour was held at The Royal Henley.  A fun afternoon of social painting as local artist supported and instructed our group to make our very own master pieces.     Call Jessica or Krista today to find how you can join one of our popular social events or book your personalized tour.  905...

Where are we Going This Week?

The residents at Pearl & Pine Retirement are excited to be heading to St. Jacob's this week to have a lovely lunch and go on a Horse Drawn Tour!  They will have an opportunity to learn more about the Mennonite way of life and the history of St. Jacobs as part of the Kitchener Waterloo region.  I...

Paint & Cocktails Evening

Paint Night for Grown Ups! A Wonderful evening was had by residents in our lounge at Walden Circle on Thursday 13th July.  Katie from "paint & cocktails" guided our residents through the process of creating their very own masterpiece. It was such a Fun evening, we want to do it again!! ...

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...

Burlington Gazette Feature!

CHECK US OUT IN THE BURLINGTON GAZETTE! http://www.burlingtongazette.ca/flags-draped-on-balconies-on-canada-day-and-a-peak-at-what-the-bridgewater-is-going-to-look-like-now-that-the-construction-is-taking-place-above-the-grade-level/

Happy 150th Birthday Canada

What a great day of celebrations and one large cake to celebrate Canada Day Happy Birthday Canada  From Walden Circle !!!

HAPPY CANANDA DAY!

HAPPY CANADA DAY from our Pearl & Pine Family to yours

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...

Business of the Year Award 2017

On March 7th, the Richmond Hill Board of Trade hosted their 26th Annual Business Achievement Awards. The awards ceremony was held at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel and it was a fabulous evening, celebrating business excellence. Oak Ridges Retirement Community was honoured with Business of the Year (medium...

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...

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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.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to everyone from Oak Ridges Retirement Community!! We hope you are all having a great start to 2017! We have lots of exciting plans for 2017 and look forward to sharing them all with you! "Like" us on Facebook to keep up to date with everything.

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!

Clair Hills 2016 December calendar

Look what's going on at Clair Hills Retirement Community for the month of December!

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!...

Facebook

Hi Everyone! We are happy to announce that we have recently started up a Facebook page. Please "Like" Oak Ridges Retirement Community to keep up to date on all of our events, pictures and fun that we have here! Have a great day!

The Memory Project Veterans Speaker November 3rd at 2pm

The Memory Project is a nationwide project that connects Veterans and Canadian Forces personnel with the opportunity to share their stories in community forums. The Memory Project is part of an initiative with Historica Canada, Canadian Heritage and Veterans Affairs to help enhance awareness of Canada’s...

Happy Halloween

Is everyone getting into the Halloween spirit? It's only 10 days away! Next Thursday to kick off the celebration, we have Friends With Jake coming in to perform for our residents. We hope to have everyone dancing all evening! It's going to be a Spooktacular event!

This Wonderful Season

There's colour everywhere in the form of changing leaves, potted mums, and sunflowers. What a wonderful season is Autumn. The air is crisper, and farmers' markets abound with seasonal vegetables and apple cider. Does all of this sound somewhat romantic? Perhaps! But aren't we fortunate that it's true....

Don't wait for spring to get walking

If you want to stay healthy and mobile well into old age, start walking today—even if you’ve already edged into “old age.” That’s the conclusion of a report from the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) trial,published online yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical...

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.