CARP – A project years in the making hosted its official ribbon cutting Wednesday, October 2, 2019 and the greater community welcomed West Carleton’s largest building into the neighbourhood.
It was a gala affair that included local politicians, investors, builders, architects, the now-40 residents that call the Carp Commons Retirement Village home and the greater Carp community, all personally invited to celebrate the official ribbon cutting as the 129-suite, full-service seniors residence officially opened.
The gala was held in the downstairs common space which includes a formal dining room, chef’s kitchen, common kitchen, café spaces, study rooms, banquet halls and a theatre, just to name a few of the amenities.
Wine and local beer was served, and executive chef Matthew Brearley had several delicious treats available including lobster, beef and chicken recipes.
“Our residents are enjoying the place, enjoying their food, enjoying their time,” Carp Commons general manager Chris Bishop told the assembled crowd – some 150 strong.
Bishop spoke of his experience joining the project. Specifically, that of meeting one of the project leaders and investors, Carp resident Greg LeBlanc.
“I just wanted to introduce myself,” Bishop said of Leblanc’s introduction at Carp’s community hub, Alice’s Café. “We took two hours. That’s the first time I had the, I like to say, LeBlanc Kool-Aid. He’s going to give me trouble for calling it that. I left so excited.”
That excitement hasn’t waned.
“I love the Village of Carp,” Bishop said. “I live just down the road near the Cheshire Cat. I love my commute. The staff are so friendly. You are never going to hear, ‘that’s not my job.’”
David Bird, the chief operating officer of Verve Senior Living, the company managing the facility, was also on hand.
“It gives me great pleasure to be here,” the Toronto resident said. “Congratulations to Greg, Sally (Storey) and all the other investors. What really brings a senior’s residence to life is the team. It’s a lot of long hours opening a residence. A lot of time away from your family. You’ve done an outstanding job.”
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson presented a certificate commemorating the opening.
“This is worth one free hour of parking anywhere in Ottawa,” Watson joked of the certificate. “I wish you continued success.”
Coun. Eli El-Chantiry spoke of the similarities between LeBlanc and himself.
“We made it to West Carleton, we made it to Carp, and we love it here,” he said. “This is one of the most significant buildings in West Carleton and one of the most beautiful. I’m looking forward to moving in here with Maha (his wife) someday. It’s worthy of this celebration.”
LeBlanc and Storey of Carp Retirement Properties and principle investors also spoke.
“Sally and I are delighted to see you here this evening and I see so many familiar faces,” LeBlanc said. “It takes the talents of many and the faith of several.”
Storey personally thanked all the professionals involved in bringing the Carp Commons from dream to reality.
The Carp Commons’ first resident Faye Steele also said a few words.
“I usually talk too long and too loud,” Steele joked. “I love my beautiful new home at the centre of the village. We came from all across the country and when we got here, we all had another family waiting for us with smiling faces, open arms and helpful hands. We call the Carp Commons home. And to my new housemates, I thank you for your friendship.”
Click here to view original article from West Carleton Online
On Thursday October 18, 2019, residents and guests gathered in the bistro at Canterbury Place Retirement Residence in North York, ON, for a fall Beer & Sausage Tasting.
Most months Teresa Harrington, Area Life Enrichment Leader-Ontario, and Gary O’Brien, Dining Services Manager, at Canterbury Place host a Wine Tour and Tasting, complete with a travelogue video and cooking demonstration from their designated viticulture destination.
This month, to complement their Oktoberfest celebrations and welcome in fall, they decided to spice things up a little with a spin on their already very popular tasting events.
Guests were served three beers and three sausages to match. The line up included:
- Heineken – a pale lager matched with a mild Knockwurst sausage.
- Steam Whistle – a pilsner matched with the delicate flavours of a Polish sausage
- Ricker’s Red – an ale matched with a flavourful chorizo sausage.
Residents and guests learned about German Purity Laws (the only ingredients be used in the production of beer are water, barley, hops and yeast,) history, brewing techniques, types of beer and of course tasting techniques.
Prost!
Learn more about living at Canterbury Place, and book your personal tour: https://old.verveseniorliving.com/canterbury-place/
How A Lover of Travel Lives Happy and Free in A Senior Living Residence
Ever Wonder if You Should Move into a Senior Living Residence?
Try as they might, some older adults can’t picture themselves living in a senior living residence.
Goodbye independence. So long, spontaneity.
Or so they think.
Of course, these worries are far from the truth. Don’t believe us?
Then you’ve never met the likes of Cynthia, a three-year-veteran of the Credit River Retirement Residence in Streetsville, Ontario, better known as Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto.
Many older adults wonder if they should move into a senior living residence. They may need or want the added assistance, but fear the transition may crush their lifestyle. Worse — rob them of their independence. If their decision is remotely based on Hollywood’s sombre image of a retirement residence, they quickly reject the idea.
But if like Cynthia, they visit a retirement residence such as the Credit River Retirement Residence, they immediately see how they could fit into the community.
And you’ll soon see that Cynthia is NOT someone who has spent her life trying to fit in.
Engaged, Passionate, Adventure-Seeking: Redefining What it Means to Age Gracefully
Take, the New Year’s Eve when she was still working as a registered nurse. Cynthia recalls how she just wasn’t feeling the spontaneity that she was seeking to bring in the new year. “I felt like I had to go somewhere.” And just like that, she made a split decision. She could celebrate the evening with friends, or she could satisfy that life-long yearning to travel. That she had no companion in mind, had never stopped her before. Truth be told, it was the solo journeys that have intrigued Cynthia most. Before long, she had changed plans, said adieu to friends, and was boarding a plane bound for the Bahamas.
Born this Way: How an independent Senior Came into Being.
Cynthia is the first to admit she’s been pursuing new adventures all her life. When she chances upon an opportunity or a challenge she wants to accomplish, she’s all in. Born in the seaside town of Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica, the youngest of nine children was imbued with the nomadic spirit from the very beginning.
She didn’t aim to please her mother, nor the Quakers who ran the boarding school where she and her siblings attended. She was spoiled, Cynthia conceded, flatly telling her elders, “I’m not going to do anything you ask me to do.”
Cynthia’s behaviour led to a month where no one spoke to her, and she grudgingly spent her days plucking weeds from a neglected tennis court. It served me well, says Cynthia. Underneath that stubborn disposition, she discovered a spiritual and empathic temperament that she would spend the rest of her life nurturing.
The life of an Independent Older Woman: No Regrets
Regret has never played a role in Cynthia’s life. Nor has quitting. All her life, she aspired to learn and to follow her dreams — one idea after another. First, she became a registered nurse, training and working in Kingston, Jamaica, and later working in London, England. Eager to learn more, she became a certified state midwife and went door to door delivering babies with an Irish nun. When Premier Thomas Douglas began recruiting nurses to offset a doctor’s strike, she headed to Saskatchewan. Then British Columbia, and finally Toronto’s Doctor’s Hospital where she cared for seniors.
There has been no shortage of intoxicating adventures beckoning Cynthia. And she was never one to say no. Nor did she follow her path with the help of a man. Engaged twice, she was clearly unwilling to give up her independence.
Learning to Receive Care for the First Time
Cynthia has had her share of health concerns. Diagnosed with diabetes, she finally stopped travelling three years ago when she could no longer fill out her travel forms
For the first time in her life, the career caretaker found herself on the receiving end of care. “I can handle this,” she says, accepting that she will one day require more help, such as assisted living. With this knowledge, she chose to live at the Credit River Retirement Residence because it offers a continuum of care.
It’s also the ideal playground for her to continue seeking growth and helping others.
Still Spreading the Love
Every morning, she wakes to that same feeling of “I’m glad I’m alive. I wake up, and I try to live life and be productive.” She confesses that she doesn’t have the same urgency she once had.” Gone are the globe-trotting days. Now her days are busy with mingling and chatting with her fellow residents. She continues to take a keen interest in helping others, especially those who can benefit from her experience working with seniors.
And then there are her stories. “I’m perfectly satisfied listening to my books on tape, which the library delivers to her. “I love my stories. I can sit for hours in my suite listening to them.”
And she loves her independence, showing no signs of wavering. Of course, her relatives would love for her to live with them. But she’s as fiercely committed today to her sense of independence, as she was the day she walked into the Quaker boarding school.
“I want to live alone,” she insists. “I love it.”
To learn more about life at Credit River Retirement Residence, you can reach us here.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 the Holland Gardens Retirement Residence hosted their ribbon cutting event, The Holland Gatsby.
The event consisted of many eye-catching aspects such as entertainment by Chameleon Jazz Band, complimentary food stations and refreshments, a Gatsby-themed semi-formal dress code, and many theme fitting eye-catching decorations.
Many important speakers attended the event to show their gratitude and pride for the new residence building. General Manager, Marisa Jeronimo; president of DCMS Realty, Domenic Guesauldi; CEO of Verve Senior Living, John Carnella, and Mayor Rob Keffer shared their enthusiasm and applauded the massive success that the building has grown to be.
Mayor Rob Keffer expressed his contentedness with the new residence by stating that when his council members and himself came together in 2014, they agreed that “One of the top priorities of the term was to ensure that residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury have housing options available that will allow them to live out their entire lives here within our municipality.”
Keffer continued to express his gratitude to everyone involved in bringing the beautiful facility to life.
Jill MacRae, the first resident to live at Holland Gardens, expressed how lucky she feels to have the residence as her home. MacRae complimented the managers and staff by characterizing them as “welcoming, available, personable, and caring.” She continued to comment on the comfortable ambiance, the diversity of ages living there, the multitude of activities offered, and the friendships that have developed among the residents at Holland Gardens to make the new building feel like home.
Bradford West Gwillimbury makes a great home for those at the residence, providing them with many aspects of independence strategically placed in a fruitful area of town.
The Holland Gatsby event brought smiles to the faces of those who attended and left a positive impression on the residents.
Click here to view original article from Bradford Today
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It’s a heart-warming photo series that will likely elicit the warm fuzzies as you take it in.
A group of senior citizens from the Dr. James Hemstock & Hearthstone Place seniors’ residence each grasp a chalkboard emblazoned with their wise advice for the next generation of students returning to the classroom this fall.
The photos were taken by Jason Whiting, who owns Videre Images, in Lloydminster, Alta.
Whiting was inspired to create the touching series after seeing another project like it online.
“I just wanted to take it further and do it with our local seniors. We have many of them and they have a bunch of stuff to share,” he said. “As a photographer, I knew I could get some really good images and that’s what I wanted to achieve.”
The photos, which were originally shared to the Videre Images Facebook page, have now been shared more than 13,000 times and have garnered more than 1,000 comments, including by a school Facebook page in Carstairs, Alta.
They include wise nuggets from the seniors like “Listen to your teacher & Do your homework,” by 90-year-old Marcel Lukan.
Others, like 82-year-old Gladys Roebuck, shared the firm message to, “stay off drugs!”
Both seniors were a little shocked to learn of their newfound Internet fame. “I didn’t think it was that famous,” Lukan told The Homestretch Tuesday afternoon. “But I was willing to help out.”
“I’m quite amazed and I hope it will get through to a few children,” said Roebuck. “I’m so worried about the young people.”
Whiting said working with the group at the seniors’ residence was a joy, and he not only got to hear their advice, but also some of their own back-to-school experiences.
“I love to try and capture different things around our community and our region and share those things with people,” said Whiting. “I was hoping people would share these messages with other students.”
He said his plan is the take the photo project one step further and do a response to the sagely advice by local students in the area for the seniors at the residence.
For now, the photos are creating quite a stir online, and among the residents of Dr. James Hemstock & Hearthstone Place.
Click here to view original article by CBC Calgary
WATCH: With school back in session, a group of seniors from Wintergreene Estates Retirement Residence has some words of wisdom for students on their first day back. Jonathan Guignard helps share that message. Click here to view video on Facebook.
Seniors living communities are home to a dynamic group of wise residents with a wealth of life experience all in one place. Many homes have one hundred or more residents, each with unique histories and education, travel experiences and expertise. Given the opportunity, the knowledge of a resident expert can be shared with all the residents in the building.
Introducing Bruce, a retired Physiotherapist with 30 years’ experience working with clients with arthritis and similar ailments. Bruce and his wife live at Courtyard Gardens Seniors Retirement Residence and Bruce has found a welcoming platform to share his professional experience and expertise with the residents living at Courtyard.
He recently hosted a wellness in service specifically addressing arthritis and common issues that accompany the illness. He prepared a power point presentation, kept the presentation to about 35 minutes and had opportunity for questions. He can offer suggestions on better posture, ways to use a walker more effectively and on how to join in the abundant and variety of exercise programs that a home like Courtyard Gardens has to offer. Bruce has offered to share his knowledge with others because he embraces the ability to share and educate, and some residents may not get to speak to a physiotherapist who can relate the way Bruce can. He enjoys sharing the expertise he spent his professional life practicing and feels that others might have knowledge to share as well. He doesn’t get paid for these speaking engagements and has willingly offered to do more if the residents enjoy them. He always takes the time to make it very clear to all who ask for his advice or listen to his presentations that the first step should be “talk to your doctor.”
Every seniors home has a wide variety of residents with knowledge and expertise and maybe providing the time and space for them to share with their peers could be positive for both the presenter as well as the audience.
Written By:
Amanda Hill, General Manager, Courtyard Gardens
True Belongings don’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are. At Richmond Hill Retirement Residence, we deeply encourage this for all our residents and feel that a sense of belonging simply starts with a warm welcome.
Our amazing staff and resident-run Ambassadors committee are always welcoming guests and newcomers with open arms.
A comfortable fine dining experience with fellow neighbors and an abundance of social activities, it’s hard not to make friends and this was just the case for Mrs. Lois Graham.
Like some of you readers, Lois was a resident of the Millpond for 50 years and resident of Richmond Hill for over 60 years. As she sits in my office to tell me stories about when her and her beloved husband Tom Graham and family moved, they were one of the first to reside in Millpond. She jokingly tells me that since then, “Millpond has indeed changed a little”.
It wasn’t until last summer when Mrs. Graham decided that it was time to make a change. Change is a funny thing. It can be a challenge for most and probably one of the biggest fears when it comes to deciding to live in a retirement residence. However, witnessing our residents at Richmond Hill Retirement Residence over the duration of 6 ½ years, make that that transition into retirement living, I know how pivotal it can be and such a very rewarding outcome.
That’s not to say there might not be some bumps along the way, “that’s life” as Mrs. Graham says.
At Richmond Hill Retirement Residence we strive to make those little bumps along the way as smooth as they can be.
With great networking skills, Richmond Hill Retirement Residence will assist when it comes to finding reputable, very professional moving companies, downsizers and more, to help make any move an easy one.
Since Mrs. Graham moved into Richmond Hill Retirement Residence just shy of 1 year ago, she has been nothing but a ray of sunshine. Always positive and upbeat, easy to talk to and very witty. It’s no wonder that everyone at Richmond Hill Retirement Residence was excited to make her acquaintance and become her friend. On most days, or should I say every day, no matter what the weather is serving us, Lois loves to go for walks. At Richmond Hill Retirement Residence one of our many activities, GoForLife walking club is a big interest of Lois, as well as our beautiful garden complete with a walking path that wraps around our residence. Perfect for walkers, hikers, nature goers and even residents who have pets.
We are so happy that Lois is a part of our Richmond Hill Retirement Residence family and are thrilled to know that we were able to help with this new chapter in her life. We look forward to expanding our family and continue to enhance and create more memorable experiences in our residents’ lives. Whether you are seeking the perfect retirement community for yourself, loved one or simply curious about our lifestyle at Richmond Hill Retirement Residence, please call Disiree or Mackenzie at 905-770-4704 to book a lunch and a tour. We look forward to hearing from you.
By Disiree Onistchenko
Marketing Manager at Richmond Hill Retirement Residence, Verve Senior Living
Living Loving Local at Verve this Month: Peaches
Peaches are a member of the Rose family, related to almonds and just one recessive gene and genetic mutation away from nectarines! Packed full of vitamins A, B and C as well as potassium, peaches need lots of sunshine.
While Canada is nowhere near a leader at international production, BC and Ontario supply the 55 million pounds we Canadians eat each year. Most peaches are eaten fresh out-of-hand, but they are also delicious in pies, preserves and other classic sweet treats like Peach Cobbler and Peach Melba (see our recipes below). On the savoury side peaches pair well with bourbon, whiskey, pork, chicken and fish.
History:
- Archaeologists found bowls of peaches, revered as a potent symbol of immortality, entombed with Chinese dignitaries, several centuries before Christ.
- The peach is likely native to China, near the Pakistani border, where it still grows wild. The Latin name for peach means “Persian plum” because the Romans who introduced it to Europe, imported it from Persia some 2,000 years ago.
- In the New World, peaches date back to the 1500s, brought first to Latin America by early Spanish colonists. Peach trees flourished in temperate parts of Canada almost from the time of the first European settlement.
Health Benefits:
In addition to their ample Vitamin A, B, C and potassium content peaches are loaded with fibre, which promotes healthy digestion, and beta-carotene to promote eye function.
Agriculture:
- Peaches are self-fertile and do not require a pollinizing variety to be located within the orchard.
- Peaches bear fruit on 1 year-old wood so heavy pruning is needed each year to produce a good crop.
- Thinning of fruit must be done by hand. It improves the size of the remaining fruit and the crop load, as well as increases the amount of bloom that will occur the following season.
- Fruit is handpicked to ensure fruit quality. Skilled workers need to climb 6 to 8 foot ladders to pick the fruit on mature trees.
Most Popular Varieties:
Clingstone Peaches
The flesh of these peaches clings securely to the pit. They have a soft texture and high sugar content with a juiciness that makes them ideal for eating out of hand. The Santa Rosa and Red Beauty varieties are the most common.
Freestone Peaches
The flesh of a freestone peach separates easily from the pit, making it perfect both for eating fresh and for preserving. Varieties include Redhaven, Vivid, Blazingstar, Starfire, Harrow Beauty, Allstar, Cresthaven, Redskin, Glowingstar and Harcrest.
Semi-Freestone Peaches
A cross between Clingstone and Freestone, the flesh of these peaches partially clings to the pit and their flesh is sweet so they are excellent for eating out-of-hand. Varieties include Harrow Diamond, Springcrest, Candor, Harrow Dawn, Early Redhaven, Garnet Beauty, Risingstar.
Fun Facts:
- Southern Canada is the most northern limit for peaches to grow.
- The peach pit contains hydrocyanic acid which is a poisonous substance but don’t worry one has to consume a much larger amount than found in the peach pit for any ill affect to result.
Nectarine vs. Peach: What’s the difference?
- The nectarine, is a closely related fruit, differing from peach genetically by a single recessive gene. Peach and nectarine trees do not differ in appearance, growth response, bearing habit or other general characteristics. Nectarines are distinguished from peaches by their absence of fuzz, smaller size, greater aroma and distinct flavour.
Recipes:
Try these Peach classics that will be served at Verve properties throughout Canada this month:
The image of Jane Fonda performing a downward dog at a tender age over 80 will forever be etched in our brains.
Maybe Jane is the sole reason you resist the urge to get out of bed for a yoga class. Perhaps your sleep is off. Or your hip or leg is telling you to stay put.
Let today be the day to reconsider your relationship with yoga. Chair yoga class at Credit River Retirement Residence in Streetsville, Mississauga, is designed to address your physical and mental needs, whatever your fitness level may be. Showing up is often times the toughest part, yet this step alone will go a long way towards improving both your mood and health.
If you take anything away from this read, know that a chair yoga class is as much for you as it is for dear Jane.
7 Reasons Why You Should Show Up For A Chair Yoga Class Even if Your Body Says No Thank You
1. Bob up and down like a yo-yo? Not a chance. Chair yoga — sometimes referred to as slow and gentle yoga — has less up and down business than regular yoga, and it’s a bit slower. The class is typically divided into three segments: A seated warm-up — where the big muscle groups are warmed up, and the joints, from the toes to the jawbone, are opened. Next is the stand-up period, followed by the seated warm-down.
2. Meet your instructor: a trained professional. Sheri is one of the yoga instructors at the Credit River Retirement Residence. Having taught yoga for nine years, she considers each participant’s ability and fitness level and encourages residents one-on-one throughout the class.
So come as you are.
Sheri doesn’t march around the room with a clipboard, taking notes of who’s standing, who’s sitting. During the stand-up segment, residents are encouraged to hold on to the chair for support. If you have weak knees, then you’re invited to perform all the exercises while seated.
“Listen to your body,” she counsels. “It will tell you what you can do. Challenge your body if it’s ready. Pass if you need to. All is good.”
3. Maintain your independence. Balance and stability exercises, which are a vital component of yoga, are essential for daily activities, such as getting out of a chair or getting into a bath.
Poses that strengthen the core help residents when they are getting dressed and putting on slacks. A simple shimmy to the front of the chair and the working of the hip flexors can pay dividends for maintaining your ability to keep mobile and active.
4. Let yoga calm the mind. Need we say more? If you didn’t get a good night’s rest and wake up a bit more anxious than you like, consider taking a yoga class. Diana, a regular attendee of yoga at the Credit River Retirement Residence, says yoga calms her mentally.
Even on days when she might not want to go, she goes. “I know that I will feel good after I do yoga. And I know that I’ll regret it if I don’t go.”
5. Improve your cognitive skills. When we think of ways to sharpen our cognitive abilities, yoga may not necessarily come to mind. But Sheri points out the benefits of engaging in the process of listening to instructions and coordinating one’s body to follow suit.
When she instructs residents to bring the left elbow to the right knee, the resident may not get the move right the first time — but a gentle reminder usually helps. (Ultimately, the participant should do what makes sense for his or her body.)
But here’s your takeaway —the actual practice of going through the motion of listening and following instructions can keep the brain alert.
6. Go for the friendly banter. Though sweet soothing music plays softly in the yoga studio, there’s also a friendly banter between the instructor and the residents. Who doesn’t want to hear, “Are you okay?” “Lovely balance,” “Wonderful.”
The yoga instructor is your personal encourager, and we all could use one in our life. If for no other reason — show up for the comradery. What can be more uplifting than a smile of recognition from a fellow resident?
7. Get out of Dodge — Spending too much time alone can stir up bad energy. Boredom can set in. Your mood can sour. Make an effort to get out from under the blanket, walk away from the TV, or simply head outside. Yoga class is as good an excuse as any to leave your comfort zone — if only for a bit.
So here’s your challenge. Give yoga a chance.
A yoga instructor visits the Credit River Retirement Residence once a week. Wherever you live, and even if you’ve never tried chair yoga, ask your local instructor if you can sit at the back of a class and watch. Notice how everyone has found their own way of moving their bodies.
When you’re ready, try a stretch. How does it feel?
Your love for stretching may not develop overnight. But it’ll happen.
Until then, come for the change of venue, the conversation, and get ready to meet the calmer, more energized you.
Hazelton Place Retirement Residence is proud to congratulate our resident, Lou Hollander, on completing his bachelor’s degree with Majors in History and Political Science from the University of Toronto. He is believed to be the oldest University of Toronto graduate in 2019 at the age of 84. After a successful career in Business, Lou decided to go back to school and in 1995 he enrolled at the University of Toronto to pursue yet another degree.
Lou’s early career started with a factory cleaning job after which he moved on to research and then administration and the commercial side of the business. Lou received his first university degree in Chemical Engineering from McGill University in 1956. After working for a few years and saving money, he enrolled at Western University and successfully completed Master of Business Administration Degree in 1959. While initially being successful in the Chemical Engineering field, Lou’s interest was neither chemistry nor engineering, his whole life was in numbers, as he has always loved mathematics.
Lou’s decision to pursue a B.A. degree was largely influenced by the desire to step away from numbers, analysis and business. He was determined to gain a new perspective on the world. Nevertheless, his decision to combine courses in History and Political Science can, in fact, be called a strategic move. According to Lou, such combination gave him the ability to explore the world around us and materials on a much deeper and more advanced level.
During his studies, Lou travelled around the globe to explore continents and countries he was studying. Thus, he spent a month in China, three weeks in India, as well as visiting different places in Western Europe. While not related to his areas of study, subjects of interest for Lou also included courses in Astronomy, Sociology and Philosophy.
While Lou’s family may use him as a role model for his grandchildren, he does not believe himself to be one: “Some people believe that being older means being smarter, I do not agree with that at all. In fact, people get stuck because they think that being older, so they know everything. Actually, by doing so, they are showing the opposite.”
Lou’s ability to get along with his classmates, who were the age of his grandchildren, comes from his easy-going personality and outstanding listening skills. He enjoys going out for lunch or grabbing a cup of tea with his fellow classmates and with his grandchildren: “I do a lot of listening and I never talk down to them. I think this is why I get along with them so well”.
The most rewarding moments of his recent University education for Lou have been going to school, walking down the street from Hazelton Place, being in the midst of the buildings, the architecture, lecture halls, and enjoying chats in the University cafeterias.
Lou is looking forward to continuing his studies in the upcoming years. He is currently most interested in courses offered by the English Department. Lou’s passion for lifelong learning is a reminder for everyone that there is always room for working on yourself and challenging your perspectives. Lou’s story is both exciting and inspirational to residents and staff at Hazelton Place Retirement Residence.