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VOSC residents spearhead fundraiser for Children's Aid Society
$600 was raised from white elephant event that helped buy gifts for children the society serves
Jan 17, 2025
Two Village on the St. Clair residents
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Trillium Villa resident setting and achieving goals in nursing rehab program
'Joan is very happy with the progress she has made'
Jan 15, 2025
When Joan Potter started working to regain her
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Creative, fun festivities mark Lanark Village holiday season
Ugly sweater contest, Nerf 'reindeer hunting' and lots of games highlighted December
Jan 13, 2025
There was no shortage of fun and creative
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Lanark Heights team ensures residents have memorable Christmas
Adjustments were made during outbreak to keep everyone safe, but residents still enjoyed the holiday season
Jan 10, 2025
Lanark Heights team members pulled together to
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Westmount managers thank team members for hard work with holiday meal
'It was a beautifully made meal, and everyone loved it with tons of compliments'
Jan 08, 2025
Sitting down to share a holiday meal is a
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Waterloo Heights Christmas market helps residents with holiday shopping, raises money for hospice
'It was a fun event and a great way to do our Christmas shopping'
Jan 06, 2025
Waterloo Heights hosted a Christmas market in
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Landmark Village 'mitten tree' helps keep Sarnia warm
Winter clothing and canned food were donated to the Inn of the Good Shepherd during annual Christmas campaign
Jan 03, 2025
Thanks to the efforts of Landmark Village
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Fundraising for worthy causes a big part of S&R communities in 2024
The HSF, a hospice and Community Living were some of the many organizations S&R homes supported this year
Dec 23, 2024
Fundraising for worthy causes has long been an
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Christmas market highlights Twin Lakes holiday party
The party helped residents, families and team members with their holiday shopping
Dec 20, 2024
Every holiday season Twin Lakes Village hosts a
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Tree decorating and Christmas photos get Trillium Villa residents into the holiday season
'We are overjoyed that we're to be able to help our residents and staff make these memories again this year'
Dec 18, 2024
The holiday season is underway at Trillium Vill
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Couple celebrates 63rd anniversary at Southgate Village
Adrian and Susan share the story of how they met
Dec 16, 2024
Southgate Village recently helped a couple
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Two VOSC residents help represent S&R at Santa parade
Helen Taylor and Bill Kerwin rode in the shuttle bus decorated as Rudolph during the annual parade in Sarnia
Dec 13, 2024
Two residents from the Village on the St. Clair
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Quick thinking brings Santa and photographer to Westmount when initial plans fall through
'I can't tell you how great the day went; honestly, you just had to be there'
Dec 11, 2024
When plans for a holiday market at Westmount
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Waterloo Heights celebrates its 26 volunteers
A social was held in honour of those who contribute their time to the seniors living community
Dec 09, 2024
Waterloo Heights recently honoured the 26
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Horses bring VOTT residents and staff together for unique experience
'Most people love animals, and an event like this had everyone smiling and laughing'
Dec 06, 2024
The Village on the Thames recently had a visit
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Nurse practitioners play a key role keeping quality of life high in LTC homes
Trillium Villa NP Annette Baptista discusses her work during Nurse Practitioner Week
Dec 04, 2024
Ensuring residents maintain high quality of lif
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Creative seasonal designs atop Westmount's entrance are generating lots of interest
'I can tell you that we have a blast making sure it looks great'
Dec 02, 2024
Atop the doors at the front entrance to
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Mini cows and fainting goats highlight Twin Lakes Village outing
Residents got to meet and learn about unique animals during farm trip
Nov 29, 2024
Twin Lakes Village residents recently enjoyed a
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Fun, laughter and lots of corn make annual Heron Terrace fundraiser a hit
The Corn Festival is one of the home's most awaited events. Money raised ensures every resident gets a Christmas gift
Nov 27, 2024
The annual Corn Festival is one of the most
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Resident says Trillium Villa skin-care team improved his quality of life
'I feel much better, my pain is better, I can move and walk better again, and I can sleep better'
Nov 25, 2024
When Luis Barbeito moved into Trillium Villa
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Resident and therapy dog make special connection at Village on the Thames
Daisy's first visit to the Village marked a special moment for Mildred Ginter
Nov 22, 2024
When a St. John Ambulance therapy dog made her
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Trillium Villa LE team engages residents in week of fun activities
Team members embraced their creativity to deliver a week of fun for all
Nov 20, 2024
Trillium Villa Nursing Home life enrichment tea
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Charity drives ramping up at Waterloo Heights
Residents and team members have launched initiatives to provide food and clothing to those in need
Nov 18, 2024
With winter approaching, Waterloo Heights
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Costume contest highlights 'spooktacular' Halloween at Twin Lakes Terrace
Top honours went to Maplehurst floor team members who dressed as the Addams Family
Nov 15, 2024
It was a busy Halloween season at Twin Lakes
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S&R Group works to bolster staff recruitment at annual job fair
'Every year this event is a great opportunity to connect with the community and job seekers'
Nov 13, 2024
The S&R Group was among 60 employers from
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Trillium Villa celebrates Halloween with 'spooktacular week' of festivities
LE team put a full-tilt effort into creating a week of activities that engaged residents and families
Nov 11, 2024
Halloween is always a big deal at Trillium
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Scary Haunted House tradition continues at Landmark Village
Stellar teamwork ensures residents, families and staff had a memorable Halloween
Nov 08, 2024
The Landmark Village library was once again
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Door-decorating engages Southgate Village residents and staff in Halloween fun
Contests brought out friendly competition throughout the Village
Nov 06, 2024
Halloween spirit was on full display at
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VOTT helps resident celebrate 101st birthday
Louise Reid, who is described as 'a very sweet lady,' was surrounded by friends and family on her special day
Nov 04, 2024
The Village on the Thames was the scene of a bi
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Lanark Village helps resident relive fond memories of growing up on a farm
Millie often talks about milking cows and caring for calves and she recently got to show residents and staff how it's done
Nov 01, 2024
Millie, a resident of Lanark Village, has been
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Residents paint pumpkins to help Village on the Thames get ready for Halloween
Residents honed their creative talents to decorate pumpkins in the spirit of the season
Oct 30, 2024
Halloween is one day away and thanks to
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Fun, team-building activity launches Halloween season at S&R head office
'It was such a great opportunity to see our teammates from different departments just take a break from a busy day and do something fun'
Oct 28, 2024
Two departments at the S&R Group's head
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Trillium Villa resident reaching nursing rehab goals and setting new ones
'I love the nursing rehab program and I am now able to stand up without falling over,' says Michael Atkins
Oct 25, 2024
Before resident Michael Atkins started
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Afton Park 'food talks' are benefiting residents and dietary team members
These food-focused discussions provide staff with menu feedback and encourage residents to create new snacks
Oct 23, 2024
The regular “interactive food talks&rdquo
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Donkey sanctuary provides a unique experience for Waterloo Heights residents
Residents spent two hours interacting with donkeys and learning about how the sanctuary cares for them
Oct 21, 2024
A recent trip to a donkey sanctuary provided a
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Self-motivation has been Westmount resident's key to success in physio program
Alex Brandstatter's mobility has been continuously improving since joining the program in April
Oct 18, 2024
Since joining Westmount Gardens' physiotherapy
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Autumn day provides perfect backdrop for VOTT trip to blueberry farm
'We have bus trips every week and this amazing group goes all the time'
Oct 16, 2024
A group of residents from the Village on the
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Waterloo Heights residents celebrate apple harvest by making pies
Residents also learned about apples as part of Apple Day
Oct 11, 2024
Waterloo Heights was filled with the aroma of
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Government officials visit Heron Terrace to celebrate Community Engagement Day
Local councillor and MPP met with residents, families and staff to learn about the home and address concerns
Oct 09, 2024
Local and provincial government representatives
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Talented resident encouraged to sing at VOTT
During a performance from a musical duo, resident Ken McFadden was cheered on when he took to the stage
Oct 07, 2024
Resident Ken McFadden is well known for his
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Country-and-western-themed day gets strong reception from Landmark residents
Costumes, games, entertainment and food highlight the latest 'fun day'
Oct 04, 2024
Landmark Village recently hosted a
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Hot rods and new friendships highlight Westmount's classic-car show
More than 25 classic cars and their owners were at this year's event
Oct 02, 2024
Westmount Gardens' 2024 classic-car show wasn't
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Waterloo Heights donates 11 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need
Every year residents and team members participate in the WRPS Backpack Challenge
Sep 30, 2024
Waterloo Heights residents and team members
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Resident making strides two months into TVNH nursing rehab program
Renie Willemsma says she is 'getting stronger every day'
Sep 27, 2024
Trillium Villa Nursing Home resident Renie
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Walmart shopping trip has become a favourite Heron Terrace tradition
'This resident outing is one of the most awaited programs here at Heron Terrace every year'
Sep 25, 2024
They came, they saw, they shopped.
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Waterloo Heights pig roast brings people together, supports local business
'The pig roast is a great time for family and friends to come together and meet our residents and staff at Waterloo Heights'
Sep 23, 2024
Waterloo Heights' annual pig roast brought
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'An amazing experience': VOTT's fun co-ordinator reflects on new position
Diamond Zelina says she has been focusing on building strong connections with residents
Sep 20, 2024
Village on the Thames' new fun co-ordinator say
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Westmount Gardens residents treated to a variety of outings this summer
There were new trips to a creamery and a museum, as well as some long-time favourite excursions
Sep 18, 2024
Westmount Gardens residents had a busy summer
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Carnival Day highlights August fun at Landmark
'All the smiles and laughter are what make it special'
Sep 16, 2024
Landmark Village's annual Carnival Day returned
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Waterloo Heights treated to a performance from local band
Visit from Waterloo Concert Band provided entertainment while enhancing a valuable community bond
Sep 13, 2024
The Waterloo Concert Band performed for Waterlo
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S&R job fair nets 40 interviews for prospective team members
People were lining up early to attend S&R's most recent talent-search event
Sep 11, 2024
People looking for new career opportunities wit
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Heron Terrace residents get the summer BBQ they've been craving
'Residents, family members and staff had a blast'
Sep 09, 2024
Heron Terrace residents' council asked for a
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2024 Waterloo Heights garage sale sets fundraising record
This year's sale raised $870 for the Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice
Sep 06, 2024
Waterloo Heights residents and team members
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Sons honour mother's memory by donating a bench to Westmount Gardens
The bench and its plaque are the 'perfect' tribute to Nancy Wilson, says team member
Sep 04, 2024
After Westmount Gardens resident Nancy Wilson
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Twin Lakes Village resident 'very proud' how her story was shared in local paper
'He told my story as I would, and I am very happy how it turned out,' Lois Adams says
Aug 30, 2024
A reporter from the Sarnia Journal visited Twin
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Residents, families and staff collaborate to build Heron Terrace's new gazebo
The new gazebo is providing space for social and relaxation time for residents
Aug 28, 2024
Heron Terrace now has a gazebo for residents to
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'Cheers' to a new community partnership for Southgate Village
A Kingsville Brewery representative recently visited residents so they could learn about and sample beer. More visits are planned
Aug 26, 2024
While the area along the north shore of Lake
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Village on the St. Clair team member shares her journey from PSW to DOC
Kaylyn Unsworth says the seniors living community is a 'family'
Aug 21, 2024
In just six years, Kaylyn Unsworth worked her
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Residents and team members enjoy fun competition during Waterloo Heights Olympics
Waterloo Heights' Olympic tradition carries on, and this year there was even an official Olympic torchbearer participating
Aug 19, 2024
When Waterloo Heights hosted its own version of
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Heron Terrace celebrates resident's 106th birthday
Windsor mayor and legion representatives show up to honour his life
Aug 16, 2024
Harry, a Heron Terrace resident, recently
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Twin Lakes Village embraces Olympic spirit
Sarnia seniors living community hosted Olympic-themed activities to coincide with 2024 Paris Summer Games
Aug 14, 2024
Twin Lakes Village residents and team members
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Afton Park works with legion, family members to celebrate resident's 100th birthday
John Gattinger not only turned 100, he's the most senior veteran at the home
Aug 12, 2024
Afton Park Place recently collaborated with
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Trip to blueberry farm was so popular Landmark Village offered two outings
'Everyone had a blast' on excursions to Parks Blueberries
Aug 09, 2024
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